Oscar History: May 6 (2026)
See Awards Season from a New Perspective
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Oscar History: May 19 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1889: Carey Wilson (72 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Screenplay 1921: Laurence E. Mascott (79 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Documentary Feature 1921: Don Peters (81 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Screenplay 1941: Nora Ephron (71 at
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Rating the Nominees, Group 7, #28
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be
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Oscar History: May 18 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1897: Frank Capra (94 at death) {6 Noms, 3 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Directing Oscar Wins: Directing Academy President #7: 1935-39, 4 terms; Academy Awards Host: 8th | 1 time 1902: Meredith Willson (82 at death) {2 Noms, 0 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Original Score, Drama Score 1908: Rodney
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Rating the Nominees, Group 6, #28
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be
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Oscar History: May 17 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1905: Jack Patrick (90 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Motion Picture Story 1916: Stanley Roberts (65 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Screenplay 1921: Bob Merrill (76 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Original Song 1926: Stan Jolley (86 at
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Contender: The Twits (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. The Twits was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz Type of Contender: Animation Contender Factor: 54.75 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1 –
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Rating the Nominees, Group 5, #28
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be
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Oscar History: May 16 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1905: Henry Fonda (77 at death) {3 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Picture, Actor Oscar Wins: Actor, Special/Honorary 1909: Margaret Sullavan (50 at death) {1 Nom, 0 Wins} Oscar Nomination: Actress 1946: Anna Asp (79) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Art Direction/Production Design Oscar Win: Art
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Contender: Tron: Ares (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Tron: Ares was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Craft Contender Factor: 59.74 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete) Stage 1
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #28
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be
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Oscar Profile: Walter Pidgeon
Born September 23, 1897 in New Brunswick, Canada to a haberdasher and a housewife, Walter Pidgeon was educated at the University of New Brunswick where he studied law and drama. He volunteered with the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in World War I. Severely injured in an accident when he was crushed between two gun
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Oscar History: May 15 (2025)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1894: Allen Davey (51 at death) {4 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Cinematography (Color) Oscar Win: Special/Honorary 1907: Vittorio Nino Novarese (76 at death) {5 Noms, 2 Wins} Oscar Nominations: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color) Oscar Wins: Costume Design, Costume Design (Color) 1909: James
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Contender: Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series. CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2025 Contenders series. Wake Up Dead Man was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation Type of Contender: Limited Contender Factor: 85.45 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #28
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at the quality of the Oscar nominees. In most of the major categories, you’ll be asked to rank the nominees in a specific category on a scale from 1 to 10 with ten being best, 1 being worst. Even if you don’t like a movie, please be
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The Contenders 25: April Retrospective/June Forecast
We’re looking at Oscar contenders as they release and trying to determine which films have potential and which have wasted it. Let’s look back at the month of April and see what films succeeded and faltered. Then we’ll look forward to June and see what has some potential. Wesley Lovell’s Thoughts April Retrospective Of the
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