In November, two movies were worth seeing. G. Ripley saw 'Hillbilly Elegy'; and 'Mank.' Both of these movies were in theaters, for close to 14 days. Then, these movies were released on Netflix, and the movies were not viewable in the theaters domestically. Hillbilly Elegy is based on a true story, and it is a memoir by J.D. Vance. The book came to publication first, and the movie is a thrilling drama. Second, Mank is a movie based on the true story of Herman Mankiewicz. Mr. Mankiewicz was an acclaimed American screenwriter. His nickname was 'Mank'; and Herman won an Academy Award in 1942. He won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Citizen Kane' movie. Gary Oldman played the 'Mank' character. Amanda Seyfried ; Tuppence Middleton; and Lily Collins acted in revered supporting roles in the black and white flick. Next, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' was on my list of movies to see in December 2020. This movie is based on a true story also, like the first two flicks. This movie will be showing on Netflix on December 18, 2020. All three movies listed in this story are Netflix original movie distributions. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is set in Chicago, Illinois in 1927; in the 94 minute gripping cliffhanger. Viola Davis played Ma Rainey in an incredible performance, while Chadwick Boseman portrays the cunning Levee in his last film ever. In other movie related news, the Golden Globes Awards is set for February 28, 2021. Usually, the global film industry has the GG Awards set for a date between January 5 and 10th. Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the international film industry and US film industry has suffered as movie theaters were closed for almost four months or longer. The 93rd Academy Awards is set for April 25, 2021 at the Dolby Theatre; in Hollywood, CA. Usually, the Oscars take place in February or March of the calendar year. Other film awards shows such as the SAG awards and BAFTA awards will happen in March/April 2021 timeframe. In addition, this fifth paragraph will discuss some movie contenders for the Academy Awards, etc. Best picture favorites are Nomadland; Mank; Ma Rainey's Black Bottom; and The Trial of the Chicago 7. Best director favorites are Chloe Zao [Nomadland]; David Fincher [Mank]; Aaron Sorkin [The Trial of the Chicago 7]; and Regina King [One Night In Miami]. Best Supporting Actress favorites are Amanda Seyfried in Mank; Olivia Colman in The Father; Glenn Close in Hillbilly Elegy; and Ellen Burstyn in Pieces of a Woman. Best Supporting Actor favorites are Leslie Odom Jr. [One Night In Miami]; plus Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance; and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II [all three acted in The Trial of the Chicago 7]. Best Actress favorites are Viola Davis [Ma Rainey's Black Bottom]; Frances McDormand [Nomadland]; Vanessa Kirby [Pieces of a Woman] and Kate Winslet [Ammonite]. Best Actor favorites are Chadwick Boseman [Ma Rainey's Black Bottom]; Gary Oldman [Mank]; Anthony Hopkins [The Father]; and Delroy Lindo [Da 5 Bloods]. In closing, there are some big name box office flicks releasing on Christmas Day 2020. The popular hits are Wonder Woman 1984; News of the World; and Promising Young Woman. Each movie that G. Ripley saw; had less than 15 people in the movie theater. This low number of audience is due to people heeding the strict covid-19 guidelines and restrictions. Maybe the Christmas spirit will bring more moviegoers to the big time flicks on December 25, 2020. Enjoy the photo above of the Golden Globes Awards logo. Adios!
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