The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #36
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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Contenders 25: July Update
For our July update, we’re looking at everything that has moved on to a new stage. There aren’t many at this early stage of the year but we have a few. Moving to Stage 2 Once all of the preliminary data has been received, a film moves to Stage 2. Here are the 14 who…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 11-13, 2025
Another weekend with one major wide release and it should be a hit even with a second weekend for Jurassic World Rebirth likely doing well. Superman should still come out on top. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels. Below are some other…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Jul. 11-13, 2025)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Jul. 11-13, 2025)
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Oscar History: July 9 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1881: William Anthony McGuire (59 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1882: Richard Hageman (83 at death) {6 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Score, Scoring, Drama Score, Drama/Comedy Score Oscar Win: Scoring 1890: Hy Heath (74 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins}…
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Contender: April (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. April was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Venice, Special Jury Prize) Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 62.29 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)…
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Film Preview: I Wish You All the Best (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (November 2, 2025) New Poster (#2) Release Date: November 7, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After being kicked out of the house by their parents, a teen embarks upon a journey of self-discovery that teaches them about love, friendship, and family.” Poster Rating: C / B- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
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Updated Preview: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)
New Trailer (#2) – New Poster (#2) Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Rating the Nominees, Group 2, #36
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, #36
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 #940
The Criterion Collection has released a 4K UHD upgrade of Fritz Lang’s 1953 masterwork, The Big Heat. Previously released on Blu-ray by boutique label, Twilight Time in 2014, The Big Heat has leaped ahead of such Lang films as 1936’s Fury, 1944’s The Woman in the Window, and 1945’s Scarlet Street to take its place…
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Oscar History: July 8 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1895: Arthur Miller (75 at death) {6 Noms, 3 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) Oscar Wins: Cinematography (Black-and-White) 1900: Paul Weatherwax (60 at death) {2 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Editing Oscar Wins: Editing 1930: John Calley (81 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar…
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Contender: Mother Mary (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Mother Mary was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 0.9 out of 10 (Stage 1 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Film Preview: Project Hail Mary (2026)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (November 23, 2025) New Trailer (#2) (February 15, 2026) New Trailer (#3) — New Poster (#3) (March 15, 2026) New Posters (#4-#12) Release Date: March 20, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An astronaut tries to save Earth while alone in outer space.” Poster Rating: C+ / C+ / B- /…
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Film Preview: The Running Man (2025)
Page Revisions: (July 6, 2025) Original (October 19, 2025) New Trailer (#2) — New Posters (#2-#3) (November 9, 2025) New Posters (#4-#8) — New Release Date (changed from 11/7/25) (December 14, 2025) New Trailer (#3) — New Poster (#9) Release Date: November 14, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A man joins a game show where contestants,…
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