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The Final Season Of “The Comeback” Proves Why Human Connection And Lisa Kudrow Will Always Be Mainstays
THE STORY – An ex-A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once-prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination. THE CAST – Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Dan Bucatinsky, Tim Bagley, Ella Stiller, Brittany O’Grady, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Barry Shabaka Henley & Andrew Scott THE TEAM –…
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“Bait” Hooks You Early On But Can’t Quite Hold On, Despite Riz Ahmed’s Strong Turn
THE STORY – A struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime finds himself thrust into a full-blown existential crisis and conspiracy at the same time. THE CAST – Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Aasiya Shah, Sheeba Chaddha, Sajid Hasan, Soni Razdan, Weruche Opia, Ritu Arya, Rafe Spall, Maxine Peake & Sian…
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Analyzing The Oscar Potential For “Project Hail Mary”
Not even a week after the 2025 Academy Awards season drew to a close, we already have a strong 2026 Oscar contender blasting into theaters. It’s no surprise there is plenty of hype for “Project Hail Mary,” considering the star power on screen, behind the camera, and the pages it’s adapted from, but the level…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Late Shift” Filmmaker Petra Volpe
“Late Shift” is a drama film written and directed by Petra Volpe, inspired by the book “Unser Beruf ist nicht das Problem: Es sind die Umstände” by Madeline Calvelage. Starring Leonie Benesch, the film centers on a young nurse, Floria, who works with unwavering dedication in an understaffed hospital ward, but on this day, her…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 484 – Goodbye 2025 Awards Season, Hello 2026, SXSW Recap, “Dune: Part Three,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” & “Wild Horse Nine” Trailers
For Episode 484, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Amy Kim, and Will Mavity as we say goodbye to the 2025 film awards season and look ahead to what’s to come in 2026. Part of that is recapping the best films that played at this year’s SXSW, and part is asking this week’s poll question: “Which…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Project Hail Mary”
For this week’s main podcast review, Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Brendan Hodges, and Tom O’Brien join me to discuss the latest film from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub. Written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel of the same name by…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Lumière, Le Cinéma!” Filmmaker Thierry Frémaux
“Lumière, Le Cinéma!” (or “Lumière! The Adventure Continues”) is a documentary film directed by Thierry Frémaux, director of the Institute Lumière, of the Lumière Film Festival, and of the Cannes Film Festival. Frémaux serves as a curator and guide through a collection of over 100 short films by Auguste and Louis Lumière and their collaborators, showcasing…
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“DRAG”
THE STORY – Two sisters with a contentious relationship decide to rob a rural home in upstate New York. The simple robbery turns into a nightmare when one of them throws out her back and becomes immobilized on the second floor. The night spirals out of control as they embark on a painful journey to leave…
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