A weekly look at the entertainment landscape from The Contending.
‘The Odyssey:’ Is Nolan’s Epic a Homer Run?
The Odyssey (2026) · Jul 21, 2026
Is It ‘Disclosure Day’ Already? We Can’t Handle the Truth!
Disclosure Day (2026) · Jun 16, 2026
Do We Have An ‘Obsession’ with Elle Fanning’s ‘Money Troubles’? [VIDEO]
Obsession (2026) · Jun 2, 2026
Emmys 2026: ‘Marty, Life Is Short,’ ‘Crash’ Bring the Docu Drama
Marty, Life Is Short (2026) · May 27, 2026
‘What’s Up, F*ggots?’: Celebrating Complexities of ‘Blue Film,’ ‘My Brother’s Killer,’ & ‘No Dogs Allowed’
Blue Film (2026) · May 11, 2026
Reviewing ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ & Revisiting ‘War of the Roses’ [VIDEO]
The War of the Roses (1989) · May 7, 2026
Reviewing ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ & Revisiting ‘War of the Roses’ [VIDEO]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) · May 7, 2026
‘Basic Instinct:’ Slashing One Off Megan’s “Never Seen” List [VIDEO]
Basic Instinct (1992) · Mar 24, 2026
2026 Oscars: Final (?) Predictions From Team Contending!
Oscar's (2026) · Mar 11, 2026
‘Ella McCay’ and the Case of the Unpredictable Supporting Oscars [VIDEO]
Ella McCay (2025) · Feb 25, 2026
It’s a ‘Love Story,’ Baby, Should You Say “Yes?”
Love Story (1970) · Feb 17, 2026
Sending Up a Flare: The Water Cooler Survives ‘Send Help’ [VIDEO]
Send Help (2026) · Feb 3, 2026