Oscar History: July 11 (2026)
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Feed the Queue #116
Here are the results of last week’s poll. Imitation of Life (1959) Raise the Red Lantern (1991) The Turning Point (1977) Rachel, Rachel (1968) Imitation of Life wins and goes into my queue.
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Oscar Profile #131: Spring Byington
Born October 17, 1886 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Professor Edwin Lee Byington and his wife, Helene, Spring Byington grew up to become one of Hollywood’s best loved character actresses. After the death of her father, she and her younger sister, named Helen after her mother, were split up, but reunited after the death of…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 18 (2013)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremonies 1966: 38th Annual Academy Awards (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1965}
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Apr. 19-21, 2013)
Return Links Poll Archives What Are You Watching? (Apr. 19-21, 2013) Cinema Sight Asks: What are you watching? (Apr. 19-21, 2013) Public OpinionPoll Results
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Trailer Watch: Carrie, trailer #2, poster #1
Will it be better than a bucket of pig’s blood being dumped on your head? The jury is still out. Carrie, trailer #2, poster #1 Plot Summary: A bullied young woman with telekenetic powers menaces her high school prom as her anger overtakes her reason. Release Date: March 15, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary:…
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Game: 2013 Spring Box Office Week 16 & Week 15 Results
For a full list of rules, click here: 2013 Spring Box Office Predictions Game Rules. Submit Your Predictions for This Week Top Ten Films at the U.S. Box Office of the week in order from most money to least. Individual monetary predictions for each film. Final box office tally for all new wide releases. Awards…
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Looking at the Weekend: Apr. 19-21, 2013
We only have one new wide release and that’s Tom Cruise starrer Oblivion. It also has Morgan Freeman, so that should make it a fairly sizable hit. Looking back at the last three decades, it’s hard to find a time when Cruise wasn’t a box office draw. While he’s had his downers, they keep coming…
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2013 Summer Preview: Introduction
Back in 1993, the Summer movie season was being declared the Summer of Sequels because of the large number of non-original movies releasing to the theaters. That year, along with many other recent years, have nothing on this season. From May through August, no fewer than sixteen sequels, reboots and remakes are releasing to the…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 17 (2013)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremonies 1961: 33rd Annual Academy Awards [Pictured (hover to see)] (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1960}
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Trailer Watch: Kick-Ass 2
Whether or not the first film was kick-ass enough or not, this one looks like it might be worthy of the title. Kick-Ass 2 Plot Summary: Combatting a newly risen force of criminals, Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and their crew of masked heroes take on a former enemy and struggle to save the community while the police…
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5 Favorites #126: 5 Favorite Actor-Director Pairings
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 #304
New This Week One of the first post-World War II Japanese films to find international success, Teinsuke Kinugasa’s Gate of Hell won the Grand Prix for best film at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival and two Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Costume Design – Color. The film was noted for its outstanding…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 16 (2013)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Our Site Milestones 2010: Film Fun Friday (1)
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen 42…
Return Links Poll Archives Now That You’ve Seen 42…? Cinema Sight Asks: Now that you’ve seen 42, what’s your favorite biographical baseball film? Public OpinionPoll Results
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Trailer Watch: The Way, Way Back
It doesn’t seem that far back. The Way, Way Back Plot Summary: An introverted teen struggles with his mother’s new boyfriend while finding a way to come out of his shell with a charismatic water park worker. Release Date: July 5, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this…
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