CineGiant

Chuck Schumer's two votes tonight in favor of bombs and bulldozers to Israel is yet another reason Senate Democrats must vote to remove him as leader post the midterms.

If Obama banned Mitt Romney from appearing on tv and reconfigured the electoral college so that the red states add up to 10 votes, I don't think we'd see a lot of "he's technically not a dictator."

@yeah_baby_yeah I’m just glad he followed it up with Banshees of Inisherin which I greatly preferred

@CineGiant Completely forgot about that movie and I’m FROM Missouri

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, MO (17): Purposely pushing the audience to the brink, ok. Undermining the stakes and motivations even within scenes; that’s not. Well-acted, but gossamer. Fran can do this role in her sleep; I wish there was newly seen layers. Painfully shot. C+

Joan Allen in Searching for Bobby Fischer?

@filmstofilms_ Ruth Negga in loving, and she wasn’t even nominated!!!

Drop a performance from the last decade that should’ve won an Oscar.

Tumbleweeds (99): The themes and situations are familiar, but I’m impressed by O’Connor and particularly McTeer finding ways to buck and swerve. Brown is a lovely foil, and the mother/daughter banter feels balanced and realistic. Still, maybe too familiar to be audacious. B

@Forever1267Rob I would have preferred Blanchett, Rampling, or Ronan over Larson.

@CineGiant I was "eh" on Lady Bird, but that also needs a re-watch. Saoirse should have won for Brooklyn over Brie Larsen.

@Michael68611095 It’s a good point. I think it’s where Nora’s fantasy comes most into play.

@CineGiant I think Ryan is really good in this but the character as written would never forgive him for his part in destroying her mother's legacy.

You’ve Got Mail (98): As easy as Meg Ryan’s neutral separates, but still packs an emotional punch. Ryan does some of her best work, and it’s fun to see Hanks slightly snarkier. Ephron’s reliance on cute and quirky gets a bit much, but the writing is acerbic enough to elevate. B+

Field of Dreams (89): Maybe hokey, but honestly felt. There’s enough darkness to cut through the sugar. I’m a sucker for father-son films, but this handles it with grace. The supporting cast led by Jones and Lancaster pop, but it’s firecracker Amy Madigan who stands out most. A-

@GoneBoy94 Gordon and Hunt

La mejor ganadora del Oscar a Actriz Secundaria de la historia. Ronda 2: Ruth Gordon, Rosemary's Baby Linda Hunt, The Year of Living Dangerously Angelina Jolie, Girl, Interrupted Amy Madigan, Weapons Vota por las dos que quieres que avancen a la siguiente ronda.

NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters today that Pope Leo XIV doesn't understand “something called the just war doctrine.” Pope Leo is an Augustinian friar who spent twelve years leading Augustine’s religious order. Augustine invented the doctrine. thelettersfromleo.com/p/something-ca…

@GoneBoy94 Darwell, but this is one of best lineups with Anderson and O’Neill both out of the park brilliant too.

1940 Best Supporting Actress Judith Anderson, Rebecca Jane Darwell, The Grapes of Wrath Ruth Hussey, The Philadelphia Story Barbara O'Neil, All This And Heaven Too Marjorie Rambeau, Primrose Path Vota por tu favorita!

@Forever1267Rob Ironically I’m all Saoirse or Meryl that year. But your point is well made.

@CineGiant And filmed in North Carolina. I'm from Missouri. I was annoyed!! Manipulative and obnoxious. Really did not like this movie, although am happy Rockwell won the Oscar. Sally or Margot should have beaten Frances.

@JoeyMoser83 I think Rockwell hates that he won for this. Lol But it’s sad. He’s way too talented to be known for that. And the fact they even try to redeem the character just shows how cowardly the script is.

@CineGiant I still hate that Rockwell won for this.

Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (47): The fearless, boozy work by Hayward is mercurial and elevates a movie she can do in her sleep. Impressed by dark they let the plot go especially for a mother in ‘47. Still ends up slightly silly in parts. Susan knows how to play blitzed. B-

Call Me By Your Name (17): A man’s touch on sun-kissed skin, a gulp of cold water after a sweltering bike ride, or the sweetest bite of fresh fruit pale in comparison to the roiling emotions and sensuality of first romance and heartbreak. Gets those first tingles perfectly. A-

The exquisite Emma Thompson, born 67 years ago today

Trying my best. Need to get bigger