Month: December 2018
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 21-23, 2018
Five major films release this weekend with three of them having the potential of landing in the top spot with one of those three having a tougher time thanks to its Wednesday opening. Mary Poppins Returns is that film, which should pick up quite a lot of money in the two days prior to the…
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This Day in Oscar History: December 19 (2018)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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91st Oscars: Feature Eligibility List
Three hundred and forty-seven films are eligible for consideration at this year’s Academy Awards. Below is the press release along with a link. 347 FEATURE FILMS IN CONTENTION FOR 2018 BEST PICTURE OSCAR® LOS ANGELES, CA — Three hundred forty-seven feature films are eligible for the 2018 Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts…
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Film Preview: Dumplin’ (2018)
Page Revisions: (December 16, 2018) Original Release Date: December 7, 2018 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Willowdean (‘Dumplin’), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom’s Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.” Poster Rating:…
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Film Preview: Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back (2018)
Page Revisions: (December 16, 2018) Original Release Date: November 30, 2018 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After his ninth unsuccessful attempt on his own life, a young man outsources his suicide to an ageing assassin. “If you’re serious about ending it, you need professional help”” Poster Rating: C / C+ / C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review:…
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91st Oscars: Screener Watch, Week 5
There aren’t likely many more screeners to come in as most of the major contenders have been forwarded. Here are the most recent eight. Ben Is Back Oscar Chances: Unlikely: Although early reviews suggested that both Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges were delivering solid work, it seemed like the film’s chances of Oscar glory were…
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Precursor: 18th Phoenix Critics Awards (2018)
For the first time, Phoenix’s premier critics organization has announced no nominations, giving us their awards only. Below are the results, an unexceptional list of choices that differ slightly from the current selections of other groups, but not too divergently so. However, films like BlacKkKlansman, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and First Reformed didn’t do…
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Precursor: 39th London Critics Nominations (2018)
With added categories for Briths/Irish films, actors, and filmmakers, The Favourite crushed all others in the nominations count. Even without those nominations, it still did topped the list with six. Below, the tallies include the total each film received with the number in parentheses representing how many the film would have received without those nationality-based…
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The DVD Report #599
New This Week It was the week before Christmas and all through the large manor house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The thirteen guests were all snug in their nightclothes in their separate bedrooms watching their favorite old Christmas movie. In two of the rooms, Ebenezer Scrooge was being shown the…
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This Day in Oscar History: December 18 (2018)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released
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Precursor: 10th North Texas Critics Awards (2018)
A lot of the season’s common selections are here, but Green Book in Best Picture and Rami Malek in Best Actor are the more unique selections. Awards Tallies (3) Roma (2) Green Book The Awards
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Precursor: 17th Utah Critics Awards (2018)
In the single most original decision this Oscar season, Utah’s critics have selected Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as the year’s best picture beating out Roma. The surprise selection pairs with a largely repetitive set of selections with Actress and Supporting Actor among the more atypical selections. Award Tallies (3) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Roma The…
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Precursor: 27th Southeastern Critics Awards (2018)
More of the same out of the Southeastern film critics, who have chosen Roma as their favorite and The Favourite as their second favorite. Award Tallies (4) Roma (3) The Favourite The Awards
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Precursor: 19th Vancouver Critics Awards (2018)
Roma may have won Best Picture, but First Reformed took home more awards. An unusual three-way tie in Best Actress was about the most excitement this group had in their selections. Award Tallies (3) First Reformed (2) Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Favourite, Roma The Awards
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Precursor: 3rd Seattle Critics Awards (2018)
Another award for Roma. It’s almost like critics are trying to force the Academy’s hand, which may not work. Regardless, there aren’t any winners here that seem out of the ordinary. Award Tallies (4) Roma (2) Black Panther, The Favourite The Awards
