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After watching all of the Best Picture nominees of 2017, I'm still baffled by the fact that "Baby Driver" didn't receive a nomination.

In fact, I'll go ahead and say it - "Baby Driver" was my favorite film of 2017. I'm upset that it took me so long to actually watch it, cause I would've loved to see it in theaters, but I've seen it twice now and it was just as amazing the second go around.

Edgar Wright does such a fantastic job of mixing music with the editing of the film that while it is a "gimmick," it feels much more than your ordinary gimmick.

I should also point out, I have yet to see another Edgar Wright film. This was my first one. (I have the Cornetto Trilogy on Blu-ray now, so I'll be watching them soon).

This is one of the only films that I've felt glued to the screen the entire time. I never felt it drag and the two hours go by so fast that I could easily rewatch it immediately.

The acting is fantastic from everyone. The story, while serious for the most part, does have some great comedic moments. There were also a ton of little easter eggs that are cool to go back and see on a second watch.

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend "Baby Driver."

Growing up I had to watch a lot of Disney Princess films. I have five younger siblings and four of them are girls - so I saw them all. Fortunately, I never found them to be bad and I actually always really enjoyed "Beauty and the Beast."

So seeing that there was going to be a live-action "Beauty and the Beast" intrigued me and fortunately - I also really enjoyed it.

I have to say that this was a perfect adaptation to the original. They never went out of their way to try to make it something different or unique and I'm glad they didn't.

The visuals and set design was phenomenal and all of the actors did a really great job.

My favorite part of the original though was the music and this one doesn't disappoint. There were a few moments where I didn't think Emma Watson gave the best performance she could musically. She definitely looks the part, playing a stunning Belle, and again, the acting is great, but there are moments where her singing falls a bit flat. Not bad, she's a good singer, but not necessarily great at times.

Other than that little nitpick, I really love this film and it's made me want to go back and rewatch the original.

I'm a bit of a sucker for a good Rom-Com every once in a while. With that said, that doesn't mean I'll watch a bad Rom-Com just to see two people fall in love.

"The Big Sick" is not only a good Rom-Com, it's a great one. Following a true story, this film felt so natural with just as many heartwhelming and heartbreaking moments, as there were funny moments.

The acting was great, the story was great, this film is great.

I'm still shocked that "The Big Sick" didn't get nominated for Best Picture of 2017. If you haven't seen this one yet, do yourself a favor and go see it!