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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jun 15, 2020
In Portrait of a Lady on Fire, there’s a moment where the characters discuss the fate of Orpheus and Eurydice. Sophie, the third wheel, argues, why would Orpheus turn around when he was told not to or he would lose his love? I like Marianne’s explanation, “He chooses the memory of her. That’s read more
April and May 2020
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jun 1, 2020
What day is it? Time is lost on me. While March lingered forever, I didn’t even notice April waltz by and May came and went in a chaotic frenzy. Somehow along the way I found a little time to relax and watch a few new movies: New Films in April: New Films in May: *indicates a film directed or co-dir read more
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on May 21, 2020
There’s something about Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower that transcends the teen romantic drama genre into something adults can appreciate. Maybe it’s the story of artsy outsiders befriending a vulnerable freshman. Maybe it’s that the stories of young love aren’t so airy read more
Onward
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Apr 20, 2020
While Pixar’s newest film had a sadly short run in theaters, its appearance on Disney+ is nothing short of legendary. After it was released on April 3rd, I let my older son stay up late to watch it with me and my husband. Family movie nights and a bit of magic are just what the world needs right now read more
March 2020
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Apr 1, 2020
Bumblebee looks like all of us stuck at home right now. Wow, what a month it has been. Life went from blissfully normal to pandemic isolation real fast here in the US. Thankfully, my family is taking all the changes well and we’re all healthy. Before this all went down, I made one last trip to the read more
February 2020
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Mar 1, 2020
Welcome to March! Film in February has been a fun mix of Oscar picks, trips to my local theater and streaming movies from my couch. My husband picked a few of these. And there’s some he didn’t care to watch with me. His loss. Anyway, here’s the new and new-to-me movies I watched in February: I’ve read more
Bombshells and Dollies
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 26, 2020
The new documentary, Bombshells and Dollies, dives into the fun and exciting world of The Miss Viva Las Vegas Pinup Contest. While a casual passerby may dismiss the contest as simply another pageant, this film shows the viewer that there is so much more to it. The ladies involved in this pinup world read more
Oscar Predictions 2019
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 8, 2020
Wow, hard to believe another great year has passed. 2020 is especially exciting here at The Best Picture Project because it marks 10 years since I started this blog. It’s hard to believe I’ve been writing about film here for an entire decade! I love that I’m still able to keep this labor of love read more
Marriage Story
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 7, 2020
Marriage Story opens with a montage narrating the things Nicole and Charlie love about each other. These look like ordinary, everyday moments that only someone who loves you would notice. Bumping your head on the kitchen cabinet your partner left open. Cups of tea left around the house. The way you read more
Joker
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 4, 2020
I went to see Joker opening weekend in a full IMAX theater. I was unmoved most of the film, but the gasps from the audience made it an enjoyable experience. I left feeling sour, angry and didn’t think Joker deserved a review from me. When the Oscar nominations were announced I was confused and astou read more
1917
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 2, 2020
Relentless. That’s the word that rings in my head as I think about Sam Mendes’ film 1917. Based on stories from Mendes’ grandfather in WWI, the film follows two WWI British soldiers, Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) on an important mission. read more
January 2020
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 1, 2020
We survived January! Oscar season is in full swing and I have enjoyed diving into the Best Picture race. As of the 31st, I’ve seen all nine BP nominations, and have my favorites, but that’s a post for another time. Check out the reviews if you’re curious. Here’s the new and new-to-me movies read more
Parasite (Gisaengchung)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 28, 2020
In Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite, the Kim family live in a small, filthy, basement apartment. There are stairs to up a toilet they have to crouch to sit on. It’s also the best place to get free WiFi. At their tiny table they drink beer, look up to the sidewalk and regularly see drunk men urinating right read more
Ford v Ferrari
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 24, 2020
As I write this, my dad is at Daytona for their 24 hour race. He is an avid race fan and thanks go him I grew up around racing and still enjoy the sport and spectacle today. Living in Indianapolis, the racing capital of the world, I find comfort and excitement in the sight and sound of a race car. O read more
The Irishman
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 20, 2020
The Irishman is an epic mob drama by the master mob dramas, Martin Scorsese. Here, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) narrates, elaborating on his various dealings and connections with the mob and the notorious Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The sprawling three and a half hour film takes us within the mob un read more
Little Women (2019)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 14, 2020
My little boy asked me what Little Women was about; he’s often curious about the movies I go see. I explained to him simply that it’s about four sisters growing up together during the Civil War. They help each other and others through hard times and celebrate the happy times. They play, laugh, figh read more
Jojo Rabbit
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 5, 2020
Satire is like a tightrope, it’s risky and the performer should know what they’re doing. Any missed step, or slack in the rope, and it will all come to ruin. In Jojo Rabbit, director Taika Waititi keeps the rope taut, the story tight and balances himself in a very risky role, portraying a boys imag read more
December 2019 in Films
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jan 1, 2020
December is such a busy month for a mom. Between all the insane prep for Christmas, dealing with sick kids and then getting sick myself, I couldn’t devote as much time to my love of film. Reviews are in the works for a few films, and I’m itching to get ready for Oscar season, nominations coming read more
November 2019 in Films
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Dec 1, 2019
Hello film friends! You may have noticed things are a little slow here on The Best Picture Project. That’s because life with two little kids keeps me very busy and I don’t have time to write about every good movie I see. While I may be up to my elbows in diapers, story time and cutting grapes into read more
Frozen II
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Nov 30, 2019
It has been six years since Frozen blasted into theaters and blew audiences away with a new look at Disney princesses and fairy tales. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting and forming their own theories on what might come next for Elsa, Anna and their friends. While the filmmakers can’t fulfil read more