In this episode, Ben and I discuss the upcoming 88th Academy Awards. I offer some of my thoughts on the major awards and who I think will win.
I’ll see you in the montage of my anonymous dreams
Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) With unprecedented access to Kurt Cobain’s personal letters, home videos, and surviving family members, Brett Morgen creates a searing portrait of the rock icon. While the film wisely avoids portraying Cobain as a stereotypical tortured artist, it’s clear his unstable home life contributed to the angst and rage in his… Continue reading I’ll see you in the montage of my anonymous dreams
The Quest – Episode 10
In this episode, we celebrate my favorite film, Groundhog Day. And discuss our national treasure, Bill Murray.
The Week That Was, Issue 12
January 11, 2016 – January 17, 2016 Monday, January 11, 2016 1) Bugsy Malone (1976) Why I watched: In Empire’s top 500 films of all time. While Fat Sam and his chief rival Dandy Dan fight over control of a speakeasy, boxing promoter Bugsy Malone (Scott Baio) begins a relationship with Blousey Brown, but has to fend off… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 12
The Week That Was, Issue 11
January 4, 2016 – January 10, 2016 Monday, January 4, 2016 1) Inside Moves (1980) Why I watched: Diana Scarwid was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. After a suicide attempt leaves Roary (John Savage) partially paralyzed, he drown his sorrows at a bar frequented by other disabled people where he meets Jerry (David… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 11
The Quest – Episode 9
In this episode, Ben and I discuss why we love watching movies and what draws us to a movie in the first place.
The Week That Was, Issue 10
December 28, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Monday, December 28, 2015 1) The Room (2003) Why I watched: Included in a list of the worst films. Impression: Johnny’s (Tommy Wiseau) fiancée Lisa seduces his best friend, Mark (Greg Sestero), intending to use Johnny for financial support while continuing the affair. When Johnny’s future prospects deteriorate, Lisa coldly… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 10
In Back to the Future Part II, Why didn’t anyone tell Marty Bill Cosby was a rapist, Hulk Hogan was a racist, and Donald Trump might be President?: A look back at 2015
In 2015, Cuba and the United States resumed diplomatic relations; Volkswagen admitted to widespread cheating of emission testing; “Hello” by Adele became the first song to record over one million digital copies in a week; Saturday Night Live celebrated its 40th anniversary; Charlie Sheen confirmed he was HIV positive; In Obergefell v. Hodges, the United States… Continue reading In Back to the Future Part II, Why didn’t anyone tell Marty Bill Cosby was a rapist, Hulk Hogan was a racist, and Donald Trump might be President?: A look back at 2015
The Quest – Episode 8
In this episode, Ben and I briefly look back at 2015, before turning our attention towards what’s coming up in 2016 and beyond. In case you’re interested, here’s the video we talk about at the beginning of this episode, The Dancing Pig (1907).
The Week That Was, Issue 9
December 21, 2015 – December 27, 2015 Monday, December 21, 2015 1) The Passenger (1975) Why I watched: In Empire’s list of the top 500 films of all time. Impression: Wanting a chance to start a new life, British-American journalist David Locke (Jack Nicholson) assumes the identity of the deceased Mr. Robertson, only to discover Robertson was a notorious… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 9