Updated Preview: Heart of the Beast (2026)
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Film Preview: Onslaught (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: November 13, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.” Poster Rating: C+ (2) / C / C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1-#2, C+)…
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Film Preview: The Master and Margarita (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: September 18, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A writer’s novel is banned and play canceled. He then conceives a satirical novel where a devil-like character metaphorically revenges those responsible. Knowing it cannot be published, his muse Margarita pushes him to write it anyway.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL…
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Contender: Paper Tiger (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Paper Tiger was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 14.27 out of 20 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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The Contenders 26: July Retrospective/September Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of July and see what films succeeded and faltered. Then we’ll look forward to September and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts July Retrospective In my…
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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 14-16, 2026
The End of Oak Street has been angling for a box office success and based on its competition, that shouldn’t be much of an issue. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels. Below are some other films that are releasing this weekend that…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Aug. 14-16, 2026)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Aug. 14-16, 2026)
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Oscar History: August 12 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1881: Cecil B. DeMille (77 at death) {3 Noms, 3 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Picture, Directing Oscar Wins: Picture, Special/Honorary, Irving G. Thalberg Award 1892: Alfred Lunt (84 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Actor 1898: Oscar Homolka (79 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar…
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Film Preview: The Deputy (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: September 25, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A young sheriff’s deputy finds himself in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals when the dead body he is assigned to keep an eye on disappears from a crime scene.” Poster Rating: B- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, B-) A nice…
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Film Preview: Time of Death (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: June 12, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When a prisoner vanishes without a trace, Detective Frank Morley is sent to a decaying prison on the verge of shutdown. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a dangerous search for answers.” Poster Rating: C+ / B SEE…
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Film Preview: The Stunt Driver (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: September 25, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The film chronicles the daredevil stuntman Ken Carter’s quest to execute a bold stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s, facing absurd challenges along the way.” Poster Rating:…
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Contender: Wicker (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Wicker was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 13.75 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Home Viewing with Peter #996
Random Harvest, the beloved 1942 film which had long been one of Warner Archive’s most requested upgrades to Blu-ray, has finally been released in the format. Based on the best-selling novel by James Hilton whose Lost Horizon and Goodbye, Mr. Chips had previously been made into equally beloved films, this one’s success equaled that of…
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Oscar History: August 11 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1903: William C. Thomas (80 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Documentary Feature 1914: Hugh Martin (96 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1925: Arnold Schulman (97 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay 1954: Terry…
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Film Preview: 40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026)
Page Revisions: (August 9, 2026) Original Release Date: June 26, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A struggling romantic accepts her aunt’s wager: go on 40 dates in 40 nights to find true love. If she fails, her aunt will cover her rent and student debt. But the journey proves more challenging than expected.” Poster Rating: C+…
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