Month: December 2017

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Stream Guide: The Zookeeper’s Wife & Black Mirror: Season Four (December 29th, 2017)

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THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE My ultimate hope this Oscar season is that Jessica Chastain can pull off a nomination for her role in Aaron Sorkin’s “Molly’s Game,” despite being up against ladies like Meryl Streep and Judi Dench, who are both seemingly vying for that fifth slot after Saoirse Ronan (“Lady Bird”), Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”), Sally Hawkins (“The Shape Of Water”), … Read More Stream Guide: The Zookeeper’s Wife & Black Mirror: Season Four (December 29th, 2017)

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Theatrical Releases: All The Money In The World, Molly’s Game, & Phantom Thread

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ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD || Gaining notoriety recently for director Ridley Scott replacing Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the matter of weeks, “All The Money In The World” tells the true life story of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty Sr’s grandson and his refusing to pay the ransom despite being a billionaire. Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams also star. THEATER

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New Trailer: Euphoria – Official Trailer #1

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EUPHORIA Synopsis: Two sisters in conflict, Ines (Alicia Vikander) and Emilie (Eva Green), travel through Europe towards a mystery destination. Starring: Alicia Vikander, Eva Green, Charlotte Rampling, Charles Dance, Adrian Lester, and Mark Stanley Directed By: Lisa Langseth Release Date: 2018 Studio: Great Point Media

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New Trailer: Scorched Earth – Official Trailer #1

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SCORCHED EARTH Synopsis: The planet has suffered an environmental collapse; the air became dangerous to breathe, the water became toxic, and billions of people died. Generations later, mankind has finally re-established a rudimentary society, in an attempt to pick up the pieces that continue to blister in the sun. Attica Gage (Gina Carano) is a bounty hunter with a chance at the bounty of … Read More New Trailer: Scorched Earth – Official Trailer #1

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Online Film Critics Society Awards

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Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Best Actor: Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape Of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Original Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Best Adapted Screenplay: “Call Me By Your Name” – James Ivory … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Online Film Critics Society Awards

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Tuesday Releases: Flatliners & The Mountain Between Us

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DECEMBER 26TH, 2017 New Releases Brawl In Cell Block 99 Flatliners (2017) Jeepers Creepers 3 Killing Gunther Mayhem The Mountain Between Us Revolt

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Box Office: December 22nd, 2017 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Week #2

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    # Title Weekend Total Budget Week LW CH 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi (BV) $71,565,498 ($368,167,854) $200m* 2nd #1 2 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (Sony) $36,169,328 ($52,775,295) $90m 1st N 3 Pitch Perfect 3 (Uni) $19,928,525 ($19,928,525) $45m 1st N 4 The Greatest Showman (Fox) $8,805,843 ($13,404,574) $84m 1st N 5 Ferdinand (Fox) $7,316,746 ($26,799,630) $111m 2nd #2 6 Coco … Read More Box Office: December 22nd, 2017 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Week #2

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Florida Film Critics Circle Awards

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Best Picture: “Dunkirk” Best Director: Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet – “Call Me By Your Name” Best Actress: Margot Robbie – “I, Tonya” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” Best Ensemble: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Original Screenplay: “Get Out” Best Adapted Screenplay: “Call Me By Your … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Florida Film Critics Circle Awards

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Theatrical Releases: Downsizing, The Greatest Showman, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, & The Post

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JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE || Despite no one really asking for this sequel, it actually turns out pretty well. Ever wonder what jungle Alan Parish (Robin Williams) ended up in during his stint in the Jumanji game? Now you can find out, as a new generation of kids enter the game. Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan star.

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Stream Guide: Bright & Cosmopolis

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Netflix’s $90 million big budget endeavor “Bright” hits it streaming service this weekend, with Will Smith playing a police officer in a world where orcs, elves and fairies co-exist with humans in the present day. David Ayer directs this gritty, action fantasy with the film actually being shortlisted for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the 90th Academy Awards. No nominations have actually be announced … Read More Stream Guide: Bright & Cosmopolis

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Nevada Film Critics Society Awards

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Best Film: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor (Tie): Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” & James Franco – “The Disaster Artist” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape Of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” Best Youth Performance: Brooklynn … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Nevada Film Critics Society Awards

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New Trailer: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – Official Trailer #1

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MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Synopsis: Young Donna, Sam and Harry forge relationships that resonate in the present. Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Dominic Cooper, Andy Garcia, Cher, and Meryl Streep Directed By: Ol Parker Based On: “Mamma Mia!” by Catherine Johnson Release Date: July 20, 2018 Studio: Universal Pictures

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New Trailer: Gringo – Official Red-Band Trailer #1

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GRINGO Synopsis: GRINGO, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal. Starring: David Oyelowo, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Thandie Newton, Yul Vazquez and Sharlto Copley Directed By: Nash Edgerton Release Date: March 9, 2018 Studio: Amazon Studios & … Read More New Trailer: Gringo – Official Red-Band Trailer #1

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Oscars Watch: 341 Eligible Features Films for 90th Academy Awards

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Out of these 341, only 5 through 10 can be nominated by the Academy for Best Picture. This is a list of any feature film released within the year that had or will have a Los Angeles theatrical run that qualifies it for being in the Best Picture category. The Netflix movies on this list likely had a simultaneous release on both Netflix and … Read More Oscars Watch: 341 Eligible Features Films for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “A Ghost Story” Best Directing: Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Best Lead Actor: Andy Serkis – “War for the Planet of the Apes” Best Lead Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Supporting Actress: Tatiana Maslany – “Stronger” Best Original Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Best Adapted Screenplay: “Blade Runner 2049” … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Utah Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor: Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape Of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Ensemble: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Original Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Phoenix Film Critics Circle Awards

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Best Picture: “The Shape Of Water” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor: Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” Best Ensemble: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Original Screenplay: “Three Billboards … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Phoenix Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Shortlist: 7 Makeup and Hairstyling Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Here are your final seven competitors for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in a feature. Netflix’s “Bright” pops in here so either the Academy is starting to move toward not minding the streaming service or it just happened to make the final cut. Oddly missing are “Beauty and the Beast” and more surprisingly, “The Shape Of Water,” with its sea creature looking very much a … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 7 Makeup and Hairstyling Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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New Trailer: Sicario 2: Soldado – Official Trailer #1

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SICARIO 2: SOLDADO Synopsis: After discovering that drug cartels are smuggling terrorists across the US border, the CIA sends Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and former undercover operative Alejandro (Benicio del Toro) to eliminate the problem. Along the way, Alejandro revisits his old nemesis to settle scores. Starring: Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Catherine Keener and Matthew Modine Directed By: Stefano Sollima Written By: Taylor Sheridan Release … Read More New Trailer: Sicario 2: Soldado – Official Trailer #1

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New Trailer: Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Official Teaser Trailer #1

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DISNEY’S THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS Synopsis: A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. Starring: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Eugenio Derbez, Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Misty Copeland, Morgan Freeman, and Helen Mirren Directed By: Lasse Hallström Based On: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman & “The Nutcracker” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Release … Read More New Trailer: Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Official Teaser Trailer #1

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New Trailer: Ocean’s 8 – Official Trailer #1

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OCEAN’S 8 Synopsis: Danny Ocean’s estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect crew: Lou, Rose, Daphne Kluger, Nine Ball, Tammy, Amita, and Constance. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter Directed By: Gary Ross Release … Read More New Trailer: Ocean’s 8 – Official Trailer #1

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Honest Trailers: Jumanji

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HONEST TRAILERS: JUMANJI Before the release of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, re-live the classic original that’s way darker than you remember. Got a tip? Email us ► feedback@screenjunkies.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/screenjunkies Like us on Facebook ► http://www.fb.com/screenjunkies Voiceover Narration by Jon Bailey: http://youtube.com/jon3pnt0 Title design by Robert Holtby Producers – Dan Murrell, Spencer Gilbert, Joe Starr, and Max Dionne Written … Read More Honest Trailers: Jumanji

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Tuesday Releases: Dunkirk, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, & mother!

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DECEMBER 19TH, 2017 New Releases Big Bear Blood Money Dunkirk Leatherface The Lego Ninjago Movie mother! Stronger Victoria & Abdul

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Box Office: December 15th, 2017 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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Oscars Shortlist: 70 Original Songs Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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This year’s Best Original Song shortlist features everything from pop artists like Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, and Taylor Swift & ZAYN to country artists like Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw. You’ve got pop bands like Bastille and OneRepublic while legends Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, and even Cher have new original music featured on soundtracks. “Weird Al” Yankovic provided the theme to “Captain … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 70 Original Songs Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Shortlist: 141 Original Scores Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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With 141 Original Scores in contention, it’s still anyone’s clue what will land a nomination, but with critics awards coming out, we know at least a few scores that are being awarded and could potentially breakthrough. Combine that with the list of films that have big name composers that the Academy likes and the films that will likely be nominated in several categories including … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 141 Original Scores Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the shortlist. All members of the Visual Effects Branch will now be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the shortlisted films on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar® consideration. “Alien: Covenant” “Blade Runner 2049” “Dunkirk” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” “Kong: … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards

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Best Picture: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor: Daniel Kaluuya – “Get Out” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Adapted Screenplay: “Call Me By Your Name” – James Ivory … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards

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Best Picture Of The Year: “Get Out” Best Director: Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis – “Phantom Thread” Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan – “Lady Bird” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Ensemble Cast: “Get Out” Best Screenplay: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Animated Feature: “Coco” Best Foreign Language Film: … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards

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Best Film: “Lady Bird” Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – “Phantom Thread” Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis – “Phantom Thread” Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan – “Lady Bird” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Best Foreign Language Film: “BPM (Beats per Minute)” Best Documentary: “Ex Libris: The New … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Indiana Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Film: “Lady Bird” Best Director: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan – “Lady Bird” Best Actor: Harry Dean Stanton – “Lucky” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Animated Feature: “Coco” Best Foreign Language Film: “Faces Places” Best Documentary: “Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992” Best Original Screenplay: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Indiana Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards

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Best Picture: “Get Out” Robert Altman Award for Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet – “Call Me By Your Name” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape Of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Original Screenplay: Jordan Peele – “Get Out” Best Adapted … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Film: “The Shape of Water” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape of Water” Best Actor: Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actor: Richard Jenkins – “The Shape of Water” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Original Screenplay: “The Shape of Water” – Guillermo del Toro & Vanessa … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 St. Louis Film Critics Association Awards

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Stream Guide: Like Crazy & Logan

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“Like Crazy” is one of my favorite films of all-time because of the complexity of emotions it displays between Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin who fall in love but then are forced apart when Jones’ visa is revoked. Jones displays so much of what has made her a huge star now in this role and I fell in love with her instantly in this … Read More Stream Guide: Like Crazy & Logan

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Theatrical Releases: Ferdinand & Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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  FERDINAND || John Cena voices the bull that doesn’t want to be a fighter. Coming from Fox and Blue Sky, the quality is not completely there and none of the jokes really land, making this yet another film this year that feels underdeveloped. PASS STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI || “The Force Awakens” was such a phenomenon because fans had been waiting ten … Read More Theatrical Releases: Ferdinand & Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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Oscars Watch: 9 Foreign Language Features Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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The Foreign Language features have been parred down from 92 entries to just 9 eligible for the five slots and a shot at the Oscar. Interestingly enough, Angelina Jolie’s “First They Killed My Father” was not on the list, nor was Norway’s entry “Thelma” or the two-time Academy Award nominated director Michael Haneke’s “Happy End.” Here are the nine that were chosen: Chile, “A … Read More Oscars Watch: 9 Foreign Language Features Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Spotlight: Walt Disney & 20th Century Fox Merger

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Christmas has come early for the comic book and superhero movie fans around the world, as Walt Disney has officially closed a $52 million merger with 20th Century Fox. With this deal comes all of Fox’s film properties including its Marvel brands like the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Deadpool. Other properties Disney will now envelop include the Die Hard franchise, both the Alien and … Read More Spotlight: Walt Disney & 20th Century Fox Merger

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Oscars Watch: Second Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

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Awards Daily has compiled another batch of advertisements, including a lot of the animated films like “Coco,” “Cars 3,” “Despicable Me 3,” and “Captain Underpants.” We’ve also gotten some for “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Post,” and “Wonderstruck.”

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Live Action Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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“DeKalb Elementary” – Reed Van Dyk (UCLA) “The Eleven O’Clock” – Derin Seale (FINCH) “Facing Mecca” – Jan-Eric Mack and Joël Jent (Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion) “Icebox” – Daniel Sawka and Camille Cornuel (Iceboxthefilmco) “Lost Face” – Sean Meehan and Sam McGarry (Soma Films) “My Nephew Emmett” – Kevin Wilson, Jr. (New York University) “Rise of a Star” – James Bort and Boris Mendza (Fulldawa … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Live Action Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “The Shape Of Water” Best Director: Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape Of Water” Best Actor: Gary Oldman – “Darkest Hour” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “The Shape Of Water” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell –”Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” Best Foreign Language Film: “The Square” Best Documentary: “City Of Ghosts” Best Animated Film: … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees

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Although I’m mostly talking to myself here and granted I have not seen the film, ever since “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” won at Toronto, I have been quietly predicting it to go all the way, much the same way Roger Ebert predicted “Argo” to win in its year by using the same deduction. In a completely unpredictable year, where the critics awards have … Read More Oscars Watch: 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees

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Spotlight: 2017 National Film Registry Entries

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The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress have announced the twenty-five works selected this year to be preserved by the Washington institution. Under the terms of the National Film Preservation Act, the Librarian of Congress each year names to the registry 25 motion pictures that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant and at least ten years old. “Ace in the Hole” (aka … Read More Spotlight: 2017 National Film Registry Entries

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New Trailer: The 15:17 To Paris – Official Trailer #1

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THE 15:17 TO PARIS Synopsis: American tourists Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone thwart an ISIS attack on a train heading to Paris. Starring: Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone, Judy Greer, Jenna Fischer, and Ray Corasani Directed By: Clint Eastwood Based On: “The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes” by Jeffrey E. Stern, Spencer Stone, … Read More New Trailer: The 15:17 To Paris – Official Trailer #1

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New Trailer: Annihilation – Official Trailer #2

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ANNIHILATION Synopsis: A biologist’s husband disappears. She puts her name forward for an expedition into an environmental disaster zone, but does not quite find what she’s expecting. The expedition team is made up of the biologist, an anthropologist, a psychologist, a surveyor, and a linguist. Starring: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, and Oscar Isaac Directed By: Alex Garland Based On: … Read More New Trailer: Annihilation – Official Trailer #2

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “Lady Bird” Best Director: Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan – “Lady Bird” Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet – “Call Me By Your Name” Best Supporting Actress: Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe – “The Florida Project” Best Adapted Screenplay: “Call Me By Your Name” – James Ivory Best Original Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Best … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

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Honest Trailers: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi

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HONEST TRAILERS: STAR WARS: EPISODE VI – RETURN OF THE JEDI Before The Last Jedi opens this weekend, catch up on the finale to the Original Star Wars trilogy that can best be described as “the third one” – It’s Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Got a tip? Email us ► feedback@screenjunkies.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/screenjunkies Like us … Read More Honest Trailers: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi

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Tuesday Releases: Detroit, Home Again, & Kingsman: The Golden Circle

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DECEMBER 12TH, 2017 New Releases All Saints Detroit Home Again Kingsman: The Golden Circle The Trip To Spain Viceroy’s House Wolf Warrior 2

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Oscars Watch: 2017 African-American Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Jordan Peele – “Get Out” Best Actor: Daniel Kaluuya – “Get Out” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside, Ebbing Missouri” Supporting Actor: Laurence Fishburne – “Last Flag Flying” Supporting Actress: Tiffany Haddish – “Girls Trip” Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Ensemble: “Detroit” Foreign Film: “The Wound” Best Independent Film: “Crown Heights” Best Song: “It Ain’t … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 African-American Film Critics Association Awards

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Box Office: December 8th, 2017 – Coco: Week #3

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Oscars Watch: 2017 New Mexico Film Critics Association Awards

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Best Picture: “Blade Runner 2049″ Best Director: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Actor: Sam Elliott – “The Hero” Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence – “mother!” Best Supporting Actor: Harrison Ford – “Blade Runner 2049″ Best Supporting Actress: Catherine Keener – “Get Out” Best Original Screenplay: “November” – Rainer Sarnet Best Adapted Screenplay: “The Disaster Artist” – Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Best Animated … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 New Mexico Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

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Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Actor: James McAvoy – “Split” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “Maudie” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress (tie): Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” & Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Comedic Performance: Daniel Craig – “Logan Lucky” Best Ensemble: “Mudbound” Breakthrough Artist: Timothee Chalamet … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

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Oscars Watch: 75th Golden Globes Nominations

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Best Motion Picture, Drama “Call Me By Your Name” “Dunkirk” “The Post” “The Shape of Water” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”   Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy “The Disaster Artist” “Get Out” “The Greatest Showman” “I, Tonya” “Lady Bird”   Best Director – Motion Picture Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape of Water” Martin McDonagh – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Christopher Nolan … Read More Oscars Watch: 75th Golden Globes Nominations

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New Trailer: Ready Player One – Official Trailer #2

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READY PLAYER ONE Synopsis: In a virtual world called Oasis, a teenager finds himself competing in a treasure hunt against ruthless foes after the game’s founder dies and offers his fortune as the grand prize. Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg, and T. J. Miller Directed By: Steven Spielberg Based On: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Release Date: March 30, … Read More New Trailer: Ready Player One – Official Trailer #2

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Oscars Watch: 2017 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards

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Sure, “The Florida Project” can win Best Picture and Willem Dafoe can yet again win for his supporting role in that film. Sure, “Get Out” can win another screenplay award and Laurie Metcalf can continue to clinch her Oscar nomination. And sure, even Roger Deakins can win for Cinematography and “Baby Driver” can win for Best Film Editing. Even Margot Robbie can grab another … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards

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“The Florida Project” gets another Best Picture win as does Willem Dafoe for Best Supporting while Greta Gerwig wins another Best Director award for “Lady Bird,” as does her Supporting lady. “The Breadwinner” beats out “Coco” again for Best Animated Feature. Best Picture: “The Florida Project” Best Director: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Actor: Daniel … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards

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Paul Thomas Anderson and “Phantom Thread” get their first Best Picture win of the Critics season. Other firsts include Daniel Kaluuya’s first Best Actor win for “Get Out,” “The Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected)” winning Best Ensemble, Greta Gerwig winning her first Best Screenplay award, and “The Square” winning Best Foreign Film. One big surprise is David Lowery winning Best Editing for “A Ghost … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Online Awards

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The New York Film Critics Online shake things up a bit, with “Mudbound” sharing the top spot with “The Florida Project.” “Mudbound” also takes Best Director and Best Ensemble Cast. “The Florida Project” only grabs Best Supporting Actor again for Willem Dafoe. Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour”) wins another one as does Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) and Margot Robbie joins her co-star with a win … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Online Awards

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Oscars Watch: 20th Annual British Independent Film Awards

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Taking a time out from the Critics Awards, the 20th British Independent Film Awards were announced tonight, with the main prize going to “God’s Own Country, ” which also won Best Actor, Best Debut Screenplay, and Best Sound. “I Am Not A Witch” took home Best Director, Breakthrough Producer, and Debut Director awards. The other big British winners were “Lady Macbeth,” “The Death Of … Read More Oscars Watch: 20th Annual British Independent Film Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Philadelphia Film Critics Circle Awards

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“Get Out” wins another one with Jordan Peele winning across the board with Best Director and Best Directorial Debut plus Best Screenplay. Daniel Day-Lewis wins for “Phantom Thread” while Sally Hawkins wins again for “The Shape Of Water.” Allison Janney wins another supporting award for her work in “I, Tonya” while Woody Harrelson wins his first supporting award, beating out Sam Rockwell who is … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Philadelphia Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Atlanta Film Critics Circle Awards

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Jordan Peele and “Get Out” make it three Best Picture wins in a row now, with Peele also getting the Best Screenplay win. A barrage of continuing winners fills the acting categories, with Timothée Chalamet (“Call Me By Your Name”), Sally Hawkins (“The Shape Of Water”), Willem Dafoe (“The Florida Project”), and Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird”) all add some more awards to their shelves. … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Atlanta Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Boston Online Film Critics Association Awards

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Finally, we have a film that has won two Best Pictures in a row, with “Get Out” winning Best Picture from the Washington D.C. Area critics and now from the Boston Online Critics. It also went on to win Best Ensemble and Best Screenplay. Paul Thomas Anderson wins his first Best Director award of the season for “Phantom Thread” which also tied with “The … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Boston Online Film Critics Association Awards

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Theatrical Releases: I, Tonya & Just Getting Started

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  I, TONYA || Margot Robbie plays the infamous figure skater Tonya Harding, whose husband tries to get rid of her rivals and leaves her in disgrace because of it. Sebastian Stan and Alison Janney also star with this film getting slight awards buzz. THEATER JUST GETTING STARTED || Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Rene Russo star in what is basically a geriatric … Read More Theatrical Releases: I, Tonya & Just Getting Started

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Stream Guide: Space Jam & Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

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There’s once again a little bit of something for everyone streaming this week. Before she was starring in Sofia Coppola’s “The Beguiled” this year, Kirsten Dunst was starring in the 2001 film “Crazy/Beautiful” where she plays a troubled well-to-do teen that starts to hang around a teen that’s struggling with in his home life and as her life spirals out of control, she begins … Read More Stream Guide: Space Jam & Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

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New Trailer: Maze Runner: The Death Cure – Official Trailer #2

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MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Synopsis: In the conclusion to the Maze Runner trilogy, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to … Read More New Trailer: Maze Runner: The Death Cure – Official Trailer #2

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New Trailer: Alita: Battle Angel – Official Trailer #1

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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Synopsis: Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita (Rosa Salazar) is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens she has no memory of who she is, nor does she have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. Everything is … Read More New Trailer: Alita: Battle Angel – Official Trailer #1

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

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Another day, another Critics Awards giving Best Picture to a different film, making it five different Best Pictures now. “Get Out” nabs this one along with Best Original Screenplay. But the Washington D.C. Area critics offer our first glimpse at some strong contenders that were yet to be seen this awards season. Christopher Nolan wins for his directing of “Dunkirk” and Gary Oldman finally … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

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New Trailer: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Official Trailer #1

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JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Synopsis: Years after the events of “Jurassic World,” a volcanic eruption threatens the remaining dinosaurs on the island of Isla Nublar, where the animals have freely roamed after the demise of the park. Claire Dearing, the former park manager, has now founded the Dinosaur Protection Group, an organization dedicated to protecting the dinosaurs. To help with her cause, Claire has … Read More New Trailer: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Official Trailer #1

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Oscars Shortlist: 15 Documentary Features Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Nothing out of the ordinary here, with plenty of different topics to choose from. Only one real music documentary in “Long Strange Trip,” so that might end up breaking through just because of the difference in subject matter and seeing as the music docs have been known to win it all, i.e. “Searching For Sugar Man” and “20 Feet From Stardom.” There’s some particularly … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 15 Documentary Features Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films and Television Shows of the Year

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With AFI’s top 10 list out this afternoon, we see many of the same films that have been grabbing critics awards, including “The Post,” “Lady Bird,” “Call Me By Your Name,” and “The Florida Project,” which just picked one up this morning from the Detroit film critics. “Get Out,” “The Shape Of Water,” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” are not huge surprises, but … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films and Television Shows of the Year

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards

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Four critics groups have now announced their Best Pictures and with that we’ve gotten four different Best Pictures. “The Post,” “Lady Bird,” “Call Me By Your Name,” and now “The Florida Project” have all been announced as the Best Pictures of the Year, three of which are indies. What this says about the wide open Oscar season is anyone’s guess. Sean Baker follows suit … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards

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Spotlight: Scarlett Johansson in Vanity Fair

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On one of the most recent issues, Scarlett Johansson joined her fellow cast members to don the cover of “Vanity Fair,” but interestingly enough, Johansson has donned the cover several other times, including a few special Hollywood Issue covers and a cover with Keira Knightley and Tom Ford, completely naked, at the age of 22. She would go on to fill more and more … Read More Spotlight: Scarlett Johansson in Vanity Fair

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For Your Consideration 2017: Liongate’s “Wonder”

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WONDER || “Wonder,” directed by Stephen Chbosky, tells the story of August Pullman (Jacob Tremblay). Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, … Read More For Your Consideration 2017: Liongate’s “Wonder”

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New Trailer: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Behind The Scenes Featurette

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JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Synopsis: Years after the events of “Jurassic World,” a volcanic eruption threatens the remaining dinosaurs on the island of Isla Nublar, where the animals have freely roamed after the demise of the park. Claire Dearing, the former park manager, has now founded the Dinosaur Protection Group, an organization dedicated to protecting the dinosaurs. To help with her cause, Claire has … Read More New Trailer: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Behind The Scenes Featurette

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Oscars Watch: First Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

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Awards Daily has compiled their first batch of the “For Your Consideration” advertisements, including ones for “Call Me By Your Name,” “The Shape of Water,” and “Wonder Woman.”

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Oscars Watch: 23rd Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association Award Nominees

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BEST PICTURE “The Big Sick” “Call Me by Your Name” “Darkest Hour” “Dunkirk” “The Florida Project” “Get Out” “Lady Bird” “The Post” “The Shape of Water” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”   BEST DIRECTOR Guillermo del Toro – “The Shape of Water” Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Martin McDonagh – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Christopher Nolan – “Dunkirk” Luca Guadagnino – “Call Me … Read More Oscars Watch: 23rd Annual Broadcast Film Critics Association Award Nominees

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Documentary Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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There were 77 eligible shorts this year, but the Academy’s Documentary Branch has narrowed the Documentary Shorts category down to ten, with five of which eventually going on to earn Oscar nominations. “Alone” – The New York Times “Edith+Eddie” – Heart is Red and Kartemquin Films “Heaven Is a Traffic Jam on the 405″ – Stiefel & Co. “Heroin(e)” – A Netflix Original Documentary … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Documentary Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: BFI’s Sight & Sound Top 25 Films of 2017

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The British Film Institute has released their list of the top 25 films of the year. “Get Out” tops the list with other Oscar hopefuls like “Call Me By Your Name,” “Dunkirk,” “The Florida Project,” “The Shape Of Water,” and “Mudbound” landing on the list as well. 1. “Get Out” – Jordan Peele 2. “Twin Peaks: The Return” – Mark Frost, David Lynch 3. … Read More Oscars Watch: BFI’s Sight & Sound Top 25 Films of 2017

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Oscars Shortlist: 10 Animated Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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As with most years, the front-runner for Best Animated Short is Pixar’s “Lou,” which played before “Cars 3” and addressed bullying on the playground. A few others I feel have a good chance are “Dear Basketball,” “Garden Party,” and “In A Heartbeat” as it looks like they are out of the box animations with some interesting subject matter. “Cradle” – Devon Manney (University of … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 10 Animated Shorts Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Honest Trailers: The Santa Clause

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HONEST TRAILERS: THE SANTA CLAUSE WIth the holidays quickly approaching look back at this 90’s classic that taught the true meaning of Christmas, revenge towards your ex-wife! It’s “The Santa Clause” Got a tip? Email us ► feedback@screenjunkies.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/screenjunkies Like us on Facebook ► http://www.fb.com/screenjunkies Voiceover Narration by Jon Bailey: http://youtube.com/jon3pnt0 Title design by Robert Holtby Producers – Dan … Read More Honest Trailers: The Santa Clause

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Tuesday Releases: American Assassin & Despicable Me 3

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DECEMBER 5TH, 2017 New Releases American Assassin Better Watch Out Crash Pad The Crucifixion Dementia 13 Despicable Me 3 Dream Boat A Gray State Maurizio Cattelan: Be Right Back On Wings Of Eagles The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One Pottersville Singularity Valley Of Bones

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Box Office: December 1st, 2017 – Coco: Week #2

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Oscars Shortlist: 20 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced twenty films as their short for the Best Visual Effects category. Of the twenty, six of them are of the Marvel and DC universe. A few, like “Dunkirk” and “The Shape Of Water are the big Oscar contenders in other categories so they could easily make the final cut. “Alien: Covenant” “Beauty and the … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 20 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: 45th Annual Annie Award Nominees

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As expected, there’s lots of love for Pixar’s “Coco,” with the film grabbing 13 nominations. Nora Twomey’s “The Breadwinner” received 10 nominations and could definitely signify that it’s a shoe-in for an Oscar nomination as well. Almost all of the animated films nominated here are on the shortlist for the Oscars. The Annie Awards will be handed out on Feb 3, 2018 at Royce … Read More Oscars Watch: 45th Annual Annie Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 22nd Annual Golden Satellite Award Nominees

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The International Press Academy (IPA) has announced its nominations for the 22nd Annual Satellite™ Awards in Motion Pictures:   Best Motion Picture “The Big Sick” “Call Me by Your Name” “Dunkirk” “Get Out” “God’s Own Country” “I, Tonya” “Lady Bird” “Mudbound” “The Shape of Water” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”   Best Actor in a Motion Picture Daniel Day-Lewis – “Phantom Thread” Harry Dean … Read More Oscars Watch: 22nd Annual Golden Satellite Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

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The Los Angeles Film Critics Association names a completely different film as their Best Picture of the Year, following the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Circle naming “The Post” and “Lady Bird” respectively. LA’s Critics named “Call Me By Your Name” the big winner, with Timothée Chalamet winning Best Actor and Luca Guadagnino sharing Best Director with Guillermo del … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

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Theatrical Releases: The Disaster Artist & The Shape Of Water

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  THE DISASTER ARTIST || James Franco produces, directs, and stars lead in this film based on Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 cult film “The Room,” which is widely considered one of the worst movies ever made. Franco stars as Wiseau as he comes up with and attempts to direct this feature film, based on the book by one of the actors in the film, Greg … Read More Theatrical Releases: The Disaster Artist & The Shape Of Water

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Stream Guide: Personal Shopper & Kong: Skull Island

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With Awards season in full swing, naturally the Oscar movies begin popping up. “The Young Victoria,” starring Emily Blunt, won the Oscar for Best Costume Design in 2010 and was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Achievement in Makeup. “Certain Women” unfortunately was not nominated for any Oscars but did end up winning some Critics Awards for supporting actresses Lily Gladstone and Michelle … Read More Stream Guide: Personal Shopper & Kong: Skull Island

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