It's my favorite time of year: Oscar season. My usual predictions hit about 75% of the nominees due to various things, like random surprises, really stupid snubs, or the Academy overlooking better movies for bigger movies. But this year I'm gonna try for that perfect 100 and not let my personal feelings for certain movies, like Emma. and Da 5 Bloods, cloud my judgment. So, with little blurbs to explain various things after each category, here are my picks for each category at the Oscars (minus the shorts and documentary). Nominations come out tomorrow morning; hope I'm right.
by Adam McPartlan
It's my favorite time of year: Oscar season. My usual predictions hit about 75% of the nominees due to various things, like random surprises, really stupid snubs, or the Academy overlooking better movies for bigger movies. But this year I'm gonna try for that perfect 100 and not let my personal feelings for certain movies, like Emma. and Da 5 Bloods, cloud my judgment. So, with little blurbs to explain various things after each category, here are my picks for each category at the Oscars (minus the shorts and documentary). Nominations come out tomorrow morning; hope I'm right.
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by Adam McPartlan
There's really only one thought to have about the Grammys this year: it's on a Sunday, but there's no Weeknd. Sure, there are other thoughts, but they're all minor in comparison to that. The only explanation is that so many people thought he had the nominations locked up that they voted for the pieces they thought deserved one of the other slots in Album, Song, Record, Pop, R&B...yea okay, the Grammys are corrupt. What else is new? The Golden Globes are too; Oscar history is full of corruption; and if you think the Emmys aren't corrupt, then you're an idiot who thinks the final season of Game of Thrones was actually good television, so you can stop reading now. That said, just because the Grammys are corrupt doesn't mean they didn't get a shocking number of things right. But let's look at what else the got wrong first. by Adam McPartlan
Well the Golden Globes turned out to be shocking, in both good and bad ways. Daniel Kaluuya had his mic muted while trying to give his acceptance speech; Jason Bateman, Maria Bakalova, and Viola Davis all lost; and The Crown won almost everything. On the plus side, Jason Sudeikis was awarded for his work on Ted Lasso; Andra Day won; and "Io Sí" won Best Song. Now we come to the next awards show on the docket, the Critics Choice Awards. And let's just say I have the same issue with these awards as I do with the Golden Globes: how can you have a "foreign language" category in a ceremony in a country with no official language? It's utterly insulting. So I'll leave it at that because I ripped into this whole idea pretty hard last week; let's just say everything I said about the matter for the Globes goes here too. You also have the dumb idea of not celebrating animation in these awards, but in the Super Awards. The general idea of the Super Awards is a fantastic one, and something the critics should be hailed for doing. But the move animation, when every other major awards ceremony honors that category? Whose idea was that? Who knows...but it was a dumb one. by Adam McPartlan
Well, tonight is the Golden Globe Awards. Technically awards season started the moment the nominees were announced a month ago, but the ceremony tonight is the real kickoff. It certainly looks to be a fun time, with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosting again, and some fan-favorite shows and films (Hillbilly Elegy was crap, but both leading ladies found their way into the nominations) found their way into the nominations (though not all, right Bridgerton?). The Globes are arguably one of the most important awards shows of the season. That being said, the Golden Globes should be considered by all to be the biggest joke award during the season. Here's why. by Adam McPartlan
There are a few things about Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood that remind you it’s from writer/director Quentin Tarantino: voiceover narration, style of film shots, extreme violence (if only in two places). Nevertheless, it is not as funny as other works of his; the violence is sparing; it attaches a few deeper meanings to the work; and, personally, the ending made me tear up, something no other Tarantino film has ever (or should ever) do. Overall, the movie is just an enjoyable time, and one that may very well land Tarantino his first Best Picture win. By: Mike Edwards
Start with "Something New". "Pretend" to get lost in your dreams. "Always" believe. "Real Hearts" require "Twice" the commitment. "Be Okay" with yourself. Remind yourself of "A Place You Used to Live". All of these phrases, aside from being titles on Pasquale Gee's latest album "7 Seconds", are actions that not only resonate with the everyday individual, but also encourage listeners to approach life as simply as possible, despite the craziness that is present in all of our daily courses of action. Returning for his 2nd album in as many years, the 25 year old emerging artist has re-branded himself in a 180-degree fashion, aiming to touch the hearts of many through the storytelling of real-time scenarios that most millennials can relate to. While we can't promise that this interview will be conducted in "7 Seconds", we're more than delighted to bring back our successful "1 on 1" series by catching up with Pasquale, detailing what he's been up to and what his future looks like. One of Long Island's strongest duos returns with another summer anthemBy: Gio Mio You know summer is just around the corner when there's a new Mike Edwards and Malcolm Wood single. At first things were "Simple," but now they're bringing the "Racks." And "Wearing that drip drip" as well. by Adam McPartlan
You'll notice that many of the quotes in the "notable quotes" section are uncensored. That is because my personal belief is, while you might know what words are meant in spite of asterisks, it takes something away from the flow of the words. Also, in most of these movies, you won't be greeted with asterisks, so I don't particularly think movie lists should greet you that way either, and the big ones, like AFI's Top 100 Quotes, don't. This section of my list, however, requires this special lead in, because many of the movies in this particular group have incredibly vulgar quotes. Nevertheless, they are here, in full, because they are important to the story they are parts of. Of course, there is no context given, and in many situations, context of the quote is important. That's why you will hopefully watch these movies: to get the context of these movies and quotes which you are deprived of. Next week, Part IV and Part V (and hopefully Part VI). Here is Part I; Here is Part II. And now, for #71-57. By Adam McPartlan
On Tuesday, I restarted my movie lists articles that were put on hold by grad school busy-ness. Here is the continuity of my 101 Films to See Before You Die. To check out part 1 of my list, click here for #101-87. On Friday, check back for #71-57. But for now, let's continue to count em down with #86-72. And if you have as much free time as I do, make some movie lists for yourself. If for no other reason, it's always fun to know what movies you need to berate your friends for not having seen yet. 86: The Descendants If Alexander Payne didn’t make this list in some for or another, I’m pretty sure I’d be taken out back by the AFI and shot. Payne’s direction and screenplays have been staples of cinema for years, starting with his work on Sideways, but culminating with The Descendants. This was probably the best film of 2011, not The Artist (this is a whole different argument that I won’t get into). George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer and Matthew Lillard (yes, Shaggy from Scooby-Doo) all give excellent performances, and elevate the writing. But Payne’s direction of a movie about a husband who finds out his comatose wife had an affair is the true star of the film. At less than two hours long, it’s easy to take the time here and enjoy a beautiful piece of work that really should’ve won Best Picture at the Oscars. Notable quotes: “Elizabeth is dying. Wait…fuck you. And she’s dying.”; “My friends on the mainland think just because I live in Hawaii, I live in paradise. Like a permanent vacation. We're all just out here sipping Mai Tais, shaking our hips, and catching waves. Are they insane?”; “Paradise? Paradise can go fuck itself.” By Adam McPartlan OK, I’m back. Got distracted by grad school; haven’t really even seen a movie in a few months, never mind talked about my lists. But these are no longer my favorites; this is my list of 101 Films to See Before You Die. These lists vary from person to person, and even though I’ve already seen somewhere in the range of 1,000 movies in my lifetime (my God, those hours sure add up when you factor in that I’ve seen many movies multiple times), my list is sure to change as I see more. But at age 25, this is where my list stands. And again, for the sake of including multiple films, I have combined film series/trilogies where necessary. And I want to stress: this list is not a reflection of what I like in a movie; this is what I think is the list of movies that matter most to cinema and deserve to be seen above all others. These are well-made, well-acted, and/or well-written films to the point that they have earned a spot in film history for the work, and as such, deserve all of our attention. And now, without further ado, #101-87. (Next up, #86-72.) 101: Dodgeball The fact that I have this here at all may confound some movie lovers. But let me tell you. I have never referenced a movie as many times as I have referenced this movie. The cultural impact this movie had is greater than many know or would like to admit, and while the movie is totally ridiculous, it’s a ridiculousness that isn’t outlandish and is incredibly fun to watch. Notable quotes: “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.”; “That’s a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off for him.”; “Nobody makes me bleed my own blood—nobody!”; “Oh my sweet Jesus.” “That’s rad.”; “Goddamn you, Bernice!!” |
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