I have an epic scaled argument in me (that plenty have heard bits and pieces of already) ready to be lobbed at any and all whom deem modern cinema to be any lesser than the classics. Halfway through the 2010’s…
Watch the ‘Whiplash’ Original Short Film
Whiplash. What can I say about this movie that hasn’t been already said? Considered by many one of the best films of 2014, it wasn’t a surprise that it got a few well-deserved Oscars this year. Writer and director Damien…
The Young Folks Oscar Panel Series: Best Adapted/Original Screenplay
We’re back! A new week, a new video just for all of you! Check out the video below where we talk about our favorites to win for the Best Adapted and Best Original Screenplay. I use my power of persuasion…
The Young Folks Oscar Panel Series: Sound Mixing & Sound Editing
Welcome officially to our Oscar panel series that we’ll be running up until the 87th Academy Awards! Today our video has Evan and I chatting with fellow TYF writer Jon about the nominations for Sound Editing and Sound Mixing in…
Oscar Nominations 2015: ‘Birdman’ & ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ Lead the Race
The 2015 Oscar nominations were announced this morning. The Academy changed things up this year, but announcing all of the awards via their live stream, instead of just the popular categories. J.J. Abrams, Alfonso Cuarón, Chris Pine, and AMPAS president Cheryl…
If I Had a Ballot: My Picks for the Oscars
I am not in any way shape or form an Oscar pundit who meticulously follows the statistics of who will and won’t be nominated for an Oscar. I take guesses and much of the time my guesses align themselves with…
Music at the Movies: Best Use of Music in Films of 2014
I love a great hook, a moment where the song in the background and the storyline mesh in such a way that it elevates what’s happening onscreen. Almost Famous is my favorite movie and it’s helped by the film’s astounding usage of…