Finding a place to belong, an identity is important but it’s not always easy. That becomes even harder when you suffer a loss. The film Nomadland, which is nominated for several Golden Globe Awards and is now streaming on Hulu, tackles that subject as it looks at life for older Americans set adrift in a … Continue reading Seeking a place in the world
Tag: Chloe Zhao
Female Directors Make History With Most Noms in One Year at Golden Globes
Don’t expect Natalie Portman to introduce the Best Director category at the Golden Globes this year with a repeat of “and here are the all male nominees.” (But please let her present!) For the first time in its history, the Golden Globes have nominated more than one woman in the Best Director category! Chloe … Continue reading Female Directors Make History With Most Noms in One Year at Golden Globes
2020 Best Actress
As countdown the end of the year, it amazes me what a whirlwind of a year it has been, especially in the world of film. For the majority of 2020, movie theaters have been closed, streaming has become the new king, and we have witnessed a pandemic as this generation has yet to see. 2021 … Continue reading 2020 Best Actress
Nomadland Review
Follows a woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. We all know, life has its way of throwing curveballs, but how we respond to them is the true definition of our character. Do we get stuck … Continue reading Nomadland Review