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Review: Love, Trauma and Rebirth Drive Trey Edward Shults’ ‘Waves’ To Greatness

Alan French December 12, 2019

There are moments in our lives that divide our psyches. Intense, unrelenting trauma can destroy a person and forever change them. There are dozens of examples across film and literature, from pop culture gods like Voldemort to quiet pages of Of Mouse and Men. More often than not, these hurricane moments pull others into the storm,… Read More "Review: Love, Trauma …

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SAG Nominations: ‘Bombshell’ Leads Nominations, ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Parasite’ Get Big Nominations

Alan French December 11, 2019

The Screen Actors Guild has announced their nominations for the 2020 awards, and it's a good day to be a cast member of Bombshell. The upcoming film from Jay Roach nabbed four total nominations, including a Best Ensemble nomination. Additionally, Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie, and Nicole Kidman each picked up nominations in both lead and supporting categories. The… Read More "SAG Nominations: ‘Bombshell’ …

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Review: ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ Uses Gentrification to Haunt the City by the Bay

Alan French December 10, 2019

In 2019, the Golden State Warriors opened a new stadium. The Chase Center would be a state-of-the-art celebration of a team that revolutionized basketball. It would also signal the death of a fanbase. Despite decades of playing in Oakland, the Warriors and owner Joe Lacob moved the team to San Francisco. After all, tech moguls… Read More "Review: ‘The Last …

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We Bought a Pod Episode 63: Jojo’s Parasite

Alan French December 9, 2019

We discuss one of the best films of the decade and one of the missed opportunities. Parasite and Jojo Rabbit dominate our discussion today! Something went wrong with my audio so sorry for any issues you may experience with it. 00-25:10 - Jojo Rabbit 25:10-38:00 - Parasite (NO SPOILERS) 38:00 -1:01:30 - Parasite (SPOILERS) 1:03:00 - 1:09:00  Soul… Read More "We Bought a …

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Golden Globe 2020 Nomination Predictions

Alan French December 8, 2019

Its Golden Globes week and we wanted to get our predictions out early! Check back tomorrow morning to see our actual nominees! In the meantime, here are our picks on the film side for the famously ridiculous Golden Globes! How much transfers over to the Oscars is anyone's guess. BEST PICTURE - DRAMA Predicted Five… Read More "Golden Globe 2020 …

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Oscar Below-the-Line Predictions – War Films From Europe to Galaxies Far Far Away (Dec. 7)

Alan French December 7, 2019

Thanks to the Disney/Fox merger, the media conglomerate is set to run roughshod over the craft categories at the Oscars this year. Once again, Netflix looks to put up a fight, but Disney has the odds on favorite to win in most categories. Technical triumphs like Ford V Ferrrari, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Ad Astra all… Read More "Oscar Below-the-Line Predictions …

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Oscar Acting Predictions: Adam Driver Leads a Star-Studded Class (Dec. 6)

Alan French December 6, 2019

In part 2 of our preview, we're jumping into the acting races. This year's class looks to be absolutely loaded with talent, and that bodes well for the Oscars in 2019. A lot of great young talent puts themselves in the position to earn nominations, but its the veterans and established stars that look to… Read More "Oscar Acting Predictions: …

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