The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 18-20, 2025
The second week of Superman is likely to yield solid numbers. None of these titles seem likely to overcome with Smurfs likely outplaying the others. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels. Below are some other films that are releasing this weekend that…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Jul. 18-20, 2025)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Jul. 18-20, 2025)
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Oscar History: July 16 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1901: Leon Shamroy (72 at death) {18 Noms, 4 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) Oscar Wins: Cinematography (Color) 1902: Andrew L. Stone (96 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Screenplay 1907: Barbara Stanwyck (82 at death) {4 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar…
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Film Preview: Xeno (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 13, 2025) Original Release Date: September 19, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A teenager makes a terrifying extraterrestrial her friend after it crashes nearby in the desert. The youngster manages to deal with her sad mother and the mother’s violent boyfriend while simultaneously protecting her dangerous new buddy.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL…
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Contender: Dreams (Sex Love) (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Dreams (Sex Love) was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Berlin, Golden Bear) Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 57.42 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5…
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Film Preview: Unit 234 (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 13, 2025) Original Release Date: May 9, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After the shocking discovery of an unconscious man in a locked unit, the lone employee of a remote storage facility must fight to survive the night against a ruthless gang, dead set on retrieving their precious cargo – at any cost.”…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 2, #37
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 2, #37
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Home Viewing with Peter #941
Now available on 4k UHD and standard Blu-ray from Warner Home Video, and streaming on HBO Max, Sinners is the year’s most critically acclaimed film to date as well as the biggest box-office success thus far. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film is another showcase for Michael B. Jordan, who previously starred in Coogler’s Fruitvale…
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Oscar History: July 15 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Nathan Levinson (64 at death) {24 Noms, 4 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Sound/Sound Mixing, Special Effects Oscar Wins: Sound/Sound Mixing, Special/Honorary, Sci-Tech Award – Type III (Certificate) 1889: Marjorie Rambeau (80 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Supporting Actress 1893: William Dieterle (79 at death)…
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Film Preview: Went Up the Hill (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 13, 2025) Original Release Date: August 15, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Jack ventures to remote New Zealand for the funeral of his estranged mother and meets her widow Jill. But his mother’s spirit returns to inhabit each of their bodies, instigating a life-threatening three-way nocturnal dance.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS…
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Contender: Eternity (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Eternity was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 70 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Film Preview: Relay (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 13, 2025) Original (August 24, 2025) New Trailer (#2) Release Date: August 22, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 1, #37
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 1, #37
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be…
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