New This Week Lady Macbeth is not based on Shakespeare’s famed Scottish play. It is an adaptation of an 1865 Russian novel called Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Nikolai Leskov, which in its day was compared to Flaubert’s Madame Bovary. Transferring the tale to Jane Austen’s England makes the dark goings-on seem out-of-place, though some…
Every month, our contributors submit lists of ten films fitting certain topics. Each month, we feature an alphabetical list of films along with commentary explaining our selections. There will also be an itemized list at the end of each of our individual selections. What makes a villain to some may be different to others. Whether…
We had two films release this past weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations. Thor: Ragnarok When discussing the Oscar potential for any film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s instructive to look back at the history of nominees and what common factors there are. We’ve talked many times about this in the past, so…
Arriving Friday, one of the Best Animated Feature contenders. Despicable Me 3 Oscar Chances: Uncertain: There aren’t many Best Animated Feature contenders, so it’s possible this could contend, but the new rules and format of voting for this category might mean a nomination, but might not. Best Original Song might be a better chance. Campaign-Proposed…
This arrived early last week. The cover was damaged, but not the contents. Split Oscar Chances: Unlikely: This is a movie that surprised critics, but won’t likely surprise Oscar voters. Campaign-Proposed Categories Picture (M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum, Marc Bienstock) Director (M. Night Shyamalan) Actor (James McAvoy) Supporting Actress (Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley) Original Screenplay…
Page Revisions: (October 29, 2017) Original Release Date: October 20, 2017 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world’s greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.” Poster Rating: B-…
Below are four previews for films opening next weekend. Daddy’s Home 2 (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Murder on the Orient Express (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Thelma (Limited) Cinema Sight Preview Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Limited) Cinema Sight Preview
Page Revisions: (November 5, 2017) Original Release Date: November 10, 2017 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A woman begins to fall in love, only to discover that she has fantastic powers.” Poster Rating: B / C- / D SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) With the help of the trailer, this symbolic design really pops for the…