 I have to say the best film releasing this weekend is likely one you've seen before. Peter Jackson's 2001 blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring lands in a limited IMAX re-release this weekend so now is your chance to see it on the big screen if it's been a while. Unfortunately, there are no major wide releases this weekend, yet there is plenty of star power hitting theaters and virtual releases including names like Viggo Mortensen (Green Book, The Lord of the Rings), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Event Horizon), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleepy Hollow), and Kate Hudson (Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days). Please support your local cinemas whenever possible as they continue to struggle throughout these difficult times. Limited Releases February 5th Angelique's Isle - A married couple treks to a remote island in search of copper riches end up fighting for survival through a brutal winter. Dara of Jasenovac - The story of life in a Nazi concentration camp told from the perspective of a young girl. Falling - Lance Henriksen and Viggo Mortensen star in a father and son story which is also Mortensen's directorial debut. A Glitch in the Matrix - A new documentary that explores the idea of simulation theory in our lives. Little Fish - People wake up in a world overrun by a pandemic that causes people to lose their memory. The Mimic - A man is followed by a sociopath that tries to do everything just like him. Minamata - Johnny Depp stars in this drama about a photographer who travels to Japan to document a case of mercury poisoning in a remote town. Payback - A man who has spent six years in prison seeks revenge on the man who set him up. PVT Chat - Sexual thriller that explores the world of online fantasies that spill over into the non-digital world. Rams - Sam Neill stars as a sheep farmer who struggles to keep some of his favorite livestock when a deadly virus threatens the regional sheep population. The Reckoning - In 1665, a town deals with witches who have made their deals with the devil.  Reunion - A pregnant woman's return to her deceased grandparents home turns terrifying. Sacrifice - A man and his pregnant wife try to claim an inheritance in a remote village only to face a terrifying evil entity called The Slumbering One. Son of the South - A young white man confronts racism by joining protests for racial equality and civil rights. Two of Us - Two elderly women struggle to deal with their love for each other that has remained hidden for many years. (Oscar Contender) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Peter Jackson's modern classic kicks off the incredible trilogy with the beginning of Frodo Baggins's journey to destroy the One Ring. February 10th Music - Kate Hudson stars as the older sister of a teenage autistic girl (Maddie Ziedler) who seek out the aid of a friendly neighbor (Leslie Odom, Jr.) in this musical film directed by pop star Sia. February 11th Irréversible - Inversion Intégrale - Reverse edit of Gaspar Noé's 2002 film Irréversible. Virtual ReleasesFebruary 5th
Heartworn Highways - Re-release of the 1976 documentary about mid-1970s country and folk musicians. M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity - Documentary look at the life and work of visionary artist and mathematician M.C. Escher. February 10th Twilight's Kiss - Two secretly gay Korean men who have a chance meeting in a park begin to explore their suppressed desires.
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We officially have one wide release opening this weekend as Liam Neeson looks to dethrone Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 1984 from the top spot at the box office with the western/drug cartel action thriller The Marksman.
Welcome to the first Nominee Watch of 2021. If you're a regular to this site, you know I used to do these (just about) every Thursday with a rundown of the films releasing to theaters that weekend in the U.S. With everything that happened in 2020, there weren't a lot of films releasing to theaters so I've taken this opportunity to reset and start fresh.
 Our two big releases this weekend are a remake (of a remake) and a second sequel. What's that about there not being any new ideas in Hollywood anymore?
 While my efforts over the last week and a half have been focused on getting the early episodes of The Oscar Project Podcast off the ground, I wanted to take a little time to present the films that are hitting theaters this week.
The good news about these releases is that a few of them may be up for Oscars when the nominees are announced on Monday, January 13th. I can almost guarantee several nominations for 1917 and perhaps one for Just Mercy as well. Click through the find out where the contenders are and which films may have to wait for next year.  So now that the holidays are over, it's time to slog our way through the films that didn't quite make the cut for a holiday release last year. Granted, there are some films I'm looking forward to over the next few weeks and months, but don't expect many of these to be in contention for Oscars around this time next year.
This first weekend of the year brings only one new wide release and a handful of limited releases. Check them out below.  Merry Christmas everyone a few days early. Today I take a look at the films releasing on Christmas Day this week and see where I think Oscar nominations could come from in this last week of the year before the eligibility period ends.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday this week and I will be back after the new year with new Nominee Watch posts looking ahead to the films from 2020 before gearing up for the Oscar nominations on January 13th and the awards ceremony a few weeks after that.  This weekend's releases are of two different worlds. First you have three wide releases that will all do very well at the box office in Bombshell (technically an expanded release), Cats, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. On the other side, the list of limited releases below is populated by old foreign films and documentaries that are getting small re-releases. I'm sure none of the major studios wanted to compete with the power of Disney's latest blockbuster and offering some of these old art films could drive people to smaller theaters if they are not interested in the big new releases.
As you'll read below, I think all three of the big releases this weekend will get at least a few nominations come Oscar time, but they will end up competing against one another in several categories so unfortunately they can't all win.  It may very well be Friday the 13th this week, but there's no reason to dread with some decent films hitting theaters. There are a few that look like Oscar contenders and some hidden gems in the limited release listings.
Check out the full breakdown.  Despite the fact that we are right in the middle of awards season, there are not really any big awards contenders being released this weekend. The Aeronauts is one of the finalists for the Best Visual Effects award, but I don't see that or the animated PLAYMOBILE: The Movie having any sort of legs.
Even prediction sites like HSX.com have these two films very low at the box office. This may be the chance for anyone who hasn't gone already to check out Frozen II, Knives Out, or A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. |
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