The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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Contender: Anemone (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Anemone was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 57 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Updated Preview: Wicked: For Good (2025)
New Trailer (#2) Wicked: For Good, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #33
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, #33
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: Jun. 20-22, 2025
There are three films releasing this weekend that all have the potential to be the top release. While it’s likely going to be Pixar’s Elio, 28 Years Later is the long-awaited third film in Danny Boyle’s zombie series, which could provide surprising competition for the animated original. Also in the hunt is Bride Hard, which…
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2025 Nominations Predictions: June
June is still early to be guessing at what the Oscars might bring but a few films have started releasing that might have diminished in terms of their chances. Others have started to rise. Regardless, here’s how we see things going right at this moment. KEY: Appears on Three Lists Appears on Two Lists Appears…
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Poll: What Are You Watching? (Jun. 20-22, 2025)
Return Links Polls What Are You Watching? (Jun. 20-22, 2025)
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Oscar History: June 18 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1887: J. Theodore Reed (71 at death) {0 Noms, 0 Wins} Academy President #5: 1933-34, 1 term 1891: Con Conrad (47 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Original Song Oscar Win: Original Song 1902: Louis Alter (78 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations:…
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Film Preview: Lurker (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 15, 2025) Original Release Date: August 22, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom. As he gets closer to the budding music star, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
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Film Preview: Kill the Jockey (2025)
Page Revisions: (June 15, 2025) Original Release Date: July 2, 2025 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Remo’s self-destructive behavior overshadows his talent. Abril, an upcoming jockey is pregnant by Remo and has to decide between child or continuing to race. They both race for Sirena, a businessman who saved Remo’s life in the past .” Poster Rating:…
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Contender: Hedda (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Hedda was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Wide Contender Factor: 69.95 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Updated Preview: Superman (2025)
New Trailer (#3) — New Posters (#3-#25) Superman, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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2025 Governors Awards Recipients Announced
For the first time in a long time, there hasn’t been a questionable selection in this list. Tom Cruise was likely never going to receive a competitive Oscar so this makes sense (he should have won for Magnolia). Allen is a choreography titan and Thomas has had an impressive career (even if short by Hollywood…
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Rating the Nominees, Group 2, #33
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, #33
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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