The Contenders 26: May Retrospective/July Forecast
Looking at Film from Every Angle
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The Morning After #2: July 6, 2010
In our second week on the “air”, we feel the sting of a holiday weekend. These extra days often afford me time to watch even more films or catch up when need be. However, this Monday I didn’t get to see anything new, but I had already managed to finish four films and the remainder…
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The DVD Report #163 – July 6, 2010
New This Week CLICK HEREfor other new releases this week. The war was over but not in the movies as war themed films continued to be popular at the box office, several winning major Oscar nominations for1945 but none nominated for Best Picture. Alcoholism, heretofore a side issue in melodrama and comedy, took center stage…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 6
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1883: Ralph Morgan (72 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary – 0 Noms, 1 Win} 1898: Hanns Eisler (64 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Drama/Comedy Score – 2 Noms, 0 Wins} 1911: Rudi Fehr (87 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1912: Milton Sperling (76…
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Results: Film Fun Friday #12
Results are in for Week #11 of Film Fun Friday. Game: Identify the Poster The correct answers were: The Dawn Patrol (Negative Poster #1) and The Prize (Negative Poster #2). Peter got one of the two right (the latter), but narrowly missed out on the first poster. Game: Quotes The quote “Because he tried to…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 5
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1901: Harry Wild (59 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1912: Mack David (81 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Song – 8 Noms, 0 Wins} 1918: Moss Mabry (87 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Costume Design,Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color) – 4 Noms,…
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Previews: Week Ending July 4, 2010
This week, we have thirteen new trailers and a release date change. One of the new trailers is for a 2011 film (Rango) and the rest are for films releasing in 2010. And starting this week, I will be trying to post new trailers as they are released with a weekend recap of the best…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 4
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1882: Louis B. Mayer (75 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary – 0 Noms, 1 Win} [Pictured] 1883: William Hedgecock (64 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1889: Joseph Ruttenberg (93 at death) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography,Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) – 10 Noms, 4…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 3
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1906: George Sanders (65 at death) {Oscar Winner: Supporting Actor – 1 Nom, 1 Win} [Pictured] 1908: Lewis J. Rachmil (75 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White) –1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1914: George Bruns (68 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Song, Musical Score,Adaptation or Treatment Score –…
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Review: Percy Jackson & The Olympians:
The Lightning Thief (2010)PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Rating Director Chris Columbus Screenplay Craig Titley (Novel: Rick Riordan) Length 118 min. Starring Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Melina Kanakaredes, Catherine Keener, Kevin McKidd, Joe Pantoliano, Uma Thurman, Maria Olsen, Julian Richings MPAA Rating…
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Film Fun Friday #12
Welcome once again to Film Fun Friday where we want you to have fun. If you have further suggestions on how we can improve, ideas for other games you’d like to see or just want to tell us how much fun you’re having, feel free to drop us a Comment. If you would like to…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 2
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1898: George Folsey (90 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography,Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) – 13 Noms, 0 Wins} 1905: James Edward Grant (60 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1910: Earl Robinson (81 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary – 0 Noms, 1 Win}…
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New Feature: Feed the Queue #1
Every film critic owes it to himself and his readers to constantly watch movies. I’ve seen a lot, but compared to some others I know, it’s a mere drop in the bucket. As you found out during my new Monday feature The Morning After, I get three Netflix DVDs each weekend if possible. Today, I’m…
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Oscar Forecast: Meryl Streep may finally have third-Oscar vehicle
Below is an article from The Hollywood Reporter showing Meryl Streep is taking on the role of legendary British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. This should be great news to fans who have been stymied over the years by her lack of ability to pick up a 3rd Oscar statuette. While many think she was robbed…
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Review: Robin Hood (2010)
ROBIN HOOD Rating Director Ridley Scott Screenplay Brian Helgeland, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris Length 140 min. Starring Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Danny Huston, Eileen Atkins, Mark Addy, Matthew Macfadyen, Kevin Durand, Scott Grimes, Alan Doyle, Douglas Hodge, Léa Seydoux MPAA Rating PG-13 for violence including intense…
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This Day in Oscar History: July 1
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1878: Waldemar Young (60 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1899: Charles Laughton (63 at death) {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor – 3 Noms, 1 Win} [Pictured] 1902: William Wyler (79 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing, Irving G. Thalberg Award;Oscar Nominee: Picture, Directing –…
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