One of the most highly praised films of 2015 came from 39 year-old Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes. He wrote and directed “Son of Saul”, a Holocaust drama set within the walls of the Auschwitz concentration camp. This certainly isn’t a new topic, but critics praised Nemes for his unique, honest, and unsentimental approach to it. … Continue reading
Random Thoughts on the 2016 Oscars
As is customary each and every year I like to look back and share a few thoughts and reflections on the Academy Awards. As usual there were several winners who were easy to predict, but there were some big surprises and a handful of news-worthy moments. There were also several times where all I could … Continue reading
The 50 Best Films of the Decade (So Far) #10-#1
The decade is a little over half way gone so I thought it would be fun to look back at the first five years and see what movies have stood out the most. It is also a good chance to see how the films stand up against each other as well as how they have … Continue reading
The 50 Best Films of the Decade (So Far) #20-11
The decade is a little over half way gone so I thought it would be fun to look back at the first five years and see what movies have stood out the most. It is also a good chance to see how the films stand up against each other as well as how they have … Continue reading
The 50 Best Films of the Decade (So Far) #30-#21
The decade is a little over half way gone so I thought it would be fun to look back at the first five years and see what movies have stood out the most. It is also a good chance to see how the films stand up against each other as well as how they have … Continue reading
The 50 Best Films of the Decade (So Far) #40 – 31
The decade is a little over half way gone so I thought it would be fun to look back at the first five years and see what movies have stood out the most. It is also a good chance to see how the films stand up against each other as well as how they have … Continue reading