Thoughts on the 95th Academy Awards

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 →

The 2023 BenWatchesThings Awards

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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 →

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” Review

Photo credit: Disney Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a 120-minute funeral for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even after the embarrassments of Eternals and Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel has now lowered the bar to seemingly unreachable depths, miles beneath their once consistent -- and now entirely nonexistent -- standard for quality. Any shred of … Continue reading “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” Review →

“Knock at the Cabin” Review

Photo credit: Universal Knock at the Cabin doesn't waste time getting to the punchline. Its home invasion plot immediately kicks into gear, and from there, we experience 90 minutes that are as tense as they are bleak. It's a thriller that's all killer and no filler; I truly appreciate how taut and simple it is. … Continue reading “Knock at the Cabin” Review →