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The Oscar winners were good enough.

March 13, 2023 /

Nobody cares about the Academy Awards because they got so stupid, but there is some validation when the Oscar winners are chosen well.

Everything Everywhere All at Once won a bunch of awards.  I didn’t understand that movie, but many people liked it, and it was well made.  It is impressive when an actor has to portray believable versions of the same character.  Michelle Yeoh deserves Best Actress on that basis.

The Indian movie, RRR, was really something.  I like the feeling of being a little stunned after watching a movie, like I need to think about what I just saw.  RRR could have won more awards, but it got something.

Top Gun: Maverick got an award, so they don’t hate America.

Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever wasn’t a great movie, but winning for Costume Design is fair enough.

Overall, Everything Everywhere All At Once received too many awards, but the remaining awards were distributed to recognize other good performances.  If the Academy can get back to acting normal, people may start to care about them again.

Robert Blake passes away at 90 years old.

March 10, 2023 /

Robert Blake passed away at 90 years old.  He was charged with murdering his wife, but was eventually acquitted.  He knew you don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.

We probably watched every episode of Barreta.  I don’t imagine it holds up, but Electra Glide in Blue was an emotionally charged movie.  

 

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 8/10

March 8, 2023 /

The Critical Drinker  does reliable movie reviews.  He actually understands plot structure and character arcs.  When he is enthusiastic about a movie, it’s worth watching.

The Critical Drinker was very surprised by Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, considering it one of the best movies he’s seen this year.  That’s not a movie suitable for Movie Night and not a movie I’d normally watch.  Based on the review, I tried it. 

When I watch movies at home, I usually get distracted.  Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was engaging and witty enough that I actually focused on it.  Many modern animated movies that are supposed to work for adults and children, are too sentimental or obvious.  This movie had snappy dialogue and humor that is subtle and quick, even adults can miss it.  The pacing is brisk, with the story moving along at a good clip.  The plot and themes are pretty advanced. 

Sparky doesn’t pay much attention to TV.  He will watch some World War II documentaries, but that’s about it.  Animal documentaries don’t intrigue him.  He watched this movie for a little while, and barked at this scene.  I don’t know what bugged him or inspired him to comment.  This is the first time he ever barked in the house.  He’s a quiet dog, and had been with me for a month before he howled at the neighbor dog.

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