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“QUEEN AT SEA”
THE STORY – Amanda and her stepfather, Martin, struggle with a moral issue that divides them. Has Amanda’s mother, Leslie, who is suffering from advanced dementia, lost the ability to make critical decisions in her own best interests? And, if so, who is responsible – a spouse, a child, an institution – for making such a…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Devil Is Busy” Filmmakers Geeta Gandbhir & Christalyn Hampton
“The Devil Is Busy” is an American documentary short film, directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, which follows an Atlanta abortion clinic besieged by protesters. Following its world premiere at Doc NYC, producer HBO Documentary Films released the film for streaming, and it has since been nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at…
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The Sundance Film Festival Announces Official Venues For Its Milestone Colorado Debut In 2027
Today, the Sundance Film Festival announces the 2027 edition will make its Boulder, Colorado, debut on January 21st–31st, 2027. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location. Mark your calendars for the seminal gathering where artists and audiences will converge to explore bold storytelling and celebrate independent film. The…
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Is The Best Supporting Actor Race Back To Being Sean Penn’s To Lose?
It seemed that when “One Battle After Another” premiered in September, Sean Penn’s despicable, instantly iconic Steven Lockjaw would earn him his third Oscar. As this award season began to unfold, we were told a different story, with his costar Benicio Del Toro surprisingly winning many of the early critics groups, including the New York…
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The 2025 Vancouver Film Critics Circle (VFCC) Winners
The Vancouver Film Critics Circle (VFCC) have announced their international winners representing the best in film for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… Best Picture Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another Best Director Ryan Coogler, Sinners Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Chloé Zhao, Hamnet Best Screenplay Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After…
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“MONTREAL, MY BEAUTIFUL”
THE STORY – At 53 years old, Feng Xia, a Chinese immigrant in Montreal, finally confronts her repressed desire for women and begins a secret affair with a young Québécoise. This adventure brings her passionate love and a betrayal of her moral life. THE CAST – Joan Chen & Charlotte Aubin THE TEAM – Xiaodan He…
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The 2025 NBP Film Award Nominations
The 2025 NBP Film Community Awards winners were announced this week on the Next Best Picture Podcast (and can be read here). The NBP Team has also come together to vote on our internal nominations called the NBP Film Awards. Ballots have been sent to all members of the NBP Team to vote on for…
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The 2025 NBP Film Community Award Winners
As heard yesterday on the podcast, we announced the NBP Film Community Award Winners for 2025. For those who did not hear the winners read out loud on the show, we have provided a full list down below for you to check out. We had precisely 1398 people contribute towards these final votes and we cannot…
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