Malawski's Movie Mania

Performance by an actor in a leading role nominee: Antonio Banderas in PAIN AND GLORY *Leonardo DiCaprio in ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD  (Should win)  Adam Driver in MARRIAGE STORY Joaquin Phoenix in JOKER (will win) Jonathan Pryce in THE TWO POPES Performance by an actor in a supporting role nominee: Tom Hanks in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Anthony Hopkins in THE TWO POPES Al Pacino in THE IRISHMAN Joe Pesci in THE IRISHMAN Brad Pitt in ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD ( Should win)  Performance by an actress in a leading role nominee: Cynthia Erivo in HARRIET Scarlett Johansson in MARRIAGE STORY Saoirse Ronan in LITTLE WOMEN Charlize Theron in BOMBSHELL (Should win)  Renée Zellweger in JUDY Performance by an actress in supporting role nominees: Kathy Bates in RICHARD JEWELL ( Should Win)  Laura Dern in MARRIAGE STORY Scarlett Johansson in JOJO RABBIT Florence Pugh in LITTLE WOMEN Margot Robbie in BOMBSHEL...

If there is any war film that is gripping as it is inciteful, it is this one. This war film is undoubtedly unlike any I have ever seen. It is better than any war film because of its uniqueness and realistic feel, mainly due in part by the stunning cinematography. Most other films like this also have stunning cinematography, but this film goes above and beyond by going inside the trenches of World War One. The film is based on the tail end of the first World War and tells the story of two British soldiers who need to deliver a crucial message to a top British Military official who is near enemy lines. This film is indeed perhaps one of the greatest war films, and the stunning work of art that this film is will certainly be honored this award season. Director of “Skyfall” , Sam Mendes, has done an extraordinary job at this retelling of a pivotal time in history. Mendes takes inspiration from his paternal grandfather who served in the war as a British soldier. Mendes can undeniably ca...

Ever since the classic 1995 Jumanji film came out, it is considered one of the best Robin Williams films. Now a reboot of the classic film has made a name for itself and rebranded into an exciting and action-packed film franchise. This franchise may no longer have the late iconic Robin Williams, but this franchise sees Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in their comedic efforts. Following the 2017 reboot, comes a sequel that isn’t as funny but is just as action-packed as the previous film. This film does a good job at entertaining and fans of the 1995 original and the 2017 reboot will love this film, even if it isn’t as funny as the prior installment. Director Jake Kasdan returns in this film with a fun and action-packed film. Kasdan makes this film as entertaining as the previous two films. Even though this film isn’t as funny as “ Welcome to The Jungle ”, it still excites. He makes the film even more action-packed than that film but it’s still a good addition to the franchise. R...

For over 40 years, it has captivated the world, cinema, and pop culture. Two trilogies and now a third one has concluded. In 2015, the “Star Wars” phenomenon returned with the third trio of films. 4 years later the third trilogy has concluded. This new trilogy was the continuation of the Skywalker story and now ends the iconic story. It may not be the best that the series has to offer, but it sure is better than 2017’s “The Last Jedi” . Episode VIII was utterly horrendous, but this film is a much more satisfying entry into the franchise. It is a wonderful end to this third trilogy and is an exciting finale to the original story which has spanned for four decades. Episode VIII lacked severely in being a fun and entertaining film. This film was able to make up for the previous installment’s errors, in an extraordinary fashion. Legendary director J.J Abrams returns to the series. He previously directed the first installment in this trilogy, 2015’s “The Force Awakens” . That film was a...

If you aren’t a fan of car racing, you will be after this film. This film is filled with so much action and full-throttle fun throughout the entire film. This is a film that race car fans and nonfans alike will enjoy. It has something for everyone, whether you are a fan of racecars or not. It has a lot of humor to go right along with the rest of the film, which works very well. If there is one race car film that benefits from being both action-packed and inciteful, it is this film. I have no doubt that this film will excite fans of race cars and those that aren’t fans. Director James Mangold, “ Logan” , crafts an undeniably entertaining film. Mangold makes this film as entertaining as possible, it works. He makes this film in a heartfelt, humorous and action-packed way. This film benefits in being very entertaining because of the action sequences and the story itself. Mangold has created something unique and special. This is an achievement on all fronts. The film stars Matt D...

One of the best things about war films is that they tell the accounts of what happened. Historical war films like Full Metal Jacket , Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Dunkirk are some of the best war films ever made. The passion, authenticity, and heart are what drove those films.   Though the film is dazzling and historically significant, it is over the top when it comes to the special effects. This war film is one of a kind, but it seldom achieves what other films of this nature have accomplished.  Like other war films, this film is another solidly entertaining war epic. History enthusiasts such as I, really appreciate films like this because they are emotionally enriching and stay true to the source material. Acclaimed director Roland Emmerich makes a film that is good at capturing the rawness of war and the emotional impact of it. But, its reliance on the war CGI is not caused by excitement. This makes the film overloaded with just the visuals, which may...

It is perhaps one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the history of our country. The Richard Jewell saga was perhaps the biggest libel and slander tale of the last century. On one fateful evening in July 1996, the Olympics were being held in Atlanta, Georgia, and mayhem struck. A pipe-bomb filled with shrapnel exploded in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park. The tragedy killed two people and injured nearly 100 others. What followed the attack, was chaos and the besmirching of the hero security guard at the venue, Richard Jewell. 23 years later, acclaimed director and Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood makes an extraordinary film based on the whole ordeal. It is the single best film of the year. Clint Eastwood makes a film that should anger the entire country. This film does a remarkable job of showcasing the entire event of the attack and the aftermath, domino effect that soon followed. Eastwood's raw and gripping approach is sincere. This is as dramatic as it really was....