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88th Oscars: Original Score Shortlist
The Academy has narrowed down the eligible scores for this year’s Best Original Score Oscar to 112. In my quick look through the list, I didn’t see any immediately major omissions, though I’ll probably uncover some later. (EDIT: It looks like The Revenant is the one major omission from this list.) 112 ORIGINAL SCORES IN…
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Precursor: 28th Chicago Critics Awards (2015)
A huge night for George Miller as his reboot of Mad Max: Fury Road commanded five awards from Chicago, one of its best totals so far this year. Apart from Best Picture and Best Director, the film also scored three tech awards. Leonardo DiCaprio gets one of the major prizes that should push him towards…
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Precursor: 11th Austin Critics Awards (2015)
This season has been back-and-forth with various films taking turns in the lead and being shafted. Here, Carol‘s back in the lead and The Hateful Eight performs the best to date as does Anomalisa. Meanwhile, The Revenant scores only two nominations. Strangely, Trumbo has only two nominations, one of which is for Best Picture. Award…
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Precursor: 49th Kansas City Critics Nominations (2015)
Kansas City has added nominations to this year’s proceedings, with Sicario topping the nomination count, a first for the drug war drama. Ex Machina pulls into a tie with other awards seasons favorites Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant. Steve Jobs has its best performance so far with three nominations, just not one for…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Dec. 18-20, 2015)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Dec. 18-20, 2015)
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Film Preview: Survivor (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original Release Date: May 29, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A Foreign Service Officer in London tries to prevent a terrorist attack set to hit New York, but is forced to go on the run when she is framed for crimes she did not commit.” Poster Rating: C- / B- /…
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Precursor: 15th American Film Institute (2015)
Although it has yet to unspool except for a handful of Hollywood and press screenings, Star Wars: The Force Awakens earns a spot on the annual list of the best American films. If you don’t see your favorite film on the list, remember that these are American films only. That means no Brooklyn or 45…
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 18-20, 2015
Perhaps outgrossing all other films in release this weekend, the rebirth of the Star Wars franchise begins here. Will it end here? A disappointing box office or disappointed fans will point one way, “all is forgiven” shouts will push it in the other direction. Our Highest Rated Films: Son of Saul, Star Wars: The Force…
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2016 Spring Preview: Introduction
Several sequels populate the early months of 2016, many of which are following up highly successful originals. Some aren’t going to make it, others will. There are a handful of new titles that could do pretty well, but I sense that this time period will be rife with possibilities for failure. To introduce you to…
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This Day in Oscar History: December 16 (2015)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Film Preview: The BFG (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original (April 10, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) (May 22, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Poster (#2) Release Date: July 1, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul…
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88th Oscars: Makeup Shortlist
The Academy has narrowed the potential Best Makeup & Hairstyling nominees down to seven finalists. Only three of these will make it through and I suspect that Mad Max, The Revenant and Mr. Holmes may end up the nominees, though Black Mass and 100-Year-Old Man could also be contenders. 7 FEATURES ADVANCE IN RACE FOR…
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Eye on Warner Archive: Dec. 8, 2015
Here are some highlights of the recent releases to the Warner Archive Collection. DVD’s and Blu-rays are manufactured on demand. Visit Warner Archive to discover their offerings.
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Precursor: 15th Phoenix Critics Nominations (2015)
Tied for the most nominations, Spotlight finally gets the bounty it has been denied so far this year and Mad Max: Fury Road continues to do well. Often one of the best precursors to the Academy Awards, Phoenix has changed their nominations to only list 3 in many categories, which doesn’t help prognosticators much. Still,…
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Precursor: 36th London Critics Nominations (2015)
Although 45 Years has the most overall nominations, a significant factor needs to be taken into account. Two of its nominations come from British/Irish-only categories, unique to London’s critics. Several films have that distinction. To signify those and what their actual nomination counts should be, I’ve put (*) next to each with their actual total…
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