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Looking at the Weekend: Mar. 14-16, 2014
I give a slight box office edge to Need for Speed, but The Single Moms Club could also be the weekend’s top new release. It’s also possible that neither can overcome the second weekend of 300: Rise of an Empire. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: The Single Moms Club might not be bad, though I’d probably…
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2013 Oscar Season Preview Wrap-Up: October
October 4-6, 2013 Gravity Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Critics won’t be enough to push this into Oscar contention. Audiences must respond to the film and it must make a strong showing with the precursors. District 9 managed a Best Picture berth over similar odds, so it’s possible.” Oscar Results: It was a huge hit…
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This Day in Oscar History: March 12 (2014)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Film Preview: Stage Fright (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: May 9, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A snobby musical theater camp is terrorized by a blood-thirsty killer who hates musical theater.” Poster: C+ Review: The “rocker” horned devil hand sign doesn’t seem at all fitting for a horror film set at a stage musical camp. It’s not a bad poster…
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5 Favorites #172: 5 Favorite Movies About Ancient Wars
Every week, we’ll pose a new “five favorites” question. You just list your five favorites that fit in that category (preferably in preference order) and you’re welcome to discuss and debate the selections and see just how much you do or do not have in common with others. If you want to take a look…
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The DVD Report #351
New This Week The quality of films released theatrically in 2013 was stronger than usual, but release patterns were as bad as they have been for years, stuffing most of the must-see films into the last three months of the year. Oscar season, which runs from the major film festival dates in Toronto and Venice…
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Contest: 86th Oscar Predictions
After 10 long months, the Academy Awards are over and we’ve got a winner. First, let me thank everyone who participated, even those who didn’t get into the game until the final month. Your participation made for an interesting exploration of how this contest could work. Next year, we’ll probably do things a bit differently,…
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This Day in Oscar History: March 11 (2014)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen “300: Rise of an Empire”
Return Links Poll Archives Now That You’ve Seen 300: Rise of an Empire…? Cinema Sight Asks: Now that you’ve seen “300: Rise of an Empire,” what’s your favorite Eva Green performance? Public OpinionPoll Results
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Film Preview: 13 Sins (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: April 18, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A bright but meek salesman, drowning in debt as he’s about to get married, receives a mysterious phone call informing him that he’s on a hidden camera game show where he must execute 13 tasks to receive a multi-million dollar cash prize.” Poster: C+…
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Oscar Preview: Weekend of Mar. 7-9, 2014
We had two films release this past weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations. Mr. Peabody & Sherman Never count out DreamWorks, even when their film isn’t a box office juggernaut. This weekend proved that even with mixed reviews, computer animated giants like DreamWorks aren’t immune to box office foibles. The film may not have…
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The Morning After: Mar. 10, 2014
Welcome to The Morning After, where I share with you what movies I’ve seen over the past week. Below, you will find short reviews of those movies along with a star rating. Full length reviews may come at a later date. So, here is what I watched this past week: Nothing. Another week of catch…
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Oscar Preview: Precursor Winners & Losers, FINAL
It’s the end of Oscar season and the awards have all been handed out. There isn’t much left to do, but analyze just how accurate the precursors were. Here are the big winners & losers. This looks at only their winner selections. Comparing nominees to the Oscars would be far more challenging and time consuming.…
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This Day in Oscar History: March 10 (2014)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Poll: Best of March 2013, Limited
Return Links Poll Archives What’s the Best of March 2013, Limited? Cinema Sight Asks: Which March 2013 limited release is best? Public OpinionPoll Results
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