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Trailer Watch: October 26, 2010
Light on the updates today with a new trailer for Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and two character posters for Little Fockers. JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER Plot Summary: The story of Justin Bieber and his rise to fame. Release Date: February 11, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: C- Commentary: OMG OMG OMG! Like OMG! No,…
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The DVD Report #179: Oscar on DVD – 1961
New This Week Adaptations were the thing at the 1961 Oscars. Of the five films nominated for Best Picture, two were adaptations of Broadway musicals, twowere from best-selling novels and one was based on an acclaimed teleplay. The most eagerly awaited film of the year was Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins’ adaptation of the Leonard…
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This Day in Oscar History: October 26
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1875: H. B. Warner (83 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1881: Margaret Wycherly (74 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress –1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1938: Michael Ahnemann (66 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Documentary Short – 1 Nom, 0 Wins}…
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Review: Laura (1944)
Laura Rating Director Otto Preminger Screenplay Jay Dratler, Smauel Hoffenstein, Betty Reinhardt (Novel: Vera Caspary) Length 88 min. Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Judith Anderson MPAA Rating Approved
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Game: Week 8 – Box Office Predictions: Results & Standings
Far out-earning expectations, the sequel to the popular Paranormal Activity has just guaranteed a third film in the franchise. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to submit your predictions for Week 9. Original rules can be found here: Game Rules. #1 Film at the U.S. weekend box office Correct Response: Paranormal Activity 2, $40,678,424 Wesley,…
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The Morning After #18: October 25, 2010
Not a lot of film action this week. I’m taking a bit of a break to get caught up on TV series I haven’t seen. However, I did take time out to watch Laura, the film I didn’t get to watch last week. Below, you will find my reviews of Otto Preminger’s film noir Laura,…
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Results: Film Fun Friday #28
Results are in for Week #28 of Film Fun Friday. Game: The Blend The correct answers are: Pride & Prejudice and Mutiny on the Bounty. No one was able to identify the scenes. Game: Quotes The quote “you shoulda shot that fella a long time ago. Now he’s too rich to kill.” came from Giant.…
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This Day in Oscar History: October 25
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1892: Nicholas Musuraca (82 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White) –1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1908: Carmen Dillon (91 at death) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Black-and-White);Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color) – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1920: Florence Klotz (86 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Costume Design…
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Previews: Week Ending October 24, 2010
As we get closer to the end of the year, we get more releases from the next year. This week was no exception with five updates from 2011 and then another 19 in 2010. Poster Highlights: Tron Legacy has the best new poster of the week with For Colored Girls (#10) a close second. Trailer…
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This Day in Oscar History: October 24
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1877: Harry Hallenberger (76 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) –1 Noms, 0 Wins} 1881: Julian Josephson (77 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Writing – 1 Noms, 0 Wins} 1890: Heinz Herald (73 at death) {Oscar Winner: Screenplay; Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Original Story, Screenplay – 3 Noms,…
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Oscar Week in Review: October 17-23, 2010
Oscar News The Gotham Independent Film Awards are always the first out of the gate, and they announced their nominations this week. Nominated for Best Film are Black Swan, Blue Valentine, The Kids Are All Right, Let Me In and Winter’s Bone. Last year’s winner was eventual Best Picture The Hurt Locker. The Hollywood Awards…
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Trailer Watch: October 22, 2010
Belatedly, we find Friday’s update with five new trailers and a new poster for For Colored Girls. The new trailers are for two potential Oscar contenders (Rabbit Hole and Son of Babylon), one documentary (Gerrymandering), one 2011 popcorn thriller (Unknown) and one potential guilty pleasure (Garden of Eden). RABBIT HOLE Plot Summary: Trying to cope…
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This Day in Oscar History: October 23
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1892: Seymour Felix (68 at death) {Oscar Winner: Dance Direction – 1 Noms, 1 Wins} 1901: Arthur Jacobson (91 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Assistant Director – 1 Noms, 0 Wins} 1925: Manos Hadjidakis (68 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Song – 1 Noms, 1 Wins} 1925: Nanni…
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The Hollywood Reporter: “The Hobbit” Cast Announced
From The Hollywood Reporter: by Borys Kit Martin Freeman is set to star as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s two-movie adaptation of The Hobbit. New Line confirmed the Freeman news, rumored for months, and also took steps to clear up other casting rumors by announcing a slew of other names, many of whom will play…
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