The Movie Man: ‘Frankenstein’ is as Stunning as it is Terrifying
The Oscars are here! Check out our final Best Picture review, catch up on the other contenders and get ready to see which films take home the trophy tonight.
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The Movie Man: ‘The Secret Agent’ and ‘Sinners’ Bring Suspense and Horror to the Oscars
With the Oscars almost here, be sure to check out our latest Best Picture reviews to get ready for tomorrow night’s awards ceremony.
The Movie Man: ‘Marty Supreme’ Puts Timothée Chalamet in the Spotlight
LymeLine’s march to the Oscars continues with a look at table-tennis hustler Marty Mauser—unlikely for Best Picture, but a strong Best Actor showcase for Timothée Chalamet.
As the Academy Awards Approach, Janet Roach Looks Back on Her Oscar Nomination
Film critic Kevin Ganey's continuing Oscars coverage shines a spotlight on a local tie to Hollywood: Old Lyme’s own 1986 Academy Award contender for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Movie Man: Unlikely to Win Best Picture, ‘F1’ Could Still Rev Up the Oscars
It’s a predictable storyline, but its charismatic characters keep viewers captivated. And fast cars don't hurt.
The Movie Man: Why ‘Sentimental Value’ Should Win Best Picture
With rich symbolism and subtle storytelling, the film mesmerizes. Brilliant performances secure it as Kevin Ganey’s favorite Best Picture contender.
The Movie Man: ‘Hamnet’ Makes Its Case for Best Picture
The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.
The Movie Man: Best Picture Nominee ‘Bugonia’ is Bizarre, Biting, Brilliant … and a Long Shot
The collaboration between filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and actor Emma Stone "isn't for everyone," Ganey says.
The Movie Man: ‘One Battle After Another’ Delivers Relevance and Style
When released in October, the movie seemed like a relatively distant dystopia. But within the first month of 2026, it seemed uncomfortably relevant.
The Movie Man Rolls Out Oscars Coverage With ‘Train Dreams’ Review
Movie Man Kevin Ganey reflects on "Train Dreams," a Netflix film about American expansion, wilderness, and one man’s search for meaning.