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The craziest trailer of the year (so far) has landed and it’s Guns Akimbo. The Daniel Radcliffe starring flick also features an actress who made quite the splash this year in Samara Weaving (in the stellar Ready or Not) and the two—let’s just say, you’ve never seen either in a […]

Guns Akimbo Trailer: Daniel Radcliffe Stars in Whacked Action-Comedy

January 15, 2020 in Movie Trailers tagged Guns Akimbo / Samara Weaving by joeldamos

Six years ago, Disney did something extraordinary that speaks volumes to the immense creative power they’re extolling of late. It was 2014 and Angelina Jolie and her cinematic alter ego, Maleficent, were on their way into theaters in a live action storytelling of the iconic Mouse House villain. Jolie’s latest […]

Maleficent Mistress of Evil Blu-Ray Review: It Ain’t Easy Being ...

January 15, 2020 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged Angelina Jolie / DVD Reviews / Elle Fanning / Maleficent: Mistress of Evil by joeldamos

The Oscar nominations are out and when it comes to snubs and surprises, everyone is talking about how there is no Jennifer Lopez. Since her Hustlers debuted at TIFF, sentiment had been building that the multifaceted talent was going to add Academy Award nominated actress to her resume. Sadly, for […]

Oscar Watch 2020: Snubs and Surprises … Where Is The ...

January 13, 2020 in Oscar Watch tagged Oscar Nominations / Oscar Watch by joeldamos

The 2020 Oscar nominations have been revealed and the headline here is the comic book movie has truly conquered the world. Todd Phillips’ stunning Joker—with its Oscar nominated lead actor performance by Joaquin Phoenix—scored 11 nominations including Best Picture and Best Director for Phillips. In a manner year for films, […]

2020 Oscar Nominations Revealed: Joker Leads with 11!

January 13, 2020 in Academy Awards / Nominations tagged Academy Awards Nominations / Oscar Nominations / Oscars by joeldamos

It’s that time again, people. For folks like me who write about movies for a living, Awards Season is like the Super Bowl and the gift that keeps on giving. With the nominees being announced on Monday, January 13, Oscar Watch is ready to reveal its predictions for who will […]

Oscar Watch: 2020 Academy Award Nomination Predictions

January 11, 2020 in Oscar Watch tagged Academy Awards / Oscar Nominations / Oscar Watch by joeldamos

Fresh off of winning Best Actor at the Golden Globes, the Joaquin Phoenix starring Joker is out now on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download formats from Warner Bros. This is a title that you will want to have in your library. Not only does it warrant repeated viewings in the […]

Joker Blu-Ray Review: Joaquin Phoenix’s Inspired Performance Anchors an Instant ...

January 8, 2020 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged DVD-Blu-Ray / Joaquin Phoenix / Joker / Todd Phillips by joeldamos

This Oscar Watch column comes with a very big caveat. The Golden Globes mean nothing to those of us charged with predicting the Academy Awards. After all, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association are members of the media and not a voting block of any kind. But they do serve the […]

Oscar Watch: Did the Golden Globes Set Up a 1917 ...

January 6, 2020 in Oscar Watch tagged Once Upon a Time in Hollywood / Oscar Watch / Parasite by joeldamos

Although I have often said over the years that the Golden Globes are a worthless bellwether event, sometimes they are simply just enjoyable to watch. That was certainly the case this year. In terms of serving as a predictor of the Oscars or even who will score those coveted nominations […]

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Dominates 2020 Golden Globes

January 6, 2020 in Golden Globes tagged Brad Pitt / Golden Globes / Once Upon a Time in Hollywood / Quentin Tarantino by joeldamos

One of the greatest talents the world has ever seen, Judy Garland, received the biopic treatment with Renee Zellweger as the iconic singer-actress in Judy—out now on DVD, Blu-Ray and various digital download formats. There is a cinematic pet peeve I have that rises above all others and it pertains […]

Judy Blu-Ray Review: Renee Zellweger Is Oscar Worthy in Endearing ...

January 2, 2020 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged DVD Reviews / DVD-Blu-Ray / Judy / Renee Zellweger by joeldamos