Scott Menzel
@ScottDMenzel
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Neurodivergent Film & TV Journalist. Q&A moderator. Founder @TheAstraAwards, @WeLiveEntmt & @Awards_Buzz. Member @TelevisionAcad, @CriticsChoice & @BAFTA.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined January 2012
The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael
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I’m sorry but RRR is better than any major studio blockbuster released in 2022.
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I just rewatched Wicked in a packed theater almost a month after its release. Not only does the movie hold up extremely well on repeat viewings but my audience was fully engaged. No one was on their phones and everyone had a smile on their face. This movie is special.
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The Batman is unlike any other Batman film before it. The plot is grounded in reality, even more so than Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. #TheBatman is more of a detective story rather than a superhero film. The cast is v. good with Colin Ferrell & Paul Dano being the film’s MVPs.
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I just saw the teaser trailer for #Spencer & a 5 minute clip from the film. Based on the footage, it looks like Kristen Stewart will be getting an Oscar nomination for her performance as Diana. I’m feeling very confident that this is going to be #KristenStewart’s big moment.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is the best Marvel movie of all time. #SpiderManNoWayHome perfectly pays tribute to the legacy of Spider-Man and finds that perfect balance of humor, action, heart, and nostalgia. Fans of the web-slinger will absolutely lose their minds when they see this.
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Fantastic Beasts and The Crimes of Grindelwald is a magical must-see! It builds upon the original & is sure to delight Harry Potter fans. Remarkable visuals, engaging story, & an ending that will leave you speechless. Johnny Depp as Grindelwald is perfection. #CrimesOfGrindewald
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If you have an event and are looking for the best photographer in the business, look no further than @ChelseaLaurenLA. Kind, incredibly talented, super creative, and has an excellent eye for detail. She's the best of the best. She took all the photos below and many more.
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Mortal Kombat is a bloody & violent extravaganza that delivers exactly what it promises. Each fight scene is spectacular & uniquely choreographed to stand out from the next. If you are a fan of over the top action movies, you are going to have an absolute blast with #MortalKombat
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I hope the world is ready for Naomi Scott because she is here to stay. She was great as Kimberly in Power Rangers & was the best thing in Aladdin. I cannot wait for Charlie’s Angels and am looking forward to see what she does next. I hope she does another musical real soon!.
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It looks like Devara could become the next big Tollywood hit. That trailer was insane. Devara looks and feels like a big screen experience along the same lines as RRR. I can’t wait to see it. #Devara
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Black Adam is everything that I hoped it would be and more. A Snyder-esque antihero spectacle that delivers big action and impressive set pieces. Dwayne Johnson transforms into Black Adam, a role that he was born to play. Centineo & Swindell are so damn fun to watch. #BlackAdam
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 could quite possibly be my new favorite Marvel movie. This movie worked for me on every single level. It’s emotional, funny, and action packed. It reminds you of why we all fell in love with these characters. James Gunn is leaving Marvel on a high
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Eternals is Marvel’s version of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A film that builds upon a cast of unknown characters and does so with great success. Chloé Zhao direction is superb. Easily one of the best looking Marvel films of all time. Insane post credits scenes too. #Eternals
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Monkey Man is Dev Patel’s loving tribute to all things action. It’s like John Wick but on Steroids. An insanely violent revenge film. Dev Patel directs the hell out of this thing and there are some seriously insane sequences that make you go how did they do that? #MonkeyMan
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Between Birds of Prey, Joker, Shazam!, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman, the DC Film Universe is doing something that no other film franchise is doing; making films that are unique, different in tone, take chances and push boundaries. We need more of this in Hollywood.
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The Fall Guy is fucking awesome! David Leitch’s love letter to the stunt community. It’s the most fun you will have at the movies all year. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are so damn great together. Oh, and the use of Taylor Swift’s All Too Well was absolutely brilliant.
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Warner Brothers panel is already off to a very strong start. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.opened Hall H with a fantastic trailer that looks so bad ass and Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald looks menacing as hell. I cannot wait to see this! #FantasticBeasts.
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BIRDS OF PREY: Cathy Yan has created a music infused celebration of female badassery. DC continues to take big risks and push boundaries. The perfect Harley Quinn movie. Margot Robbie crushes it. I loved all these ladies & am looking forward to the sequel/spin-off. #BirdsofPrey
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Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles. Paul Mescal shines. Denzel Washington chews up the scenery quite
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Captain Marvel is everything that I hoped it would be. It feels completely unlike any other Marvel film. A unique and fresh take on an origin story that feels new. Brie Larson is fantastic as Carol Danvers. This is one of my favorite Marvel movies of all time. #CaptainMarvel
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RRR DGA Q&A with N.T. Rama Rao Jr. & S.S. Rajamouli . #RRRMovie #RRRForOscars #RRR #SSRajamouli #NTRamaRaoJr.
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Devara: Part 1 is quite the cinematic experience and one that will leave audiences yearning for more. The first half of the film shapes the story while the second offers plenty of unexpected surprises and a whole lot of insanity including N. T. Rama Rao Jr riding a shark while
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Snyder’s Justice League is one of the best superhero movies ever made. The long awaited cut lives up to the hype & feels unlike anything we’ve seen in this universe before. Each character is fully realized & gets their moment to shine & kick some ass. #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague
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Joker: Folie à Deux is a bold, daring and mesmerizing masterpiece. Joaquin Phoenix continues to amaze as Arthur Fleck while Lady Gaga delivers the best performance of her career thus far as Harley Quinn. Todd Phillips has truly upped the ante in almost every way with this sequel
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Intermission for Devara: Part 1. So far, so good. This is another Tollywood action-packed epic that showcases why NTR Jr. is a global movie star. Incredibly violent, bloody and over the top. The visual style and effects remind me of a Zack Snyder film. #Devara
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After spending the last 22 years of my life watching and reviewing movies, one thing I can certainly say is that watching a bad indie movie is almost always a more torturous experience than watching a bad studio film.
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the Ghostbusters sequel that I’ve been waiting all my life to see. It is nostalgia done right. A perfect blend of classic Ghostbusters moments with a fresh & unique twist for a whole new generation to enjoy. I got goosebumps. #GhostbustersAfterlife
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They showed the new trailer for #TheBatman at CinemaCon and it looks like The Dark Knight meets Joker. It looks like a very dark and angry film, which is totally my jam when it comes to superhero movies. I think fans are going to freak out when they see this trailer.
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Selena Gomez’s #MyMindAndMe gets two big thumbs up from me. Kudos to Selena Gomez for being so raw, honest and vulnerable for all the world to see. This is a deeply personal & powerful mental health journey that has the ability to change lives. The best documentary of the year.
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Saltburn is the most batshit crazy film that you will see all year. It’s exquisitely shot with a terrific score. Barry Keoghan delivers one of the most ballsy and ambitious performances of the year. It definitely goes off the rails and is sure to divide audiences. #Saltburn
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I am so surprised that no one has mentioned how perfectly Ariana Grande captures the spirit and energy of Kristin Chenoweth's Glinda with her performance in the film. If you closed your eyes in certain spots, you would think it's Kristin Chenoweth. This is a pretty remarkable
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Barbie is the ultimate love letter to womanhood. Greta Gerwig’s most impressive film to date thanks to how wildly creative and wickedly funny it is. The film goes places that a lot of audiences may not see coming. The energy in this film is off the charts. #BarbieTheMovie.
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'The Flash' Review: One of the Best Superhero Films of All Time. #TheFlash #TheFlashMovie. via @weliveentmt.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a fun sequel that feels bigger than the original in almost every way. Director David F. Sandberg juggles so much with this sequel including many different tones and mature themes. Loved the creatures especially the dark unicorn. #ShazamFuryOfTheGods
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Dune: Part Two is truly an awe-inspiring cinematic achievement; one that continues to advance and build upon the world that Denis Villeneuve and company have exquisitely created, crafted and shaped. If you loved part one, you are going to go absolutely wild for part two. While
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings earns the title of the best superhero film of 2021 so far. The action scenes are simply spectacular, especially the train & skyscraper scene. Best martial arts I’ve seen in a long time. Simu Liu & Awkwafina are terrific. #ShangChi
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Black Widow is so disappointing. Scarlett Johansson tries, but the script, pacing, & poor character development sink the film. Starts off promising but by the second act becomes a disjointed & uneven mess. Generic, uninspired, & ultimately lacking the Marvel Magic. #BlackWidow
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It: Chapter Two is the biggest disappointment of the year. A dull & bloated mess that spends too much time rehashing things from the first film. While there are a few good moments, the film ultimately lacks suspense and scares. The performances are also a mixed bag. #ITChapterTwo
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Wicked is a cinematic spectacle that serves as one of the very best big screen adaptations of a Broadway musical ever. Jon M. Chu perfectly captures the magic of the Broadway show while adding in some of his own unique flourishes to the source material. Ariana Grande and Cynthia
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AIR - Believe the hype, this film is phenomenal in every way. The script feels like one of the best Aaron Sorkin scripts that he didn’t write. The cast is all around fantastic with Matt Damon delivering a career best performance. I hate talking about awards season in March but I
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HALLOWEEN is a total blast and is going to make a killing at the box office. Blumhouse does it again. Jamie Lee Curtis is still kicking ass and taking names. I can see fans watching this over and over again. The best Halloween since the original. #HalloweenMovie #TIFF18
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Hit Man is Richard Linklater’s best film since Before Midnight. Glen Powell oozes charm and charisma. The pairing of Powell with Adria Arjona has got to be one of the sexiest pairings I’ve seen on-screen in quite sometime. The script is razor-sharp and the film is non-spot fun.
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The Wild Robot is Spectacular. One of the most gorgeous animated feature films in recent memory. The film is filled to the brim with humor and heart. The message about treating others with kindness is handled beautifully. This is Iron Giant level great. Give it all the awards!
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Shazam! is the superhero film that you never knew you needed. Zachary Levi was born to play this role. Ridiculously entertaining & non-stop fun from start to finish. Loved every character & all of the pop culture references. This is what going to the movies is all about. #Shazam
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#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is a work of art. A game changer for animation. I was in awe by every single visual on-screen. This is one of those special films that showcases how powerful animation can truly be. It blows the original out of the water. Oscar incoming for sure!
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Glass is M. Night’s love letter to comic books featuring one of the best Samuel L. Jackson performances in a long time. It’s a bit of a slow burn but the ending is phenomenal. As a fan of Unbreakable, Glass was well worth the 19 year wait. #GlassMovie #GLASS
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I know that so many people had mixed to negative thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 but the fact that Patty Jenkins is being treated this poorly after one miss proves the ongoing male bias in Hollywood.
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Army of The Dead is a violent, gory, and bloody blast. Zack Snyder’s latest is a ridiculously fun and over the top genre bending zombie film. While the entire cast is great, Matthias Schweighöfer steals every scene. Oh, and the opening credits are absolutely epic. #ArmyoftheDead
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Spencer billboard highlighting Kristen Stewart’s Academy Award nomination!
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Let’s all try to appreciate @UniversalPics because they aren’t afraid to release batshit crazy films like Violent Night, M3GAN, and Cocaine Bear over the next three months. These are the kind of risks that more studios should be taking.
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Word on the street is Wicked has just started screening for industry folks and the reactions are extremely positive (I’m talking raves). I do think we are looking at Wicked becoming one of the biggest films of 2024 and a major awards contender. #WickedMovie
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is even better than the 1st. The addition of Tails increases the cuteness factor while Knuckles makes a fun new villain. Jim Carrey continues to steal the show as Robotnik. I never knew how much joy a Sonic franchise would bring but here we are. #SonicMovie2
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JOKER is phenomenal. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is next level. No other performance this year will be able to top this one. There is so much to digest with this film too including its exploration of humanity & mental illness. A Flawless Masterpiece. #JokerMovie #Joker
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Rachel Zegler definitely has the “It” factor. With every new project that she is in, I’m always impressed by her ability to elevate the material. While the bulk of the cast of Y2K is undoubtedly great, she manages to shine the brightest exuding such charisma & personality as
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Timothée Chalamet delivers the performance of the year in A Complete Unknown. A true tour-de-force where Chalamet is never seen. Chalamet’s performance is not just about the voice and look but rather all of the little nuances and mannerisms that he perfectly brings to his life in
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I can’t get over the Kristen Stewart haters on here. Have you not seen any of her work besides Twilight? Her filmography is incredibly impressive, especially with performances in Speak, The Runaways, Welcome to The Rileys, Personal Shopper, Clouds of Sils Maria, & Adventureland.
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Don’t Worry Darling looks right up my alley. Olivia Wilde looks like she directed the hell outta this. Florence Pugh also looks just terrific in the lead role. #DontWorryDarling #CinemaCon.
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CHARLIE’S ANGELS: The biggest surprise of the year. Wholly entertaining & non-stop fun from beginning to end. A kick-ass action comedy that celebrates female empowerment. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, & Ella Balinska are terrific together. #KristenStewart #CharliesAngels
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I suspect that Tár will continue to win Best Picture at a lot of critics groups but I highly doubt the film will win Best Picture at the Oscars. You have to listen to non-critics thoughts on these movies. This is how I knew Power of the Dog wasn’t going to win last year.
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Hustle is a top tier feel great underdog sports movie. Adam Sandler is perfection in this because the film plays to his strengths as both a comedic and a dramatic actor. Juancho Hernangomez delivers a surprisingly heartfelt and emotional performance. Loved it. #HustleNetflix
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The hype surrounding #TheFlash will continue to build each and every day until it’s release. This is one of those rare films where I can audiences going back for seconds or even thirds. I know I cannot wait to watch it again.
The Flash is hands down one of the best superhero films of all time. No joke, The Flash is the ultimate movie going experience as it has a little bit of everything! Action, emotion, heart, humor and plenty of nostalgia. Ezra Miller is phenomenal as dual Barry Allens. Michael
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I saw Hypnotic today. I don’t know how any studio justified spending $65 million on this. It feels like a direct to vhs movie from the 90s. While it’s not unwatchable bad, it’s not good either. The concept is interesting but the writing & execution just didn’t work. #Hypnotic
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Tick, tick…BOOM! is about a theater lover by a theater lover for a theater lover. A phenomenal film that takes you inside the mind of Jonathan Larson. Andrew Garfield delivers a tour-de-force performance & becomes Jonathan Larson. One of the best films of the year. #TickTickBoom
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Blackberry is a phenomenal film that showcases a razor sharp script and some of the best performances that I’ve seen so far this year. It perfectly encapsulates the rise and fall of the BlackBerry in such a funny, engaging, and thrilling way. Superb direction and editing. Matthew
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Cruella could be the biggest surprise of the summer. Bold, dark, & wonderfully anti-Disney. Emma Stone is perfection as Cruella. Hair & Makeup, Production Design & Costume Design are sure bets for Oscars noms. Paul Walter Hauser is terrific and Winks the dog is adorable. #Cruella
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People trying to devalue CODA because it is not a flashy movie is why so many people in the industry are so out of touch with reality. The average person likes to feel good when they watch a movie. That is CODA's greatest superpower, as it makes you feel love and joy. #CODA.
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All it took was one LGBTQ holiday romcom for everyone to fall in love Kristen Stewart. In my opinion, she’s always been great and beyond gorgeous. If you didn’t realize this before Happiest Season, you’ve really been missing out.
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Has anyone else had an issue with Instagram where it unfollowed a bunch of accounts that you were following?.
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This #Barbie trailer is similar to the one we saw at CinemaCon (might even be the same one) but I’m so hyped to see this movie. It looks like the perfect mix of imagination & silliness. Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling together look like comedic gold.
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Jenna Ortega is going to have a ridiculously long career. I can see her winning an Oscar and an Emmy within the next few years. She has incredible screen presence and has been the best part of every film or tv show that she has been apart of. #JennaOrtega
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So how many Emmy nominations does everyone think Succession will end up getting this year? #Succesion.
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We MUST do better! Journalists shouldn’t be doing this especially not at something as prestigious and global as Cannes.
“I have been blessed with this body. Thanks for noticing.” - Harrison Ford when a *journalist* tells him “I think you’re still hot” 🤦♂️ #cannes.
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I see that toxic fandom is alive and well today. My tweet earlier proves that toxcity isn't just tied to one particular fandom but everything that is pop culture related. I have praised many Marvel movies in the past, but because I don't like this one, off with my head!.
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Holy shit!!!!. Wicked looks absolutely amazing. I got goosebumps watching that footage that they just showed at #CinemaCon. #Wicked.
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Love Me is a masterpiece. A wildly experimental film that is incredibly poignant and thought provoking. Kristen Stewart and Steven Yuen share raw, beautiful and nuanced performances that made me feel every emotion. It asks big questions about life, love, and humanity. #LoveMe
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Me with two future (hopefully this year) Oscar Winners.
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This quote right here is 100% the truth. There are a ton of movies that I didn’t see in a movie theater and adore.
James Gunn on #TheSuicideSquad playing on HBO Max: "Movies last because they're seen on TV. 'Jaws' isn't still a classic because people are watching it in theaters. I've never seen 'Jaws' in a movie theater. It's one of my favorite movies."
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Just watched The Machine which was better than I expected it to be. It doesn’t always work but it is very amusing & funny at times. The biggest issues are the pacing and longer than necessary runtime, which should have been 90 minutes or less. Good for a matinee. #TheMACHINEmovie
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I love how Bo Burnham won multiple Emmy awards without doing a single interview or any campaigning. Inside is proof that great art speaks and sells itself. Congratulations, @boburnham
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Tonight, I got to talk to Kristen Stewart for the first time since December of 2019. Believe it or not, I actually brought the Actress of the Decade award with me to the festival because I never got to give it to her because she was shooting Happiest Season & then covid happened.
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This is probably my favorite of their picks because RRR is the true underdog this award season and S.S. Rajamouli directed the hell out of the film.
BEST DIRECTOR: S. S. Rajamouli, RRR.
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Judas and The Black Messiah is one of the best films of the year. An engaging & powerful Fred Hampton biopic with real punch. Expect to see nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya at the very minimum. #JudasandTheBlackMessiah
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On the Rocks is Sofia Coppola’s best film since Lost in Translation. An irresistible & charming love letter to complicated father/daughter relationships. Rashida Jones & Bill Murray are phenomenal together & make the perfect unlikely duo. One of my favorites of 2020. #OntheRocks
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Mixed feeling about the #TedLassoFinale. While there are great moments throughout, the finale is a bit underwhelming & messy like the majority of the season. That said, it did remind me why I love the show & these characters as it celebrates humanity & believing in oneself.
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My bet is that Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop will become one of best female superhero characters in phase 4 of the MCU. Steinfeld is charming, funny and such a bad ass. She makes the character her own. I predict big things are in store for @HaileeSteinfeld in the MCU. #Hawkeye
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I gotta say that the press conferences for The Little Mermaid today were very entertaining and engaging. The moderator really asked some great questions. #thelittlemermaid.
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No Time To Die is the big screen spectacle the world has been waiting for. A beautifully directed and emotional goodbye to Daniel Craig’s Bond. #NoTimeToDie is filled to the brim with spectacular action sequences, stunning set pieces, and jaw-dropping cinematography. A must-see.
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Don’t Look Up is a brilliant political satire and Adam McKay at his best. Easily the funniest film I’ve seen all year. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, & Mark Rylance are all freaking great in this. Oh, and Ariana Grande’s Just Look Up needs to be nominated. #DontLookUp
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My ranking and grades for all of the films I’ve seen between Venice & TIFF. 1. Joker: Folie à Deux - 10/10.2. Heretic - 9.5/10.3. Saturday Night - 9/10.4. The Brutalist - 9/10.5. The Wild Robot - 9/10.6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - 9/10.7. The Life of Chuck - 8/10.8. Sketch -.
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By the way, Jake Gyllenhaal is completely brilliant in Velvet Buzzsaw. He has the best one liners and his whole take on being an art critic was hilarious. Jake Gyllenhaal is seriously one of the best and most versatile actors of this generation. #VelvetBuzzsaw #Sundance.
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