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20th Century Studios "Nomadland" depicts the life of those who live on the road, often due to unexpected life circumstances. Some online observers fail to grasp an important distinction between a trendy lifestyle and a means of survival.  Nomad life can be challenging, but also offers unique moments to treasure.  Bobbi Dempsey is a freelance writer, economic justice fellow at Community Change, and reporting fellow at Economic Hardship Reporting Project.  This is...

Best Picture Nominees: "Nomadland," "The Father," "Judas and the Black Messiah," "Mank," "Minari," "Promising Young Woman," "Sound of Metal" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Kargers Pick: "Nomadland" "Nomadland is far out in front at this point for best picture," said the critic. "Its a movie that really seems to speak to the times that were living in, its about a simpler way of life, a less materialistic way of life and adjusting your priorities when necessary. There are three movies with a ...

updated: Apr 23 2021, 18:05 ist The heartfelt Korean immigrant tale in Minari resonated with many Asian Americans, but for some in South Korea the film presented a far too dated view of immigration to the United States. Minari, directed by a Korean-American and produced in the United States, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including best picture, best director and best supporting actress for Youn Yuh-jung, a historic first for a Korean actor. Released in the midst of the pandemic, the f...

In Thomas Vinterberg’s Another Round, male midlife crisis is viewed through the prism of an empty bottle of alcohol. The Danish director’s captivating and resonant tragicomic drama revolves around an actual theory of the salubrious effects of liquor consumption on the mind and spirit and the effects this has on four friends faced with middle age and irrelevance. The solidly performed movie is headlined by Mads Mikkelsen, who is dazzling as Martin. A history teacher at a school where his fr...

Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins in The Father (2020) | Sony Pictures Classics Don’t you remember? This innocuous question, a conversational bridge and a filler in daily speech, becomes a cross that Anthony is increasingly unable to bear. An octogenarian from London, Anthony has begun an inexorable slide into dementia. Time has lost meaning for him, even though he tries to keep up by constantly peering at his watch – if only he could find it. The characteristics of this ...

Who do you think will take home this year’s Oscar for Best Picture? Whether you want to stack your ballot with winners or find a new movie to queue up, hear what the KMUW movie club has to say in advance of the April 25th Academy Awards ceremony. Our expert film fans are: Kylie Brown, director of tech and web for mama.film Lela Meadow-Conner, founder of mama.film Hugo Phan, KMUW digital assistant and Tallgrass Film Festival box office coordinator Fletcher Powell, KMUW movie reviewer To see a...

As the countdown to Oscars 2021 begins, here are some looks we think the style mavens can pick from for the red carpet.

Who will win: Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy") This is one of the few categories of the night that will bring some excitement. But I think when its time to open the envelope, Glenn Close will finally get that long-deserved Oscar win. Who should win: But it would be historic if Yuh-Jung Youn wins, as it will mark the first time a Korean actress has won the award (shes already the first to ever be nominated). Who could surprise us: Olivia Colman. Since she already has an Oscar on her mantel for "T...

How Arizona author Ayanna Thompson is taking Hollywood to task over racism in TV and film, just in time for the 2021 Academy Awards.

Sacha Baron Cohen and Jeremy Strong in "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Netflix What its nominated for: Best picture, best actor in a supporting role, best original screenplay, best cinematography, best original song, best film editing How to rent or buy it: N/A Where to stream it: Netflix "Judas and the Black Messiah" is still playing in theaters. ...