Out of the films that were nominated for Best Picture last year, half of them weren't worth watching. This year, all the nominees are at least pretty good. Most are excellent. Here's what I have to say about them. A Killers of the Flower Moon There's very little about indigenous people in Martin Scorsese's recent … Continue reading When it comes to Oscars, 2023 was a very good year
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Movies I’ve recently seen: November 27
Here are five films that I saw for the first time - or saw once a long time ago and barely remember. They're listed below from the best to the worst: The Holdovers Arsenic and Old Lace Illusion Travels by Streetcar Hangover Square The Raven Svengali A The Holdovers (2023) The trailer tells you that … Continue reading Movies I’ve recently seen: November 27
What’s Screening: July 2 – 8
What's happening in Bay Area cinema this week? You can talk about American Splendor (the movie, not the nation's condition). You can see The Naked Gun or Independence Day at the drive-in. You can stream Shiva Baby, Blood Simple, and The Story of a Three Day Pass. And best of all, you can catch Donnie … Continue reading What’s Screening: July 2 – 8
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