Film Preview: Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (May 8-10, 2026)
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Oscar History: May 6 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1897: Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast (70 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1902: Max Ophuls (54 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Screenplay, Art Direction/Production Design (Black-and-White) 1907: Walter Bullock (46 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1908:…
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Film Preview: Ladies First (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 3, 2026) Original Release Date: May 22, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A male chauvinist is transported to a matriarchal society, facing challenges from a formidable female version of himself.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: There was no poster immediately available for my review. Should one become available in the…
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Updated Preview: Carolina Caroline (2026)
New Trailer (#2) Carolina Caroline, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Contender: Project Hail Mary (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Project Hail Mary was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 62.9 out of 85 (Stage 4 of 5 complete) Stage…
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Home Viewing with Peter #982
Sony has finally released Nancy Meyers’ 2003 film, Something’s Gotta Give, on Blu-ray. The prolific writer of 1980s comedies like Private Benjamin and Baby Boom, made her directorial debut with the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap for which she also wrote the screenplay. The next film which she both wrote and directed was Something’s…
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Oscar History: May 5 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1916: John Dunning (74 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Editing Oscar Win: Editing 1933: Bert Schneider (78 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Documentary Feature Oscar Win: Documentary Feature 1935: Robert Rehme (90) {0 Noms, 0 Wins} Academy President #28 & #30:…
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Film Preview: The Currents (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 3, 2026) Original (May 24, 2026) New Poster (#1) Release Date: May 29, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “During a business trip to Geneva, Lina’s impulsive decision leads to perilous consequences. Back in Buenos Aires, she tries to bury her secret, but the dark past she left behind resurfaces to threaten her current…
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Contender: The Odyssey (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. The Odyssey was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 14.5 out of 25 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Film Preview: Verity (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 3, 2026) Original Release Date: October 2, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who’s unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity’s disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords’ home to work.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL…
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Box Office History (Week 18, 2026)
Every week, we’ll take a look back at how Oscar-nominated films performed at the box office. Due to the lack of data prior to 1980, some of these early years may have minimal information. From the mid-1990s back to 1980, the data exists, but is sometimes spotty. Everything after that should be accurate. We’ll look…
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Weekend Preview: May 8-10, 2026
Below are two previews for films opening next weekend. Mortal Kombat II (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview The Sheep Detectives (Wide) Cinema Sight Preview
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen “The Devil Wears Prada 2”
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Oscar History: May 4 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1886: Valles (83 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design (Color) Oscar Win: Costume Design (Color) 1890: Percy Ikerd (64 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Assistant Directing 1896: Robert Odell (87 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Art Direction/Production…
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Poll: Best of May 2025, Wide
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