Return Links Polls Re-Awarding Best Production Design, 2006 Now that we’ve finished rebuilding the nomination slate between 1997 and 2016 (we’ll do subsequent years after this series has completed), we will take those rebuilt slates and pick a new winner from among the nominees. In our eighth pass, we take a look at the new…
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1878: Harry Carey (69 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actor 1884: Hans Kraly (66 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Writing, Original Story Oscar Win: Writing 1890: Karl Freund (79 at death) {3 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White),…
Notorious for their exclusions, it’s always interesting to see what is not nominated because it wasn’t eligible and what was not nominated because no one liked it. First, let’s get the ineligible titles out of the way: The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Hard Truths, Sing Sing, The Substance, The Wild Robot, September 5, A Different…
Page Revisions: (January 12, 2025) Original (February 2, 2025) New Poster (#2) Release Date: February 7, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An Irish shepherding family thrust into battle on several fronts: internal strife, hostility within the family, rivalry with another farmer. Paternalism, heritage, and the generational trauma cycle through the cultural prism of Ireland.” Poster Rating:…
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
It might be a tight race with two distinct demographics going head to head. Black audiences are sure to turn out for One of Them Days while horror fans are definitely going to give Wolf Man their money. Which will come out on top? It’s not certain but I think there are more horror fans…
Conclave, Emilia Pérez, and The Brutalist performed well, as did Anora but two tech heavyweights, Dune: Part Two and Wicked, were left out of the to spot in favor of the late-surging A Complete Unknown. British picture Kneecap also performed well. Some major snubs include Nickel Boys almost everywhere (not surprising considering the dearth of…
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Our Site Milestones 2012: Cinema Sight: Polls: Best Of… (13) Born 1890: Irving Ries (73 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Special Effects 1905: Allie Wrubel (68 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Song Oscar Win: Original Song 1907: Marcello Pagliero (73 at…
Hawaii changed course from their offbeat nominations by going for all the expected winners. Awards Tallies (4) The Brutalist (3) Emilia Pérez, Nosferatu, The Substance, Wicked (2) The Fire Inside, A Real Pain (1) A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Hit Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Madame Web,…
Houston spread the love fairly wide with plenty of films earning awards. Awards Tallies (3) Anora (2) The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, The Wild Robot (1) Challengers, Dune: Part Two, The Fall Guy, A Real Pain, Runaway Radio, Will & Harper The Awards Best Picture Anora Best Animated Film The Wild Robot Best Director Brady…
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…