The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Oscar History: July 5 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1901: Harry Wild (59 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Cinematography 1912: Mack David (81 at death) {8 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1918: Moss Mabry (87 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color)…
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Contender: The Legend of Ochi (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. The Legend of Ochi was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Craft Contender Factor: 64.24 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage…
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Film Preview: The Protector (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 29, 2025) Original Release Date: May 23, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “With the region’s last source of freshwater buried under a Native American reservation and evil forces angling for control, a convict fighting for her freedom becomes the unlikely protector of a young boy who may have the power to save it.”…
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Film Preview: The Old Woman with the Knife (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 29, 2025) Original Release Date: May 16, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An aging assassin with a knack for taking out society’s worst encounters a young protégé eager to learn the trade. As they form an unlikely bond, the veteran killer discovers fresh purpose in her twilight years of violence and routine.” Poster…
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Film Preview: Guns Up (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 29, 2025) Original Release Date: July 18, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “One the brink of leaving “The Family,” a mob henchman’s final job goes off the rails. With the clock ticking, the ex-cop has one night to get his unsuspecting family out of the city before he gets snuffed out.” Poster Rating:…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 5, #35
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 5, #35
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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Oscar History: July 4 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Our Site Milestones 2011: Cinema Sight: Polls: What Are You Watching? (14) Born 1882: Louis B. Mayer (75 at death) {0 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Win: Special/Honorary 1883: William Hedgecock (64 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Special Effects 1889: Joseph Ruttenberg (93 at death) {10…
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Contender: Roofman (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Roofman was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 75.16 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Film Preview: Witchboard (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 29, 2025) Original Release Date: August 15, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “From horror master Chuck Russell, a cursed Witchboard awakens dark forces, dragging a young couple into a deadly game of possession, deception, and supernatural terror in New Orleans.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+) While the witchboard…
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Updated Preview: London Calling (2025)
New Trailer (#2) London Calling, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Film Preview: Finally Dawn (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 29, 2025) Original (July 13, 2025) New Posters (#1-#2) Release Date: July 18, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A young Roman woman during the 1950s is on the verge of becoming engaged to a man. She goes to Cinecittà to do an audition as an extra and is thrust into this almost infinite…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #35
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 4, #35
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: Z (1969)
Z Rating Director Costa-Gavras Screenplay Jorge Semprun (Novel: Vassili Vassilikos) Length 2h 07m Starring Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Francois Perier, Jacques Perrin, Charles Denner, Pierre Dux, George Geret, Bernard Fresson, Marcel Bozzufi MPAA Rating M/PG Review Political unrest and anti-democratic actions surround the events in Z, a political drama that parallels the myriad…
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