I finally saw Scent of a Woman recently and couldn’t help wondering whatever happened to Chris O’Donnell? He actually surprised me as showing promise there, but the only other thing I ever saw him in was Batman and Robin…I also found Gabrielle Anwar to have a luminous presence, despite only being a cameo…shame she never built on that.

I al…[Read more]

Just a gentle reminder that Asier Etxeandia deserves to be the frontrunner in this category…looking forward to American audiences being able to embrace Dolor y gloria from October 4th.

Just spat out my wine. I cannot

Stale af poster…Marjorie Prime/The Lobster did it better

Just gonna post a few of mine now so I can have a good cackle in a few months:

Best Picture

Jojo Rabbit, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Parasite, Marriage Story, The Irishman, Little Women, 1917, Hustlers, The Good Liar, The Farewell

Best Director

Bong-Joon Ho Parasite, Pedro Almodóvar Dolor y gloria , Martin Scorsese The Irishman, Greta G…[Read more]

Interesting comparison; both actors are the same generation, have been considered “overdue”, both proven their versatility in dramas, comedies, action movies, and can sing too. Blunt probably understands ScarJo has been in the game much longer than her however, despite their age difference, and was probably “due” by the time she only first…[Read more]

Emily Lloyd is the biggest waste of talent for me. What a career she could have had if she hadn’t turned down Pretty Woman.

Queen Felicity is coming after RBG flop

Absolutely not (I mean, apart from the provocative source material), but isn’t that keeping things interesting in what seems a dull race?

Material aside, wouldn’t it be interesting to see Helen back in the game after numerous false starts?

Everyone still sleeping on Queen Helen…I cannot

The Woman in the Window flopped with test audiences, hence why it got shelved until 2020 in the hope of salvage. There’s not a chance Adams would have been the frontrunner this year.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood FYC:

Worst Supporting Actor: Mike Moh

Worst Supporting Actor: Damian Lewis

Worst Supporting Actress: Lena Dunham

Worst Screen Combo: Any pair of egregious feet

Well let’s be honest, a movie with a title as pretentious as Lucy in the Sky deserves to flop all day.

Travolta’s ever growing wig collection is one of the few highlights of modern cinema, have some respect.

My only concern with Smith is, while her role in Downton  seems universally adored, she was last nominated for a similar role in Gosford Park. Will they be as passionate for a role which isn’t exactly hard work for her?

As someone who really wanted to enjoy the novel, which I only read earlier this year in preparation for the adaptation, I can’t say I’m totally surprised by this outcome. While it had its moments, they were too few and far between considering the scope. I don’t understand the acclaim of the novel, and frankly found the Dickensian comparisons…[Read more]

Does anyone know how I can add Asier Gómez Etxeandia to my predictions? I couldn’t find him on the suggestions list…

Cruz was charming as ever, she really seems to shine under Almodovar, and manages to convey a surprising amount with limited screen time. It’s also great to hear her sing again! However I’m not sure she has enough screen time, or enough to do to warrant a nomination. Julieta Serrano plays the elderly version of her character, with even less…[Read more]

Just returned from Dolor y Gloria. I think Asier Gómez Etxeandia deserves to be in contention. His chemistry with Banderas is brilliant and provides the film with much needed comic relief. He also has an extended soliloquy which broke my heart. I don’t see him mentioned anywhere but I’d love him to sneak in somehow if the film performs well, on…[Read more]

Just returned from Dolor y Gloria…Banderas, my heart aches. Just give him the trophy already. Understated, yet so powerful and funny when it needed to be. It’s a shame that people are already kicking him out of contention. Asier Gómez Etxeandia also gives an outstanding supporting performance. His extended soliloquy was superb. I know it’s u…[Read more]