Though it all happened in the last few weeks, I managed to see 6 of the 8 nominated movies for this weekend's Oscars. While I was a little underwhelmed by this year's group, I nonetheless found something to like in all of them and am anxious to see who comes away a winner on Sunday night.
Grab your tissues! I had been wanting to see A Star is Born for months but just got around to it last night. The music is fabulous {try getting Shallow out of your head - I dare you} and while the story is a bit predictable, it's nonetheless beautifully performed and has you rooting for Ally and Jack the entire time. Lady Gaga is superb and that voice is perfection.
We watched Bohemian Rhapsody earlier this week and it was definitely one of the most entertaining of the bunch. While it was a bit surface level and didn't get as deep into Freddie Mercury's personal life as I would've liked, the story of Queen and the amazing music kept you rockin' along the entire time. Like Susannah said, the movie was fine but Queen was AWESOME.
Blackkklansman was one of my favorites of the year, based on a true story of a black police officer who successfully infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970's. The film tackles important and relevant issues with humor and wit and leaves you wondering "did that really happen??" I really did love this one and John David Washington is one of my new faves.
I love superhero movies and with all the hype surrounding it, Black Panther did not disappoint. Set in the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, Black Panther is exciting, entertaining, and visually fun to watch. While I don't think it will win, it has a little something for everyone and it's cool to see such an important Blockbuster up for Best Picture.
The Favourite is the only one of the bunch I actually went to see in the theater, and though I was so excited to see it I left feeling rather disappointed and confused. While the acting is amazing and the scenery and costumes visually stunning, the story of Queen Anne and the women who surrounded her just wasn't there for me. Maybe I had built it up too much in my head, but I left wishing I had gone to see Vice or Green Book instead.
My pick for Best Picture? Roma, the black and white foreign language film from Netflix and Alfonso Cuaron. Following the story of a maid to a middle class family in Mexico City in the 1970's, it's quietly beautiful and masterfully done, making you feel like you're somehow inside the movie and part of the characters lives. It's emotional and real and such a beautiful film.
Have you seen any good movies lately? What's your pick for Best Picture? We'll have to wait until Sunday to see!
xoxo,
stephanie marie
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