As a die hard fan of the original
#DontTellMomTheBabysittersDead
, I’m pleased to report the remake is Actually Great. I’m right on top of that Rose (on
@Variety
with my review)!
EEAAO’s Stephanie Hsu is unfairly getting ignored this awards season. Her character drives much of that narrative, providing a catalyst for the main protagonist’s change. She’s also incredibly talented in the dual, multi-faceted role. Her over Jamie Lee Curtis, hands down.
Daniel Craig has the best line in
#GlassOnion
.
@rianjohnson
astutely hits on a sentiment that I wish more people would remember before carelessly speaking.
.
@Russo_Brother
’
#TheGrayMan
has unrelenting, well-constructed action sequences. Battle of wits, bullets & brawn. Ryan Gosling &
@ChrisEvans
share excellent repartee (and sleazebag facial hair!). Ana de Armas is badass & beauty. Dhanush’s scenes are ruthless & sharp.
If you’re in the Academy, please don’t forget about
#RRRMovie
on your ballots. It *can* be nominated in other categories (even though it’s not India’s submission for Best International Feature). Best Song! Best Actors! Best Visual Fx! Best Sound! Best Director! Best Picture!
#RRRMovie
has one of the best soundtracks of the year. Not only does it contain an unforgettable dance sequence (“Naatu Naatu”), the sincerity of the heartfelt emotions soaring on every note of “
#KomuramBheemudo
” propels this story & character forward.
Kinda still dumbfounded that we live in a world where Rami Malek can win a Best Actor Oscar for lip-syncing Freddie Mercury and Taron Egerton, who pitch-perfectly sang Elton John’s songs, won’t win that same award. What is up with that?
#RRRmovie
’s RRRoad to the OscaRRRs being paved as we speak. You’ve never seen anything like this movie/ adrenaline rush. I sincerely hope Academy members get out there and see this one.
#OscaRRRs
#RRRforOscars
If anyone has a spare $4200 (or more!), this Vlad the Impaler armor costume from BRAM STOKERS DRACULA could be yours from the Planet Hollywood Auction.
Not only is this a great photo of Cate Blanchett, Ana de Armas, Michelle Yeoh & Jamie Lee Curtis (by Greg Williams), Ke Huy Quan’s photobomb is *the best*.
#BAFTA2023
Best bathroom scene in a movie?
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT. From the sterility of the bright white walls to Henry Cavill “reloading” his arms, this fight scene works to brilliant effect. Hints of character in the fight choreography, as well as their wardrobe color shading.
#Lightyear
is an epic, breathtaking love letter to sci-fi & its imaginative, compelling capabilities. Perfectly crafts a transportive, immersive, aesthetically appealing world & a poignant hero’s journey.
@ChrisEvans
does a terrific job coloring Buzz with a heapton of heart.
#Pathaan
plays like THE FAST & THE FURIOUS films, embracing the bombastic spectacle, only here w/ the added kick of 80s-style action hero wisecracks. Shah Rukh Khan is exceptional. Action sequences (the train scene!) put a slap-happy grin on my face. Solid soundtrack too.
Even though I don’t *have* to, gonna wake up at 5:30am and watch the
#OscarNominations2023
. Gotta see if
#RRRMovie
made the cut. Manifesting those noms for them. 🙏 🏆
Got to watch about 30 minutes or so of
#LIGHTYEAR
& was blown away by how visually appealing it is. The environments & character design, scale & scope look epic & breathtaking. The story, specifically casting Buzz as his own worst enemy, also sets up a compelling hero’s journey
For those streaming
#RRRMovie
/
@RRRMovie
today: Yes, that *is* actress Alison Doody playing the villainous, cruel, calculating wife of a British colonizer. You may remember her for playing the Nazi bitch who betrayed both Indiana Jones & his father in THE LAST CRUSADE.
#RRRMovie
is just as spectacular and magnificent a second time around. It’s a GIANT crowd-pleaser, best viewed in IMAX. Gorgeous, riveting, deeply emotional and infectious, it’s a wild ride that’s sure to slap a smile on your face. It’s a treasure.
Wait a second….People now hate THE FUGITIVE (1993)?! Why am I seeing so many people shitting on it, 30 years later? Did they finally feel safe to speak their truth?
Sorry, not sorry: this movie still rips.
Ben Affleck’s name shouldn’t be anywhere near that Razzies list. His performance as obnoxious, narcissistic, philandering royalty is on another level in THE LAST DUEL. He makes a meal out of his screen time and also has one of the best deliveries of a line in that movie.
Raise your hand if you knew the dog in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS was the same one in THE BURBS, PEE WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE and BATMAN RETURNS. Darla was a prolific dogtress.
John Mulaney’s Governors Awards monologue is the perfect antidote to the Globes’ debacle. His bit about editor Carol Littleton cutting Kevin Costner out of THE BIG CHILL is an inspired joke.
Ana de Armas on filming the hospital scene (which took MANY takes to nail the speed of the fight choreography) with Dhanush (
@dhanushkraja
).
#TheGrayMan
Loved
#VendhuThanindhathuKaadu
. Solid character construction with weighty internal & external stakes. A mid-point BOURNE-esque fight sequence is electrifying. Choreography & camera work in the “Mallipoo” sequence dazzles.
@SiddhiIdnani
&
@SilambarasanTR_
turn in compelling work.
Going to revisit the best superhero bromance film of the year,
#RRRMovie
/
@RRRMovie
with a sold out crowd at the
@ChineseTheatres
tonight. Gonna be a transcendent experience.
Rodrigo Cortés’ BURIED is now on
#HBOMax
. Hitchcockian in construct. Claustrophobic & visceral in conceit. It’s a masterful, insular, white-knuckle thriller with an absolutely aces performance from Ryan Reynolds.
The cast of
#TheGrayMan
(Dhanush, Regé-Jean Page, Julia Butters, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Alfre Woodard) at the red carpet premiere tonight in Hollywood.
#DunePartTwo
/
#Dune2
is jaw-dropping, breathtaking & wildly exhilarating. It’s an adrenaline rush to the head & heart, soaring in its spectacle-driven action sequences as much as it sings in its refined, evocative stillness.Timothée Chalamet & Zendaya turn in singular work. (1/2)
One more photo I took of Dhanush (
@dhanushkraja
) from last night’s
#TheGrayMan
screening & Q&A… as a treat.
Sorry it’s kinda grainy. But his personality & spirit still photographs perfectly.
No matter what your opinion of
#Oppenheimer
is, I bet we can all agree that up until now, Hollywood has done Josh Hartnett dirty. He’s a scene-stealer in it. Maybe it’s from a continual growth honing his craft, but he should’ve been front & center of real dramas this entire time.
Just like a box of chocolates, when it comes to remakes, you never know what you're gonna get.
#LaalSinghChaddha
is a surprisingly good FORREST GUMP remake. It finds a renewed, revived purpose telling its reworked tale. My review via
@FreshFictionTV
:
#WonderWoman1984
is spectacularly fun. A blockbuster with lots to value. Tonally reminiscent of the SUPERMAN movies in the best spots. Delivers a different kind of empowering kick than the original. Sentiments & themes are thoroughly enriching. Action sequences, sublime.
@JuddulgadzBurnr
Shaddup. Honestly. Sincerely. That you have nothing in your life to be mad about than some made up bullshit. You must live a privileged life. Hope the Progress Boogeyman haunts you forever.
Jacqueline West’s costume designs in
#DunePartTwo
/
#Dune2
are STUNNERS. She extends her tactile “mod-evil” influence even further, as seen on Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux & Rebecca Ferguson. Fabrics, textures & colors add character. Austin Butler’s wardrobe is dark, sleek & chic.
Liza Soberano is *the* breakthrough performer in
#LisaFrankenstein
. She’s who everyone will be talking about - and with good reason too. Looking forward to seeing her in more films.
@fiImgal
The “let’s condemn folks for expanding their education” folks have GOT to GO. This is ridiculous. How *dare* Olivia try to broaden her career by learning about her industry trades! She must be stopped immediately! smh.
#Hustlers
is fabulous! Witty, bawdy & bangin’, Lorene Scafaria’s pastiche is an enticing mix of cinéma vérité & mob movie inspiration. Jennifer Lopez’s delivers the goods (her strongest character-driven performance since OUT OF SIGHT).
#TIFF19
#PixarOnward
is essentially Pixar’s ABOUT TIME. Yes, it’ll make you ugly cry (especially hard-hitting for those who’ve lost someone dear). It’s a heartrending love letter to the magic of rediscovery & latent powers our legacies hold. A percolating, magical potion of humor & heart
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have long since proven their mettle & skill since starring in TWILIGHT. It’s been years and many films later. I beg of y’ll to move on from this “are they talented” discourse. The question has been answered.
The way film critics Best of the Year Lists work is simple: they publish their list and, if there are films on it you haven’t seen, you seek out those titles to see WHY they earned their spot.
You DON’T throw a temper tantrum why your favorite isn’t there. Go make your own list
It’s a monumental day for Regina King. Not only is her directorial debut
#OneNightInMiami
now available to stream on
#PrimeVideo
, it’s her 50th birthday. She is a blessing. 🥳