It’s awards season again and so many of us have shared our favorite movies for the past year. But I also like throwing out some random accolades for achievements and in some cases underachievements for the 2014 movie year. These are mostly categories that you won’t see at the Globes or the Oscars. No! Only … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Me and My Moulton” (2014)
Hopefully last Thursday’s announcement of this year’s Academy Award nominees will drive people to see films in some of the smaller, lesser known categories. That’s one of the things I love about the Oscars – being introduced to new films that I otherwise would have missed. This year there are several well made gems that … Continue reading
Top 5 Lead Actor Performances of 2014
Today I wrap up my look back at my favorite performances of 2014. The final category is Lead Actor and what a tough list to narrow down. There were so many incredible performances that I hated to leave off. But such is the nature of these things so without further ado let me introduce my … Continue reading
2015 Blind Spot Lineup
For a couple of years now I have seen so many of my fellow movie bloggers take part in the Blind Spot series. How does it work? It’s pretty simple. At the beginning of the year I pick twelve films that I have wanted or needed to see. They are usually popular or critically acclaimed … Continue reading
Top 5 Lead Actress Performances of 2014
Today I’m continuing my look at 2014’s best performances. I’ve been looking at each of the four major acting categories and today it’s time for the lead actresses. Last year gave us a host of great lead actress performances spanning numerous genres. The awards circuits have embraced a number of popular picks, but I assure … Continue reading
Random Thoughts on the 2015 Oscar Nominations
I love this time of the year. It’s awards season which some people like to dismiss and I certainly understand why. Personally I love it because it gives us a chance to talk about movies, to support the movies we loved from the previous years, to debate the merits of certain movies, and to dissect … Continue reading