The recipient of an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana and a law degree from the University of Louisville, Michael Meyer works as an attorney in private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When not fulfilling his attorney duties, Michael Meyer gives back to the community through his work with nonprofit groups, such as God’s Grill. Also an avid film buff, he tries to see as many new movies as possible in the theater.
One of the highlights of the year for movie fans and the larger film industry, the Academy Awards (known as the Oscars) have been presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 1929. The 90th annual awards in 2018 was one of the most memorable in recent history, with numerous worthy actors and films in the running. Among other notable films from the previous year, The Shape of Water was expected to vie for top honors in several categories.
Directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water impressed audiences and critics for its genre-crossing story about a woman working in a secret research facility who falls in love with an amphibious man who is the subject of a research experiment. The film impressed the Oscar judges as well, as The Shape of Water took home four awards, including honors for Best Film and Best Director.
