This is it, it all comes down to this. The Oscars are in mere days and, frankly, this might stand as one of the more unpredictable Oscars in recent memory. In the acting categories, there was no sweeper who won all the major awards (SAG, BAFTA, Critics Choice, Golden Globe). That hasn’t happened since 2002….
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, THE WHALE tells the story of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), an obese recluse who lives his life as an online teacher from the safety of his apartment. With the end of his life approaching, Charlie reaches out to his estranged daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink) in the hopes of reconciling before it’s too…
Everyone on earth may be living? but are they truly alive? Directed by Oliver Hermanus, Living tells the story of Mr. Williams (Bill Nighy), a veteran civil servant who spends his days grinding away at his desk, moving assignments but seemingly accomplishing little. (After all, ?it won?t hurt anything,? he states flatly.) Living with his son and…
The Whale has shown us a whole new side of Brendan Fraser. Best known for films like The Mummy or Encino Man early in his career, Fraser acknowledges that his decision to take on the role of Charlie may be unexpected to his fans. But when he was offered the character, he not only enthusiastically accepted but he was humbled…
Noah Baumbach?s latest is the first time he’s leaned into a text full of metaphor and symbolic imagery, but it may prove that I prefer when he dabbles in human drama. That?s not to say that White Noise doesn?t demonstrate that there?s a well-intended technical wizard behind it. Far from it, Baumbach is no amateur,…
Bardo (or, “I?m going to make it clear to the world I?m an artist”) is the first film from Alejandro Gonzalez I??rritu since 2015?s The Revenant and is certainly his most bombastic work to date.? Here, I??rritu leaves it all on the table in this contemporary autobiographical, nostalgia trip where Silvio, a renowned documentary filmmaker,…
In THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, Padraic (Colin Farrell) is thrown when his dear friend Colm (Brendan Gleeson) suddenly announces that they’re no longer friends. As Padraic attempts to make amends, the situation spins wildly out of control, exposing the underlying hurt and rage that bubbles within this quaint Irish town. This week, Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca)…
Letter from the Editor: It’s never too early to look at Oscar glory. ScreenFish newcomer Daniel Eng gives us his examination of the state of Awards season and offers his best takes on who could take home the statuette in 2023. By Daniel Eng What makes a best picture nominee? Is it the budget of…
With an eye on diversity, this year’s Oscars featured some fabulous performances and recognition of some amazing films, such as this year’s winner of Best Picture, CODA. Unfortunately, however, they will best be known for one confrontation than any particular award winner. This week, we welcome Deb Whalen and newcomer Sallyanne Hadzalic to discuss the…
Things always get weird when art imitates life. Especially when one seems to have nothing to do with the other. Last Survivors?tells the story of Jake (Drew Van Acker), a young man who has been living off the grid with his father, Troy (Stephen Moyer) for over 20 years. Convinced by his father that the…
