Oscars – Around the Block

I can’t get “20 Days in Mariupol” out of my head

Commentary The Oscar winning best documentary film should be required viewing for anyone casting a vote in the upcoming election The story I posted yesterday, Jimmy, Oscar and Donald, was my take on Sunday’s Academy Awards broadcast. As I wrote, “…it was a night in which serious films, films dealing with important aspects of history,Continue reading “I can’t get “20 Days in Mariupol” out of my head”

Jimmy, Oscar and Donald

Commentary The Academy Awards’ strange bedfellows Last night’s Academy Awards broadcast was one of the best in recent memory. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with best actor/actress nominees presented with heartfelt introductions by former Oscar winners, it was, for a change, a worthwhile three hours – particularly in a year with so many outstanding films andContinue reading “Jimmy, Oscar and Donald”