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“THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE”
THE STORY – Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. THE CAST – Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson, Issa Rae, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson & Glen Powell THE TEAM – Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Our Hero, Balthazar” Stars & Filmmakers
“Our Hero, Balthazar” is an American dark comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and Ricky Camilleri. It stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia, and Pippa Knowles. It tells the story of a…
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Trailer – “Backrooms”
A24 has released the trailer for “Backrooms” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. The film will be released in theaters on May 29th. Plot Synopsis: A therapist ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient. A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.…
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Netflix Will Stream The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy
Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that the televised special, THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31st, 2026. This marks the first year the Emmy-winning special will stream on the service, bringing the celebration of Murphy’s iconic career to a global…
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“THE DRAMA”
THE STORY – A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails THE CAST – Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Zoë Winters & Hailey Benton Gates THE TEAM – Kristoffer Borgli (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 105 Minutes “True love is radical acceptance,”…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Kontinental ’25” Filmmaker Radu Jude
“Kontinental ’25” is a Romanian absurdist black comedy-drama film written and directed by Radu Jude. It stars Eszter Tompa as a bailiff in Cluj-Napoca who faces a moral crisis when a homeless man she has evicted kills himself. Its title is inspired by the Roberto Rossellini film Europe ’51. An international co-production between Romania, Brazil,…
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Camila Morrone Elevates “Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen,” But Predictable Storytelling Undercuts Its Stylish Horror
THE STORY – A certain atmosphere of horror is felt the week before the celebration of an unfortunate wedding. THE CAST – Camila Morrone, Adam DiMarco, Gus Birney, Karla Crome, Sawyer Fraser, Jeff Wilbusch, Ted Levine & Jennifer Jason Leigh THE TEAM – Haley Z. Boston (Creator & Writer), Lisa Brühlmann, Weronika Tofilska, & Axelle…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 485 – Best And Worst Films Of Q1 2026, “Moana,” “Forgotten Island” & “The Furious” Trailers
For Episode 485, I am joined by Josh Parham, Aaron Danielle, and Giovanni Lago as we look back on the first three months of 2026 to name our favorite, least favorite, most surprising, and disappointing film releases of the year so far. Tying into this week’s poll question, we’re asking everyone: “Which Has Been Your Favorite Film Of Q1…
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