Initially unimpressed with Sean Baker’s “Florida Project,” I find myself appreciating, even liking “Anora.” While the explicit content and language may deter some viewers, the film’s skillful tonal shifts and open-ended conclusion make it worth considering. Set in a marginal world, it deals with universal themes.
In this, the final post of the Oscar movies season, I will outline what the rest of the year looks like at Michaels Movie Moments. Starting Saturday, 3/8/2 we will begin watching, analyzing, and reviewing each of this year’s 35 Oscar-nominated movies. What follows will serve as a roadmap if you want to play along at home…
Emilia Perez, a controversial film, received Oscar nominations for its unique story, music, and performances. However, its portrayal of Mexican culture, including the use of non-Mexican Spanish and insensitive themes, sparked outrage and led to its downfall. The film’s director, Jacques Audiard, is criticized for his lack of cultural understanding and respect.
Dune: Part Two, a science fiction film, explores the enduring human traits of power-seeking and religious fervor, highlighting their timelessness despite technological advancements. The movie’s themes of power, ideology, and environmental concerns resonate with contemporary issues, prompting reflection on the persistence of human nature.
An analysis of the 2025 Oscars, and why my predictions may have gone wrong!
For each category I present my best guess for which 2025 Oscar movie will win with an explanation of my reasoning.
A complete rating and ranking of all 35 movies in the 2025 Oscar season with some questions the numbers suggest.
A look at the 2025 Oscar General Interest movies as rated and ranked by the viewing public and by critics.
An analysis of the audience and critical reaction to the 2025 Oscar movies nominated for Animated, Documentary, or International Feature.
The first post of the 2025 Oscar Movies. This is an initial analysis and listing, setting the stage for more to come.
An overview of the drama films nominated for Oscars in 2024 with a glancing look at the not-dramas! This is the last review of the 2024 year!
An overview of the history films nominated for Oscars in 2024.
An Overview of the Biography Films nominated for Oscars in 2024 and a look back 1t 2023.
An overview of the comedy films nominated for Oscars in 2024 and a Quick Look at 2023.
Flamin Hot is tear-jerking, feel good movie that loses its luster when you learn it contains a lot of falsehoods.
An overview of the music films nominated for Oscars in 2024, plus a look back to 2023.
An overview of the dozen adventure films on the 2024 Oscar list and a look back at the best from 2023.
An overview of the best action films from the 2024 Oscar slate and a look back at six more from 2023.
American Symphony is a surprisingly good documentary giving an intimate picture of musician Jon Batiste, his love of music and his wife, and amazing resilience in the face of life’s pressures.
An Overview of the science fiction films nominated for Oscars in 2024.
An Overview of the 2024 Oscar nominees considered War Films.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is an attempt to recreate the feelings of the old franchise. But, without the Spielberg magic, it feels stale and old. (2.5*)
An overview of the fantasy films Oscar nominated in 2024.
Golda is a movie with some strong points, but struggles to find a real story to tell. (2*)
An Overview of the 2024 Oscar-nominated Thriller Films.
An overview of the Oscar minor genre movies nominated for Oscars in 2024. Includes Crime, Horror, Musical, Mystery, Sports, and Western movies
El Conde is for people who savor the idea of drinking a smoothie made from a still beating human heart…(1.5*)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 is a VFX masterpiece and the last in a trilogy of super-hero movies that are actually relatable and human scaled. Still, it isn’t as good as the last one.
Napoleon is visually stunning but fails to tell an emotionally engaging and understandable story. (1.5*)
The Creator is a disappointing science fiction movie that could have had a great story but instead gets lost in the special effects. (2.5*)
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning is an action-packed thriller with everything you’d expect from the IMF. It is also an endurance test of adrenaline production. (4*)
A quick review of this year’s Oscar-nominated Family Films.
An overview of this year’s Oscar-nominated Animated Films, and brief looks at three recommended from last year.
Questa del Rio News: Questa, New Mexico.
Gringo Gazette: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Sierra County Sun: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.