Oscar Watch: Best Picture

Any film enthusiast knows the autumn is the beginning of award season. This is the time when the studios releases Academy Award hopefuls. Coming to a cinema near you are three films that I cannot wait to digest  These films are all early contenders for the Best Picture trophy at this year's Oscars. When the ceremony takes place we will see if these films make the final cut.

1.Life of Pi

2.Silver Linings Playbook




  3.Anna Karenina

Horror Fest: Cabin in the Woods

Halloween is just around the corner which means it is the perfect time for crazy costumes, endless supply of candy and a good scare fest. Over the course of the month I will be listing my personal favorite Halloween flicks. To get this party started here is my first Halloween pick.

 Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams, Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford
Directed by: Drew Goddard
Written by: Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon
Rating: 4.5/5 Unicorns

Cabin in The Woods is about five friends who decided to spend a weekend at a remote cabin. Unbeknownst  to them they have been chosen to partake in sick game by an ancient organization watching their every move.

If you are in a mood for sick and twisted thrill ride I suggest you check out Cabin in The Woods. I was not expecting to like Cabin in the Woods as much as I did. It was a pleasant surprise. If you are a horror fan, you will be impressed with this clever take on this popular genre. It was unique, campy and hilarious. I did not anticipate the ending and I love that when I watch a film. It leaves you on the edge of your seat and when it is over you are completely satisfied. I absolutely adored this movie and it has secured a spot on my top Halloween films. Honestly what do you expect when the legendary Joss Whedon is the screenwriter.

My Picks of the Week

This past week I have had the privilege of seeing two great movies. One was a feel good comedy and the other was a cinematic masterpiece. My picks of the week are Pitch Perfect and A Separation.


Pitch Perfect

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee

Director: Jason Moore

Writers: Kay Cannon

Ratings: 4/5 Unicorns

Beca(Anna Kendrick) is an aspiring DJ  who joins the Barden Bellas- the collegiate all-girls acapella group. They are training to beat the reigning champions Treble Makers in the national acapella contest. The Bellas are consisted of some interesting characters. Lily( Hana Mae Lee) and Fat Amy( Rebel Wilson) will have you in hysterics. My love for Rebel Wilson knows no bounds. I have been a fan of hers ever since her scene stealing performance in Bridesmaids. After this movie, you will be hearing a lot more about Rebel. I found Pitch Perfect to be refreshing and hilarious.  The acapella routines left me giddy with joy especially the Treble Makers. The reason I did not give this film a perfect score was because of the character Cynthia Rose (Ester Dean). Since when has homophobia been a punch line? I just wished that they had made her character fully rounded. I thought Ester Dean did give a stellar performance. Aside from this mishap this film is one rocking good time. 

A Separation

Starring: Peyman Moadi, Leila Hatami, Sareh Bayat and Sarina Farhadi

Written and Directed by: Asghar Farhadi

Ratings: 5/5 Unicorns

I am not exaggerating when I state that A Separation is a cinematic masterpiece. Hands down the best film that came out last year and one of the best films of the 21st century. Throughout the film I just wanted to know the truth. I was completely breathless. The acting in this film was top notch. No wonder this film took the Best Foreign Film at this years Oscars. Outstanding! This is a movie that is a must see.