New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#2) I Want You Back, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Based on our nominations predictions, here’s how we did. With such an uncharacteristic year, it was an incredibly close competition for some. We had a tie this year for most correct predictions. Last year, the top person got 82. This year, it was 86 and those two who got that many write were Peter J.…
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New This Week Criterion has finally released a Blu-ray upgrade of Douglas Sirk’s 1956 film Written on the Wind after most of Sirk’s other films have long been available in the format. What is odd about the delay in the release is that Written on the Wind, long available on standard DVD, is the only…
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And here we have the Oscar nominations for the best films of 2021. There were many surprises, some of them good, some of them great, some of them not so good. The Power of the Dog came out the big winner, surprisingly topping even Dune. Those Production Design and Sound nominations announcement early told us…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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A little more irrelevant than usual, considering their selection of several films no one has probably heard of. Picking on a filmed stage musical is the lowest of the low-hanging fruit. Not sure what the point of that is. The most interesting thing about this list is that two actors who have won awards this…
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Page Revisions: (February 6, 2022) Original (February 20, 2022) New Release Date (changed from 3.10.2022) Release Date: February 25, 2022 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A mother desperately races against time to save her child as authorities place her small town on lockdown.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: There are some elements of the…
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As the precursor awards continue unabated until Oscar night, I’m going to be providing a weekly update highlighting the films that have won and lost momentum through the precursor awards (and in some cases other outside influences). It’s a quiet week with only the Oscar nominations as a major event. But, before we get into…
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Every year, I try to decide if I want to stick to my tradition or go in a new direction. At over 6,000 words last year, and with very little time left this year (I had dueling obligations between the OFTA and sickness), I’ve had to consider what’s best for me and for you. That…
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And after two and a half months of near-constant precursors, the time is almost upon us. Tomorrow morning, the 94th Oscar nominations will be revealed to all. As is our tradition, we post today our final nomination predictions. Each of our contributors have provided what commentary they wish and I’ve posted my annual Oscar Morning…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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One of the last critics groups to announce, London has gone all-in on The Power of the Dog as well, giving it four of its top awards. Awards Tallies (4) The Power of the Dog (2) Drive My Car, Passing, The Souvenir Part II The Awards
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Return Links Polls What’s the Best of Feb. 2021, Wide?
Page Revisions: (January 30, 2022) Original Release Date: February 25, 2022 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Madea’s back hallelujer. And she’s not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson’s college graduation celebration.” Poster Rating: D+ / C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) Knowing the purpose and caring are two different things…
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