Month: June 2024
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Contender: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was added to this list based on the following criteria: $100 Million+ Box Office Type of Contender: Effects Contender Factor: 59.9 out of 100 (Stage 5…
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The Ultimate List Poll #102 Redux
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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Oscar History: June 7 (2024)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1907: T. E.B. Clarke (81 at death) {3 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Adapted Screenplay, Story and Screenplay Oscar Win: Story and Screenplay 1909: Jessica Tandy (85 at death) {2 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Actress, Supporting Actress Oscar Win: Actress 1913: George Tibbles (73 at death)…
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Contender: The Garfield Movie (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. The Garfield Movie was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 52.1 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage…
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Oscar Profile: Stephen Daldry
Born May 2, 1960 in Dorset, England, Stephen Daldry is the son of a singer mother and bank manager father. The family moved to Taunton, Somerset where his father died of cancer when Daldry was 14. Daldry joined a youth theatre group in Taunton where he performed for the local amateur society. At 18, he…
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Oscar History: June 6 (2024)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: R. C. Sherriff (79 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Screenplay 1907: Edward H. Plumb (50 at death) {4 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Drama/Comedy Score, Musical Score 1925: Marvin Worth (72 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Picture, Documentary Feature 1933:…
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Contender: Emilia Pérez (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Emilia Pérez was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award Type of Contender: Acting Contender Factor: 33.8 out of 60 (Stage 2 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –…
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Contenders: June Update
For our June update, several films moved on from one stage to the next. Today, we’ll look at where each film moved and look at a new ranking of each of the contenders. Moving to Stage 2 We have one film moving into Stage 2. This means that these films have finally had all of…
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Oscar History: June 5 (2024)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1902: Felix Jackson (90 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Story 1902: Walter Plunkett (79 at death) {10 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color) Oscar Win: Costume Design (Color) 1928: James Kennaway (40 at death) {1 Nom,…
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Contender: Oh Canada (2024)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2024 Contenders series. Oh Canada was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Narrow Contender Factor: 7.5 out of 25 (Stage 1 of 5 complete) Stage 1…