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Dune (2021)

In this adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel, Duke Oscar Issac and Lady Rebecca Ferguson travel with their special son Timothée Chalamet to a far away desert planet to learn about spice production. There’s quite a bit of political intrigue going on behind the scenes and Timothée has a bunch of dreams about Zendaya. Even with its bleak desert setting, it’s an incredibly gorgeous film with extremely high production values and some good world building, but it’s obvious that it was made as a set up for a sequel or two as the story is almost all setup with no conclusion.   Best Picture Nomination  SciFi

Oscar Wins: Best Sound; Best Achievement in Visual Effects; Best Achievement in Production Design; Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score); Best Achievement in Film Editing; Best Achievement in Cinematography

Oscar Nominations: Best Achievement in Production Design; Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score); Best Motion Picture of the Year; Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling; Best Achievement in Costume Design; Best Adapted Screenplay

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)

Early in this film, Andrew Garfield’s Jim Bakker is at bible college, arguing in front of class regarding the meaning of various bible passages. Through the flirtatious glances cast between him and Jessica Chastain’s Tammy Faye seated in the audience, one of the worst concepts of modern day Christianity, prosperity gospel, is seemingly born. In her later life, Tammy Faye seemed to be a sweet, simple-minded, but relatively harmless, follower of Christ. Chastain’s portrayal maintains this, casting Tammy Faye as a naïve but loyal servant of the lord who couldn’t help but be caught up in the whirlwind of materialism and grifting, all in the glory of god. It’s only at moments when her beliefs and the life she lives is questioned that the mask that is literally tattooed on her face seems to crack. Similarly, Jim Bakker in current times comes across as nothing more than a narcissistic charlatan. Garfield’s slimy portrayal does him no favors. Together these two performances, along with support from the likes of Cherry Jones and Vincent D’Onofrio, elevates this film while laying out all the brash, misguided, brightly-colored glory of the Bakkers’ ministry and early televangelism at large.

Oscar Wins: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

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Scrooged (1988) – Rewatch

Yet another version of A Christmas Carol, the enjoyment of this one lies in its clever ‘performance within a film’ premise and prime 1980s Bill Murray comedy. The ghost choices are wonderful and outperform Murray at every opportunity. I like the touches of adding Karen Allen as a love interest and the usually tiring Bobcat Goldthwaite as a disgruntled former employee. The bit of nepotism in casting two of Murray’s brothers makes sense here where they play relative roles. (Only nepotism explains John’s addition.) It has so many other amusing cameos and minor roles by well-known actors and celebrities, plus goddess Alfre Woodard in the much under-appreciated Bob Cratchit role.  Holiday

Oscar Nomination: Best Makeup

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Cruella (2021)

I mostly avoid these Disney live-action money grabs for good reasons. They throw lots of money at the production (How many rock songs can we fit? Buy them all!) and little care for actually addressing the origin story (How exactly does Cruella become a wannabe dog killer?). The purpose seems to be to distract with lavish visuals and to touch as many points from the original film as possible with no actual direction or purpose. The Emmas put their all into their characters for sure and I enjoyed the casting of Horace and Jasper, but there’s no explanation as to why anyone goes along with the machinations of someone clearly suffering from a mental illness nor how that extra neatly wrapped up ending even comes to pass.

Oscar Win: Best Achievement in Costume Design

Oscar Nominations: Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling

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Pinocchio (2019)

The story of Pinocchio is a a bit sad and creepy, a lonely old men using his skills to create a companion child. Why there are two new versions being released in as many years is beyond me. This adaptation, while dark, is a rather engaging one. Roberto Benigni brings a long-suffering, haggardness to his take on Geppetto. The effects to create a world with self-moving wooden puppets, fairies, and assorted magic is fanciful and impressive.

Oscar nominations: Best Achievement in Costume Design; Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling

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