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  • “YOUNG WASHINGTON”

    “YOUNG WASHINGTON”

    THE STORY – A young George Washington faces war, betrayal, and impossible choices that will forge a leader. THE CAST – William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis & Ben Kingsley THE TEAM – Jon Erwin (Director/Writer), Tom Provost & Diederik Hoogstraten (Writers) THE RUNNING TIME – 122 Minutes There are countless figures in history…


  • Breaking Down The NBP Team’s First Oscar Nomination Predictions For 2026

    Breaking Down The NBP Team’s First Oscar Nomination Predictions For 2026

    July 1st marked a milestone in coverage of the 2026 Oscar season, as the Next Best Picture team revealed their first predictions of the season. These debut picks don’t usually end up all that accurate, given that the only major category the NBP team got right in July 2025 was “One Battle After Another” winning…


  • What Oscar History Suggests About “The Odyssey’s” Upcoming Awards Journey

    What Oscar History Suggests About “The Odyssey’s” Upcoming Awards Journey

    After the 4th of July weekend, all eyes will be glued to “The Odyssey” as it begins its world premiere screenings on July 6th, leading up to its July 17th wide release. In a matter of days, we will have our first reactions to the first Christopher Nolan film since his Oscar coronation for “Oppenheimer,”…


  • The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 61 – “House Of The Dragon,” “Widow’s Bay,” “The Bear” & Our Final Emmy Nomination Predictions

    The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 61 – “House Of The Dragon,” “Widow’s Bay,” “The Bear” & Our Final Emmy Nomination Predictions

    The Next Best Series Podcast returns as Alyssa Christian, Giovanni Lago, Nadia Dalimonte, and Amy Kim join me to discuss the latest series, shows, and awards season updates for all things television! On this latest episode, we discuss what we feel is going to be nominated for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. Nominations will be announced next week, and we…


  • The 2026 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Winners

    The 2026 African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Winners

    The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of the eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, along with its annual AAFCA TV Top 10 list, celebrating the year’s most outstanding achievements in television and streaming. This year’s awards also introduce two new competitive categories, Best Reality Series and Best Podcast, to recognize the…


  • “ENOLA HOLMES 3”

    “ENOLA HOLMES 3”

    THE STORY – Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before. THE CAST – Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter, Henry Cavill, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Himesh Patel & Louis Partridge THE TEAM – Philip Barantini (Director) & Jack Thorne…


  • The 50 Best Films Of 2026 So Far

    The 50 Best Films Of 2026 So Far

    2026 has had a much stronger year than the first half of 2025. We already recapped the best films of the year following Q1 of 2026. Now, with half of 2026 behind us, we have a list of 50 films to share with you all. If this is indicative of where the rest of the…


  • The 2026 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Winners

    The 2026 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Winners

    The Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) have announced their winners representing the best in film midyear for 2026. Here are this year’s winners… BEST PICTURE 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Backrooms Disclosure Day Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Obsession Project Hail Mary (WINNER) Send Help The Drama The Invite (RUNNER-UP) Toy Story 5…