Tag: Oscars
Shirley Reinforces the Acting Talents of Its Stars but Struggles to Be Fully Engaging
The fictional tale of Shirley finds renowned writer Shirley Jackson (Elizabeth Moss) in the process of trying her hand at writing a novel when her husband Professor Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg) invites a newlywed young couple Fred and…
Read More »Top Performances of 2019
The Oscar nominations are set to be announced tomorrow morning so in advance of learning who the Academy thought were 2019’s best, we here at CinemaBabel thought we’d share with you our top picks for 2019’s best in…
Read More »1917 Explores the Intersection of Duty and Heroism
What is it that makes a hero? Most people would agree that heroism requires displays of bravery and courage in the face of adversity that most people would shy away from, but does motivation matter when crowning someone…
Read More »Top Films of 2019
2019 began slowly, but ended with a bang following a flurry of films released during awards season that displayed some of the best directorial and writing talents in cinema today, surpassing in our opinion the output of 2018…
Read More »Just Mercy Takes an All-Encompassing Look at the Death Penalty and American Justice
The death penalty continues to be a hotly debated aspect of the American justice system. Its constitutionality is still being challenged in courts as innocent people are being released from prison following exoneration on an almost monthly basis….
Read More »Uncut Gems is the Latest Thrilling Entry in the Safdie Brothers Gritty NYC Universe
New York City is known for many things. Being the “City that Never Sleeps”, home to various cultures and people from around the world. But its hustle and bustle may be its most enduring feature, still known around…
Read More »Bombshell Peeks at the Emotional Turmoil of Sexual Harassment
Two years ago, workplaces in the western world changed. Women who had been made to feel uncomfortable in silence, propositioned for promotions or just on the lustful whims of men more powerful than they emerged from the shadows…
Read More »A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Shows Why Mr. Rogers Resonates with Adults and Kids Alike
Over the past few years, the specter of Fred Rogers of the beloved long-running children’s television show Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood has been looming ever larger over the American cultural landscape and perhaps for good reason. As the world…
Read More »Marriage Story Provides a Raw Glimpse at Divorce and How Love Can Be Reborn
The end of a marriage is one of the most painful and agonizing things a person can experience. Losing out on love is never easy and when combined with having to find adequate legal representation, the dissolution of…
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The Haunting of Da 5 Bloods
“After you’ve been in a war, you understand it really never ends. Whether it’s in your mind or in reality, they’re just degrees.” The ghosts of the past often stay with us. Try as we may, running from…
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