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Juror #2

This isn’t a new film, but still a relatively recent one (2024). I saw it on an international flight, obviously not the best context for viewing any film. But Clint Eastwood was the director, so I thought it would be … Continue reading

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The 13 Worst “Best Picture” Winners

The Oscars started out well, albeit being a group initially designed to keep union activity away, and to continue to grow Louis B. Mayer’s influence in Hollywood. The first year, they even had to address the “popular pic vs. art … Continue reading

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Judy

Judy Garland was the greatest musical performer in American film (and perhaps on the concert stage as well) of the 20th century. It’s likely that no film could do her life—or even a portion of her life–justice. Judy, which focuses … Continue reading

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Into the Woods

The long-awaited film adaptation of Steven Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s Into the Woods has been released, and most of the fears of Disney being involved have thankfully been proven needless. For many, Sondheim is an acquired taste, and that will … Continue reading

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