To preview the fall film festivals I highlighted four films to keep an eye on for the Oscars. They were First Man, Roma, A Star is Born, and The Favourite. Based on the reactions out of Venice and Telluride, I think it’s a pretty safe bet to put these as the top 4 in the Best Picture… Continue reading Oscars Notice: Raves in Venice and Telluride
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Oscars Notice: The Eve of Venice, Telluride, and Toronto
The start of the fall film festivals, commonly known as the “Big 3”, marks the official beginning of a brand new Oscars season. With the upcoming slate of galas, presentations, and private screenings, studios will be jockeying for position with their most prestigious of films considered for awards potential. While some Oscar-worthy films have already… Continue reading Oscars Notice: The Eve of Venice, Telluride, and Toronto
Double-Take: What is Good in Life? – Marco Polo, S2E2 Review
Episode 2 of this season marks perhaps the most powerful and moving episode of this series ever. While we have seen the very weight of his kingdom sit on Kublai’s chest like a hundredweight of stone, few decisions have taken as much of a leap as the one that ends this episode. We also get… Continue reading Double-Take: What is Good in Life? – Marco Polo, S2E2 Review