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…
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1899: Joseph Lapis (92 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Special Effects 1906: Frederic Knudtson (57 at death) {6 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Editing 1942: Brandon De Wilde (30 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actor 1947: Rick Dior (51 at…
Page Revisions: (April 6, 2025) Original Release Date: May 2, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Rosario spends the night with her grandmother’s body while she waits for the ambulance to arrive, during a severe snowfall, Rosario is attacked by otherworldly entities that have taken control of her grandmother’s body.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
Page Revisions: (April 6, 2025) Original Release Date: May 9, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.” Poster Rating: C+ / C- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+)…
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…
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…
Kino Lorber has released a 4K upgrade of Al Pacino’s 1989 comeback film, Sea of Love. Pacino made his film debut in a minor role in 1969’s Me, Natalie starring Patty Duke. He then starred opposite Kitty Wynn (The Exorcist) in 1981’s The Panic in Needle Park in which they played co-dependent heroin addicts. His…
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1890: Victor Schertzinger (51 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Directing, Scoring Oscar Win: Scoring 1892: Mary Pickford (87 at death) {1 Nom, 2 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Actress Oscar Wins: Actress, Special/Honorary 1896: E. Y. Harburg (84 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations:…
Page Revisions: (April 6, 2025) Original Release Date: May 2, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Journalist Anna Politkovskaya’s brave crusade, fighting for an independent voice in Putin’s Russia.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: There was no poster immediately available for my review. Should one become available in the future, this section will be…
Page Revisions: (April 6, 2025) Original (April 20, 2025) New Poster (#1) Release Date: April 25, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Sarah and Tom are in deep financial trouble. Their situation takes a terrifying nosedive with the shocking behavior of their uninvited dinner guest, Jessica.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+) The…
Page Revisions: (April 6, 2025) Original (June 15, 2025) New Trailer (#2) (August 3, 2025) New Poster (#1) Release Date: August 6, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Still reeling from the unexpected loss of his wife, a single dad (Hale) navigates uncharted territory when his daughter’s comically dark, scribbled drawings begin to come to life and…
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…
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…