First, a tribute to the great Canadian thespian Christopher Plummer who died at age 91 early this month. One of the finest actors of his generation he had an amazing long career. Thanks to my sister Yvonne for noting that his performance in the 2015 film Remember can be streamed on CBC Gem. And do check out that platform for other content including excellent documentaries. As Oscar buzz is building, Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland keeps gathering more accolades. Check out this interview with her: https://deadline.com/2021/02/nomadland-director-chloe-zhao-searchlight-pictures-interview-news-1234684285/ . And for more on principal actor Frances McDormand see: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/feb/14/frances-mcdormand-the-uneasy-star-who-cant-avoid-her-charisma . What follows are some reviews from the vast content being adde...
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