mass – No Bad Movie

DUNEWarner Bros. | 2021 | 155 min | Rated PG-13Directed by Denis Villeneuve BUY: $19.99RENT: $— 4K: $29.993D BR: $27.99BR: $24.96DVD: $19.96 3D BR: $42.994K SB: $34.994K: $29.99BR: $24.99DVD: $27.99 4K: $29.99BR EX: $26.99BR: $24.99DVD: $19.99 4K: $29.96BR EX: $29.96BR: $24.96DVD: $19.96 OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man … Read More Tuesday Releases: Dune & Halloween Kills

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January 10, 2022 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2021 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

by Christopher Haskell

The San Diego Film Critics Society named “The Power of the Dog” and Jane Campion their Best Picture and Best Director winners. Nicolas Cage wins another Best Actor award while Jason Isaacs wins his first Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in “Mass.” QUICK LIST Best Picture: “The Power of the Dog”Best Director: Jane Campion — “The Power of the Dog”Best Actor: Nicolas … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

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January 5, 2022 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2021 North Carolina Film Critics Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

Fresh into the New Year, the North Carolina Film Critics Association has continued the praise for Jane Campion and her film “The Power of the Dog.” Not only did she win Best Director and Adapted Screenplay and the film Best Narrative Film, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kodi Smit-McPhee both won acting awards as well. “Mass” won Best Ensemble, with Ann Dowd winning Best Supporting Actress. … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 North Carolina Film Critics Association Awards

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December 21, 2021 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2021 Online Association of Female Film Critics Awards

by Christopher Haskell

The Online Association of Female Film Critics picked “The Power of the Dog” as the Best Film of the Year, along with Jane Campion as Best Director and Adapted Screenplay writer. The rest of the awards were fairly spread out, mostly among performers and films that are definitely in line to be Oscar nominated by the time the nominees are announced. QUICK LIST Best … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Online Association of Female Film Critics Awards

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December 20, 2021 + Critics Awards, Oscars Watch

Oscars Watch: 2021 Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards

by Christopher Haskell

The Indiana Film Journalists Association stepped outside the box this year, picking “Mass” as their Best Film of the Year. “Mass” also won Best Original Screenplay and Ensemble Acting, plus director Fran Kranz won the Breakout of the Year. The Association also boosted the lesser talked about documentary “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time,” awarding it Best Documentary and the Edward Johnson-OTT Hoosier Award. “Annette” … Read More Oscars Watch: 2021 Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards

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October 18, 2021 + Box Office

Weekend Box Office: “Halloween Kills” Creeps up on the Box Office Despite Middling Reviews

by Christopher Haskell

October 15-17, 2021 BIGGEST WEEKEND: “HALLOWEEN KILLS”$49,404,980 RUNNER-UP: “NO TIME TO DIE”$23,792,118 BIGGEST PER THEATER AVERAGE: “HALLOWEEN KILLS”$13,334 per 3,705 THEATERS BIGGEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE: “EMA”+242.9% THIS TIME LAST YEAR (2020): “Honest Thief”$4,115,249 NEXT WEEKEND: “DUNE”PROJECTED: $35-45 MILLION # TITLE GROSS TOTAL BUDGET STUDIO WK LW +/- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 … Read More Weekend Box Office: “Halloween Kills” Creeps up on the Box Office Despite Middling Reviews

October 8, 2021 + Theatrical New Releases

Friday Releases: No Time To Die

by Christopher Haskell

OCTOBER 8, 2021 <Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> No Time To Die Directed By: Cary Joji FukunagaStudio: MGM Studios In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns … Read More Friday Releases: No Time To Die

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January 31, 2021 + Sundance

Sundance Diary 2021: Day Three — Tired Yet?

by Christopher Haskell

Tired Yet? January 30, 2021 Hi ho, all. I checked off another Sundance pro move today: sleep deprivation. Having not fallen asleep until 3:00AM, I awoke at a brisk 6:45AM to see if “Coda” tickets had come available before its second screening starting at 7:00AM. No such luck, but I then allowed myself another hour of sleep. 8:00 AM — THE SUNDANCE DAILIES When … Read More Sundance Diary 2021: Day Three — Tired Yet?