The very last of the Oscar entries is about the 1980s. A decade when the arrival of video tapes and rental stores meant that you could see a lot more films. For me going to university and then access to transport meant more chances to see first run movies too. I am pretty disappointed withContinue reading “Rain keeps falling”
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I’m number one so why try harder?
These Academy Award commentaries are the least popular things on the blog, but I want to do them anyway. The 1990s were a good decade for the Academy Awards. It starts with a win for Dances with Wolves which is worthy but quite dull. Ghost is far better remembered but Goodfellas is probably the oneContinue reading “I’m number one so why try harder?”
The proof is standing here a full grown man
Some of you may know I have ME, some will not. When I realised that I was going to be at home a lot more I decided that I would try and watch all the Best Picture Oscar winners and as many of the nominees as possible. These are my thoughts on the 60s winners.Continue reading “The proof is standing here a full grown man”
Five Miles Out 