Savannah Film Festival '14 Opener "5 to 7" Now Playing in Atlanta

Although it is one of the weakest films to ever open up the Savannah Film Festival, we are definitely excited when any indie film featured on the Georgia film festival circuit gets distribution and hits cinema screens here!

Victor Levin's "5 to 7"—starring Anton Yelchin, Bérénice Marlohe, Olivia Thirlby, Lambert Wilson, Frank Langella and Glenn Close—is far from your typical romantic comedy, but lacks enough grit and grounding to even out its high sugar content. It is worth seeing, however, if only for the few scenes containing Frank Langella and Glenn Close.

"5 to 7" opens at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema in Atlanta today.

The Goods: 13 Should-Be Oscar Contenders from 2014

Enough about the middle-of-the-road "The Imitation Game." We should focus on the best and most deserving films and not just the films that best fit into the Oscar cannon. Some of these 13 films, actors and actresses are already being mentioned—just not enough as they should be. For instance, Bill Plympton's animated feature "Cheatin'" has made the shortlist for a nomination, but can it overcome big studio films like "Big Hero 6" and "How to Train Your Dragon 2" to get one of the five slots? It very well should. Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" might get some craft category nods, but why isn't anyone talking about just how great Ralph Fiennes is?!

We have compiled a baker's dozen of should-be contenders this awards season. Who do you think should be in the conversation? Check out our list and leave a comment with yours!

Savannah Film Festival Opens With Victor Levin's "5 to 7" (**½)

Crowds wait below the Trustees Theatre marquee on Broughton Street.

The 2013 Savannah Film Festival showcased a few strong films—"The Past," "The Invisible Woman," "Hank & Asha"—and honored some worthy guests—Alexander Payne, Jeremy Irons, Abigail Breslin. The overall quality of content, however, was down from in years past. The 2013 opening night film, "Nebraska," certainly had the right pedigree and was attended by both director Payne and star Bruce Dern. Previous opening night films have included "Silver Linings Playbook" and "The Artist," so you could have colored me surprised when I learned this year's opening night film was one that wasn't even on my radar—Victor Levin's "5 to 7."

With Oscar-hunting films like "The Imitation Game," "Whiplash" and "Foxcatcher" included in the lineup, I'm surprised that "5 to 7" was chosen as the film to kick it off. The movie premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival and features Anton Yelchin and Bérénice Marlohe as lead players with Glenn Close, Frank Langella, Olivia Thirlby and Lambert Wilson in supporting roles.

Get passes to a free screening of "Draft Day" in Atlanta

Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner star in "Draft Day"

How about a free night out at the movies this Thursday, March 6th? The Atlanta Film Festival is giving away free passes to see "Draft Day" at The Plaza Theatre, along with special previews of 2014 ATLFF films, pass giveaways and more!

The film starts at 7:30 PM, but come early to see trailers, win MovieHopper cards for this year's festival and hear from festival programmers about what to look forward to.

Directed by Ivan Reitman, "Draft Day" stars an all-star cast of Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Frank Langella, Tom Welling, Joe Manganiello, Chadwick Boseman, Rosanna Arquette, Sam Elliott, Terry Crews, Denis Leary, Chi McBride, Sean Combs, Josh Pence and Ellen Burstyn. The film follows the General Manager of the Cleveland Browns as he struggles to acquire the number one draft pick for his team.

The film opens April 11th nationwide, just in time for audiences to get amped up for the NFL's real draft day which begins on May 8th. See the Gofobo code and get your passes after the jump!

Review: "Robot & Frank" (****)

Frank Langella, a robot and Liv Tyler star in "Robot & Frank"

Despite the fact that Frank Langella has been acting for nearly half a century, I only first noticed him in 2005's "Good Night and Good Luck." In 2007, Langella almost made my personal ballot for his performance in "Starting Out in the Evening." That performance was better than the film, and the same could probably be said for his Oscar nominated work in 2008's "Frost/Nixon." He mostly pops up in supporting roles, but occasionally a tailor-made lead role presents itself. "Robot & Frank" is a prime example, and Langella dominates.