‘Movie Corner’ Archives
Movie Corner: Covid-19 Stay-at-Home Movie Recommendations
By HOWARD McQUITTER IIoldschoolmovies.wordpress.comhowardmcquitter68@gmail.com During Covid-19, the lights went out in movie theaters across the country along with countless restaurants, bars, sporting event, churches, and schools. At first, crowds of 500 were prohibited, then 100, then 50, and, finally 10. Physical distancing is in order, preferably six feet; yes, wearing masks outdoos is commonplace now.Since people are strongly encouraged to stay home, I am recommending some movies to watch while sitting on the couch or doing household chores. Remembering Movies from the Past “Parasite,” rich, in Korean, with English subtitles, 2019.“Once Upon a Time”¦When We Were Colored,” 1995.“Beast of the Southern Wild,” 2012.“The Haunting,” 1963.“The Producers,” 1968.“Passion of Joan of Arc,” 1928.“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” 2019.“The Pink Panther,” [...]
April 2020 Movie Corner
By HOWARD McQUITTER II oldschoolmovies.wordpress.com howardmcquitter68@gmail.com “Onward” (2020) Animation /Adventure/Action Pixar Pictures3.5 of 5 Pixar never (or almost never) makes an animation that isn”™t heart warming, inspirational, or both. The latest is “Onward”, not on the same level as “Toy Story”(1995), “Toy Story 2” (1999),””UP” (2009), “Inside Out” (2015) and WALLE” (2008); but is still entertaining and warmhearted. Ian (Tom Holland) looks on his bedroom wall to see pictures of his father who passed away while he was a toddler. He misses him dearly and so does his older brother Barley (Chris Pratt). Ian is quite shy and Barley is brass and a bit immature. On Ian”™s 16th birthday, the boys”™mother, Laurel Lightfoot (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), gives a gift to him and to his brother from his father”“a wizard staff that has the [...]
92nd Oscars Making Glorious History… A Look at Previous Snubs
By HOWARD McQUITTER II Never achieved before, in the 92 years of the Oscars, that a foreign director won for Best Director and Best Picture”““Parasite”, which is an extraordinary mark not only for the Academy but the world of film; especially for South Korea. For me, I jumped up-and-down for the winner of those chosen Oscars, South Korean Bong Joon Ho, who won in two other categories; Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature. (Don”™t get me wrong I jumped up-and-down for other winners, too, such as Brat Pitt for supporting actor and Renee Zellweger for best actress). Some of Bong”™s other wonderful films (perhaps lesser known to the average moviegoer but seen by cinephiles) are “Mother” (2010), The Host” (2007), Memories of Murder” (2007), “Snowpiercer” (2013) and “Barking Dogs never Bite” (2000). All are must sees to get a feel from this great director. The Oscars has a bad [...]
