Today the Oscars open up for the final voting. The cases have been made and the results are about to be tabbed. With only a week until the big dance, we have our last chance to make our case to voters on more than a dozen races still in progress. Below, I'm writing up my … Continue reading OSCAR VOTING OPENS — AJ’s Personal Ballot — Picking the Winners of the 92nd Academy Awards
Directors Guild of America: Sam Mendes Takes the Top Prize, Likely Boosting ‘1917’ Into First Place
The exciting Oscar season this year looks like it will come down to the wire. Unlike most years, it seems like audiences and critics agree with the films at the very top of the heap. While 1917, The Irishman or Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood represent more traditional choices, Jojo Rabbit and Parasite breathe new life into the … Continue reading Directors Guild of America: Sam Mendes Takes the Top Prize, Likely Boosting ‘1917’ Into First Place
SAG Winners- Parasite Makes History
For the first time in history, a foreign language film has won the Screen Actors Guild top prize. Bong Joon-ho and his Parasite cast took home the Best Ensemble prize. The SAG prize often portends a legitimate Best Picture case, and it bodes well for its chances in many of Oscars best categories. The SAG … Continue reading SAG Winners- Parasite Makes History
‘Joker’ Leads BAFTA Nominations With 11, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson Score Double Nominations
Another big domino in the Oscar race has dropped. The British Academy rolled out their nominations real late last night, with Joker leading the nomination count. The DC film scored eleven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Meanwhile, 1917, The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood each nabbed ten nominations themselves. With four … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Leads BAFTA Nominations With 11, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson Score Double Nominations
We Bought a Pod Episode 63: Jojo’s Parasite
We discuss one of the best films of the decade and one of the missed opportunities. Parasite and Jojo Rabbit dominate our discussion today! Something went wrong with my audio so sorry for any issues you may experience with it. 00-25:10 - Jojo Rabbit 25:10-38:00 - Parasite (NO SPOILERS) 38:00 -1:01:30 - Parasite (SPOILERS) 1:03:00 - 1:09:00 Soul … Continue reading We Bought a Pod Episode 63: Jojo’s Parasite
First Oscar Predictions: Netflix v The World (12-1)
As we enter December, we're officially in the heat of the Oscar season. Over the next few weeks, critics groups and industry insiders will make their voices heard. The National Board of Review will announce their Top 10 films of the year, as well as their Best Film of 2019. The winner of this group has … Continue reading First Oscar Predictions: Netflix v The World (12-1)
REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Always provocative, Bong Joon Ho has told story after story laced with political commentary. Few artists are as disciplined in their messaging, but the Korean director has consistently used his art form to deliver messages about economic anxiety. What separates director Bong from many of his peers has been his ability to craft intimate, relatable … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade