Golden Globes Analysis And The Mauritanian Director Kevin Macdonald

Director Kevin Macdonald joins the show to discuss his new film The Mauritanian starring Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tahar Rahim. He shares some incite on the process of adapting Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s harrowing story of his imprisonment at Guantanamo Bay. The Critcs’ Choice Awards and the Golden Globes have released their lists of nominees. We dive into some of the surprises and stubs, and larger picture for where the race to the Oscars stands. Stick around to hear our predictions for Oscar nominations as of February 10th. This week’s BlendGame focuses on our favorites from one of the all-time greats, Morgan Freeman. Next week, we’ll be celebrating the work from Academy Award winner Halle Berry. Use #HalleBerryBlend on Twitter to let us know your favorite performance of hers! This Week In Movies - Fear of Rain - Music - To All the Boys: Always and Forever - French Exit - Minari - Judas and the Black Messiah - Land - The Mauritanian - Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar ReelBlend Premium! Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The Show ReelBlend - @ReelBlend Sean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakes Kevin - @KevinMcCarthyTV Gabe - @gabeKovacs ReelBlend Merch We have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop) Timestamps (approx. only) 4:06 - Remembering Christopher Plummer 8:18 - Kevin Macdonald Interview 36:24 - Weekly Poll 37:01 - Golden Globes & Critics’ Choice Awards 54:33 - Oscar Predictions 1:14:53 - This Week In Movies 1:29:51 - Favorite Morgan Freeman 1:39:10 - Outro/Review Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy