Category: 2024 Contenders
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Contenders 24: Final Analysis
As I look over the results of the 2024 Contenders series, I’m struck by the sheer breadth of contenders that were offered up throughout the year. It was startling just how many films met the stringent guidelines for inclusion and also how many of them failed to live up to lofty Oscar-caliber aspirations. It’s also…
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Contenders Wrap-Up Delay
Because of several other issues impeding my progress, I’m afraid my intended wrap-up will be delayed. It will either post on Friday or Wednesday next week at the latest. This will also allow for the Retrospective/Forecast article to have its day in the sun.
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Contenders: Final Pre-Nominations Update
For our final update before the Oscar nominations are announced, several films moved on to the next stage. Today, we’ll look at where each film moved and look at a new ranking of each of the contenders. We will also take a step in a different direction for our lists at the end. In addition…
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Contender: Evil Does Not Exist (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Exhibiting Forgiveness was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 70.8 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Contender: My Old Ass (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. My Old Ass was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 62.2 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Contender: Chicken for Linda! (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Chicken for Linda! was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 53. out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Contender: Love Lies Bleeding (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Love Lies Bleeding was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 65.1 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Contender: Ghostlight (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Ghostlight was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 64.8 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Contender: Exhibiting Forgiveness (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Exhibiting Forgiveness was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 70.8 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Contender: Femme (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Femme was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 53.5 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Contender: The Idea of You (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. The Idea of You was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 60.2 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage…
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Contender: La Cocina (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. La Cocina was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 53.2 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Contender: Vermiglio (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Vermiglio was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: International Contender Factor: 51.3 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Contender: Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: International Contender Factor: 58.8 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)…
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Contender: Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World was added to this list based on the following criteria: 80+ MetaCritic Type of Contender: International Contender Factor: 61.4 out of…
