Looking at Film from Every Angle

Month: November 2012

  • Game: 2012 Oscar Box Office Week 12 & Week 11 Results

    For a full list of rules, click here: 2012 Oscar Box Office Predictions Game 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. Final box office tally for all new wide releases. Awards…

  • Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 23-25, 2012

    We could have a record-breaking Thanksgiving on our hands. Not only is Breaking Dawn, Part 2 bound to hold over well, all three of the week’s new releases have the potential of blockbuster openings. The most likely recipient of high attendance is Rise of the Guardians. Family films should do very well on a holiday…

  • 2012 Oscar Season Preview: December

    There are no two bigger months at theaters. While the Summer may provide box office swing, both box office and Oscars dominate the final two months of the year with November likely the biggest of them all. This year, a number of top notch films will compete for audience dollars and critics’ appreciation going into…

  • This Day in Oscar History: November 21 (2012)

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

  • Trailer Watch: Jurassic Park 3D

    I loved it when I first saw it in the theaters. Can the magic still be there? Jurassic Park 3D Plot Summary: One of the pivotal visual effects films of the past quarter-century, Jurassic Park makes a return to theaters for its 20th Anniversary in a 3D-converted version. Release Date: April 5, 2013 Poster Trailer…

  • 5 Favorites #105: 5 Favorite Portrayals of Historical Figures

    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…

  • The DVD Report #283

    New This Week The first Blu-ray players appeared in the U.S. in 2006. After fighting for supremacy in the Hi-Definition market with competing technology, Blu-ray players and discs were here to stay by 2008. One of the most anticipated early releases in the new format was David Lean’s Oscar winning 1962 masterpiece, Lawrence of Arabia,…

  • This Day in Oscar History: November 20 (2012)

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

  • Screener Watch: Focus & Warner Bros.

    Three packages arrived today. Two had screeners in them. Of those two packages, one was for Focus Features and the other Warner Bros. Below are those screeners starting with Focus and finishing with Warner Bros. The most noteworthy item here is that Focus Features updated the nomenclature of two categories the Academy recently changed (Art…

  • Poll: Now That You’ve Seen Breaking Dawn, Part 2…

    Return Link Now That You’ve Seen… Poll Archive Now That You’ve Seen Breaking Dawn, Part 2… Cinema Sight Asks: Now that you’ve seen Breaking Dawn, Part 2, which is your favorite film in the franchise? Public OpinionPoll Results

  • Trailer Watch: Les Miserables, trailer #2

    I think this might just be a huge hit. Les Miserables, trailer #2 Plot Summary: The celebrated stage musical about a wronged man and his attempts to correct his mistakes. Release Date: December 14, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B+ Commentary: There’s a larger focus on the epic composition of…

  • Oscar Preview: Weekend of Nov. 16-18, 2012

    We had two films releasing this weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations. Anna Karenina After director Joe Wright burst onto the scene in 2005 with the critically acclaimed Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, the Oscars took notice of him. Prejudice earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Knightley along with Original Score,…

  • The Morning After: Nov. 19, 2012

    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…

  • Review: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)

    Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Rating Director Chris Renaud Screenplay Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul (Book: Dr. Seuss) Length 86 min. Starring Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, Nasim Pedrad MPAA Rating PG for brief mild language.

  • Review: Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

    Wreck-It Ralph Rating Director Rich Moore Screenplay Jennifer Lee, Phil Johnston Length 108 min. Starring John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Adam Corolla, Jamie Elman, Rachael Harris, Dennis Haysbert, Mindy Kaling, Edie McClurg, Ed O’Neill, Horatio Sanz, Stefani Scott, Alan Tudyk MPAA Rating PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence

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