We had two films release this past weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations. Rogue One One of the most storied franchises in history is also a fairly storied Oscar player. From the 1977 original to the 2015 rebirth, every Star Wars film has been nominated for or has won an Oscar. So, going into…
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New This Week Meryl Streep is an extremely lucky actress. Not only has the 67-year-old’s career flourished at an age when most of her contemporaries are either retired or given little to do in the films they do manage to make an appearance in, but she’s in the conversation for year-end awards for just about…
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Sausage Party Rating Director Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon Screenplay Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shaffir, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jonah Hill Length 89 min. Starring Michael Cera, Kristen Wiig, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, Nick Kroll, James Franco, Bill Hader, Salma Hayek, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Anders Holm MPAA Rating R for…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Page Revisions: (December 18, 2016) Original (March 19, 2017) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#3) (May 28, 2017) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#4-#12) (June 25, 2017) New Poster (#13) Release Date: June 30, 2017 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Gru’s long lost twin (Drew) will emerge and there will be a theme of sibling…
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As the precursor awards continue unabated until Oscar night, I’m going to be providing a weekly update highlighting the films that have won and lost momentum through the precursor awards (and in some cases other outside influences). There aren’t many critics groups left and then we’ll be in the heart of the guild precursor season.…
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Welcome to The Morning After, where I share with you what movies I’ve seen over the past week. Below, you will find short reviews of those movies along with a star rating. Full length reviews may come at a later date. So, here is what I watched this past week: A Monster Calls J.A. Bayona,…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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It appears that KC chose not to nominate in other categories. However, here are their totally mainstream selections. Awards Tallies (3) Manchester by the Sea (2) Arrival, Hell or High Water, Moonlight The Awards Best Picture Manchester by the Sea Best Animated Feature Zootopia Best Director Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester by the Sea Best Actor…
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Return Links Polls What Are You Most Anticipating? (Jan. 2017, Wide)
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Page Revisions: (December 11, 2016) Original (February 12, 2017) New Link (Super Bowl Trailer) (March 26, 2017) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#1-#9) (May 14, 2017) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#10-#13) (May 21, 2017) New Poster (#14) Release Date: May 19, 2017 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Two unlikely prospective lifeguards vie for jobs…
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Page Revisions: (December 11, 2016) Original (December 18, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) (February 12, 2017) New Link (Super Bowl Trailer) (March 12, 2017) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#2-#3) (April 9, 2017) New Posters (#4-#5) Release Date: April 14, 2017 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The plot is unknown at this time.”…
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Below are ten previews for films opening next weekend. Assassin’s Creed (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Passengers (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Sing (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Why Him? (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview Fences (Expanding) Cinema Sight Preview The Autopsy of Jane Doe (Limited) Cinema Sight Preview Julieta (Limited) Cinema…
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Page Revisions: (December 18, 2016) Original Release Date: December 21, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After a casual encounter, a brokenhearted woman decides to confront her life and the most important events about her stranded daughter.” Poster Rating: C- / D+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) Stark, textured colors make the design pop, but the…
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