Movie Marathon 7: Darkest Hour

Winston Churchill ascended to the hot seat of Prime Minister when Britain was in its darkest hour, at the pinnacle of World War II and when the fuhrer was knocking on it's doors. But to take on a power hungry, psychopathic lunatic you sometimes require an insufferable, obnoxious and blunt madman like Churchill. Both Wright and Oldman did a fantastic job of capturing the minutiae of Churchill's mannerisms, speech and general disposition in this one. A real good watch. 

Movie Marathon 6: The Shape of Water

A mute sweeper at a classified Government facility develops a romantic bond with an alien creature that the facility hosts. This movie plays right out of the 1960s musical reels with commendable performances from Hawkins and Shannon. Also, the humour thrown in by Spencer and Jenkins is guaranteed to tickle your funnybone. Would I recommend this movie, yes. Do I think it deserves the best movie award, no. Probably the romance of the 60s got to the Academy. What stands out for me though is the brilliant mute dialogue by Hawkin's to Jenkin's character on why the creature should be saved, which I found was truly deep with a strong message therein. 

Movie Marathon 5: Red Sparrow

Dominika's days as a ballerina come to an abrupt end after an onstage injury. She is lost as to her future when her uncle steps in and inducts her to the Red Sparrow school which trains young intelligence agent prospects. She's sent on a dangerous assignment where her paths cross with a CIA agent who gains her confidence, after which her world turns upside down. With an established cast of J Law, Edgerton and Irons this movie is a fast paced one. The twist at the end is however worth the two and a half hour wait. 

Movie Marathon 4: Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

When Mildred Hayes is not served justice in her daughter's rape and death case, she goes on the offensive by hiring three billboards outside town targeting the laxity of the town's sherriff. This turns into a full confrontation with the town's police force. This is a two hour saga of emotions very well directed by Martin McDonagh with the protagonist portrayed without fault by Frances McDormand. But for me, Sam Rockwell rocked it out of the park as the slightly dumb small town sherriff's deputy who is very hot tempered but ultimately a good man at heart. This is a must watch! 

Movie Marathon 3 : Ladybird

This is the story of any teenager in the late 1990s or early 2000s trying to come to terms with their physical and mental needs and beliefs and understanding about society and life in general. Soarsie Ronan plays the role of the teen Christine "Ladybird" McPherson with heart and Greta Gerwig does well with her direction. But why the movie deserves 5 nominations? Well, your guess is as good as mine. 

Movie Marathon 2 : Death Wish

When a doctor who abides by all laws is struck with a tragedy where his family is attacked in their home and is left wanting for justice, he turns vigilante. Well in today's gun misuse scenario in the US, this plot is very current. However, with the story pretty much the clichéd revenge theme, you may catch it if you have time in between your Oscar movie schedules. P.S - People just don't understand that they should stop ****ing with John McClane ;) 

Movie marathon 1 : Black Panther

Continued from Civil War where King T'chaka of Wakanda is killed, his son Prince T'challa returns to his country to be crowned king. However, he has to contend with a ghost from the past that challenges his claim to the throne. Well Marvel never fails to amaze and this part has a lot of dark complexioned oomph and glam which will leave you wonderstruck!