Will I be right? Maybe. Will I be catastrophically wrong? Probably. Will there be another monumental error when announcing Best Picture? Lord, let's hope not! Here's my predictions* for the 90th Academy Awards... (*my predictions indicated in red) Writing (Original Screenplay) The Big Sick Get Out Lady Bird The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside... Continue Reading →
Oscars 2018 – Ranking the Best Picture Nominees
It's been a great year for film, so much so that ranking this year's Best Picture Oscar nominees has taken a little longer to pull together...and I'm probably going to change my mind as I go, but never mind. This doesn't necessarily reflect my predictions about what will win - that will follow in another post... Continue Reading →
Looking back on… Jaws
Jaws (1975) Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw Written by…well me actually! As soon as it was decided that the topic for 'Looking Back On' would be those overlooked or "snubbed" for Oscars, I'd decided on Jaws quicker than you could say "mechanical shark"! It is no secret whatsoever that Jaws is my favourite... Continue Reading →
Ranking the Best Picture Nominees 2017
The countdown is on to the biggest event in the movie calendar, The 89th Academy Awards, aka The Oscars! I've already run through my picks and predictions, and continuing the theme of talking everything Oscars, here is my ranking of this year's Best Picture nominees! Hacksaw Ridge Read my full review here. My feelings were... Continue Reading →
Oscars 2017 – Predictions
We're less than a week away now from the Big Show, and whilst many will be weighing in with their opinions and predictions, I thought you could probably do with some more and check out my picks! Enjoy! Actor in a Supporting Role Mahershala Ali, Moonlight Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water Lucas Hedges, Manchester... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Leonardo DiCaprio Performances
He finally picked up the much-deserved Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant at last nights Oscars, so I thought what better time than any to look back on my favourite DiCaprio performances. What are your favourites? Let me know in the comments below. 5. The Wolf of Wall Street A recent role for Leo... Continue Reading →
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