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Going In Blind: Chapter 51

John Stark

There are plenty of films about making movies. Some are documentaries, while others are traditional scripted fare, like the pandemic-era Netflix comedy The Bubble, which was very much a product of its moment and probably won’t be remembered much beyond that. Chapter 51 takes a different route. It adopts the mockumentary format, but underneath all of the absurdity is a surprisingly grounded core. The film centers on what is supposedly one of the most disastrous productions in movie history, with its reputation placed alongside famously troubled shoots like Apocalypse Now and The Wizard of Oz. You could certainly think of … Continue reading Going In Blind: Chapter 51

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Stillwater

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description?: Yes Matt Damon stars in this odd little film about a father from Oklahoma who basically upends his life and moves to France where his daughter (Abigail Breslin) is in jail for murder. However, their system is totally different, and she’s pretty close to being able to get out. Meanwhile, she insists she’s innocent, and there’s a guy that she believes killed the victim, if only Matt Damon can find him. In the meantime, he uses his Oklahoma dialect to entrance the French population, and make a friend, even fall in … Continue reading Stillwater

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The Contenders: A Look At 5 Upcoming Oscar Hopefuls

John Stark

1) Nebraska Alexander Payne (The Descendants, Sideways) returns with a film that was a huge hit at Cannes this year. Lead actor Bruce Dern even won an award there. With Will Forte in the cast, might he get a surprising Best Supporting Actor nomination? Or is Macgruber too much of a long shot? Nebraska features an aging alcoholic making a road trip with his son to claim a million dollar prize. Basically, the pundits agree that it is a strong contender for a Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Screenplay nomination. The wildcard here is Forte. 2) American Hustle Every once … Continue reading The Contenders: A Look At 5 Upcoming Oscar Hopefuls