As the Oscar season approaches, one argument we're hearing more and more often is that this or that actor, director, or movie is obviously "thirsty" for an Oscar, and that such a thing is worthy of mockery.
'Parasite' was the big winner at this year's Oscars, and Bong Joon-ho's success could (and should) open doors for other traditionally overlooked filmmakers.
The 2020 Oscar nominations are in, and not everyone is thrilled by the results; personally, I was surprised by how much they got right but it's certainly not a flawless list.
American Beauty, Skyfall, and 1917 director Sam Mendes is working on four separate biopics for each member of The Beatles.
1999 was a special time for movies and 'American Beauty' is one whose reputation has waxed and waned over time, as has my impression of it as I’ve re-watched it over the years. But there are several reasons 'American Beauty' isn’t a fun movie to think about these days.