Month: January 2024
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Oscar History: January 14 (2024)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1892: Hal Roach (100 at death) {3 Noms, 3 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Comedy Short Film, One-Reel Short Film Oscar Wins: Comedy Short Film, One-Reel Short Film, Special/Honorary 1896: Hans J. Salter (98 at death) {6 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Drama/Comedy Score, Musical Score 1898: Margaret Booth…
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Contender: Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2023 Contenders series. Little Richard: I Am Everything was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Contender Factor: 43.7 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Contender: A Still Small Voice (2023)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2023 Contenders series. A Still Small Voice was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award Contender Factor: 34.4 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree Director:…
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Oscar History: January 13 (2024)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1880: Herbert Brenon (78 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Drama Directing 1885: James Monaco (60 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Song 1901: A. B. Guthrie Jr. (90 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Screenplay 1901: Sidney Wagner (46…
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40th Casting Society Nominations
The Casting Society’s nominations are an interesting batch just because it speaks to the power of casts and their casting directors. Casting is a category recognized at BAFTA but not the Oscars, which is surprising. It seems like a natural fit for the Academy. The Nominations Best Feature Big Budget Drama Casting The Color Purple…
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Contender: Lakota Nation vs. United States (2023)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2023 Contenders series. Lakota Nation vs. United States was added to this list based on the following criteria: Precursor Citation Contender Factor: 46.3 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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Contender: The Mother of All Lies (2023)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2023 Contenders series. The Mother of All Lies was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award Contender Factor: 31.6 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete) Stage 1 – Pedigree…
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35th Producers Guild Nominations
These could very well be our Best Picture nominees. They seem to be the most commonly cited, rewarded, and predicted. The Animated Feature category, however, is unlikely to replicate with The Super Mario Bros. Movie the most likely to get left off. This likely means the end of the road for Air, The Color Purple,…
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The Ultimate List Poll #83
We’re looking back at all of the Oscar winners and selecting what films and performances and comparing them to one another. The most effective way to do that is pit each winner against each other winner. This long-running series will ultimately result in a final ranking of every winner in every category (except the documentary…
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Predictions: Critics Choice Awards
It’s time for the Critics Choice Awards. Who will win? Will they be the Oscar frontrunners or ephemeral critics’ picks? Bet on the former, but hope for the latter. CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS Introductions Wesley Lovell: I always have a hard time mustering interest in this group’s selections. Sure, they are ostensibly a critics organization, but…