Film Preview: Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)
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Oscar History: May 3 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Beulah Bondi (92 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Supporting Actress 1899: Aline MacMahon (92 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actress 1901: Hugo Friedhofer (80 at death) {9 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Drama/Comedy Score, Scoring Oscar Win: Drama/Comedy Score…
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Oscar History: May 2 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Harry Perry (96 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography 1894: Vernon L. Walker (53 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Special Effects 1898: Walter Strenge (76 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography (Black-and-White) 1902: Brian Aherne (83 at…
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Contender: Wildwood (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Wildwood was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 22.4 out of 28 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Film Preview: Decorado (2026)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original (May 10, 2026) New Posters (#1-#4) Release Date: May 15, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Arnold, a mouse in midlife crisis, sees his world as artificial theater set. As personal troubles mount, his suspicion of living in a fake reality leads him to search for what’s authentic.” Poster Rating: C+…
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Film Preview: Super Troopers 3 (2026)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original Release Date: August 7, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When Farva’s over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship, all while trying to bring down a pernicious new drug ring” Poster Rating: B- / C+ (5) SEE…
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Film Preview: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original Release Date: May 20, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Follows Jack Ryan who reunites with CIA operatives to navigate a treacherous web of betrayal against an enemy who knows their every move, facing a past they thought was long put to rest.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review:…
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99th Awards Rules & Promotional Guidelines
A few major changes to eligibility considerations The ones to highlight start with the acting awards. Those categories haven’t permitted two nominations for the same individual since the early years of the Oscars so this will be interesting, especially when there are only five slots available. I imagine the first time it happens (which could…
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Calendar Preview: May 2026
Precursors to the Academy Awards come in many different forms and they can appear all year from festivals and national awards to critics groups and other organizations. Here’s what’s coming up this month. MAY Festivals Tuesday, May. 12 – Cannes Film Festival (Festival) (Official)
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Oscar History: May 1 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Ray Rennahan (84 at death) {7 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography (Color) Oscar Wins: Cinematography (Color) 1900: Robert Lord (75 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Original Story Oscar Win: Original Story 1901: Heinz Roemheld (83 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar…
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Film Preview: Spaceballs: The New One (2027)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original Release Date: April 23, 2027 Synopsis: From IMDb: “TEMPORARY Long-awaited sequel to Spaceballs (1987).” 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 updated. Trailer Rating: C+ SEE ALL TRAILERS…
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Film Preview: Focker-in-Law (2026)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original Release Date: November 25, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A young man named Henry, son of Greg and Pam Focker, faces family chaos when he decides to marry a strong-willed woman who appears to be his complete mismatch.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: There was no poster…
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Contender: Toy Story 5 (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Toy Story 5 was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 21.4 out of 28 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1…
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Film Preview: Colony (2026)
Page Revisions: (April 26, 2026) Original Release Date: August 28, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Professor Se Jeong, attends a biotech conference-only to witness it spiral into catastrophe when a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed. As the outbreak spreads and the infected begin to transform, authorities seal off the entire facility.” Poster Rating: – SEE ALL…
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Review: Four Lions (2010)
Four Lions Rating Director Chris Morris Screenplay Chris Morris, Sam Bain, Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell Length 1h 37m Starring Riz Ahmed, Arsher Ali, Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak, Adeel Akhtar, Julia Davis, Craig Parkinson, Preeya Kalidas, Wasim Zakir, Mohammad Aqil, Karl Seth MPAA Rating R Review How does one make a comedy about terrorism? Either mock…
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Oscar Profile: Jack Nicholson Revisited
Born April 22, 1937 in Neptune, New Jersey, Jack Nicholson was raised by his maternal grandparents believing them to be his parents and his showgirl mother his older sister. He grew up on the Jersey shore, attending high school in Manasquan. He learned the truth from a reporter in the mid-seventies after both his mother…
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