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THE STORY - The Gheorghiu family, with a Romanian father and a Norwegian mother, have moved to the mother's birthplace, a remote Norwegian village, and...

“MISTY GREEN”

Giovanni Lago - September 13, 2026

“TENZING”

Matt Neglia - September 5, 2026

“MUSK”

Josh Parham - September 8, 2026

“CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN'”

J Don Birnam - September 8, 2025

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The Awards Race

“Ink” Director Danny Boyle To Receive Gotham Director Tribute At 2026 Gotham Film Awards

Matt Neglia - September 30, 2026

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film...

The Gotham Film Awards Will Present LAIKA With The Anniversary Tribute Award At The 2026 Awards Ceremony

Matt Neglia - September 28, 2026

The 78th Primetime Emmy Award Winners

Amy Kim - September 14, 2026

The 2026 Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Winners

Ema Sasic - September 13, 2026

The 2026 Venice Film Festival Award Winners

Cody Dericks - September 12, 2026

Latest Reviews

“CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL”

Ben Langford - October 2, 2026

THE STORY - Paul Thomas Anderson captures Brooklyn musician Cameron Winter's minimalist performance in a striking concert film, THE CAST - Cameron Winter THE TEAM - Paul...

“LADY”

Sara Clements - October 2, 2026

“MY WIFE CRIES”

Dan Bayer - October 2, 2026

“INFIRMARY”

Cody Dericks - October 2, 2026

“Carrie” Is An Effective Modern Update, But Far From Mike Flanagan’s Best

Cody Dericks - October 1, 2026

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TELEVISION

“Carrie” Is An Effective Modern Update, But Far From Mike Flanagan’s Best

Cody Dericks - October 1, 2026

THE STORY - Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother,...

“East Of Eden” Review – Zoe Kazan Delivers The Definitive Adaptation Of John Steinbeck’s American Classic

Giovanni Lago - October 1, 2026

“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” Turns Infamy Into Empty Spectacle

Megan Lachinski - September 24, 2026

“Brothers” Brings McConaughey And Harrelson Together Again For A Rowdy Ride

Megan Lachinski - September 23, 2026

“Crystal Lake” Finds the Human Behind the Hockey Mask

Anna Miller - September 20, 2026

Podcasts

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Filmmaker Bassam Tariq

October 2, 2026

"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is a 2026 American action thriller film written and directed by Bassam Tariq, starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho,...

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Atonement” Stars Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook & Filmmaker Reed Van Dyk

Ema Sasic - October 1, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Beware Boiúna” Stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe & Director Mike P. Nelson

Cody Dericks - September 30, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Primetime”

September 29, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 509 – Mailbag Monday

September 28, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 509 – NYFF64 Begins, “The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth,” “Ray Gunn,” “Werwulf” & “Day Drinker” Trailers

September 28, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Forgotten Island”

September 26, 2026

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Interviews

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Filmmaker Bassam Tariq

Matt Neglia - October 2, 2026

"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is a 2026 American action thriller film written and directed by Bassam Tariq, starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho,...

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Atonement” Stars Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook & Filmmaker Reed Van Dyk

Ema Sasic - October 1, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Beware Boiúna” Stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe & Director Mike P. Nelson

Cody Dericks - September 30, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Primetime” Stars Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever & Director Lance Oppenheim

Ema Sasic - September 25, 2026

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Unabomber” Director Janus Metz Pedersen

Matt Neglia - September 24, 2026

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Awards Precursors

Articles

The 78th Primetime Emmy Award Winners

Amy Kim - September 14, 2026

The winners for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. The Creative Arts Emmy Award winners can be read here. How did the...

The 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners

September 6, 2026

The 2008 NBP Film Award Winners

September 1, 2026

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Trailers

Articles

Trailer – “Remain”

Cody Dericks - September 8, 2026

Warner Bros. has released the official teaser trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's "Remain," co-written by Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe...

Trailer – “Artificial”

September 8, 2026

Trailer – “Ink”

September 2, 2026

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“CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL”

“LADY”

“MY WIFE CRIES”

The Lists

The World Premieres We Can’t Wait To See From The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

AE Ben Langford - September 9, 2026

The festival season is officially in motion as we get the first tastes of reactions emerging from this year’s Venice Film Festival. While many...

Our Most Anticipated Films For The 2026 Venice Film Festival

Articles Matt Neglia - September 1, 2026

The fall film festival season is always one of the most exciting times of the year for any dedicated cinephile. Now is the time...

Every Series Nominee At The 2026 Emmys Ranked

Articles Amy Kim - August 25, 2026

As Emmy voting draws to a close, now is the perfect time to take a look at all 21 TV shows nominated for the...

What The 2026 TCA Award Winners Tell Us About This Year’s Emmy Races

Articles Amy Kim - August 20, 2026

One year ago, the 2025 Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards were announced, and it became evident that "The Pitt" would win Outstanding Drama Series...

Potential Upsets To Keep An Eye On For The 2026 Emmy Awards

Articles Tom O'Brien - August 20, 2026

There’s a moment in every Emmy ceremony – whether in the Primetime or Creative Arts telecast – just after the envelope is opened and...

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The Latest

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Filmmaker Bassam Tariq

Matt Neglia - October 2, 2026

2026

“CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL”

Ben Langford - October 2, 2026

2026

“LADY”

Sara Clements - October 2, 2026

2026

“MY WIFE CRIES”

Dan Bayer - October 2, 2026

2026

“INFIRMARY”

Cody Dericks - October 2, 2026

Can “Godzilla Minus Zero” Repeat The Success Of “Minus One” And Win Best Visual Effects?

Amy Kim - October 1, 2026

Could Mike Leigh’s Final Film “Tender Loving Care” Secure Him One Last Batch Of Nominations?

Ben Langford - October 1, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Atonement” Stars Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook & Filmmaker Reed Van Dyk

Ema Sasic - October 1, 2026

2026

“Carrie” Is An Effective Modern Update, But Far From Mike Flanagan’s Best

Cody Dericks - October 1, 2026

2026

“East Of Eden” Review – Zoe Kazan Delivers The Definitive Adaptation Of John Steinbeck’s American Classic

Giovanni Lago - October 1, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Beware Boiúna” Stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe & Director Mike P. Nelson

Cody Dericks - September 30, 2026

With “Possible Love,” Can Netflix Get A Second International Film Into Best Picture?

Ben Langford - September 30, 2026

“Ink” Director Danny Boyle To Receive Gotham Director Tribute At 2026 Gotham Film Awards

Matt Neglia - September 30, 2026

2026

“VERITY”

Dan Bayer - September 30, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Primetime”

Matt Neglia - September 29, 2026

AFI Fest

The 2026 AFI Film Festival Lineup

Matt Neglia - September 29, 2026

“Dune: Part Three” Is Now The Biggest Wild Card In The Best Picture Race

Robert Dougherty - September 29, 2026

2026

“DIGGER”

Josh Parham - September 29, 2026

Main Show

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 509 – Mailbag Monday

Matt Neglia - September 28, 2026

The Gotham Film Awards Will Present LAIKA With The Anniversary Tribute Award At The 2026 Awards Ceremony

Matt Neglia - September 28, 2026

Main Show

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 509 – NYFF64 Begins, “The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth,” “Ray Gunn,” “Werwulf” & “Day Drinker” Trailers

Matt Neglia - September 28, 2026

After Winning Over TIFF And Telluride Audiences, Can “La Bola Negra” Beat “The Odyssey?”

Amy Kim - September 28, 2026

2026

“HEIL JUPITER!”

Tom O'Brien - September 27, 2026

2026

“GODZILLA MINUS ZERO”

Dan Bayer - September 26, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Forgotten Island”

Matt Neglia - September 26, 2026

More Films Added To The 2026 AFI Film Festival

Matt Neglia - September 25, 2026

2026

“LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT”

Lauren LaMagna - September 25, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Primetime” Stars Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever & Director Lance Oppenheim

Ema Sasic - September 25, 2026

2026

“UNABOMBER”

Josh Parham - September 24, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Unabomber” Director Janus Metz Pedersen

Matt Neglia - September 24, 2026

Will The Mixed Reactions To “Digger” Bury Its Awards Chances?

Hailey Passmore - September 24, 2026

2026

“NOWHERE TO LAY MY EYES”

Tom O'Brien - September 24, 2026

2026

“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” Turns Infamy Into Empty Spectacle

Megan Lachinski - September 24, 2026

2026

“FORGOTTEN ISLAND”

Daniel Howat - September 23, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Incomer” Stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin & Grant O’Rourke

Matt Neglia - September 23, 2026

Articles

Exclusive – Clip From Paula González-Nasser’s Tribeca Standout “The Scout”

Matt Neglia - September 23, 2026

Articles

An Early Behind The Scenes Look At Brad Bird’s “Ray Gunn”

Daniel Howat - September 23, 2026

2026

“Brothers” Brings McConaughey And Harrelson Together Again For A Rowdy Ride

Megan Lachinski - September 23, 2026

2026

“THE COLOR OF THE SUN”

David Cuevas - September 22, 2026

NBP Podcast

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Charlie Harper” Stars Emilia Jones & Nick Robinson

Ema Sasic - September 22, 2026

What We Learned About The 2026 Oscar Race From Venice, Telluride & TIFF

Robert Dougherty - September 22, 2026

Peter Berg’s “The Mosquito Bowl” Will Premiere At The 2026 AFI Film Festival

Matt Neglia - September 22, 2026

2026

“HEART OF THE BEAST”

Giovanni Lago - September 22, 2026

Is “I Play Rocky” A TIFF One-Off Or A Real Oscar Player?

Ben Langford - September 21, 2026

2026

“THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF WILSON SHEDD”

Anna Miller - September 21, 2026

2026

“VILLENEUVE: THE RISE OF A LEGEND”

Jason Gorber - September 21, 2026

Main Show

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 508 – Mailbag Monday

Matt Neglia - September 21, 2026

2026

“THE DAY SHE RETURNS”

Tom O'Brien - September 21, 2026

2026

“SENSE AND SENSIBILITY”

Dan Bayer - September 21, 2026

Main Show

The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 508 – TIFF Recap, NYFF64 Preview, “You Can See Everything,” “Artificial,” “Remain” & “Love Of Your Life” Trailers

Matt Neglia - September 20, 2026

2026 PRECURSOR WINS

BEST PICTURE
Fjord – CANNES
Josephine – SUNDANCE
La Bola Negra – TIFF
Yellow Letters – BERLIN
Woman Unknown – VENICE

BEST DIRECTOR
Grant Gee – BERLIN
Los Javis – CANNES
Ilya Khrzhanovsky – VENICE
Paweł Pawlikowski – CANNES
Josef Kubota Wladyka – SUNDANCE

BEST ACTRESS
Mathilde Arcel – VENICE
Virginie Efira – CANNES
Sandra Hüller – BERLINE

BEST ACTOR
Emmanuel Macchia – CANNES
John Malkovich – VENICE

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Anna Calder-Marshall – BERLIN
Tao Okamoto – CANNES

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Valentin Campagne – CANNES
Tom Courtenay – BERLIN

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Take Me Home – SUNDANCE

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
A Good Little Soldier – VENICE
A Man Of His Time – CANNES
Nina Roza – BERLIN

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Nuisance Bear – SUNDANCE

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

BEST CASTING

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

BEST FILM EDITING