The crown jewel in awards seasons is fast approaching, the 2020 Oscars! While there is definitely an overall lack of diversity, for the most part the nominations are unsurprising and follow other leading institutions in their nominations. Here’s my breakdown of who should win (personal preference obviously) and who will win based on the odds.Continue reading “2020 Oscar Nominations: Who Should and Who Will Likely Win”
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Jarrad at the Movies 2020
Little Women (2019): 5/5 Directed by: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan as Josephine “Jo” March Emma Watson as Margaret “Meg” March Florence Pugh as Amy March Eliza Scanlen as Elizabeth “Beth” March Laura Dern as Marmee March Meryl Streep as Aunt March Timothee Chalamet as Theodore “Laurie” Laurence Run Time: 135 minutes Synopsis: Following theContinue reading “Jarrad at the Movies 2020”
2019 in Rewind
It’s that time of the year, where I have a quick look back at all the new movies (irregardless of year of release) I’ve watched. Some of them are classic gems, new favourites or downright duds. I didn’t get to as many new movies as I would of liked and there are definitely some moviesContinue reading “2019 in Rewind”
2020 Golden Globe Nominations:
It’s that time of the year where the awards season starts to kick into gear. The Hollywood Foreign Press Associations (HFPA) have announced their 2020 nominees and while there are some nice admissions, there are some equally baffling omissions. Down below I’ll dissect what should win, who will win, what could win and what gotContinue reading “2020 Golden Globe Nominations:”
The Farewell Review
By Jarrad Climpson Meditative and a deeply profound lesson on saying goodbye. *Potential Spoilers Ahead* Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is based on an actual lie. Billie played by a supremely great Awkwafina, flies across to China to visit her Nai Nai who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The catch? Her Nai Nai doesn’t know.Continue reading “The Farewell Review”
Ad Astra Review
By Jarrad Climpson Ad Astra asks deep questions, but answers them with a sluggish pace. On the surface level, Ad Astra wants to be more 2001: A Space Odyssey– a sprawling adventure through space, that is introspective and mediative, but ultimately falls short of achieving that goal. That’s not to say this is a badContinue reading “Ad Astra Review”
Spirited Away Review
By Jarrad Climpson A beautiful liminal journey told through the fantastical realm of spirits. *Spoilers Ahead* Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away is the type of film that sneakily sticks with you after the credits roll. After my initial watch, I wasn’t sure if I had really connected to the movie- I had so many expectations andContinue reading “Spirited Away Review”
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Review
By Jarrad Climpson Game of Thrones done right! Slight spoilers ahead Back in 1982, the Jim Henson Company created an unusual concoction entitled The Dark Crystal– a high-concept fantasy piece told with the technical mastery of puppetry. However, for all the great puppetry work going on, the film felt like a bit of a dragContinue reading “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Review”
IT: Chapter Two Review
By Jarrad Climpson At two-hours and fifty minutes long, IT: Chapter Two falls under its own ambition. Andy Muschietti’s sequel to the immensely popular IT: Chapter One, stumbles when it should soar. This is mostly as a result of being a long-winded movie, clocking in at nearly two-hours and fifty minutes. If Avengers: Endgame wasContinue reading “IT: Chapter Two Review”
Lover Review
In Lover, Swift grows up with dazzling results. Taylor Swift’s Lover is her most assured album so far- reminiscent of her previous work, while still being fresh enough to be its own entity. While the album retains her signature sing-along storytelling structure, Swift plays around enough with genre that each song never feels stale. WhileContinue reading “Lover Review”
The Scribble 