The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #39
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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Review: Mrs. Brown (1997)
Mrs. Brown Rating Director John Madden Screenplay Jeremy Brock Length 1h 41m Starring Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Anthony Sher, Gerard Butler, Richard Pasco, David Westhead, Bridget McConnell, Georgie Glen, Catherine O’Donnell MPAA Rating PG Review Although its premise is hotly debated, Mrs. Brown explores the relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish servant…
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Oscar Profile: Richard Burton Revisited
Born November 10, 1925 in Pontrhydyfen, Wales to Welsh speaking parents, Richard Walker Jenkins, Jr. was the twelfth of thirteen children. His mother died shortly after giving birth to his younger brother when Richard was just two years old. His father, a coal miner, soon abandoned the family and he was raised by his older…
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Poll: Re-Awarding Best Actress, 2014
Return Links Polls Re-Awarding Best Actress, 2014 Now that we’ve finished rebuilding the nomination slate between 1997 and 2016 (we’ll do subsequent years after this series has completed), we will take those rebuilt slates and pick a new winner from among the nominees. In our ninth pass, we take a look at the new nominees…
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Oscar History: July 31 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1885: Tom Barry (46 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Writing 1886: Fred Quimby (79 at death) {13 Noms, 7 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Animated Short Film Oscar Wins: Animated Short Film 1901: Renie (90 at death) {5 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Costume…
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Updated Preview: Weapons (2025)
New Trailer (#4) — New Posters (#2-#3) Weapons, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Updated Preview: Predator: Badlands (2025)
New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#2) Predator: Badlands, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Contender: If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Berlin, Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance) Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor:…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #39
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 3, #39
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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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 1-3, 2025
It’s possible The Fantastic Four spends a second weekend at the top but The Naked Gun will give it a run for its money while The Bad Guys 2 could surprise with a dearth of new family films on offer. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Aug. 1-3, 2025)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Aug. 1-3, 2025)
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Oscar History: July 30 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1900: William Kellner (95 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White), Art Direction/Production Design (Color) 1907: Milton Holmes (80 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Screenplay 1908: Lawrence W. Butler (80 at death) {4 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations:…
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Updated Preview: Tron: Ares (2025)
New Trailer (#2) — New Poster (#2) Tron: Ares, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Contender: Dreams (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 was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 2 out of 10 (Stage 1 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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