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Predictions (and hopes) for the 97th Academy Awards
The Oscars are fast approaching, and this year’s awards season has been filled with much debate. Many amazing films were nominated, leaving audiences uncertain about who they hope will win in each category. Herd Media’s Ashley Allen shared her thoughts. Best Picture Nominees: Anora (Neon) The Brutalist (A24) A Complete Unknown (Searchlight) Conclave (Focus) Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros.) Emilia Pérez (Netflix) I’m Still Here (Sony Classics) Nickel Boys (Amazon/MGM) The Substance (Mubi) Wicked (Universal) Who will win: AnoraWho should win: The Substance Even though I loved the film Anora and am sitting here wearing an Anora T-shirt, I really hope The Substance wins. This film was visually stunning and…
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is a great family movie. It is rated PG and produced by Disney. Beside some complex wordplay intended for adults, the film is made for children. The only difficult things to understand are the intricate metaphors. The images in the picture are amazing and don’t require any analytical skills to enjoy. Tim Burton’s work in 3D is about as close as film can come to a hallucinogenic experience for the viewer. The combination of computer-generated animation, special effects, and make-up almost make the cartoon version more realistic than this one. Once entering Wonderland, the new film’s plot is mostly similar to the book by Lewis Carrol and…
