Oscar Predictions 2020

There’s no denying it; #OscarsSoWhite is back again and its more exclusionary than ever. While there are some high quality movies with nominations this year there is also a very clear lack of diversity. Some of the best movies and filmmakers from this year have been snubbed and some movies that did not deserve recognitionContinue reading “Oscar Predictions 2020”

Amistad: Underrated

7.5/10 Armistad, which ironically means friendship in Spanish, chronicles the true story of a group of people from Sierra Leone, who were illegally sold into slavery. The action largely takes place in a courtroom in America as lawyers argue about their status as slaves. It is a visibly lower budget film that one would haveContinue reading “Amistad: Underrated”

Ad Astra: Daddy Issues in Space

6.5/10 Rating I will preface this review by saying that I am generally not a fan of movies about space. Similar to movies set in the desert, wide open space, when handled badly, is a pet peeve of mine. However, the space was handled well and was, in contrast, claustrophobic at times. This movie wasContinue reading “Ad Astra: Daddy Issues in Space”