Mary Poppins Returns
This one is an ambitious attempt to connect to a top-tier Disney classic.
Tag: Oscar nominated
Jezebel
This film helped to solidify Bette Davis as a leading lady in Hollywood. It also paired her with Henry Fonda and George Brent, a favorite collaborator of hers.
Battleground
This movie is considered to be the first significant American films about World War II to be released after the end of the war.
The Yearling
Claude Jarman Jr. held his own while sharing the screen with Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman. It was his first on-screen performance. It’s a classic movie.
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Paul Newman nailed his performance in this movie, but it wasn’t supposed to be him in the starring role. Tragedy in Hollywood led to one of the big breaks in Newman’s early career.
Room
Here are some thoughts on the breakout performance from Brie Larson, and the overall success of Room.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
John Huston took home two Oscars for his work on this film. He also helped his father earn one. It’s a true classic with a complicated story to tell.
The Aviator
Howard Hughes was a billionaire, a genius, and an eccentric recluse. This one tells some of that story.
