The Best Picture Oscar contest is extremely competitive this year, replete with many good movies in what’s one of the most impressive years in Hollywood’s recent history.
Thor: International Hit
November 3, 2013 by
Lionsgate-Summit’s young-adult adaptation “Ender’s Game” rose to the top of the domestic box office, with a decent estimated $28 million through Sunday, but it was Disney-Marvel’s week-early overseas launch of “Thor: The Dark World” that stole the weekend’s Box Office thunder, posting the fourth-highest international debut this year with $109.4 million.
Redford’s Oscar Year as Actor?
October 27, 2013 by
Several readers have questioned my suggestion that this would be Redford’s first Oscar. Yes, I know. I am an Oscar guru, based on my book, All About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards, first published in 1986 and still in print in its 11th updated edition (very proud of the book).
Site Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Look
October 21, 2013 by
Dear Readers, Thanks for your support. This month our site celebrates its tenth anniversary and I would like to thank you for your continuous support. Without your enthusiastic embracement we will not be here.
Wikileaks: Box-Office Flop
October 19, 2013 by
DreamWorks’ Wikileaks drama “The Fifth Estate” looks to be a big flop at the box office. Bill Condon’s techno-themed feature could gross only $2 or $3 millions, for one of the worst wide openings of the year.
