My Oscar Picks

I’m ready for my Oscar picks given the fact I’ve watched what I thought were the two best movies of the year in the past twenty-four hours. Given that this was not a great overall year for movies, I’m going with my sleeper underdog favorite as Best Picture of the Year, plus I’m pegging the performance by Jeff Bridges as my Best Actor of the Year. The movie is Hell or High Water and it had me from the opening scene to the classic ending scene.

Jeff Bridges was absolutely stunning portraying a Texas State Ranger who with his Hispanic partner are chasing two West Texas bank robbers on a robbing spree. If you haven’t seen it… it’s a must see with great writing, outstanding performances, uncanny direction, and a perfect ending which leaves you with a good feeling in your heart.

Getting the T-bone and baked potato scene. Classic.

My second favorite movie believe it or not was the musical love story…La La Land. Other than the cheesy opening scene, I genuinely enjoyed this movie. I thought Ryan Gossling and Emma Stone were both exceptional in a movie which in a way reminded me of The Fabulous Baker Boys. If not for Jeff Bridges’ performance, I’d be pegging Ryan Gossling for Best Actor. Emma Stone does get my nod for Best Actress though. A very good movie with an extremely interesting ending which would be a great date movie.

Rounding out my Top Five Pictures I’d go #3 Lion, #4 Fences, and #5 Manchester by the Sea. Lion was very good and a must see as well. Both Fences and Manchester had some great performances, but overall both movies kind of disappointed me. Watch at your own risk.

I know, I know….I’m not the Hollywood type. Just a dude in Oklahoma who didn’t get an official Oscar vote, and most of the experts say Hell or High Water doesn’t have a chance, but it’s my best picture of the year.

Thank you, Jeff Bridges. Bravo. You made my day, sir.

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