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This Day in Oscar History: December 12 (2015)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Trailer Watch: Batman v Superman, updated (2016)
New Trailer (#3) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
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Oscar in Box Office History (Week 50, 2015)
Every week, we’ll take a look back in 5-year intervals at the box office past to explore how Oscar’s nominees were doing at the box office each weekend historically. All data is collected from Box Office Mojo. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees during that weekend at the…
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88th Oscars: Original Song Shortlist
One of the last shortlists we’ll see, the Academy announced its 74 Original Songs eligible for consideration. The only omission I see immediately is that the cantina song from the new Star Wars movie isn’t on the list. Other than that, I don’t see anything, but I’m sure there’s some controversy brewing…either here or with…
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Precursor: 9th Detroit Critics Nominations (2015)
This is, to date, the most idiosyncratic set of nominations we’ve seen. Brooklyn has its best showing to date, but when a significant portion of the nominees selected aren’t going to compete very well at the Oscars, this list can be taken merely as it is: a group of critics’ choices, not a group of…
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The NEW Friday Face-Off #124
We are now in the second round of voting for the Friday Face Off, pitting winners from first round against each other. Just choose one selection in each of the categories below. One this round completes, we’ll pit those winners against each other until we have a final winner. There might be a losers bracket…
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This Day in Oscar History: December 11 (2015)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Poll: Best of the Sound Awards (1977 – 1981)
Return Links Polls Best Sound Mixing Poll: 1977 – 1981 Best Sound Editing Poll: 1967 – 1981
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Screener Watch: Carol
I never got Weinstein’s Macbeth, but I’m glad to finally have this one even if I’m very critical of the push to put Mara in the corner (ergo Supporting Actress). Carol Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy Director: Todd Haynes Premise: From IMDb: “Set in 1950s New York, a department-store…
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Screener Watch: Spotlight
Open Road is one of the big indies that is in this Oscar race something fierce, showing its bigger cousins a thing or two about Oscar campaigning. Spotlight Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d’Arcy James, Billy Crudup, Rachel McAdams Director: Tom McCarthy Premise: From IMDb: “The true story…
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Screener Watch: Trumbo
Bleecker Street has done quite well this year in terms of Oscar poking. Will it carry through to Oscar Morning? That’s a big question right now. Trumbo Stars: Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, Diane Lane, Elle Fanning, Louis C.K., John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg Director: Jay Roach Premise: From IMDb: “In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top…
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Screener Watch: Listen to Me Marlon
Showtime is following HBO’s lead and doing a good number of docs for Oscar consideration. Listen to Me Marlon Director: Stevan Riley Premise: From IMDb: “A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend’s story.” Oscar Chances: Uncertain: In spite…
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Screener Watch: Meru
Music Box Films has its contender in the Documentary Feature race. Meru Director: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Premise: From IMDb: “Three elite climbers struggle to find their way through obsession and loss as they attempt to climb Mount Meru, one of the most coveted prizes in the high stakes game of Himalayan big wall…
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Film Preview: True Story (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 6, 2015) Original Release Date: April 10, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo – who has taken on Finkel’s identity – his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse.” Poster Rating: C- / C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) While…
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Oscar Profile #265: Charlotte Rampling
Born February 5, 1946 to painter Isabelle Anne and Olympic gold medalist, army officer, colonel and NATO commander Godfrey Lionel Rampling, (Tessa) Charlotte Rampling would emerge as one of the most distinguished actresses of our time. Educated in France and England, Rampling was a model before becoming an actress in 1965’s The Kanck…and How to…
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