2018 Nominee Watch – July 27th

​As if we haven't had enough sequels lately, another one arrives this week with Tom Cruise continuing to reprise the role of Ethan Hunt in the fifth sequel to the original Mission Impossible.

If you are looking for something for your kids this weekend, look no further than Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. I'm sure you can catch up on the television series on Cartoon Network before going to see the film this weekend.

On the limited release front, we have a few films that might be up for Oscars next year.

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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
I have always loved the Mission: Impossible films, ever since Tom Cruise first appeared as Ethan Hunt over two decades ago. The first film was, to me, an instant classic, despite initial criticism from the people involved with the television show. The series took a little downturn with the second installment, but since 2006's Mission: Impossible III, the action keeps ramping up.

I'm always a little surprised that the filmmakers can keep finding ways to put Hunt in danger. It's clear that Cruise loves playing the role and interesting to see how the character has developed over the course of now six films.

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On the award front, none of the previous installments in the series have received nominations for Academy Awards and it is likely that the only areas to receive nominations this time around would be in the effects or sound categories. Cruise won't get any awards for the acting here and Chrisopher McQuarrie, who returns at the director from the previous film, isn't winning any awards here either.

If you're looking for a good popcorn action film for the weekend, this is your best bet out of the new releases. I'm sure it will keep you on the edge of your seat and provide plenty of explosions.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies​
If you're unfamiliar with the Teen Titans, you have a few hours left to catch up on the Cartoon Network show before going to see the movies. But be warned, it's silly and self-referential to the point of being annoying at times.

If you're a fan of the show, chances are you will find the film right up your alley. If you're a fan of "serious" superhero movies, you might want to go see Ant-Man and the Wasp again or wait for Venom in October. However, if you love the superhero movies and get a kick out of them not taking themselves too seriously, and being able to laugh at themselves and their place in the world of superhero movies, this may be for you after all.

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Even just seeing the trailer for this film indicates that it's obsessed with the superhero film world. Clearly the creators feel a little like Robin in the film, that they are not taken seriously and cast aside as "not real superheros."

The good news for fans of the show is the main voice cast of the series carries over to the film. There is also the addition of stars including Kristen Bell (Frozen), Nicholas Cage (Face Off, The Rock), and Will Arnett ("Arrested Development," The LEGO Movie) just to name a few

When it comes to awards, I doubt that this will receive any nominations. The only category with an outside shot is Best Animated Feature and with competition from last month's The Incredibles 2, the just released Hotel Transylvania 3, and upcoming films like Ralph Breaks the Internet and The Grinch, there is a lot of quality competition in that category.

Limited Releases

• 14 Cameras – Horror film about a family renting a house while on vacation, what could possibly go wrong?

• The Captain – German film based on a true story about a German war criminal assuming the identity of an officer and killing prisoners near the end of WWII.
• Cocote – Dominican film that explores violence and corruption when a man returns to his homeland with expectations of avenging his father's murder.
• Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings – Chinese action film about a dragon brought to life by a new royal adviser.
• Good Manners – A pregnant woman gives birth to a werewolf?
• Hot Summer Nights – Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) stars as a young boy sent away for the summer who finds romance and the chance to make big money selling drugs.
• ​How to Get Rid of a Body and Still be Friends – Three friends struggle to hide the body after thinking they killed the pizza delivery man.
• Our House – Horror film about siblings who still see their dead parents in the house they all once shared.
• Puzzle – A woman seeks to understand herself and her relationships through assembling puzzles and seeking a puzzle championship.
• The Row – Horror action thriller about a killer who murders members of a college sorority.
• Scarred Hearts – Romanian film about a man falling in love with a fellow patient in a sanitarium in the 1800s.​

• Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood – Documentary about Scott Bowers and the secret world of sex he was involved with in Hollywood.
• Winning Formula – Two Australian women struggle to find ways to pay off debt earned gambling on turtle racing.
• Across the Universe – Special engagement (through Fathom Events) of the 2007 film featuring Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, and Joe Anderson along with music from The Beatles. (July 29th)
• Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days – Korean action adventure film about the grim reapers guiding a soul through the underworld. (August 1st)
• Nico, 1988 – Biopic of the final year of musician Nico's life. (August 1st) (Returning to theaters from July 4th)
• Rendezvous in July – Special re-release of the 1949 French film about a group of young jazz-loving Parisians. (August 1st)