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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Is This Thing On?” Stars Will Arnett & Laura Dern
“Is This Thing On?” is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, loosely inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop. It stars Arnett and Laura Dern as a middle-aged married couple facing an impending divorce when Alex (Arnett) finds new…
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The 2025 Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Winners
The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2025. Here are the winners… Best PictureBugoniaFrankensteinMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinnersThe Testament of Ann LeeTrain DreamsWeapons Best DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler, SinnersJosh Safdie, Marty SupremeGuillermo Del Toro, FrankensteinJoachim Trier, Sentimental ValueBest ActressJessie…
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Do Oscar Shortlists Matter? What This Year’s Hits And Misses Say About The Oscar Race
Because there were a few new categories added to the annual Oscar shortlist announcements this year, it might be harder to say that past shortlist stats offer any clues about how much this year’s results mean. Nonetheless, there are still a couple of trends from the last several years that offer hope to those who…
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Harrison Ford Will Receive SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford, best known for his iconic cinematic turns as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, has been named the recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award. The union’s highest honor recognizes Ford’s extraordinary career as one of Hollywood’s most enduring and successful actors. He will receive the tribute at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, streaming live…
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The 2025 Black Reel Awards (BRAs) Nominations
The Black Reel Awards (BRAs) have announced their nominations representing the best in film for 2025. The winners will be announced on February 16th, 2026. Here are this year’s nominees… Outstanding Film (Award given to producers)Hedda – Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Gabrielle Nadig, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson, producersHighest 2 Lowest – Todd Black, Jason Michael…
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Why The Oscars Moving To YouTube Is A Necessary And Positive Evolution
Since the first televised Academy Awards ceremony in 1953, the Oscars have been a fixture of network television. For decades, the ritual was simple: on a Sunday night, American families could sit down, turn on their television, and watch Hollywood celebrate itself. Beginning with the 1999 ceremony, that ritual became even more standardized, with ABC…
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The 2025 Australian Academy Of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards Nominations
The Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) have announced their nominations for their international awards representing the best in film and television for 2025. The winners will be announced on February 6th 2026. Here are this year’s nominees…. FILM AACTA International Award for Best FilmHamnetMarty SupremeNurembergOne Battle After AnotherSinners AACTA International Award for…
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The 2025 Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC) Winners
The members of the Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC) have selected their favorite works of 2025. Here are this year’s winners… (Winners presented in a ranked list for each category) Best Film1. Sinners2. One Battle After Another3. Train Dreams4. The Brutalist5. It Was Just an Accident6. Sentimental Value7. Flow8. I Swear9. Weapons10. Vermiglio Best Director1. Ryan…
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