The Kindler Oscar Chronicles

MISSION AND GOAL STATEMENT

Our goal is not to provide a synopsis of every film; rather, to reflect on the impressions and musings each film instills. This site also serves as a personal memory jogger as we begin the journey to chronicle the over 80 movies that have been named the best picture of the year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  Viewed from our unique generational perspectives, we, Alex age 64, and Elliot age 29, will provide our individual insights to films that have both stood the test of time as well as those films lesser known to today’s moviegoers. Many of our viewings will be revisiting old favorites while others will be experienced for the first time.  We will not read film critic reviews  to influence our opinion and plan to rate each film on a scale from 1 – worst to 10 – best.  After we’re completed our grading process, we will compare our ratings to those of IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes as reference points.  Thank you for reading our blog and we hope you will enjoy sharing our journey through movie history.

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BACKGROUND OF THE MAIN CONTRIBUTORS

Alex’s Background – A life long Pittsburgher, has a BA from Knox College with an Economics major and an Art History minor. He also has an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, his son Elliot, Alex’s family includes wife Debbie, Kevin age 28, a resident at UPMC Shadyside and daughter Natalie age 24, an HR associate for Eat n’ Park. If interested his professional life, check out his Linkedin profile – http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alex-m-kindler-cpa-abv-cff-pfs-cva-mba/12/3a/368

As a CPA and business valuator by day, Alex was looking for an intellectual outlet for his artistic leanings. This blog will provide a fun, creative and cultural path to explore film history – good for father/son bonding as well!

Elliot’s Background– Elliot is 30 years old and graduated from Emory University with a degree in Religion and Film Studies and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.  While his very practical undergraduate major offered him plenty of opportunity, he found comfort in big business and is currently working as a financial analyst for a leading cybersecurity firm.  While Elliot has dabbled in film making and production, his true passion has always been film appreciation.  Sporting a collection of beta tapes that numbers in the 100s not to mention his VHS and DVD collections, Elliot has been an avid film fan since he overcame his severe fear of scary films like Balto and The Land Before Time.   Elliot is married to his amazing wife Sarah who teaches 6th grade English in Leesburg, VA. Follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out his personal website www.elliotkindler.com