Ceremony Year (1935)

Movies Came Out In (1934) Winner: It Happened One Night – Watched this on TCM and enjoyed it quite a bit.  Clearly dated being 80+ years old, but still pretty decent story.  The acting was pretty good, corny at times but overall easy to watch.  I could easily see this movie being remade for today’s …

Ceremony Year (1932)

Movies Came Out In (1931) Winner: Cimarron – I had previously “accidentally” watched the 1960 version of this film, thinking it was the version I was supposed to be watching for my Oscar quest.  So, when I watched this film, I was privy to the plot/scenarios.  To be honest, I enjoyed the 1960 remake more …

Ceremony Year (1930)

Movies Came Out In (1929) Winner: The Broadway Melody – Watched recently, and was impressed to learn that this is the first “sound” film to winner the Oscar for best picture.  The film is actually pretty lousy.  The plot is: The Mahoney sisters from the vaudeville circuit try to make it big time on Broadway, …

Ceremony Year (2019)

Movies Came Out In (2018) Winner: Green Book – An Italian-American bouncer is hired to drive an African-American jazz pianist thru a series of concert dates in the Deep South, during the 1960’s.  This was a really good film.  Provocative and thought-provoking, as it’s inspired by a real story and true friendship.  Some critics were …

Ceremony Year (2017)

Movies Came Out In (2016) Winner: Moonlight – Wow, did I hate this movie.  I found nothing redeeming about it.  Complete waste of time.  Can’t believe it won.  I was waiting for something even remotely interesting to happen in it, that never came. Arrival – Loved this movie.  Watched it again, after watching it once (just …

Ceremony Year (2016)

Movies Came Out In (2015) Winner: Spotlight – Great movie.  Great acting. Really loved this film. The Big Short – Great movie.  Great acting.  Could watch this one a few times. Bridge of Spies – I liked it.  Didn’t love it.  Worth watching, but not the greatest enthralling story/plot. Brooklyn – I liked it.  Knew nothing about it, or …

Ceremony Year (2014)

Movies Came Out In (2013) Winner: 12 Years a Slave – Great movie.  A deserving winner.  Amazing story, amazing acting. American Hustle – I liked it.  Probably could watch it again.  Wasn’t great but might enjoy it more on a 2nd watch. Captain Phillips – Good flick.  True story.  I enjoyed it.  Probably wouldn’t watch again, just not …

Ceremony Year (2011)

Movies Came Out In (2010) Winner: The King’s Speech – Loved it.  Great story, fantastic acting. 127 Hours – It was “okay”.  True story, sort of interesting, definitely remarkable.  Not something I’d watch again. Black Swan – Really disliked.  Thought it was way too long.  Kind of gross at times.  I guess if that’s your world, your opinion …