Oscar History: October 25 (2026)
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #36
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Review: Beaches (1988)
Beaches Rating Director Garry Marshall Screenplay Mary Agnes Donoghue (Novel: Iris Rainer Dart) Length 2h 03m Starring Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Grace Johnston, Mayim Bialik, Marcie Leeds, Carol Williard MPAA Rating PG-13 Review There was a pulp trashiness to the 1980s that was epitomized in the success…
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Poll: Re-Awarding Best Actress, 2011
Return Links Polls Re-Awarding Best Actress, 2011 Now that we’ve finished rebuilding the nomination slate between 1997 and 2016 (we’ll do subsequent years after this series has completed), we will take those rebuilt slates and pick a new winner from among the nominees. In our ninth pass, we take a look at the new nominees…
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Oscar History: July 10 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1883: Sam Wood (66 at death) {3 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Directing 1893: Jimmy McHugh (75 at death) {5 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1901: Ralph Jester (90 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Costume Design (Color) 1905: Thomas Gomez…
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Contender: Is This Thing On? (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Is This Thing On? was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 78.85 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)…
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Film Preview: Sentimental Value (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (November 2, 2025) New Trailer (#2) — New Posters (#2-#4) Release Date: November 7, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.” Poster Rating: C / B / C / C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C) Blending the white…
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Film Preview: Bugonia (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (September 7, 2025) New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#1) (October 12, 2025) New Trailer (#3) — New Posters (#2-#3) Release Date: October 24, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #36
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #36
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Contenders 25: July Update
For our July update, we’re looking at everything that has moved on to a new stage. There aren’t many at this early stage of the year but we have a few. Moving to Stage 2 Once all of the preliminary data has been received, a film moves to Stage 2. Here are the 14 who…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 11-13, 2025
Another weekend with one major wide release and it should be a hit even with a second weekend for Jurassic World Rebirth likely doing well. Superman should still come out on top. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels. Below are some other…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Jul. 11-13, 2025)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Jul. 11-13, 2025)
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Oscar History: July 9 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1881: William Anthony McGuire (59 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1882: Richard Hageman (83 at death) {6 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Score, Scoring, Drama Score, Drama/Comedy Score Oscar Win: Scoring 1890: Hy Heath (74 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins}…
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Contender: April (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. April was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Venice, Special Jury Prize) Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 62.29 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)…
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Film Preview: I Wish You All the Best (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (November 2, 2025) New Poster (#2) Release Date: November 7, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After being kicked out of the house by their parents, a teen embarks upon a journey of self-discovery that teaches them about love, friendship, and family.” Poster Rating: C / B- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
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