Today we released a podcast that reveals the scheduled journeys for the remainder of the year, including the film lists (although they are subject to change depending on availability). You can find that episode here or wherever you get podcasts. The website is almost ready for launch. We have just a few little things remaining.… Continue reading Website Launch, 2024 Journey Preview, Merchandise
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To Be or Not to Be (1942) and the Importance of Satire
The Lubitsch Touch Takes on Nazis As we wrap up our Screwball comedies Journey, here’s a look at Ernst Lubitsch’s To Be or Not to Be. Whenever I’m feeling really low, I reach for the Lubitsch. I suspect I’m not the only one who does this. From personal favorites such as Trouble in Paradise (1932),… Continue reading To Be or Not to Be (1942) and the Importance of Satire
CineJourney’s Choices and Predictions for 2023 Oscars
As we near the end of our Awards Season 2024 Journey, and await the Oscar ceremony tomorrow, we have reached consensus on what we would choose to win, and what we expect will win tomorrow. These lists are very different! CineJourney’s Choices for the 2023 Oscars Best Picture Killers of the Flower Moon Best Director… Continue reading CineJourney’s Choices and Predictions for 2023 Oscars
Flash Sale, Journeys, and Unwrap the Plastic
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Awards Season 2024: Elia Kazan Naming Names
This essay by Aaron West is part of our continuing Awards Season journey. Elia Kazan was and still is a controversial figure. Below is a video from his 2008 Academy Awards Lifetime Achievement presentation. Scroll to the 1:15 mark where Kazan walks out on stage. You’ll hear applause and see some people standing, like Warren… Continue reading Awards Season 2024: Elia Kazan Naming Names
Awards Season: Results for Last Year’s Oscars
The first activity for the Awards Season Journey was to have members vote on the 2022 awards. This was our version of a “pre-test.” We wanted to get an understanding of our member’s tastes and whether they aligned with the Academy. While there was a lot of love for winners of last year, as you’ll… Continue reading Awards Season: Results for Last Year’s Oscars