Well-established as one of the most exceptional writer-directors in modern cinema, Martin McDonagh tackles daunting existential questions with unmatched grace. McDonagh’s films pair slick comedic wit with a kind of philosophical weight, and one quality never obscures the other; they seem to feed off of one another, only illuminating the absurdity of our existence. These grave yet laughable bits of human experience are as potent as ever in McDonagh’s newest (and most unmistakably Irish) film, The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), which reunites Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson from their unforgettable In Bruges (2008) performance.
Read moreHypocrisy in the Media: How the Oscars Deals With Scandal
To preface—the purpose of this article is not to condone or antagonize Will Smith’s slap against Chris Rock. Merely, it is the starting point at which we will unravel The Academy’s twisted way of dancing around scandal when it is convenient for them.
Read moreEveryone is Talking About "Parasite," and for Good Reason: A Review
Parasite starts with a comical feeling, where we are introduced to the Kim family struggling to make a living, and eventually, they conjure a plot to get employed by a wealthy family—the Parks. Ki-woo forges his university documents, so he can get hired as a tutor for the Parks' daughter, Da-hye.
Read moreThe Only Oscars Prediction List You Will Need
We’re not going to lie, this is a long one. But when Lorenzo writes about films, he writes about films. In fact, we don’t know anyone who cares about every minute detail that goes into filmmaking as much as he does. Spoiler alert: he’s a huge Parasite fan. So grab a coffee or tea or glass of water, and hear him out.
Read moreThe Oscar Results Are In: Who Got Snubbed?
As most people know, the Oscars took place on Sun. Feb. 24th in Los Angeles. The show was filled with beautiful outfits, graceful acceptance speeches and many winners but, interestingly, no host. Nonetheless, the night was a success, filled with many tears of joy.
Read morePredictions for the 90th Academy Awards
Which film will claim this year’s Oscar for Best Picture in one of the closest races in years? Read on to hear our picks for the major awards at the Oscars.
Read moreLa La Land Joins List of Oscar Robberies
As many of you probably know, this year’s Oscars offered quite the intrigue with its mishandling of the Best Picture award. While this mistake was appalling — particularly for an event with the pageantry of the Oscar’s — it was not even the most shocking part of the night for the two of us.
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Why "Fences" Deserves More Recognition
With the Academy Awards right around the corner, get a closer and more in-depth look into one of the films up for Best Picture. Originally a play, this new adaption revives the tale of a black family on the verge of the Civil Rights Movement.
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