Good riddance, August!

Uff. what an unpleasant month this is / that was! The world continued to go insane, people are still denying climate change despite more and more frequent tragedies like what's happening in Texas and, on a more personal level, at TFE HQ your host Nathaniel threw his back out most severely. As a result the blogging was less prolific. Now that recovery is finding some momentum (crosses fingers) expect a return to normalcy after the Labor Day holiday. First up: The Toronto International Film Festival, our favorite annual event that isn't awards show related.

ICYMI a dozen highlights From August
• Grace & Frankie's Costumes  - Emmy nominated and deservedly so
• Best Actress in a Limited Series - the hottest Emmy category. Who to vote for?
• Sunset Blvd Musical Movie Rumors - the most discussed post of the month
• Best Screen Owls oh, the randomness!
• Soundtracking: The First Wives Club - you don't own them!
• Girls Trip and Atomic Blonde - the funnest August double feature
• Yes No Maybe So: mother! - Only two weeks to go!
• Smackdown 1963 lots on Liz, Poitier, Tom Jones, and Lilies of the Field
• The Furniture Arthurian legends through the years
• Beauty vs Beast Hercules vs Hades - it's a close race so vote
• Stage Door: Angels in America - Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield take on the giant roles this time
• Doc Corner: Whose Streets? Now playing and could be a contender

Coming in September
A look back at the 1985 film year with the Smackdown dropping on October 1st, Darren Aronofsky's mother!, the first significant waves of Oscar buzz, Emma vs Steve in Battle of the Sexes, Jake Gyllenhaal in Stronger, and more Difficult People

Comments

[Mike in Canada]

To a speedy recovery, a magical trip to Canada, and a safe Texas.

[Peggy Sue]

Considering the Smackdown is turning into a 'let's vote for anyone but the actual winner' fest, I'm already preparing myself for the victory of one of the Purple Ladies.

[NATHANIEL R]

Peggy Sue -- someone loves Dame Rutherford too much. hee. in the last four smackdowns, two of them were agreement with Oscar ;)

[Suzanne]

I can feel the anticipation for mother! It's so close!