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Screener Watch: Youth
Fox Searchlight has such a strong stable of contenders this year. Youth Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda Director: Paolo Sorrentino Premise: From IMDb: “A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen…
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Screener Watch: Legend
Universal has very limited options with this film, the last of their 2015 stable to get a screener. Legend Stars: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning Director: Brian Helgeland Premise: From IMDb: “The film tells the story of the identical twin gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of the most notorious criminals in British history, and their…
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Screener Watch: The Assassin
One of the few foreign language features to enter my mailbox this year. The Assassin Stars: Qi Shu, Chen Chang, Satoshi Tsumabuki Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien Premise: From IMDb: “An assassin accepts a dangerous mission to kill a political leader in seventh-century China.” Oscar Chances: Good: While it may not be much of a contender for…
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Screener Watch: Winter on Fire
A Netflix documentary entry, this one with slightly better chances than their other. Winter on Fire Director: Evgeny Afineevsky Premise: From IMDb: “A documentary on the unrest in Ukraine during 2013 and 2014, as student demonstrations supporting European integration grew into a violent revolution calling for the resignation of President Viktor F. Yanukovich.” Oscar Chances:…
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Screener Watch: What Happened, Miss Simone?
Netflix’s first Oscar contender was a documentary. Here’s another. What Happened, Miss Simone? Director: Liz Garbus Premise: From IMDb: “A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the “High Priestess of Soul.”” Oscar Chances: Uncertain: While there have been music documentaries nominated at the Oscars,…
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Film Preview: The World of Kanako (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “As former detective Akikazu searches for his missing daughter, Kanako, he soon learns she has a mysterious secret life.” Poster Rating: C- / D SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) I wish I could say this is stylistically audacious, but it’s…
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Film Preview: A Royal Night Out (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “On V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.” Poster Rating: C- SEE ALL POSTERS…
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Film Preview: My Friend Victoria (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: Childhood friends re-discover each other as adults, creating a life in the process. Poster Rating: – Review: There was no poster immediately available for my review. Should one become available in the future, this section will be updated. Trailer Rating: B- SEE ALL…
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Film Preview: MI-5 (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When a terrorist escapes custody during a routine handover, Will Holloway must team with disgraced MI5 Intelligence Chief Harry Pearce to track him down before an imminent terrorist attack on London.” Poster Rating: C / C- / D (6) / B…
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Film Preview: Life (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A photographer for Life Magazine is assigned to shoot pictures of James Dean.” Poster Rating: C- / D+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1 & #2) These two designs use the same vehicular imagery. What sets the first design apart is…
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Film Preview: The Letters (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem over a nearly 50-year period.” Poster Rating: C+ / B- / B SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review:…
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Film Preview: Christmas Eve (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 29, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Hilarity, romance, and transcendence prevail after a power outage traps six different groups of New Yorkers inside elevators on Christmas Eve.” Poster Rating: C / C- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) It isn’t a particularly compelling design. It’s a staid…
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This Day in Oscar History: November 29 (2015)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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This Day in Oscar History: November 28 (2015)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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