Last year, my misfires were more glaring than my bulls eyes. These things are subjective, after all. And what would the Academy Awards be without a few surprises, right? So, with no further adieu, the Oscar goes to: BEST PICTURE: 12 Years a Slave I will be very surprised if this film doesn’t win. My … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
The Best Films of 2013
Alas, I have seen enough of last year’s films (still have not seen Nebraska) to compile a worthy list. Here are my favorite films of 2013: 1 Gravity Monster cinematic achievement. Sandra Bullock delivers an emotionally rich performance. Director Alfonso Cuaron should be a lock to win the Oscar. My favorite film of the year by … Continue reading
Farewell to a master storyteller
I’ve spent this past week watching my favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman films. For such a young man (46), such an impressive body of work. So many great performances. Hoffman won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2005 for his inside-out portrayal of Truman Capote. It was a masterful performance by a special actor who did … Continue reading