Month: August 2011
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5 Favorites #40: 5 Favorite Steven Spielberg Films
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 #218: Oscar on DVD – 1997
New This Week Once in a great while I get a warm feeling about a film that either isn’t on anyone’s radar or worse, has been dismissed out of hand before it even opens. Such was the case with Titanic, which had been getting bad press all year long. Its cost overruns doubled its initial…
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This Day in Oscar History: August 23
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Game: Week 16 – 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions: Results
If two weeks ago seemed weak, you ain’t seen nothing yet. In its second weekend, The Help rises to No. 1 at the box office trumping four new wide releases that had each been heavily advertised. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for our next week of the 2011 Summer Box…
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Trailer Watch: 50/50
A rare comedy about cancer. 50/50 Plot Summary: After he discovers he has cancer and a 50/50 chance at survival, a young man desides to live his life to its fullest even if he has no idea how. Release Date: September 30, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: It’s a bold poster that should speak…
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Oscar Preview: The New Master – Alexandre Desplat
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. We’ve so far highlighted names that the general public is very familiar with. Today, we look at someone audiences…
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The Morning After: August 22, 2011
Each film will have its own separate review posting and this article will bear links to each individual movie review. The only review content that won’t merit it’s own page will be television series reviews, which will continue to be highlighted in this article. As you can tell, I did not get a lot watched…
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2011 Summer Preview Wrap-Up: May
MAY 6-8, 2011 JUMPING THE BROOM Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None.” Box Office Prediction: $35 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Absolutely none. The trailer makes the film look unfunny at best and unpleasant at worst. There will still be a demographic that flocks to the film without any hesitation, which should permit…
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This Day in Oscar History: August 22
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen Spy Kids 4…
Return Links Now That You’ve Seen… Poll Archive Now That You’ve Seen Spy Kids: All the Time in the World… Now that you’ve seen Spy Kids 4, which of the franchise is the best QuestionsView Results
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Weekend Preview: August 26-28, 2011
There are ten new releases this week. We have previews for nine of them below.
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The Cinema Sight Film Club #1: Discussion
Now that you’ve (hopefully) had a chance to watch The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, please join us in discussing this film by posting your comments below.
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This Day in Oscar History: August 21
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Our Site Milestones 2010: Oscar Week in Review by Tripp Burton (1)
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Oscar Week in Review: August 7-20, 2010
Oscar News At an anniversary screening this week in Los Angeles of City Slickers, Billy Crystal announced that he would love to return as host of the Oscars if asked. Review Round-Up The 62 Metacritic score isn’t overly promising for The Help, but it is getting near unanimous raves in one category. Most of the…
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This Day in Oscar History: August 20
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
