TwoOhSix.com Presents - Favorite Films of 2020

Hello friends and welcome to my 2020 recap post where I break down all my favorite films in various categories and now I also get to add in a selection from my podcast as well which debuted in May. 2020 has been quite the decade and it's interesting to look back and see how it all unfolded in the context of movies, being able to watch movies, studios being able to release movies, fighting through injustice, and managing a global pandemic. No big deal right? Okay, let's get to it.

Shadow in the Cloud - Movie Review

The Movie: Shadow in the Cloud

The Director: Roseanne Liang

The Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale, Taylor John Smith, Callan Mulvey, Benedict Wall, Joe Witkowski, Byron Coll 

The Story: A female WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.

TwoOhSix Podcast - Interview with Shaz Bennett for Alaska is a Drag

Alaska is a Drag is now available on Netflix and Shaz Bennett's feature film debut puts her on the map as a director to keep an eye on. I was thankful to have an opportunity to speak with Shaz about the movie and about working with Ava DuVernay and Array Releasing.

Alaska is a Drag - Movie Review

The Movie: Alaska is a Drag

The Director: Shaz Bennett

The Cast: Martin L. Washington Jr., Maya Washington, Matt Dallas, Margaret Cho, Jason Scott Lee, Chris O'Shea, Kevin Daniels, Nia Peeples, Adam Tomei

The Story: Aspiring drag queen working at a fish cannery in Alaska struggles with bullying while caring for a twin sister who has cancer.

The Interview:

Another Round / Druk - Movie Review

The Movie: Another Round / Druk

The Director: Thomas Vinterberg

The Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, Lars Ranthe

The Story: Four friends, all high school teachers, test a theory that they will improve their lives by maintaining a constant level of alcohol in their blood.