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… Star Wars
Star Wars (1977) Directed by: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew Written by Leslie Twitter | Website I often joke that when it comes to awards season, if you're nominated for the Oscar, you'd be better off not winning than claiming victory.... 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 →
Oscars 2016: Live Blog
Here's the full rundown of what went down at the 88th Academy Awards. I was live blogging so if you want to read in chronological order, start from the bottom and work your way up! 5:05am: Wowsers it is late, but what a great show, even spread of winners and super happy with how many... Continue Reading →
Oscar Predictions 2016
Not long to go now, so here is the last in my series of special pre-Oscars posts. Here I’ll be looking at the main categories and giving my predictions. I’m going to outline what I think is the most likely to win, but also which one I would like to win. You can check... Continue Reading →
Ranking the 2016 Best Picture Nominees
With less than two weeks to go until the biggest awards show, The Academy Awards, here is the next post in my series of preview posts before the big event! Having now seen all of the Best Picture nominees, here is my ranking of them. This is not necessarily who I think will win, but... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Review: Getting the Job Done
Director: Tom McCarthy Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Brian d’Arcy James Please note, this review contains minor spoilers, but it’s a true story so I don’t feel too bad about spoiling some things! The Overview The true story of the Boston Globe investigative news team, “Spotlight”, who tirelessly worked to uncover a huge... Continue Reading →
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