Movies
Academy Awards
“The Holdovers” (2024) review: Holding Oscar nominations
“The Holdovers,” directed by Alexander Payne, is a surprisingly upbeat and touching film that explores depression and loss.
film
‘Mean Girls’ (2024) review: A not-so-mean musical
In the last few months, Hollywood has churned out movies inspired by Broadway musicals. “Mean Girls” is no exception to this trend.
movie reviews
The Wolf of Wall Street: Ten years of Scorsese’s “Citizen Belfort”
I believe that “The Wolf of Wall Street” is the closest we see Scorsese direct a remake of the Orson Welles classic, "Citizen Kane."
high school
“nothing, except everything.” — Missing high school is possible after all
If you’re ever reminiscing on your high school years, this film is the nostalgia-driven tearjerker for you.
Choose Love
Netflix’s “Choose Love” is a great choice for movie night
The movie isn’t trying to win an Oscar. “Choose Love” is the kind of film you put on the night before a test to try to turn your brain off.
comedy
Bottoms, an ode to “ugly, untalented gays”
I am sick of girlbosses. I want more girlfailures. For years, I have wanted a movie made for women like me. And finally, “Bottoms” has granted that wish.
Christopher Nolan
Oppenheimer: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the IMAX
I'd also like to make a bet here. I will not see a movie this year that is better than this fantastic story that Nolan was able to tell.
Film Review
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 – Alright, Marvel. Alright.
It looks impressive compared to other modern Marvel movies, as the bar is too low for adequate films to fail.
awards
My Oscars 2023 reactions
Many films were nominated for various awards this year — some won, certain ones were snubbed, and others were deservedly recognized.
movies
If I picked the winners: Oscars 2023
Instead of only talking about the possibly fortunate and unfortunate predictions of the ceremony, I decided to talk about my votes.