Oscar History: July 5 (2026)
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Trailer Watch: The Change-Up
We’ve been there, done that, and we’re doing it again soon. The Change-Up Plot Summary: Two friends envy the life the other leads and make a wish that they have the other’s existence. The wish is granted. Release Date: August 5, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: There is so much here that’s old hat…
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Feed the Queue #53
The lower vote-getters were closer in totals, but the top two were the clear favorites. Tied for 7th place are Picnic and The Snake Pit with 11 points each. In sixth with 13 points is Forbidden Planet followed two points higher by Lust for life which in turn is two points lower than fourth-place The…
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Trailer Watch: Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Can it live up to the brilliance of the second film or will it suffer like the third? Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol Plot Summary: Blamed for blowing up the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt and his team must go on the lam and ferret out the perpetrators in order to clear their names. Release Date: December 16,…
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Game: Week 10 – 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions
For a full list of rules, click here: 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions 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. This Week’s New Wide Releases Horrible Bosses (2,900+ screens) Zookeeper (3,300+…
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Looking at the Weekend: July 8-10, 2011
The placebo of the masses is family comedy. Zookeeper will not likely top the second weekend of Transformers 3, but it’s sure to be the number one new release. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who…
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Game: Week 9 – 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions: Results
Cars 2 more than doubled the next highest film, which happened to be the surprisingly strong debut of Bad Teacher. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for our next week of the 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions Game. The full rules are linked in the Wednesday articles. Top 10 Films Transformers…
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Glenn Close Drama ‘Albert Nobbs’ Picked Up
Could this not only be Glen Close’s first Oscar vehicle in ages, but also a triple threat as writer and producer? Or will we have a situation like Emma Thompson where she wins for writing, but not acting? So many questions, but it looks like this one is getting a fall release. Hollywood Reporter –…
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Trailer Watch: Moneyball
There aren’t as many sports-themed dramas coming out these days, so we’ll see how this one goes. Moneyball Plot Summary: The historical story of Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s general manager, who begins using computer statistical analyses to hire his team on a budget. Release Date: September 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: I…
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5 Favorites #33: 5 Favorite Wide Screen Era Directors
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: On Hiatus
Peter’s making a big move cross-country. In all the hubbub and time-consumption required for such a move, he will be unable to supply his weekly DVD Report. He will return as soon as everything is settled. Please keep him in your thoughts and wish him luck in his new location!
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (July 8-10, 2011)
Return Links What Are Yuo Watching? Poll Archive What Are You Watching? (July 8-10, 2011) Which of these films are you going to watch this weekend? QuestionsView Results
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Trailer Watch: Brave
It’s nice to see an original picture coming out of Pixar again. Brave Plot Summary: A Scottish fairy tale about a brave young girl. Release Date: June 22, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: B+ Commentary: It’s a very beautiful poster. While it doesn’t completely conjure the beauty of Scotland, it’s a fine specimen with elements of…
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