Category: Contenders
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Contender: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Craft Contender Factor: 72.19 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5…
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The Contenders 25: March Retrospective/May Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of March and see what films succeeded and faltered. Then we’ll look forward to May and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts March Retrospective What could…
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Contender: The Life of Chuck (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. The Life of Chuck was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (TIFF People’s Choice Award) Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 71.2 out of 100 (Stage 5…
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Contender: Wicked: For Good (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Wicked: For Good was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 66.93 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Contenders 25: April Opening
A few weeks ago, I went over the results of last year’s Contenders series and announced I would be revising those guidelines. While I did mention some of the changes I would, for certain, make. There were others I hadn’t quite settled on. Starting next week, this year’s series will be begin. Before I get…
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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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The Contenders 25: Feb. Retrospective/Apr. Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of February and see what films succeeded or faltered. Then we’ll look forward to April and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts February Retrospective There wasn’t…
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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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The Contenders 25: January Retrospective/March Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of January and see what films succeeded and faltered. Then we’ll look forward to March and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts January Retrospective Although I…
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The Contenders 24/25: Dec. Retrospective/Feb. Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of December and see what films succeeded and faltered. Then we’ll look forward to February and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts December Retrospective Our final…
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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…
