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The 25 Best Films Of Q1 2026
2026 is already off to an impressive start, delivering a number of standout films in its first few months and, depending on who you ask, even a true masterpiece or two. At Next Best Picture, our team compiled individual lists of the best films we’ve seen so far this year, which we’ve combined into a…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Fantasy Life” Filmmaker And Star Matthew Shear
“Fantasy Life” is an American comedy film written and directed by Matthew Shear in his directorial debut. It stars Amanda Peet, Shear, Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Andrea Martin, Zosia Mamet, Jessica Harper, Holland Taylor, and Sheng Wang. It had its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, where…
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Top 10 Limited Series To Keep An Eye On For The 2026 Emmy Awards Season
Traditionally, the Outstanding Limited Series category has been one of the premier Emmy races each year, often attracting top filmmakers and major movie stars to bring to life stories that are best told in a 4-10-episode format (with, if they’re lucky, the budget to match). And, like its sister awards, the Oscars, many of the…
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“THE SERPENT’S SKIN”
THE STORY – Twentysomething Anna (Alexandra McVicker) leaves her small, transphobic hometown to start a new life in the city with her sister when she quickly finds herself face-to-face with Gen (Avalon Fast), a confident young woman she’d first seen in visions. Gen, Anna learns, has supernatural powers – powers that the two of them share.…
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Pierre Salvadori’s “The Electric Kiss” Will Open The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
On Tuesday, May 12th, to launch the festivities of the 79th Festival de Cannes, French director and screenwriter Pierre Salvadori’s new film will premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, following the opening ceremony hosted by actress Eye Haïdara. At the same time, “La Vénus électrique” (“The Electric Kiss”) will also be screened in movie theaters across…
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“THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE”
THE STORY – Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. THE CAST – Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson, Issa Rae, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson & Glen Powell THE TEAM – Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Our Hero, Balthazar” Stars & Filmmakers
“Our Hero, Balthazar” is an American dark comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and Ricky Camilleri. It stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia, and Pippa Knowles. It tells the story of a…
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Trailer – “Backrooms”
A24 has released the trailer for “Backrooms” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell. The film will be released in theaters on May 29th. Plot Synopsis: A therapist ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient. A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.…
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