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This Day in Oscar History: May 20
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1884: Leon Schlesinger (65 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film – 6 Noms, 0 Wins} 1891: Jack Wagner (72 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1894: Adela Rogers St. Johns (94 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Story – 1 Nom,…
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Looking at the Weekend #8: May 21-23, 2010
Two wide releases get the Looking at the Weekend treatment this week as does a film opening in New York and Los Angeles this weekend. Consensus We agree 100% on the following: MacGruber: This is not an Oscar contender Holy Rollers: This is not an Oscar contender WIDE RELEASES SHREK FOREVER AFTER See the original…
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This Day in Oscar History: May 19
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1889: Carey Wilson (72 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1921: Laurence E. Mascott (79 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Documentary Feature – 1 Nom,0 Wins} 1921: Don Peters (81 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1941: Nora Ephron…
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Review: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Rating Director Tim Burton Screenplay Linda Woolverton (Books by Lewis Carroll) Length 108 min. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Alan Rickman, Barbara Windsor, Paul Whitehouse, Timothy Spall, Marton Csokas MPAA Rating PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and…
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The DVD Report #156 – May 18, 2010
New This Week Seven of 1938’s Oscar nominated films have been released on commercial DVD in the U.S. Two of the remaining three are available from the Warner Archive and since the tenth film is an MGM film, expect that to eventually be released by the Archive as well. A comedy classic that was right…
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This Day in Oscar History: May 18
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1897: Frank Capra (94 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing – 6 Noms, 3 Wins} [Pictured] 1902: Meredith Willson (82 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Score, Drama Score – 2 Noms,0 Wins} 1908: Rodney Ackland (83 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1911: Larry…
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Contest: Week 1 Results and Standings
Week one is officially over. We had three participants this week. And since a maximum of two points can go to one person per week, you have plenty of opportunity to join in this week. Come back Thursday and submit your votes. Here is the original article and the rules: Summer Box Office Prediction Contest…
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Results: Film Fun Friday #5
We had a bit more participation this week, keep up the good work. Here are the answers to this week’s games. Please note the Week 1 Standings will be posted this afternoon once Actuals come in for the weekend box office. Congratulations to all of our participants. Game: Identify the Poster The correct answers were:…
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Previews: Week Ending May 16, 2010
A not-so-great weekend has delayed me in getting this posted, but here it is. Poster Highlights: Nothing spectacular, but there are four that are fairly equal in terms of quality: The Eclipse (not to be confused with the new Twilight movie), In/Significant Others, Jonah Hex and Letters to Juliet. Trailer Highlights: The most interesting new…
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This Day in Oscar History: May 17
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1905: Jack Patrick (90 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1916: Stanley Roberts (65 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Screenplay – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1921: Bob Merrill (76 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Song – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1926: Stan Jolley…
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This Day in Oscar History: May 16
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremony 1929: The 1st Annual Academy Awards (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1927/28} Born 1905: Henry Fonda (77 at death) {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor, Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Picture, Lead Actor – 3 Noms, 2 Wins} [Pictured] 1909: Margaret Sullavan (50 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress – 1…
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This Day in Oscar History: May 15
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1894: Allen Davey (51 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1907: Vittorio Nino Novarese (76 at death) {Oscar Winner: Costume Design,Costume Design (Color); Oscar Nominee: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White),Costume Design (Color) – 5 Noms, 2 Wins} 1909: James Mason…
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Review: Daybreakers (2010)
DAYBREAKERS Rating Director Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Screenplay The Spierig Brothers Length 98 min. Starring Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe, Claudia Karvan, Micahel Dorman, Vince Colosimo, Isabel Lucas MPAA Rating R for strong bloody violence, language and brief nudity.
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Film Fun Friday #5
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: May 14
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1900: Charles L. Lootens (93 at death) {Oscar Winner: Sci-Tech Award – Type II (Certificate); Oscar Nominee: Sound/Sound Mixing – 4 Noms, 1 Win} 1908: James B. Clark (92 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Editing – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1936: Bobby Darin (37 at death) {Oscar Nominee:…
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