Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
Category: Chasing Oscar 2023
The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
Sarah Polley and her ensemble bring difficult discussions of sexual violence to life with stunning clarity. Continue reading The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
Hugh Jackman and the rest of the cast deserve better than this narratively inert and over-directed family drama by Florian Zeller. Continue reading ‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
The prevailing story uniting this year’s leading Oscar contenders is triumph over Hollywood’s history of neglect. Continue reading The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”
Bill Nighy’s elegant, beautiful performance sharpens this cinematic gem about the dangers of sleepwalking through life. Continue reading Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”