6 Reasons Why “Isle of Dogs” Will Be a Massive Hit

Judging from the early buzz, Wes Anderson’s latest movie Isle of Dogs, which opened the competition section of the Berlinale, is already a strong contender for the Golden Bear. Telling the story of a boy’s search for his missing dog, this allegorical tale revisits the stop-motion techniques that made Fantastic Mr. Fox such a huge […]

5 Reasons Why “Call Me By Your Name” Is The Most Romantic Movie of The 21st Century

They don’t make films like Call Me by Your Name anymore. Films of such bold physicality and excessive splendour are few and far between since the days of Bernardo Bertolucci and the intellectual, worldly literary adaptations typical of Merchant-Ivory films. What makes Call Me by Your Name an exceptional romantic feature is not only the […]

7 Reasons Why Paul Thomas Anderson Should Win Best Director Oscar This Year

2017 kept its greatest work toward the end of the year. This went as expected; many producers and studios try to get their most proud work recognized during the awards season. One film that definitely made an impact was the secretive “Phantom Thread” by Paul Thomas Anderson. All we knew about the film was that […]

10 Reasons Why “The Shape Of Water” Deserves The Best Picture Award

Guillermo del Toro has been recognized as one of the leading creators in today’s scene, focusing on creating films that add something new and innovative to the table while challenging rigid and lifeless ways of filmmaking. He has explored a wide variety of subjects, but his films always seem to revolve around dark and creepy […]

5 Reasons Why “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Should Win Best Picture This Year

The Oscar ceremony is less than a month away now and the race is relatively open. Martin McDonagh’s ‘Three Billboards’ won big at the Golden Globes, pushing it to be many people’s favourite to triumph at the Oscars too. Strong competition comes from auteur Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Phantom Thread’ and Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut feature […]

All 17 Best Actress Oscar Winners From The 21st Century Ranked From Worst To Best

In the 21st century, the Academy has awarded great performances, and also some that are less great. The new century had two ‘firsts’: the first black actress and the first French speaking actress – Halle Berry and Marion Cotillard respectively – to win the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. All kind of […]