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Why “La Bola Negra’s” Historic Theatrical Run Could Finally Deliver Netflix Their First Best Picture Win
The film industry has long bemoaned Netflix for largely forgoing exclusive theatrical releases of its biggest films. For instance, the first “Knives Out” film grossed over $300 million worldwide, while the Netflix-bound sequels grossed a little over $16 million combined as a result of their brief, limited theatrical release. Even with a cultural phenomenon like…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “One Night Only” Screenwriter Travis Braun
“One Night Only” is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It tells the fictional story of two New Yorkers who search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Screenwriter Travis…
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“ONE NIGHT ONLY”
THE STORY – Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in New York City looking for more than just a quick encounter on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps…
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The 2026 New York Film Festival (NYFF) Main Slate
Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) has announced the 32 films that comprise the Main Slate of the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF), taking place September 25th through October 12th. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center in partnership with Rolex, the New York Film Festival is an annual celebration of the most significant international films…
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The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Short Cuts Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is announcing its 2026 Short Cuts program. This year’sselection includes 45 short films from 30 countries across seven curated programs, spanning live-action narrative, documentary, animation, and hybrid filmmaking. Entering its third year, Strange Cuts — the Midnight Madness–adjacent wild child of the Short Cuts program — embraces genre- and…
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The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Docs Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is announcing its 2026 TIFF Docs lineup featuring 21 titles from 20 countries and 18 World Premieres. From archival portraits to dispatches from global front lines, this year’s Official Selection celebrates the art of non-fiction storytelling and its unique power to illuminate untold stories, challenge perspectives, and…
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“Ted Lasso” Season 4 Review: This Uneven Return Gives Us Little To Still Believe In
THE STORY – Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second-division women’s football team. THE CAST – Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift & Tanya Reynolds THE TEAM – Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt & Joe Kelly (Co-Creators) I love “Ted Lasso.” I loved it…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Cookie Queens” Filmmaker Alysa Nahmias
“Cookie Queens” is a 2026 documentary film that follows four young women striving to become their own “Cookie Queen” and top sellers of Girl Scout Cookies, exploring the joys, pains, and pressures of the Girl Scout Cookie season. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews.…
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