“Best Director” Madness 2023: Introduction and Bracket Reveal

They do brackets for everything at this time of year. For those of us who live the Way of the Bracket, this deluge of bracketology is reminiscent of April Fools’ Day for those of who live the Way of Lying Indiscriminately. It’s nice to see people trying because it’s precious. Because the Oscars happened a… Read More “Best Director” Madness 2023: Introduction and Bracket Reveal

Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Boutique Indie Posture

After Nomadland won Best Picture, I argued that a cinematic pose which I call “boutique indie” was a natural conclusion to recent approach to Best Picture nominees and winners. The short version is that as studios become more ruthless with their money, they want to provide the thrill of high stakes without having to pay… Read More Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Boutique Indie Posture