
Michael Young


CODA
(4.5 *) A simple tale, simply told. But delivers a big emotional payoff.

2022 Oscar Recap
My review of my predictions (only 10 out of 23 correct) and the Oscar ceremony – including ‘the slap felt around the world’.

Don’t Look Up
(4 Stars) No, Not Best Picture But a Satirical film with a not-so-funny message.

West Side Story
(3.5 *) Technically near perfect, but lacking in the dramatic storytelling.

King Richard
(3 *) A fun movie until you understand that it isn’t completely truthful.

Dune
(5 Stars) A stunning sensory experience and quite likely the next Star Wars.

2022 Oscar Predictions
My predictions, a month out, of who will win in each Oscar category. Remember, though, that I’ve only seen two of the 38 movies…

Licorice Pizza
(3.5 *) Alana Haim is a real gem, but the movie is a Hollywood-inside-joke.

2022 Initial Movie Ranking
My Initial Ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies based on analysis of three quality scales.

2022 Initial Analysis
An Initial Quality Analysis of all 38 Oscar-nominated movies, mostly, before I’ve seen them.

The Power of the Dog
(4.5 Stars) Quite likely the Best Picture of the Year. Let me explain why.



Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
(1.5 *) Some good music, but Will Farrell spoils the movie

2021 Drama Genre Films
A list and a quick overview of 2021’s Oscar-nominated Drama movies.


2021 Adventure Genre
An Overview of the 2021 Oscar-nominated Adventure Films (and a look back to 2020)

Da 5 Bloods
(4 Stars) A War-time Adventure that challenges White America at the same time that it doesn’t go far enough!

2021 War Genre
An Overview of 2021’s Oscar-nominated War Movies with a look back to 2020.



The One and Only Ivan
(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.

2021 Sci-Fi Genre
An Overview of 2021’s Science Fiction Movies including a look at 2020.




The Midnight Sky
(4 Stars) Much better than the critics say. Beautiful imagery and sounds and a story with a twist.



Emma.
(4 Stars) Engaging and sumptuous. A superb production from millennials.

2021 Oscar Crime Movies
A summary of 2021’s Crime Films, and a look back to the best of 2020.

The White Tiger
(3.5 Stars) An Indian tale of ambition and an indictment of Western capitalism.