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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Fjord”
For this week’s second podcast review, Amy Kim, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Tom O’Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from director Cristian Mungiu, “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The film follows a conservative Romanian-Norwegian couple who face scrutiny after moving to the wife’s progressive, remote Norwegian hometown. It went on to win the…
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“WHALEFALL”
THE STORY – Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may…
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A Behind The Scenes Look At Laika’s “Wildwood”
It’s been a long road to Laika’s latest release, “Wildwood.” Seven years since their last release, “Missing Link,” this marks the longest gap between releases in the studio’s history. But walking around their soundstage in Portland, Oregon, it’s clear why Laika took their time bringing the fantastical world of “Wildwood” to life. This adventure is…
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The European Film Academy Reveals The Shortlists For The 2026 EFA Awards
The European Film Academy has shortlisted 68 feature-length films for a possible nomination for the European Film Awards, which take place on January 16th, 2027 in Athens. The shortlist includes 45 feature films, 15 documentaries, and eight animated features from 40 countries. 25 of the films are directed or co-directed by women. The European Film…
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“Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” Will Screen With Quentin Tarantino In-Person At The 2026 AFI Film Festival
Today, AFI revealed a special event at AFI FEST 2026 presented by Canva, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD WITH QUENTIN TARANTINO. The evening will include a conversation with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino following a screening of ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD. Ahead of David Fincher’shighly anticipated new film THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF…
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Trailer – “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew”
Netflix has released the official trailer for Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” starring David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, and Meryl Streep. The film will be released in IMAX theaters on February 10th, 2027 and then available to stream on Netflix on April 2nd, 2027. Plot Synopsis: Academy…
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The 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Award (CCDA) Nominations
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the 11thannual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a gala event on Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Award-winning television host and producer Ross Mathews will emcee this year’s event, bringing together leading filmmakers, industry professionals, and…
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Ranking The Strength Of The Best Picture Oscar Contenders After The 2026 Fall Film Festivals
Except for major longshots like “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” “Werwulf” and “The Mosquito Bowl,” every potential Best Picture candidate aside from “Dune: Part Three” has now been seen and rated in some shape or form. So since we pretty much know what films are still in the race at this stage, we can…
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