Although I understand the reasoning behind it, personally I’m disappointed by the merger of the sound categories. The Oscars is about awarding the craft of movie making. The general public doesn’t understand the difference between the two categories (and frankly, some Academy members), but it is quite a big one – and both require different ski…[Read more]

Thoughts on Green Book: Personally, I loved it. It’s a fun film, and I had an absolute blast seeing it in the cinema in 2018. I personally don’t think it deserves the hate it garners at all. In regards to Roma, even though it was a visually stunning film, I thought the plot was paper thin. It took me a few tries to get through it.

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Just saw the Parasite Awards GD Awards winners now and I only have two words:

RECENCY BIAS.

A Parasite sweep? Come on. We’re taking about the best films in the last decade, and the love should be spread. Well, I guess I should have known this would happen by the nominations….

It’s embarrassing.  I literally feel second-hand embarrassment for the great films that missed out….

Wow, overall very disappointing nominations, in my opinion. The recency bias is strong. Did everyone forget the amazing movies such as The King’s Speech, The Artist, The Big Short, Brooklyn, Captain Phillips, Lion, Les Misérables, and The Help, just to name a few?

I’m happy La La Land made a strong showing. That’ll be my pick for Best Picture o…[Read more]

1 hour!

I fear this as well. Most of the films I’ve nominated are from the early 2010s. I hope they don’t get drowned out by later releases….

Same here! It deserves to….

Our nominations are locked in. Can’t wait to see the results! I have a feeling it’s going to be quite all over the place….

Yes, I have a feeling it could be Bridesmaids 2.0.

Final Extra FYC:

The Big Short
Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Ensemble

Watch an example scene: Jared Vennett’s Pitch to Front Point Partners (with Jenga)

P.S. Don’t forget to consider La La Land for all categories!

I’m excited. I hope La La Land has a strong showing!

I thought Amsterdam was coming out in 2021? Could be mistaken… I’m looking forward to it as well – whatever it is!

I have a feeling that Netflix will be a huge presence this year. Mank sounds like an extremely Academy friendly film, with a history – and very overdue director – behind it. I have a feeling it’s going to be one of the strongest players in 2021. Plus, Gary Oldman can very well win a second Oscar so soon (i.e. Mahershala Ali).

Also, with Ron H…[Read more]

My early Oscars 2021 predictions in the major categories:

Best Picture
Mank
West Side Story
Hillbilly Elegy
The Trial of the Chicago 7
News of the World
The French Dispatch
Stillwater
The Last Duel
Tenet

Best Actor
Gary Oldman (Mank)
Tom Hanks (News of the World)
Johnny Depp (Minamata)
Matt Damon (Stillwater)
Denzel Washington (Macbeth)

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Just found a screenshot of my 2020 Best Picture predictions I posted at the beginning of 2019. Pretty cool to see how it all turned out!

Is anyone else suffering from Post-Oscars Depression? I am….

Looking forward to the great films to come this year!

Honestly, if the film turns out to be as good as it looks, I wouldn’t mind it!

I placed 865/9940 with 83.33%. Totally wasted my Super bets, but this year is my best score yet. Here’s to Oscars 2021!