Film Preview: Reading Lolita in Tehran (2026)
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Calendar Preview: June 2026
Precursors to the Academy Awards come in many different forms and they can appear all year from festivals and national awards to critics groups and other organizations. Here’s what’s coming up this month. June 2026 Nominations Wednesday, Jun. 10 – Critics Choice – Super (Nominations) (Unconfirmed)
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Oscar History: June 1 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1890: Frank Morgan (59 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Actor, Supporting Actor 1899: Werner Janssen (91 at death) {6 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Score, Scoring, Drama/Comedy Score 1901: John Van Druten (56 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Screenplay 1907:…
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Film Preview: Savage House (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 31, 2026) Original Release Date: June 5, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Set in 18th century England during pox outbreak and Jacobite uprising, Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage blindly pursue better life. Their pursuit filled with ironic decadence and bloodshed. A darkly satirical play on class and power.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL…
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Oscar History: May 31 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Ernest Haller (74 at death) {7 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) 1908: Don Ameche (85 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Supporting Actor Oscar Win: Supporting Actor 1916: Bert Haanstra (81 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations:…
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Oscar History: May 30 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Howard Hawks (81 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Directing Oscar Win: Special/Honorary 1912: Hugh Griffith (67 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Supporting Actor Oscar Win: Supporting Actor 1920: Franklin J. Schaffner (69 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination:…
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Film Preview: Broken Land (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 24, 2026) Original Release Date: June 12, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A fearful, isolated rancher accidentally shoots a young migrant as she crosses his land. He reluctantly allows her to hide on his ranch and recuperate while being investigated by his son, an agent for the US Border Patrol.” Poster Rating: C+…
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Film Preview: Chum (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 24, 2026) Original Release Date: June 5, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A newlywed couple joins friends on a Mediterranean yacht excursion, only to find themselves caught between a predatory shark and a psychopathic killer in their midst-transforming a sun-drenched escape into a fight for survival.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW…
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Contender: Animal Farm (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Animal Farm was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 28.85 out of 87 (Stage 4 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Oscar History: May 29 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1894: Josef Von Sternberg (75 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Directing 1897: Erich Wolfgang Korngold (60 at death) {4 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Score, Scoring Oscar Wins: Original Score, Scoring 1903: Bob Hope (100 at death) {0 Noms, 5 Wins} Oscar Wins:…
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Updated Preview: Masters of the Universe (2026)
New Trailer (#3) — New Posters (#2-#26) Masters of the Universe, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for all of the new content as well as the original.
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Film Preview: Little Brother (2026)
Page Revisions: (May 24, 2026) Original Release Date: June 26, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A famous real estate agent’s life is disrupted when his eccentric little brother unexpectedly reappears.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C) There’s little about this design that can’t be better understood watching the trailer. It may establish…
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Contender: Moana (2026)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2026 Contenders series. Moana was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Craft Contender Factor: 15.1 out of 28 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Review: The Trap (2007)
The Trap Rating Director Srdan Golubovic Screenplay Melina Pota Koljevic, Srdjan Koljevic (Novel: Nenad Teofilovic) Length 1h 46m Starring Nebojsa Glogovac, Natasa Ninkovic, Anica Dobra, Miki Manojlovic, Marko Dujorvic, Dejan Cukic, Bogdan Diklic, Mladen Nelevic, Boris Isakovic, Vuk Kostic MPAA Rating Not Rated Review Having played only in two minor film festivals, The Trap is…
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Poll: Re-Awarding Best Costume Design, 1997
Return Links Polls Re-Awarding Best Costume Design, 1997 Now that we’ve finished rebuilding the nomination slate between 1997 and 2016 (we’ll do subsequent years after this series has completed), we will take those rebuilt slates and pick a new winner from among the nominees. In our twelfth pass, we take a look at the new…
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Oscar History: May 28 (2026)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1906: Robert Buckner (83 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Motion Picture Story 1909: Irving Jacoby (76 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Live Action Short Film 1931: Carroll Baker (94) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Actress 1931: Gordon Willis (82 at…
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