I’ll never forget seeing Donnie Darko for the first time, or the most recent viewing that was on sparkling electric 4K and is available now. Whether 2001 or 2021, what makes this Jake Gyllenhaal starring film so resonant is how writer-director Richard Kelly’s film spooks as it worms its way […]

Donnie Darko 4K Review: Jake Gyllenhaal & Richard Kelly’s Terrific ...

The road trip movie is a subgenre that has enthralled audiences for decades and Nomadland—starring Frances McDormand—takes it to a whole different level. It had a pretty awesome Oscar night, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress, and is now is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download formats. […]

Nomadland Blu-Ray Review: Oscar Winner for Best Picture, Best Actress ...

Somewhere out there are two individuals—James Franco and Anne Hathaway—who are pretty, pretty happy. Why? Because in this era of short-term memory, audiences will remember the boring, non-insightful mess that was the 93rd Academy Awards. The Movie Mensch’s Oscar Watch proudly presents 10 takeaways about this year’s awards show, as […]

Oscar Watch: 10 Takeaways from Tinsel Town’s Biggest Night

The 2020/2021 Academy Awards are in the books. The host-less show clocked in at about 15 minutes longer than three hours. The biggest winner tonight here, who were spread across Hollywood and Los Angeles (socially distant!), was the Frances McDormand starring Nomadland. The Chloé Zhao directed flick, which captures the […]

The 93rd Oscars Have Come and Gone: Winners Revealed!

When Ed Helms plays a likable, somewhat dorky character, it is an utter gift. He is “that guy” in Together Together and his excitement over being a father is palpable. The thing is he is a gentleman in his 40s and is single and there are absolutely no prospects on […]

Together Together Review: Ed Helms Stars in The Most Innately ...

The video game Mortal Kombat is an obsession and has been for decades, so it only fitting that Hollywood revisit the franchise and bring it to the big screen once again. Back in 1995, the first film version of this property banked $122.2 million in America alone. Over two decades […]

Mortal Kombat Review: Video Game Gets Its Second Tinsel Town ...

It’s the best time of the year for us movie-loving folks, Oscar season. This Sunday, April 25, the highest honor in the field of cinema will be bestowed on 23 categories, including—of course—Best Picture. If you are in an Oscar pool or just like to predict on your own, you’re […]

Oscar Watch 2021: Predicting The Academy Awards Winners in All ...