What to Watch in July

With the exception of the barnstorming "Inside Out 2", now the highest grossing film of 2024, May and June have been an underwhelming couple of months at the Box Office, with major releases such as "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" massively underperforming despite strong critical reception. Major studious will be hoping the enthusiasm surrounding Pixar's... Continue Reading →

Hit Man (2024)

★★★★ An outstanding comedic showcase for its star Glen Powell, 'Hit Man' is a smart and sexy romantic crime caper reminiscent of Steven Soderbergh's 'Out of Sight'

Animated Feature: June 2024

The 2024 Academy Awards' Animated Feature category will see strong contenders like "Inside Out 2" and "The Wild Robot", with potential surprises from "Flow" and "Memoir of a Snail".

Adapted Screenplay: June 2024

The unpredictability of film adaptation categories makes it hard to pinpoint contenders. "Sing Sing" stands out for 2025 Oscars. Most predictions remain unchanged, with many unseen contenders.

Sting (2024)

"Sting" is a B-movie creature feature with a nostalgic throwback vibe, following a family's encounter with a rapidly growing arachnid. It lacks depth but offers entertaining escapism.

Original Screenplay: June 2024

The Oscars' Original Screenplay category is unpredictable, with a mix of writer-directors and diverse films. Potential contenders include "Anora," "Sing Sing," "Blitz," and "Challengers." The full list is available.

Supporting Actress Predictions: June 2024

Much like Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress is notoriously difficult to predict at this early stage due to the unknown cases of potential category down the line, not to mention that there is still over half a year of cinematic releases to premiere. Two performances already up for debate are Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana in... Continue Reading →

Passionate About Film

Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses If my page title is any indicator, I of course am extremely passionate about film. People's admiration for film varies with many seeing it as nothing more than a couple hours of stress free escapism. This too was my view on cinema up until around the... Continue Reading →

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