Month: September 2011
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Looking at the Weekend: September 9-11, 2011
A tough week to predict as Contagion has genre propping it up as a possible box office threat. Warrior, however, has the for certain uplift factor that could triumph. The only real issue for Warrior is that Contagion is opening far wider, which means it will likely win the weekend. Consensus Below is a list…
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This Day in Oscar History: September 7
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Sept. 9-11, 2011)
Return Links What Are Yuo Watching? Poll Archive What Are You Watching? (Sept. 9-11, 2011) What are you watching this weekend? (Sep. 9-11, 2011) Public OpinionView Results
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Trailer Watch: The Hunger Games
A compelling novel and trilogy might work as a movie…if done right. The Hunger Games Plot Summary: Based on the popular young adult novel about a futuristic society where teenage children must fight to the death for the pleasure of a sadistic capital city. Release Date: March 23, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: B+ Commentary: It’s…
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84th Oscars: The Academy Chooses Eddie Murphy
After speculation reached a fever pitch over the weekend, the Academy made it official today. Oscar nominee who famously left the Oscars after losing Supporting Actor, will be given special treatment as host for the 84th Academy Awards. Here is the Academy press release. Eddie Murphy to Host 84th Academy Awards® Beverly Hills, CA (September…
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5 Favorites #42: 5 Favorite Bernard Herrmann Scores
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. If you want to take a look…
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The DVD Report #220: Oscar on DVD – 1999
New This Week 1999 is remembered as the year the suburban expose, American Beauty,won the Oscar, but the film’s road to victory was an uncertain path. The National Board of Review began awards season with Sam Mendes’ film at the top of their list, but gave their Best Director prize to Anthony Minghella for their…
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This Day in Oscar History: September 6
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Trailer Watch: A Dangerous Method
Jung and Freud, founders of modern psychology, together in one movie? What would my mother say?
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Oscar Preview: The Everyman – George Clooney
Every week from now until the critics groups start giving out their prizes for the best of the year, I’m going to be spotlighting the big Oscar players and their chances at Oscar glory this year.
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The Morning After: September 5, 2011
Welcome to The Morning After, where I share with you what I’ve seen over the past week either in film or television. On the film side, if I have written a full length review already, I will post a link to that review. Otherwise, I’ll give a brief snippet of my thoughts on the film…
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This Day in Oscar History: September 5
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen The Debt…
Return Links Now That You’ve Seen… Poll Archive Now That You’ve Seen The Debt… Now that you’ve seen The Debt, what’s your favorite John Madden film. Public OpinionView Results
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Weekend Preview: September 9-11, 2011
There are thirteen new releases this week. We have previews for six of them below.
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This Day in Oscar History: September 4
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.