You Can Count on Me Rating Director Kenneth Lonergan Screenplay Kenneth Lonergan Length 1h 51m Starring Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick, Jon Tenney, Rory Culkin, J. Smith-Cameron, Josh Lucas, Gaby Hoffman, Adam LeFevre, Amy Ryan, Michael Countryman, Kenneth Lonergan MPAA Rating R Review There are few filmmakers who can carefully craft an intriguing family…
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Return Links Polls Re-Awarding Best Costume Design, 1999 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 twelfth pass, we take a look at the new…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1889: Wesley Ruggles (82 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Directing 1890: James Basevi (71 at death) {5 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Art Direction/Production Design, Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White), Art Direction/Production Design (Color) Oscar Win: Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White) 1903: Sheridan Gibney (84 at…
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Page Revisions: (June 7, 2026) Original Release Date: April 17, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized by cellmate Dee’s arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.” Poster Rating: C…
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Page Revisions: (June 7, 2026) Original Release Date: May 8, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Ellie confronts a disturbing condition resetting her memory, unable to recognize her husband and daughter. Each reset disorients her, leaving haunting recollections of an unfamiliar life.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+) Striking in orange hues, this…
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It’s not surprising that Close or Scott were selected. They’ve been unfortunate in their many attempts at Oscars. Norman makes a solid addition as do Vachon and Loffler. Sadly, still no James Hong. THE ACADEMY TO HONOR GLENN CLOSE, FLOYD NORMAN, RIDLEY SCOTT AND CHRISTINE VACHON & PAMELA KOFFLER AT THE 2026 GOVERNORS AWARDS Oscar®…
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. I Swear was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 67.08 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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There is zero question that Disclosure Day will be the weekend’s top wide release. 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 we haven’t considered. 40 Days and 40 Nights (Limited) The Devil…
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Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Jun. 12-14, 2026)
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1889: Sessue Hayakawa (84 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actor 1891: Al Dubin (53 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Song Oscar Win: Original Song 1892: Hattie McDaniel (60 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actress Oscar…
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Page Revisions: (June 7, 2026) Original Release Date: July 10, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The autobiographical story of a fearless teacher who secretly gathers seven of her female students to read forbidden Western classics in revolutionary Iran.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+) This looks like a mediocre effort that would…
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Page Revisions: (June 7, 2026) Original Release Date: March 25, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “It follows a group of ballerinas as they try to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.” Poster Rating: B- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, B-) It may not have…
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CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. The Devil Wears Prada 2 was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 55.6 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5…
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The Criterion Collection has released sparkling new 4K UHDs of 1970’s Five Easy Pieces and 2025’s Sentimental Value. At first glance, it may seem that a film shot on the west coast U.S. fifty-five years earlier and one shot in today’s Norway are an odd combination, but the two films have a lot in common.…
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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1891: Cole Porter (73 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1902: Jack Cosgrove (62 at death) {5 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Special Effects 1916: Jim MacKay (86 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Animated Short Film 1922: George Axelrod (81…
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