Thoughts on 'Spotlight' (2015)? Spotlight surprised everyone at the 2016 Oscars for Best Picture win over the likes of The Revenant, Mad Max Fury Road and The Big Short, despite only winning one other Oscar and having a mild lead up to the Oscars at the other ceremonies. However, few could argue about it's win. It is indeed a great film made very competently. The film is all about the screenplay and acting. Nothing flashy, in terms of cinematography or sound or editing. It keeps things simple filmmaking wise but all the genius is in the writing. It is expertly paced without getting into dramatical moments. The focus remains on journalism and the invesitigative work going on. The subject matter is of course very sensitive and they do a good job of walking a tight rope. The only complaint I had is that the film is directed in such a way that there is sometimes a lack of tension. For instance, I compare it with something like Zodiac which this film reminded me of, which also involved investigative journalism.…