One of the last remaining Universal titles, a film I saw when it released in theaters. Jurassic World Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, Irrfan Khan, Judy Greer Director: Colin Treverrow Premise: From IMDb: “A new theme park is built on the original…
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The Orchard has sent out the Sundance award winning Cartel Land for consideration. Cartel Land Director: Matthew Heineman Premise: From IMDb: “A physician in Michoacán, Mexico leads a citizen uprising against the drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Across the U.S. border, a veteran heads a paramilitary group working to…
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I consider myself fairly well versed in studios and Film Circuits (I suppose that’s the name of the studio) is not one I’m familiar with. Racing Extinction Director: Louie Psihoyos Premise: From IMDb: “A documentary that follows undercover activists trying to stave off a man-made mass extinction.” Oscar Chances: Unlikely: As much as Hollywood loves…
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As expected, the live-action shorts are followed up by the animated shorts. It’s nice to see two more productions from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) making an appearance. You might not recognize the name, but long before individuals received Oscars for their achievements in the short film categories, studios collected the prizes. The…
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Return Links Polls Best Sound Mixing Poll: 1962 – 1966 Best Sound Editing Poll: TBD
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Page Revisions: (November 15, 2015) Original (March 3, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#2-#9) (June 5, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New posters (#10-#18) Release Date: June 17, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of…
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The latest shortlist arrives today for the films eligible for the five slots for the Best Live-Action Short Film nomination. Below are the official entries: 10 LIVE ACTION SHORTS ADVANCE IN 2015 OSCAR® RACE
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Born November 5, 1960 to Judith Balfor and the now 90-year-old Major-General Sir John Swinton, Katherine Mathilda Swinton can trace her distinguished lineage back to before the 11th Century Norman Conquest. Educated in three schools, she was a classmate and friend of Princess Diana. After a break to do volunteer work in Kenya, she graduated…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Nov. 20-22, 2015)
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New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#2-#4) In the Heart of the Sea, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
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The final film of The Hunger Games franchise will wipe the floor with the competition and will remain the dominant player at the box office until Star Wars: The Force Awakens releases in December. It will be a hefty Thanksgiving holiday for the film, which is hoping to surpass its second chapter as the most…
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For Oscar fans, There are three months of the year that have significance to them more than any other. In December, January and February, various organizations and guilds give out awards in anticipation of the biggest award of them all, the Academy Awards. It may seem hard to believe, but Oscar season officially begins with…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Fox Searchlight sends us another contender, one that might have a shot at taking home several awards, including Best Actress. Brooklyn Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters Director: John Crowley Premise: From IMDb: “An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a new romance. When her…
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