In Memoriam: Albert Finney (1936-2019)
It is my sad duty to report that five time Oscar nominee Albert Finney has passed away at the age of eighty-two after a battle with cancer. Born into a lower middle class… Continue reading
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2019 Oscar Snubs and Surprises!
Well kids it’s officially Oscar season as the Academy announced its nominations for the 91st annual Academy Awards. The Favourite and Roma led the way with ten nominations each while Black Panther became… Continue reading
Is The Oscar Category For Popular Film Really That Bad Of An Idea?
Let’s get one thing straight. Henceforth, I’m referring to this award as Best Popular Film because “Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” is just too damn cumbersome. Sound good? OK then,… Continue reading
My Oscar Predictions! Who Should Win and Who Will Win
Ah it’s finally here! Oscar time! The one night of the year where the toast of Tinseltown come together to butter each other up, drink, and get rewarded with exorbitant gift baskets. Also… Continue reading
This Year’s Oscar Snubs And Surprises And 5 Reasons Why The Academy Awards Piss Me Off
Well it’s that time of year again for the movie industry: awards season. BAFTA, the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, and even The People’s Choice Awards. And of course the most prominent one: … Continue reading
My Oscar Predictions for the 88th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony
Well it’s that time of year again when actors and actresses gather on the Red Carpet for the biggest popularity contest of the year. That’s right I’m talking about the Academy Awards. Although… Continue reading
Oscar Snubs: 2015 Edition
On the whole I think most award shows are just an opportunity to showcase the massive egos of whatever entertainment medium is at hand. The Oscars are no different. They are also… Continue reading
Oscar Nominee Review: ‘Boyhood’
Previously Reviewed: The Theory of Everything The Imitation Game Birdman The Grand Budapest Hotel Selma American Sniper Whiplash Director: Richard Linklater Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater Plot: Young Mason is… Continue reading
Oscar Nominee Review: ‘Birdman or: The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance’
Previously: The Theory of Everything The Intimidation Game The Grand Budapest Hotel Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu Cast: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Stone, Edward Norton Plot: Riggan Thompson is an ageing actor who is… Continue reading
Oscar Nominee Review: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
Oh bollocks. I only saw this when it was released almost a year ago and didn’t review it at the time. Ok…this is will done by memory. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Ralph Fiennes,… Continue reading
