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

Card Counter doesn’t pass the film formula test

My Film definition: Film = Moments + Story + Personality/Emotion Card Counter works more as a docu-drama. War may begin as ridding the world of ‘monsters’, but in the end the chaos and corruption create or deform innocent people into monsters. Abu Ghraib, obviously horrible. Aftermath, soldiers involved warped and destroyed. Innocent people held in… Continue reading Card Counter doesn’t pass the film formula test