Welcome to my “Best Of 2019” list. Yes, it’s March. But January and February are the most significant months for me seeing films from the previous year, so I’m just now compiling my thoughts on where I landed with everything. I saw 122 films released in 2019. Here were my favorites: 20. FORD V FERRARI Directed by: James MangoldStudio: 20th Century FoxRelease Date: November … Read More Spotlight: 20 Best Films of 2019
MIDWAYLionsgate Films | 2019 | 138 min | Rated PG-13Directed by Roland Emmerich BUY: $19.99RENT: $5.99 4K: $24.99BR: $19.99DVD: $14.99 4K SB: $29.994K: $24.99BR: $19.99DVD: $17.99 4K EX: $24.994K: $24.99BR: $19.99DVD: $14.99 4K: $24.99BR: $19.99DVD: $23.44 OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the … Read More Tuesday Releases: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Jojo Rabbit, & Midway
Not apart of the Big Three (“1917,” “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” and “Parasite”) there’s very little chance for “Jojo Rabbit” to win. However, it is a front-runner in the Best Adapted Screenplay category after winning the WGA Award. Scarlett Johansson is still in contention for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role, although she’ll have to upset Laura Dern. The rest of the categories its nominated for seem fairly unlikely.
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY “Parasite”Screenplay by Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin WonStory by Bong Joon HoNeon ADAPTED SCREENPLAY “Jojo Rabbit”Screenplay by Taika WaititiBased on the book “Caging Skies” by Christine LeunensFox Searchlight DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley”Written by Alex GibneyHBO Documentary Films TELEVISION DRAMA SERIES “Succession”Written by Jesse Armstrong, Alice Birch, Jon Brown, Jonathan Glatzer, Cord Jefferson, Mary Laws, Lucy … Read More Oscars Watch: 72nd Annual Writers Guild of America Awards
Excellence in Contemporary Film “Knives Out”Jenny Eagan Excellence in Period Film “Jojo Rabbit”Mayes C. Rubeo Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”Ellen Mirojnick Honorees Career Achievement: Michael Kaplan Spotlight: Charlize Theron Distinguished Collaborator: Adam McKay Distinguished Service: Mary Ellen Fields TELEVISION Excellence in Contemporary Television “Schitt’s Creek”Episode: “The Dress”Debra Hanson Excellence in Period Television “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”Episode: “It’s Comedy or Cabbage”Donna Zakowska … Read More Oscars Watch: 22nd Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards
“Parasite” and “Jojo Rabbit” were honored by the American Cinema Editors with their annual ACE Eddie Awards. Both films are nominated for an Academy Award, so this could mean they’ll be the ones to beat for the Oscar.
On the same day that Oscar ballots are due to be turned in, the Directors Guild have announced their five nominees for Best Theatrical Director, including the surprise inclusion of Taika Waititi for his work on “Jojo Rabbit.”
The Awards are held on January 28th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with the ceremony being hosted by Mindy Kaling.
The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala held at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown on February 1st, 2020.
“The Irishman” has the most nominations with seven, while “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” and “Marriage Story” has the second most with six nominations each.
NEW YORK TIMESTop Ten Films of 2019 “Honeyland” “The Souvenir” “Parasite” “The Irishman” “Marriage Story” “Little Women” “Peterloo” “The Edge of Democracy” “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” “Atlantics” NOTABLE MENTIONS “American Factory” “Ash Is Purest White” “Birds of Passage” “Booksmart” “The Chambermaid” “An Elephant Standing Still” “Ford v Ferrari” “I Do Not Care if We Go Down in History as Barbarians” “Gloria Bell” … Read More Oscars Watch: New York Times & USA Today — Top Ten Films of 2019 Lists
AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR “1917” “The Farewell” “The Irishman” “Jojo Rabbit” “Joker” “Knives Out” “Little Women” “Marriage Story” “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” “Richard Jewell” AFI TV PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR “Chernobyl” “The Crown” “Fosse/Verdon” “Game Of Thrones” “Pose” “Succession” “Unbelievable” “Veep” “Watchmen” “When They See Us” AFI SPECIAL AWARD “Parasite” AFI SPECIAL AWARD “Fleabag”
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” almost hit its $40 million projection over the weekend, earning $36.9 million and being crowned the Queen of the Box Office, over “Joker,” which added another $29.2 million to its box office total, on its way to becoming the highest earning R-Rated feature of all-time. “Zombieland: Double Tap” landed at third place with $26.8 million, also just missing its $30 … Read More Game Of Box Offices: “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” ascends to the throne over “Joker” and “Zombieland: Double Tap”
<Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Directed By: Joachim RønningStudio: Walt Disney Pictures Official Synopsis: In Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” a sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new … Read More Theatrical Releases: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil & Zombieland: Double Tap
JOJO RABBIT OCTOBER 18, 2019 DIRECTED BY: TAIKA WAITITI Official Synopsis: A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen, Sam Rockwell, and Scarlett Johansson Screenplay By: Taika Waititi Based On: “Caging Skies” by Christine Leunens Cinematography By: Mihai Mălaimare Jr. … Read More New Trailer: Jojo Rabbit — Official Teaser Trailer #1
