2023 Oberrated Oscar Predictions

LET’S GOOOOO!!! This movie year has been absolute FIRE and I am ready for one of my favorite times of the year. Let’s get this rolling! As I did last year, I’ve got two selections for each category; what I believe will win and what I personally think should win. Actor in a Leading Role: […]

The Fabelmans (2022)

Director: Steven SpielbergWriter/s: Steven Spielberg, Tony KushnerStarring: Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Keeley Karsten, Julia Butters, and more. The Intro:Here’s a movie that I knew would be special from the get go. When I first saw the trailer for “The Fabelmans” in theaters, Spielberg’s magic poured out in full force even for […]

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Director: Martin McDonaghWriter: Martin McDonaghStarring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Pat Shortt, and more. The Intro:From the man who has brought us “In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths,” and the recent Best Picture nominee “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Martin McDonagh delivers another Best Picture nominee with a movie near and dear to his […]

Elvis (2022)

Director: Baz LuhrmannWriter/s: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy DonerStarring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, and more. The Intro:2022’s “Elvis” was a movie long on my radar the moment I heard Austin Butler was casted as the music icon. Likewise, Austin has been on my radar since I saw him in “Yoga Hosers,” […]

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Director: James CameronWriter/s: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, Shane SalernoStarring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, more. The Intro:Thirteen years later and we’re doing this dance again. *sigh* Okay, so, listen. Yes, I am a part of the demographic who was not as impressed as the rest of […]

Triangle of Sadness (2022)

Director: Ruben ÖstlundWriter: Ruben ÖstlundStarring: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon, Vicki Berlin, Woody Harrelson, and more. The Intro:Notch another one for Best Picture nominees that I knew little about. “Triangle of Sadness” hit my radar early, as friends on my Letterboxd started logging this as watched. I quickly became intrigued but obviously have […]

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Director: Edward BergerWriter/s: Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell, Erich Maria RemarqueStarring: Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, and more. The Intro:The campaign behind “All Quiet on the Western Front” is quite the fascinating one. What started as an international film that stepped into the spotlight via Netflix quickly picked up steam with its high quality imagery […]

Ninth Annual Oberrated Movie Rankings (2022)

It’s my favorite time of the year! Annual rankings! This year I was able to tally 4 more movies than I did last year, 115 movies released in 2022! As always, there were some incredible films released this year, but one genre sticks out to me that I have spoken to a great many of […]

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Director: Rian JohnsonWriter: Rian JohnsonStarring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, and more. The Intro:The first installment of “Knives Out” came bursting onto the scene in 2019 and audiences loved it. Boasting an incredible ensemble of a cast, the murder mystery whodunnit […]