| Disparaging term for Academy-oriented movies |
Universal |
09 Aug 2025 |
| Prestigious film released late in the year, maybe |
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| Film designed to garner Academy votes |
USA Today |
11 Aug 2024 |
| December movie, often: 2 wds. |
Commuter |
22 Jun 2024 |
| Films that pander to the Academy, collectively |
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| Prestige picture, perhaps |
Wall Street Journal |
13 Feb 2024 |
| Movie made with awards in mind |
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| Catering production? |
LA Times Daily |
01 Jul 2023 |
| Prestige films that try to 'hook' Academy voters |
USA Today |
28 Jan 2023 |
| Tear-jerker released during awards season, maybe |
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| Film designed to attract Academy Awards consideration |
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| Some end-of-the-year dramas, informally |
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