Rethinking the Best Picture Nominees
The decision to dignify ten films instead of the usual five was an all-around good one, but it was rendered moot by the Academy’s steadfast refusal to acknowledge films that have traditionally been ignored because they weren’t tonally or aesthetically in line with the usual bait. Zach offers his personal picks for the ten films that should have been nominated for Best Picture.
When Dark Comedy Gets Too Dark
What happens when comedy delivers more than we can stomach? After reviewing “Trading Places,” let’s investigate the current state of comedy.