‘Da 5 Bloods’ Named as Best Picture by National Board of Review!!

The National Board of Review announced their annual list of winners on Tuesday, and Spike Lee‘s Da 5 Bloods won three top awards, including Best Film. To be honest, I’m a bit surprised, for as much as I liked Da 5 Bloods, I thought the film fell apart in its third act. Then again, I thought the same about Parasite, and that went on to … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Named as Best Picture by National Board of Review!!

First Cow (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – A skilled cook has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business. My Take – Every year, there is always one particular film which just get buried amidst the number of new releases despite riding a wave of … Continue reading First Cow (2020) Review!!

‘Onward’ Wins Weekend with $40 Million as ‘The Way Back’ Opens Modestly at the BO!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Onward topped the weekend box office, but fell just a bit shy of expectations, a performance some may relate to the current COVID-19 concerns, though most everything else performed as expected if not better. Universal‘s The Invisible Man held on quite well, delivering a second place performance, while WB‘s release of The Way Back landed within expectations. With an estimated $40 million, … Continue reading ‘Onward’ Wins Weekend with $40 Million as ‘The Way Back’ Opens Modestly at the BO!!