Month: August 2011
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Film Fun Friday: August 5, 2011
Just an FYI. Because of a lack of time this last week, there will be no updated to Film Fun Friday this week.
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This Day in Oscar History: August 5
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Poll: Best Picture: 1948 – 1952
Return Links Best Picture Poll Archive Best Picture Poll: 1948 – 1952 Which of these 5 Best Picture winners is best? QuestionsView Results
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Trailer Watch: Tower Heist
A comic heist film starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller. Tower Heist Plot Summary: A group of employees at a swanky penthouse apartment complex are cheated out of their pension money in a ponzi scheme. After the Feds come in and put the culprit under house arrest, a handful of the employees begin plotting to…
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Feed the Queue #57
Ties have been abundant in recent weeks, so here are the results of last week’s vote, resulting in another tie for first place. At the very bottom of the list, in tenth place, is Six Degrees of Separation with a sad 8 points. Tied for eighth with 12 points each are A Fish Called Wanda…
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Oscar Profile #45: Anthony Mann
Born June 30, 1906 in San Diego, California, Anthony Mann was the son of Jewish-Austrian immigrants. Although he began his career as a stage actor, Mann came to Hollywood as a casting director for David O. Selznick Productions. While working for Selznick, he directed screen tests for such films as Gone With the Wind and…
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This Day in Oscar History: August 4
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Trailer Watch: New Year’s Eve
Another under-represented holiday lands an all-star cast under the direction of Garry Marshall. New Year’s Eve Plot Summary: An ensemble romantic drama from Valentine’s Day director Garry Marshall. Release Date: December 9, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: I don’t review placeholders. Rating: C Commentary: This one doesn’t look as interesting as Marshall’s previous all-star…
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Game: Week 14 – 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions
For a full list of rules, click here: 2011 Summer Box Office Predictions Rules. Submit Your Predictions for This Week Top Ten Films at the U.S. Box Office of the week in order from most money to least. Individual monetary predictions for each film. This Week’s New Wide Releases The Change-Up (2,700 screens) Rise of…
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Looking at the Weekend: August 5-7, 2011
I have little doubt that the Planet of the Apes origin story will be popular enough to take the top spot this week. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement. The Change-Up:…
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Honorary Oscar Recipients Announced
For the 84th Academy Awards season (because the Governors Awards ceremony won’t be held at the regular Oscars), the Academy has revealed three recipients for their honorarium awards. Unfortunately, they have again ignored the great Angela Lansbury among others. They’ve also decided to decrease the number of awards to three, two Honorary Oscars and one…
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This Day in Oscar History: August 3
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (August 5-7, 2011)
Return Links What Are Yuo Watching? Poll Archive What Are You Watching? (August 5-7, 2011) What are you watching this weekend (Aug 5-7, 2011)? QuestionsView Results
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Trailer Watch: Dream House
A supernatural horror film with big names attached. I’m there. Dream House Plot Summary: A couple moves into a new house only to discover a haunting history of family slaughter. The problem is one of the new tenants may have been responsible for the original killings. Release Date: September 30, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B+…
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5 Favorites #37: 5 Favorite Julie Andrews Performances
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…
