Film Preview: Hot Spot (2026)
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Looking at the Weekend: November 26-28, 2010
It’s Thanksgiving weekend, which means plenty of new releases to try and please the boatload of people who’ll be out at the theaters from Wednesday through Sunday. Burlesque should appeal to the younger female audiences, Faster will pique the curiosity of young males, Love and Other Drugs will appeal to the middle aged women and…
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This Day in Oscar History: November 24
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1895: Corinne Griffith (83 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1905: Irving Allen (82 at death) {Oscar Winner: Two-Reel Short Film – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1912: Garson Kanin (86 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay,Story and Screenplay – 3…
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Screener Watch: November 23, 2010
Today’s Warner Bros. package arrived with some nice titles. Here is what I got in alphabetical order. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART I Genre: Fantasy Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter Director: David Yates Premise: The first part of the final chapter of…
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Trailer Watch: November 23, 2010
Another brief update day with two: Mars Needs Moms and Prom. PROM Plot Summary: A comedy about several high schoolers coping with the potential excitement and disappointment of prom. Release Date: April 29, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: C Commentary: Another film trying to tap into a teen zeitgeist akin to John Hughes’ reign in the…
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The DVD Report #183: Oscar on DVD – 1965
New This Week CLICK HEREfor other new releases this week. Conventional wisdom says that The Sound of Music was such a huge hit in 1965 because everything else around it was dark and dreary and generally disappointing. Maybe so, but that doesn’t explain the film’s enduring popularity with succeeding generations in all parts of the…
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5 Favorites #1: 5 Favorite Genres
Welcome to Cinema Sight’s new weekly feature, 5 Favorites. We know lots of people love making lists and we’re going to give you that opportunity. Every week, we’ll pose a new five favorites question. You just list your five favorites that fit in that category and you’re welcome to discuss and debate the selections and…
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5 Favorites #0: Tracking Post
In an effort to remind everyone of what’s come before as well as give easy access to previous incarnations of this weekly article, I’ve created this archive of data. You can easily navigate to any of the previous articles and either read what was said then or comment further on what’s already done.
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This Day in Oscar History: November 23
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1913: Samuel E. Beetley (74 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 2 Noms, 0 Wins} 1925: Johnny Mandel (85) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Song – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1928: Pierre Etaix (82) {Oscar Winner: Live Action Short Film – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1934: Robert Towne (76)…
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Screener Watch: The Mother Lode – November 22, 2010
I arrived home to find several packages delivered via various methods waiting for me. No fewer than 13 DVD screeners. Here they are in alphabetical order. 127 HOURS Genre: Drama, Thriller Stars: James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Sean A Bott, Treat Williams, Kate Burton, Lizzy Caplan Director: Danny Boyle Premise: The story of an…
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Trailer Watch: November 22, 2010
Today was rather slow, which I’m thankful for. Here are the two new trailers for The Lincoln Lawyer and Source Code and a new poster for From Prada to Nada. SOURCE CODE Plot Summary: Forced to relive the last 8 minutes of another man’s life, one man must make decisions that may alter the past.…
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Review: McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
McCabe & Mrs. Miller Rating Director Robert Altman Screenplay Robert ALtman, Brian McKay (Novel: Edmund Naughton) Length 120 min. Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane, John Schuck, Corey Fischer, Bert Remsen, Shelley Duvall, Keith Carradine, Michael Murphy, Anthony Holland, Hugh Millais MPAA Rating R
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Review: The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
The Shop Around the Corner Rating Director Ernst Lubitsch Screenplay Samson Raphaelson (Play: Nikolaus Laszlo) Length 99 min. Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, Sara Haden, Felix Bressart, William Tracy, Inez Courtney MPAA Rating Approved
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Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2010)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Rating Director David Yates Screenplay Steve Kloves (Novel: J.K. Rowling) Length 146 min. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy, Richard Griffiths, Harry Melling, Julie Walters, Bonnie Wright, Fiona Shaw, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, Timothy Spall,…
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Review: Midnight Express (1978)
Midnight Express Rating Director Alan Parker Screenplay Oliver Stone (Book: William Hayes, William Hoffer) Length 121 min. Starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul Smith, Randy Quaid, Norbert Weisser, John Hurt, Mike Kellin, Franco Diogene, Michael Ensign, Gigi Ballista MPAA Rating R
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Game: Week 12 – Box Office Predictions: Results and Standings
Opening to a smaller audience than The Hangover, Due Date was eclipsed by family friendly animated flick Megamind, which handily won the weekend. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for Week 9. Original rules can be found here: Game Rules. #1 Film at the U.S. weekend box office Correct Response: Harry…
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