Minions: The Rise of Gru Review

The Despicable Me franchise and the Minions spin-off have had relatively great success over the past decade and a half or so. These films have helped Illumination become one of the best animation studios in the business. Their version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the Sing films are amazing. Like many animation studios, they like to cast the biggestContinue reading “Minions: The Rise of Gru Review”

Why should the Oscar add nominees to the acting categories?

I believe The Academy Awards should reevaluate how many nominees should be given in the acting categories.

My 30 Most Anticipated Films of the Fall and Winter 2015 Pt. 1

30: 99 Homes A desperate construction worker (Andrew Garfield) reluctantly accepts a job with the ruthless real-estate broker (Michael Shannon) who evicted him and his family from their home. 29: Mississippi Grind Convinced that his new found friend (Ryan Reynolds) is a good-luck charm, a gambling addict (Ben Mendelsohn) takes the man on a roadContinue reading “My 30 Most Anticipated Films of the Fall and Winter 2015 Pt. 1”

Will there ever be another Sports Movie to win the Best Picture Oscar?

The idea that a sports movie can win an Academy Award is pretty far fetched. The fact is there are only two Best Picture Academy Award winners. The first to win  the award was  the original Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone. He also wrote the film as well. John G. Avildsen won the Oscar for directingContinue reading “Will there ever be another Sports Movie to win the Best Picture Oscar?”