Well, this year’s Oscars are finally over. If you are like me-you have a mixed reaction to the winners. But such is the fun of being a cinephile. Attention now turns to the diversity standards that will be fully implemented next year. What effect will they have on filmmaking and the awards? Last fall, an… Continue Reading
General Discussion
How Academy members vote for Oscar winners
With final voting for the Oscars starting this Thursday I thought it might be helpful for me to repeat the explanation of how Academy members vote. All members get to vote in all categories once the nominations have occured. Rule 5 states that, “In the nominations voting, the marking and tabulation of all ballots shall… Continue Reading
It’s Awards Season
Most of the movie news these days is about the many ( and I mean many) Awards presentations. So far there has been absolutely no consistency in the top awards (Best Film, Actor, Actress). I do not believe that the Golden Globes really foretold what is to come when the major ceremonies occur. The Spirit… Continue Reading
Oscars Announce Shortlist for Best International Film
All Quiet on the WesternFront (Germany)Argentina, 1985 (Argentina)Bardo, False Chronicle ofa Handful of Truth (Mexico)Cairo Conspiracy (Sweden)The Blue Caftan (Morocco)Close (Belgium)Corsage (Austria)Decision to Leave(South Korea)EO (Poland)Holy Spider (Denmark)Joyland (Pakistan)Last Film Show (India)The Quiet Girl (Ireland)Return to Seoul (Cambodia)Saint Omer (France) Continue Reading
Variety Publishes Its Top 100 — Noticeable Difference
Variety has published its first top 100 film poll. I believe that you will relate to this list a lot easier than Sight & Sound’s list. But ask yourself why. What is it about this list that gets you to relate to it? https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-of-all-time/ Continue Reading
First Slate of Oscar Shortlists
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories for the 94th Academy Awards®: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/94th-oscars-shortlists Continue Reading
Many Stars and Business Leaders Leaving Twitter
The news columns are full of reports of starts, business leaders and others leaving Twitter n ow that Elon Musk has taken over. Some progressives, however, are urging people to “stay and fight”. One possible move by Musk appears to be a dealbreaker for those hanging on for the time being. They are reacting to… Continue Reading
HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED FILM FESTIVALGOERS NEED DOJ HELP
I am hearing impaired. I overcome the impairment a large part of the time by the use of hearing aids. That does not work in a movie theater unless hearing assist device is provided. Recently I attended an advanced screening of a major film that had actually opened in New York 3 days before and… Continue Reading
TRIANGLE OF COGNIZANCES
An incident reported from the this year’s Cannes Film Festival caught my attention and led to this article. At the screening of one of the films in competition, Triangle of Sadness, half of the audience walked out during the film and the rest gave it an 8 minute ovation. And then, to the shock or… Continue Reading
What Does It Take For You To Consider Your Film Viewing Experience A Success?
In my book, Vibes From The Screen, I point out that I have one major rule that I impose upon all my film groups and classes, to wit: “Never read a movie review prior to seeing the film.” I constantly urge all moviegoers to follow this rule. In my opinion it is important to go… Continue Reading