Circuit Round-Up, 07/31

* Last week, I previewed some rather interesting films opening on the last weekend of July.

* Joey Magidson recommended yet another acclaimed sci-fi thriller for his DVD Picks of the Week, and gives us his favorite Ryan Gosling performances.

* Mike Ward reported a surprising drop in the attendance for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 for last weekend.

* Joey also argued that – as a director – Ben Affleck’s star may shine brighter over time than Clint Eastwood’s.

* John H. Foote listed films from the Aughts that he feels are under-appreciated.

* Finally, the results of the ACCA 2001 are in, and I’m proud to say that the Awards Circuit community made some unexpected and delightfully idiosyncratic choices. Well done!

Circuit Round-Up, 07/03

* Last week, Joey Magidson closed the book on the first half of 2011. Let us know what you thought were the best (and worst) films of the year so far in the comments.

* Joey also chose one of his favorite films of 2010 for his DVD Pick of the Week.

* I previewed the new releases of the weekend...well, Transformers: Dark of the Moon was technically a Wednesday release…

* John H. Foote celebrated the upcoming return of Warren Beatty.

* Joey listed some of his favorite trailers of all time. What are some of your favorites?

* Our esteemed Editor Clayton Davis continued to update his Oscar predictions, this time for Best Director.

* Finally, time is running out to vote for ACCA 2001. Today is your last chance!

Keep the ACCA votes coming!

With voting coming to an end very shortly, the time is now to get your final say in what the best of 2001 was. You the Awards Circuit reader has always been an interesting voter in the Awards Circuit Community Awards, so keep that trend going! Go here to vote and let your voice be heard. Feel free to use this as a last minute For Your Consideration thread...and once again, happy voting!

ACCA 2001 is up and running!

You know what that means ladies and gents...time to vote like you're a member of the Academy. Go here and get started, and feel free to use this as a place to do your FYC campaigns and chat about who and what may or may not get nominated.

-Happy voting!