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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Will Present Anne Hathaway With The American Riviera Award
Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 42nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Hathaway will receive the award on Friday, February 5th at an in-person tribute and conversation celebrating her career, with a focus on her remarkable performance as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” In the…
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The Gotham Awards To Present Ellen Burstyn With The Performer Tribute
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Academy Award, Tony Award, and Emmy Award winner Ellen Burstyn will receive the Performer Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards, taking place on Monday, November 30th, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will celebrate Burstyn’s extraordinary body of work…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Liberation” Star Carrie Coon
“The Liberation” is a 2026 mystery drama film directed by Guy Nattiv, co-written with Noa Berman-Herzberg, and inspired by real events from Nattiv’s own grandmother’s life. It stars Carrie Coon as Rita Cooper, a Holocaust survivor who renounces her family to join the Harmonia commune cult led by the mysterious but seductive Ricki King (Lily…
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Kate Berlant & John Early To Co-Host The 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing independent storytelling and supporting artists, announced today that acclaimed comedians, actors, and longtime creative collaborators Kate Berlant and John Early will co-host the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Known for their singular comedic sensibilities, razor-sharp wit and wildly inventive performances, the duo will bring their unmistakable chemistry…
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“HOW TO ROB A BANK”
THE STORY – A crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their…
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What The Critics’ Scores Tell Us About The 2026 Best Picture Oscar Race
There are years like 2010, 2017, and 2023 when the Best Picture field has earned huge rave reviews from both fans and critics, and years like 2011, 2018, and 2021 when reviews aren’t collectively as high. One would think that 2026 has a good chance of being on the better end, between the likes of…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 515 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 515th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Cody Dericks joins me for this new series, dedicated to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is on…
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The 2027 Palm Springs International Film Awards Will Honor Andrew Scott With The Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards have announced that Andrew Scott is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for his performance in “Elsinore.” The Film Awards will take place on January 7th, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 7th-18th, 2027. Kering will present the event, sponsored…
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