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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Hadestown: The Musical”
“Hadestown: The Musical” is a 2026 musical film presenting a live stage recording of the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. It tells two versions of the ancient Greek myths, Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, to explore enduring and contemporary themes such as poverty. Brett Sullivan directed the film, which features five…
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How “The Odyssey” Compares To Other High-Grossing Best Picture Nominees
While “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” got all the headlines for its box office records this past week, “The Odyssey” also hit its most important milestones to date. It became the 16th movie ever to make over $50 million in its third weekend – and every one of the past 15 except “The Super Mario Bros…
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“THE LAST HOUSE”
THE STORY – A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped. THE CAST – Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, Emma Ho & Noah Alexander Sosnowski THE TEAM – Louis Lettierer (Director) & Matthew Robinson (Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 110 Minutes…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma” Stars Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson & Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun
After the smashing success of their previous film “I Saw the TV Glow,” it should’ve come as no surprise to anyone that Jane Schoenbrun’s follow-up film would be just as strange, unsettling, and visually stunning. But perhaps the most unexpected aspect of “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” (which premiered to rave reviews at…
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“SOMEONE’S DAUGHTER”
THE STORY – Criminal defense lawyer Sam is kidnapped with Paul, the former client she defended against rape charges a decade ago. Stranded on a remote Canadian island, they struggle to survive as Paul’s behavior grows toxic. THE CAST – Pascale Bussières, François Arnaud, Peter Outerbridge & Michael Greyeyes THE TEAM – Wiebke von Carolsfeld…
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The History And Mythology Behind Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Explained
I knew I had to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” alone. Had someone accompanied me, they would have been subjected to nonstop whispered details about the mythological figures and historical references appearing onscreen. While I have a university education in film history and theory, I also fancy myself an amateur classicist with a penchant for…
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Film At Lincoln Center Announces The World Premiere Of Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “South Of Tehran” As The Inaugural Film Of NYFF Encounters
Film at Lincoln Center is pleased to announce the world premiere of South of Tehran, a new short film by Kleber Mendonça Filho featuring Iranian director Jafar Panahi, made during the 63rd New York Film Festival in 2025. The first film in a new annual initiative titled NYFF Encounters, “South of Tehran” will premiere in…
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The 2026 Critics Choice (CCA) Super Award Winners
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the winners of the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television and movies, including Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action. “The Boys” and “Widow’s Bay” were the standouts among this year’s television winners, each taking home three trophies. “The Boys”…
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