22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

As a lifelong member of SAG-AFTRA, I consider it a privilege to vote and have seen the more than twenty nominated films recently in preparation.  

At the Movies

 

 

The magnificent "Woman in Gold" shows the power of art.  Gustav Klimpt's glorious "Woman in Gold," painting, was lost to the Austrian family when it was taken as the spoils of war.  When the heir to the painting searches for and tries to claim it, the heartrending story unfolds.  I didn't consult my watch once during the film, which is my real test of a great movie. 

Rob Marshall has done it again with "Into the Woods."  He has transplanted a Sondheim musical comedy from the stage to the silver screen. Just imagine every favorite of your fairy tales, melded into one, and portrayed by amazing talent.   I didn't want it to be over. 

"Unbroken" was a true story of how the human spirit can be undaunted and even soar.  The true story tells of an Olympian, hero, and human being who overcame unimaginable trials and still had a forgiving heart. 

signed:  YOUR MATINEE MAVEN

"The Grand Budapest Hotel"

"Blue Jasmine"

I didn't want it ever to be over, and almost did a standing ovation---twice.  ...on seeing BLUE JASMINE, by "the matinee maven" (me).