The Best and Worst Movies of 2020
How is it that the same movie could get nominations for both Oscars and Razzies? 2020 was a weird year indeed. Plus, all of the Oscar and Razzie nominations.
This Day in Pop Culture for May 16
1929: And the Winner Is… Back on this day in 1929, the very first Academy Awards presentation was held during a private dinner for 270 guests at the Hollywood Roosevelt … Continue Reading This Day in Pop Culture for May 16
This Day in Pop Culture for April 14
It was on this day in 1865 that President Abraham Lincoln was shot at the theatre and in 1912, the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg!
This Day in Pop Culture for March 19
1935: World Monopoly Day Though the complete history of who created the game Monopoly and when remain cloudy. Hasbro officially recognizes March 19, 1935 as the game’s anniversary and dubs … Continue Reading This Day in Pop Culture for March 19
Cynthia Should Have Won
I wonder how many people from the Academy are second-guessing their choice to honor Elton John’s song over Cynthia Erivo’s from last night’s Oscars?
‘Parasite’ Takes Over the Oscars
Whoa. I have to say, I was really surprised to see that this year’s Oscars was a lot less mean-spirited and politically-charged than in recent years. It was a refreshing change and hopefully one that will stick.
The 2020 Academy Awards
Maybe, just maybe this year will be different. In the fast few years, the glitz, and glamour of the award show is still intact, but the whole celebration of Hollywood and movie-making seems to have disappeared in favor of the cause of the day. (I wonder what color of ribbons everyone will be dressed with this year?) But as the say, the show must go on.
2020 Oscar Nominations
Surprising or not surprising depending on your feelings for the film, Joker is in the lead for most nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards which were announced this morning.
