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The Order: What’s out of order is the lack of publicity and the 2 tiny award noms

Jude Law was amazing in The Order, as was Nichols Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Junee Smollett and Mark Maron. So why only two eensy nominations? Why not highlight the proud fight against heinous domestic terrorism? Directed by Justin Kurzel, this ‘based on a true story’ was very compelling. I haven’t seen Kurzel’s previous films, but Nitram… Continue reading The Order: What’s out of order is the lack of publicity and the 2 tiny award noms

The Substance: Had Some until the Two Hour Mark

I really wanted to like The Substance (written and directed by Coralie Fargeat). However, she makes Emerald Fennell look like a happy-go-lucky individual (see Saltburn and Promising Young Woman for references). Her point about the pressure on modern women to stay slim and trim until death is very well done. Relatable scenes to perfectionist types… Continue reading The Substance: Had Some until the Two Hour Mark

Janet Planet, What in the World?

I may be related to Annie Baker, since her debut movie Janet Planet is a globalist perspective film, to the beat of a different drummer project like I might do. Janet Planet employs a passionate slapped on sculpture technique where you can feel the mass amount of thought and work to get to a final… Continue reading Janet Planet, What in the World?

Poor Things does far more for feminism than Barbie, sorry Greta…

Poor Things is my number one movie of the year thus far. There’s still time left for Perfect Days or All Strangers Here as both trailers look like a heart crushers, but it’ll have to be supreme to beat Lanthimos direction with the delectable screenplay by Tony McNamara (Oscar nominee for another Lanthimos, The Favorite)… Continue reading Poor Things does far more for feminism than Barbie, sorry Greta…

Worth a Mention at 50: American Graffiti

In spite of warnings that American Graffiti was a lame early George Lucas production, I ventured forth, knowing my Mom who grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s of which the story is set, would at least appreciate the time travel. And of course, I’ll show my bias for all the 1970 movie stars, most… Continue reading Worth a Mention at 50: American Graffiti