xceptional restoration of actual World War I footage using the actual participants in a way no actor could duplicate. As interesting as the restored footage is the 30 min follow-on piece about the decisions used in the restoration and the painstaking efforts to ‘get it right’.
Nail-biting documentary of the no-ropes climbing of El Capitan in Yosemite. Well-earned Best Documentary Oscar.
Ken Follett masterpiece of World War I history told from the POV of English coal miners and aristocrats, Russian peasants, and American diplomats.
Slow slice of life of a centered Mexican maid moving through a chaotic world. Many Oscars for no reason I could agree with.
Psudeo-documentary of Dick Cheney political career and his role in the Iraq war.
Fascinating sexual history of Queen Anne.
Totally deserving of its Best Picture Oscar and Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Mahershala Ali. Vigo Mortenson had my vote for Best Actor at the time, but I had yet to see Bohemian Rhapsody and Rami Malek’s work.
Superior remake of the 1976 Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson Oscar winner. The new Lady Gaga rendition won best Original Song and the film garnered slew of other nominations.
Wonderful character study of a police officer assigned to 911 call duty who becomes deeply involved in the call of a kidnapping victim.
Excellent mystery and thriller with a twisted plot and fine acting.
