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AWW-Academy Award Worthy

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The Academy Is Off the Reservation!

Dave Ranks The Best Picture Oscar Nominees

Mar 06, 2023Comments off

This list is not a prediction of which picture wins, but rather a list from my favorite to least favorite.  Please click the links for

8.5

Excellent Ensemble Cast!

Women Talking: Worth Listening To!

Feb 09, 2023Comments off

I wasn’t especially eager to see this film, but it was the only movie that had received an AA nomination for Best Picture in 2022

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Dictatorship Leaders Brought to Justice!

Argentina, 1985: Interesting Legal Drama (S...

Jan 31, 2023Comments off

In the 1970’s and early 1980’s, Argentina was ruled by a military dictatorship.  The citizens hated it and there were some revolutionaries trying to overthrow

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Intense War Movie

All Quiet on the Western Front: Making Osca...

Jan 27, 2023Comments off

My close friend Warren loves war movies, and, if you love them too, you shouldn’t miss this one.  (If you don’t like them, you might

8.5

Phenomenal Technical Achievement!

Avatar: The Way of the Water – Makes a Bi...

Jan 05, 2023Comments off

“Avatar” was released in 2009.  I think it should have won the AA for “Best Picture” in 2010, but Cameron’s ex-wife (Kathryn Bigelow) won for

8.5

Compelling Story About Spielberg's Childhood & Adolescence

The Fabelmans: Steven Spielberg’s Com...

Jan 02, 2023Comments off

Steven Spielberg is arguably the best Director of my generation.  This film is about his childhood and adolescence, although I wouldn’t quite consider it a

8.5

AAW Performance By Kate Blanchett

Tar: Kate Blanchett’s “Tour de ...

Oct 31, 2022Comments off

Writer/Director Todd Field has made a very interesting and thought-provoking film.  Kate Blanchett’s portrayal as Lydia Tar will very probably receive an AA nomination and

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AAW Performance By Weaver!

The Good House: Make Yourself at Home

Oct 06, 2022Comments off

This film only received mediocre reviews (Critics 69% and Audience 78% on Rotten Tomatoes), but I liked it more than I anticipated.  It’s a romantic

8.5

Based on Actual Events

The Woman King: Majestic African Epic!

Sep 26, 2022Comments off

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Screenwriter Dana Stevens have created a film with a lot going for it.  I anticipate that it will wind up on

8.5

Excellent Screenplay!

The Worst Person in the World: Excellent Fi...

Sep 03, 2022Comments off

Co-Writer/Director Joachim Trier has made a terrific movie, which will probably make my AA list for Best Foreign Film.  It has won numerous awards for