For the past few months, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been slowly killing its Oscar telecast. It's been death by a thousand cuts: a host controversy has plagued the entire season; the inclusion of milquetoast crowdpleasers as legitimate contenders also seem particularly egregious in a year where there has been wonderful … Continue reading The Academy Awards are Dying From Self-Inflicted Wounds

Widows is the rarest of major studio films, a strictly adult-oriented thriller with very little in the way of pomp and circumstance, directed by Steve McQueen with attention to performance over plot. It's a showcase for an incredible, and incredibly deep, roster of acting greatness. While it may not carry that intensity all the way … Continue reading WIDOWS is a Rare, Engaging Thriller for Adults