I was naive enough to be hopeful for this year’s Oscars. Although Nope and Babylon were grossly overlooked in nominations, the best picture slate was one of the most exciting in recent memory, boasting several of my favorite movies of the year. How often do we get a stylistically inspired musical biopic, two immaculately crafted … Continue reading Thoughts on the 95th Academy Awards
Month: March 2023
The 2023 BenWatchesThings Awards
With the Oscars tomorrow, I figured there was no better time to present my own awards and honor a terrific year in film. For every category, I am picking my own winner and nominees, irrespective of the Oscars nominees. I hope you enjoy. Best Supporting Actor Winner: Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once) … Continue reading The 2023 BenWatchesThings Awards
“Cocaine Bear” Review
Photo credit: Universal Is Cocaine Bear a good movie? Of course not. But as far as I'm concerned, that's irrelevant compared to a more pressing question: is Cocaine Bear a fun movie that capitalizes on its ridiculous premise? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is also a resounding no. I'll give the movie some credit: … Continue reading “Cocaine Bear” Review