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Robert is a freelance writer, pop culture historian, an American scholar and a bunch of other things that should remain unmentioned. He has held numerous positions in a myriad of industries. Though a card-carrying millennial, he is known for bringing his old world perspective to the modern world landscape. Robert does not have any social media accounts. His interests run the gamut of civilized entertainment, past and present. He is pleased to be able to share his peculiar and particular points of view.

Image is a collage of three images. The first is an image from 'Minari' (2020), as an man in his thirties wearing a pink shirt talks to someone. The middle is from 'Pieces of a Woman' (2020) which shows a blonde woman wearing a beige turtleneck and a red coat looking directly at the camera. The final image on the right is from 'Sound of Metal' (2020). A shirtless man with a variety of tattoos drums intensely.

2021 Academy Awards: First-Time Acting Nominees

A few familiar faces are included in the Oscar Nominations— such as Anthony Hopkins, Viola Davis, Glenn Close, and Frances McDormand— but the fresh blood is overwhelming.

Image is from the film 'Bottle Rocket' (1996). In a field that is backed by a small block of apartments, a young man sets off a small explosive in front of a couple, who are holding hands.

1996 at the Movies: Five Forgotten Gems You Should Watch

By: Robert Barger 4th Apr 20211st Apr 2021

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In a year with such classic movies as Mission: Impossible, The Nutty Professor and Fargo, some films were inevitably bound to be overlooked and underappreciated.