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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes) Lineup
After the announcement of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Critics’ Week yesterday, another lineup for the parallel Cannes Directors’ Fortnight section (or Quinzaine des cinéastes) has been announced. The 2026 edition of the Directors’ Fortnight will kick off with “Butterfly Jam,” the English-language debut from Kantemir Balagov, best known for his acclaimed 2019 feature “Beanpole.”…
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CinemaCon 2026 Recap: Sony Pictures
CinemaCon 2026 opens up in a fascinating time in the movie industry. As all the major studios seem to be consolidating, creating fewer opportunities and a slimmer distribution chain, Sony Pictures appears to be holding strong. They’re the only major movie studio without their own streaming service, instead partnering with other platforms for that while…
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Acid Lineup
More Cannes announcements! After the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Critics’ Week lineup was announced yesterday, we now have the announcement for ACID, a parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival curated by France’s Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema (l’ACID). The ACID Cannes section once again reaffirms its place as one of the Croisette’s most vital showcases for…
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CinemaCon 2026 Recap: Sony Pictures Classics, Angel Studios, And Studiocanal
Before the first major studio takes to the stage to officially kick off CinemaCon 2026, Cinema United’s convention for movie theater exhibitors, a new event was launched as a showcase for small distributors. Angel Studios, Studiocanal, and Sony Pictures Classics (a last-minute replacement for Row K after their bout of bad press) all took time…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Normal” Star Bob Odenkirk And Director Ben Wheatley
“Normal” is a 2025 American action film directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad, based on a story by Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk. Odenkirk also stars in the film alongside Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film premiered in the Midnight Madness program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and received positive…
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The Contenders, Underdogs, And The Frontrunner For Outstanding Comedy Series At The 2026 Emmys
In the wake of the dominance of “The Studio,” the race for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys is a giant question mark. The Seth Rogen comedy won every single winter precursor, completing a clean sweep of the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, PGA, WGA, DGA, and the Actor Awards. But with it missing…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Bunnylovr” Filmmaker And Star Katarina Zhu
“Bunnylovr” is a 2025 American drama film written, directed by, and starring Katarina Zhu. The film follows a Chinese-American cam girl who navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her dying father. Alongside Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, Perry Yung, and Jack Kilmer star in supporting roles. The film premiered at the Sundance Film…
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Critics’ Week Lineup
The 65th edition of Cannes Critics’ Week was announced earlier this morning with a characteristically bold and discovery-driven lineup, as artistic director Ava Cahen, who has overseen La Semaine de la Critique since 2022, unveiled eleven features that continue the section’s reputation for championing emerging voices on the Croisette. This year’s selection leans heavily into…
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