Despite “The Whale” receiving mixed reviews from critics, Brendan Fraser has been heaped with praise for his role as Charlie, a morbidly obese man who is trying to restore a relationship with his daughter Ellie (played by Sadie Sink). On Tuesday, Fraser received his first-ever Oscar nomination for the performance, one of three nominations for “The Whale” in […]
What happens when a yacht trip of uber-wealthy people goes very, very awry? That’s what the film “Triangle of Sadness” explores. The three-time 2023 Oscar nominee — Best Picture, Best Director for Ruben Ostlund, and Best Original Screenplay also for Ostlund — stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, and Woody Harrelson. In the film, Harrelson stars as a […]
People are talking about “Women Talking.” The 2022 film, based on the 2018 novel by Miriam Toews, has received rave reviews from critics and now has been nominated for two Academy Awards. “Women Talking” is inspired by real-life events of a remote Mennonite community in Bolivia and stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and in a brief […]
Austin Butler may be losing his Elvis accent, but don’t worry—you haven’t lost your chance to view this Oscar-nominated film. Written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, “Elvis” is a biographical drama about the life, rise to fame, and death of superstar Elvis Presley (played by Butler). It’s told through the viewpoint of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). Here is how […]
It took 13 years for James Cameron‘s sequel to 2009’s “Avatar” to hit the big screen, but for many fans, it was worth the wait. “Avatar: The Way of Water” opened in theaters on December 6, 2022, and has become the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time since its release. It also landed four Oscar nominations, […]
The need for speech was strong with “Top Gun: Maverick.” Released 36 years after the 1986 original film “Top Gun,” “Top Gun: Maverick” was one of 2022’s biggest hits and a critical darling that grabbed six total Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Set after the events of the first film, “Maverick” focuses on the title character, […]
When “To Leslie” star Andrea Riseborough was announced as one of the 2023 Oscar nominees for Best Actress on January 24, it capped off one of the most remarkable and unexpected awards season runs in history. Previously not considered a serious contender for recognition – Riseborough’s highest profile nomination before the 2023 Oscars came courtesy of the Independent Spirit […]
Steven Spielberg waited decades to tell his personal story with “The Fabelmans” — and the result is an awards windfall. “The Fabelmans” received seven nominations at the 2023 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Spielberg, and Best Original Screenplay for Spielberg and Tony Kushner. Released in November 2022, “The Fablemans” stars Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch. […]
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star as lifelong friends gone sour in one of 2022’s most acclaimed film, “The Banshees of Inisherin.” Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the dark comedy received nine Oscar nominations on Tuesday — including Best Picture, Best Actor for Farrell, Best Supporting Actor for Gleeson and Barry Keoghan, Best Supporting Actress for Kerry Condon, Best Director […]
The 1929 novel “All Quiet on the Western Front” has seen many adaptations. It first appeared in a German newspaper in 1928 before being published as a book in 1929. It was adapted into a film in 1930 and again into a TV film in 1979. The most recent iteration is a 2022 German anti-war […]
Cate Blanchett stars in the titular role of Lydia Tár in the 2022 psychological drama “TAR.” The film follows the undoing of Blanchett’s character who is a prominent composer and conductor. Written and directed by Todd Field, “TAR” premiered at Venice International Film Festival in September 2022 and has ridden intense critical acclaim to the Oscars. On […]
“Everything Everywhere All at Once,” one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films of 2022 — as well as a newly minted Oscar nominee in 11 categories including Best Picture — is now available to stream online. The comedy-drama was written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert; they produced it with Anthony and Joe Russo. The film […]
