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Oscar Films: ‘The Irishman’ Is Not the Best Scorsese
Oscar Films

‘The Irishman’ Is Not the Best Scorsese

And doesn’t deserve best film Oscar. And yet it's powerful, and meaningful on many levels.

Oscar Films: Oscars Underrate ’Ford v Ferrari’
Oscar Films

Oscars Underrate ’Ford v Ferrari’

Wonderful performance by Christian Bales anchors strong film that deserved more nominations.

Oscar Films: A Small Film About The Great War
Oscar Films

A Small Film About The Great War

‘1917’ is nominated for best film of the year. It’s not even close.

Oscar Films: ‘The Joker’ Is a New Low for Oscars
Oscar Films

‘The Joker’ Is a New Low for Oscars

This disgraceful film doesn’t deserve nominations for best picture or best actor.

Oscar Films: Mischievous “Two Popes” Packs a Punch
Oscar Films

Mischievous “Two Popes” Packs a Punch

And Jonathan Pryce deserves the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Pope Francis.

Oscar Films: ‘Little Women’ a Minor Movie
Oscar Films

‘Little Women’ a Minor Movie

Greta Gerwig’s screenplay and direction not a major improvement on past film versions.

Milwaukee Film Festival: Film Fest Bigger Than Ever
Milwaukee Film Festival

Film Fest Bigger Than Ever

So many choices you may have trouble picking which to see. But what a lovely problem.

Movies: ‘Give Me Liberty’ Is All Milwaukee
Movies

‘Give Me Liberty’ Is All Milwaukee

Milwaukee director’s acclaimed film is unique: funny, sad and filled with humanity.

Oscar Films: ‘Cold War’ Could Cause Oscar Confusion
Oscar Films

‘Cold War’ Could Cause Oscar Confusion

But black-and-white Polish film about romance amid Cold War is beautiful, bewitching.

Oscar Films: ‘Buster Scruggs’ Is Not To Be Missed
Oscar Films

‘Buster Scruggs’ Is Not To Be Missed

Yet many haven’t seen this wonderfully creepy Coen Brothers cowboy movie homage.

Oscar Films: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Is a Sonic Spectacle
Oscar Films

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Is a Sonic Spectacle

Nominee Rami Malek soars as Freddie Mercury. And the sound effects, wow!

Oscar Films: Should ‘Black Panther’ Win Best Picture?
Oscar Films

Should ‘Black Panther’ Win Best Picture?

A watershed for black inclusion that’s grossed $1.4 billion — but not a great film.