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Movies viewed in 2017 (338 movies items)"8/1/17 A magnificent slow-burning human drama dealing with one man's battle with hidden demons while trying to support his brother's son. Brimming with superb performances, especially a career changing one from Casey Affleck. A terrific piece of cinema and storytelling. "
2016 Films Ranked (170 movies items)"The film's deliberately slow pace sometimes feels self-indulgent, and I was not pleased by all the performances (particularly Lucas Hedges), however the film is a really good, if unspectacular look at how grief can effect family members differently. 7.7/10"
Golden Globes 2017 Predictions (14 movies items)"Best Motion Picture - Drama! Winner: Manchester by the Sea! Nominees: Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High Water Lion Moonlight"
2016 Academy Awards Predictions (21 movies items)"1.Casey Affleck- Manchester By the SeaHe's the early favorite, and at least a lock for a nomination. Though, there's a sexual harassment controversy brewing and if it hits hard enough, it could derail his chances. Still, for now at least, he's locked in. 2.Denzel Washington- FencesWhile I wouldn't call him a lock on the directing front, I can't imagine him not making it in here. 3.Ryan Gosling- La La LandNot quite a lock, though I would be surprised if he missed out. La La Land looks like the "
2016's Best Movies
Films I've Seen in 2016 (December) (31 movies items)"When: December 18th First-Time Viewing: Yes. How: In theaters. What'd I Think?: Flawed, but effective, engaging and well acted drama. My Rating: 8/10 Other Notes: NA."
Golden Globe Nods (& Wins) 2016-17!!!. (34 movies items)"Best Picture (Drama) Best Actor (Drama) - Casey Affleck Best Supporting Actress - Michelle Williams Best Director Best Screenplay."
2016 Movies Seen (106 movies items)"I found the film to be quite the emotional punch in the gut, multiple hits as the film continued on its depressing way. I really don't know what to say here that wouldn't be too much of a spoiler but it sported an excellent performance from Casey Affleck who needs to get an Oscar nomination from what he brought out here. The only reason that I can't get this over the 4 star mark is because of the nephew character. I found him to be quite unlikable and most of his scenes annoyed me as I felt they"
AFI's Top 10 Films Of 2016! (10 movies items)"An Uncle (Casey Affleck) Is Forced To Take Care Of His Teenage Nephew (Lucas Hedges) After The Boy's Father Dies."
Critic's Choice Awards Nods & Wins 2016! (55 movies items)"Best Picture Best Actor - Casey Affleck Best Supporting Actor - Lucas Hedges Best Supporting Actress - Michelle Williams Best Young Actor/Actress - Lucas Hedges Best Acting Ensemble Best Director Best Original Screenplay (Tied*) *Tied With "La La Land"."
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2017 Oscar Contenders - Best Picture (42 movies items)" Director: Kenneth Lonergan Writer: Kenneth Lonergan Cast: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Gretchen Mol, Lucas Hedges Release Date: November 18th Plot Synopsis: An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies. Pros: The movie got insanely excellent reviews out of Sundance, and these types of smaller family dramas always seem to strike a cord with voters (see Room just last year). Cons: Most of the buzz it picked up eventually got snuffed ou"
My trips to the cinema 2016 (162 movies items)"SCREENING: London Film Festival DATE: October 11th CINEMA: Ciné Lumière LOCATION: Kensington"
Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Deservers (83 movies items)"2016! Winner: Michelle Williams! Nominees: Viola Davis - Fences as Rose Maxson Naomie Harris - Moonlight as Paula Nicole Kidman - Lion as Sue Brierley Octavia Spencer - Hidden Figures as Dorothy Vaughan"
Academy Awards For Best Actor Deservers (91 movies items)"2016! Winner: Casey Affleck! Nominees: Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge as Desmond T. Doss Ryan Gosling - La La Land as Sebastian Wilder Viggo Mortensen - Captain Fantastic as Ben Cash Denzel Washington - Fences as Troy Maxson"
BradWesley123's Movie Screenshots: Vol. 2 (50 movies items)" Director: Kenneth Lonergan Cinematographer: Jody Lee Lipes Other Images "
