Box Office History (Week 43, 2026)
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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This Day in Oscar History: February 4
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1900: Jacques Prevert (77 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1913: Frank P. Keller (64 at death) {Oscar Winner: Editing – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1915: Ray Evans (92 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Song – 7 Noms, 3 Wins} 1916: Frank…
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Feed the Queue #31
Another strong week of participation. I like it. Keep it up! This week, we had a hands-down winner, picking up 5 more points than its nearest rival. Second place with 24 points was Naked Lunch. In third, Plan 9 from Outer Space with 19 points. Three films tied for fourth, Barton Fink, The Last Detail…
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The Rundown: Foreign Language Film
Now for our fourth entry this week, Foreign Language Film, a category that sometimes is easily predictable and other times is incredibly esoteric. We try our best with limited knowledge of the nominated films to pick a winner. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick…
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Oscar Profile #23: Charles Laughton
Born in Yorkshire, England in 1899, young Charles Laughton followed his father into the hotel management business, but in his late twenties enrolled as a student in London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) where he excelled. Soon appearing on the London stage, he was the first actor to play Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 3
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1909: Dorothy Spencer (93 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 4 Noms, 0 Wins} 1932: Peggy Ann Garner (52 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary –0 Noms, 1 Win} 1936: James Bridges (57 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay –2 Noms, 0 Wins} 1938: Victor…
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Game: Week 5 – 2011 Spring Box Office Predictions
Time for another week of box office predictions. Submit yours below. Don’t remember the rules or need a refresher? Check them out here: Game Rules. Submit the Following for this Week
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The Rundown: Documentaries, Feature & Short Subject
In our third predictions article for the 83rd Academy Awards, we take a look at the two documentary awards, Documentary Feature and Documentary Short Subject. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick Tripp Burton Wes Huizar (New) = New Prediction (O) = Original Prediction (H)…
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Precursor: Visual Effects Society Awards
Below are the winners of the 9th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards. Our predictions are also included. Although not everyone voted in every category, I did pretty well picking the winners in all categories except 3 and in those categories I had the winner listed as a runner-up, so I feel pretty good about that.…
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Looking at the Weekend: February 4-6, 2011
This week, we have the battle of the genre flicks with horror film The Roommate trying to keep underwater escape thriller Sanctum down. 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 agree with the statement. The Roommate:…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 2
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1882: Anne Bauchens (85 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Editing – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1886: Frank Lloyd (74 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing – 4 Noms, 2 Wins} 1902: Wallace Kelley (80 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1904: Helen Rose…
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5 Favorites #11: 5 Favorite Oscar Upsets
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. Since we’re in the Oscar season, let’s…
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The Rundown: Short Films, Animated & Live-Action
For our second day of The Rundown series, we’ll be looking at the two fiction short film categories. Live-Action and Animated Shorts. KEY: Appears on Four Lists Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Wesley Lovell Peter Patrick Tripp Burton Wes Huizar (New) = New Prediction (O) = Original Prediction (H) = Post-Hangover Prediction
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The DVD Report #193
New This Week I’m taking a little break this week from the chronological history of Oscars on DVD to talk about the availability of current Oscar nominees. It used to be that the year’s best films were distributed throughout the year, with the most prestigious films sometimes being given Oscar qualifying runs in Los Angeles…
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This Day in Oscar History: February 1
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1893: David Boehm (69 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1894: John Ford (79 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Directing; Oscar Nominee: Picture, Directing – 6 Noms, 4 Wins} 1901: Clark Gable (59 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor –…
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Game: Week 4 – Box Office Predictions: Results & Standings
A weak weekend was led by the poorly performing religious horror flick The Rite. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for Week 5. Original rules can be found here: Game Rules. #1 Film at the U.S. weekend box office Correct Response: The Rite, $14,789,393 Wesley, Yusuf & Zach each get a…
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