This year, it seems to be a pick between First Man and Avengers. While Avengers used a facial capture system for Josh Brolin’s Thanos, First Man sought… Read more “Oscars 2019 – Best Visual Effects”
Tag: Star Wars
VTSL adds hilarious Improv Wars: The Laugh Jedi to their lineup
Watch your favourite Star Wars characters compete to become the Laugh Jedi – someone who can bring humour back to the galaxy.
VAMSO ends season with A John Williams Tribute
The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra (VAMSO) ends its season with a tour de force finale of riveting film scores in A John Williams Tribute, May 7,… Read more “VAMSO ends season with A John Williams Tribute”
Oscars 2016 – Best Visual Effects
Visual effects are used in films to produce imagery not possible while producing the shot. CGI (computer generated imagery) receives most awards in this category at present. Films that create new techniques are normally set to win the award, however this year there wasn’t anything groundbreaking like that.
Oscars 2016 – Best Sound Mixing
This year we have two war movies, 13 Hours and Hacksaw Ridge, a new Star Wars movie Rogue One, a musical in La La Land, and an extraterrestrial first-contact film Arrival. A lot of people were predicting Doctor Strange to get some love here but instead Marvel missed out entirely. Instead, complete underdog 13 Hours got a nomination… and I honestly forgot that movie even existed until seeing it on this list.
Top 5: Favourite Movies of the Year
So this list is going to be a little all over the place. I’m not including many of the critically acclaimed movies in the running for awards, but instead focusing on just pure enjoyment. So check out my list below, and let me know what your favourites were on Twitter @reviewsbylauren!
