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Recent movie watching
I've spent the past few days catching up on some of the movies nominated for the Academy Awards. Here be some non-spoilery thoughts on them.
Arrival - I liked it pretty well. I think that a lot of people made it out to be something bigger than what it was which I found a little disappointing. I'm still thinking about it days afterward which may be part of its appeal.
Manchester by the Sea - This movie has absolutely no exposition and that is a wonderful thing. Lucas Hedges is very good in it too.
Hidden Figures - Another very good movie. I found myself identifying more with Octavia Spencer's character than Taraji Henson's character, so it was a little like how I feel watching "Orange is the New Black" where the other characters are more interesting than the protagonist.
Moonlight - Loved it. And I loved it more just for the sheer fact that it exists. It's absolutely beautiful.
That said, I think the Academy is still going to give Best Picture to "La La Land"
Arrival - I liked it pretty well. I think that a lot of people made it out to be something bigger than what it was which I found a little disappointing. I'm still thinking about it days afterward which may be part of its appeal.
Manchester by the Sea - This movie has absolutely no exposition and that is a wonderful thing. Lucas Hedges is very good in it too.
Hidden Figures - Another very good movie. I found myself identifying more with Octavia Spencer's character than Taraji Henson's character, so it was a little like how I feel watching "Orange is the New Black" where the other characters are more interesting than the protagonist.
Moonlight - Loved it. And I loved it more just for the sheer fact that it exists. It's absolutely beautiful.
That said, I think the Academy is still going to give Best Picture to "La La Land"