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Lionsgate has two horses in this race, Sicario is one of them. Sicario Stars: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin Director: Denis Villaneuve Premise: From IMDb: “An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and…

Lionsgate appears to be putting their emphasis behind two films, this is one of them. Shaun the Sheep Movie Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Richard Webber, Kate Harbour, Tim Hands, Andy Nyman, Simon Greenall, Emma Tate Directors: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak, Julie Lockhart, Paul Kewley Premise: From IMDb: “When Shaun decides to take…

Netflix has a single horse in this race and it’s going to push hard. Beasts of No Nation Stars: Abraham Attah, Idris Elba Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Premise: From IMDb: “A drama based on the experiences of Agu, a child soldier fighting in the civil war of an unnamed African country.” Oscar Chances: Uncertain: Netflix,…

PBS sends its Documentary Feature contender. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Director: Stanley Nelson Premise: From IMDb: “This documentary tells the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, one of the 20th century’s most alluring and controversial organizations that captivated the world’s attention for nearly 50 years.” Oscar Chances: Uncertain: With strong…

One of the last remaining Universal titles, a film I saw when it released in theaters. Jurassic World Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, Irrfan Khan, Judy Greer Director: Colin Treverrow Premise: From IMDb: “A new theme park is built on the original…

The Orchard has sent out the Sundance award winning Cartel Land for consideration. Cartel Land Director: Matthew Heineman Premise: From IMDb: “A physician in Michoacán, Mexico leads a citizen uprising against the drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Across the U.S. border, a veteran heads a paramilitary group working to…

I consider myself fairly well versed in studios and Film Circuits (I suppose that’s the name of the studio) is not one I’m familiar with. Racing Extinction Director: Louie Psihoyos Premise: From IMDb: “A documentary that follows undercover activists trying to stave off a man-made mass extinction.” Oscar Chances: Unlikely: As much as Hollywood loves…

Fox Searchlight sends us another contender, one that might have a shot at taking home several awards, including Best Actress. Brooklyn Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters Director: John Crowley Premise: From IMDb: “An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a new romance. When her…

A separate, special package from Magnolia. Tangerine Stars: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor Director: Sean Baker Premise: From IMDb: “A working girl tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart.” Oscar Chances: Weak: While it might be a great bit of progress for the first transgender actress to earn…

Universal has three more pictures in contention this year, so this is not likely the last one we’ll see from them. Minions Stars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Geoffrey Rush, Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Jennifer Saunders Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda Premise: From IMDb: “Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by…

Universal is sending these out individually, so this isn’t likely the last. Trainwreck Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Vanessa Bayer, Brie Larson, Tilda Swinton, Dave Attell, Mike Birbgilia, John Cena, LeBron James, Norman Lloyd, Ezra Miller, Colin Quinn Director: Judd Apatow Premise: From IMDb: “Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman…

Fox Searchlight continues their screener onslaught with the acclaimed documentary about Malala Yousafzai. He Named Me Malala Director: Davis Guggenheim Premise: From IMDb: ” look at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls’ education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United…

Here’s our first package from Fox Searchlight including three early-year releases hoping for late-year Oscar attention. Far from the Madding Crowd Stars: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, Juno Temple, Jessica Barden Director: Thomas Vinterberg Premise: From IMDb: “In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel…

Participant Media presents their screener for the documentary 3 1/2 Minutes Ten Bullets. 3 1/2 Minutes Ten Bullets Director: Marc Silver Premise: From IMDb: “Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving November 2012, four boys in a red SUV pull into a gas station after spending time at the mall buying sneakers and talking to girls.…