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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Late Fame” Director Kent Jones
“Late Fame” is an American drama film directed by Kent Jones, written by Samy Burch, and based on the posthumously published novella by Arthur Schnitzler. It stars Willem Dafoe as a legendary New York poet who rediscovers his artistic passion after befriending an eccentric group of young creatives played by Greta Lee and Edmund Donovan.…
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The New York Film Festival (NYFF) Announces The 2026 Spotlight Lineup
Film at Lincoln Center announces the Spotlight lineup for the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF64), which offers a curated, eclectic survey of the year’s most eagerly anticipated films. Dynamic in scope and wide-ranging in style, the section highlights festival favorites, special presentations, timely conversation starters, and stellar performances. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center…
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Announces Final Additions To The 2026 Lineup & Schedule
With the full Festival schedule now available, it’s time to map out your TIFF ’26 experience. All Official Selection titles are now live at tiff.net/schedule, including 11 additional features announced today, bringing this year’s Festival lineup to 293 titles. The 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 10th–20th, 2026.…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 504 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 504th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to…
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“It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” Season 18 Review: The Gang Returns To Its Roots With Reliably Funny Results
THE STORY – Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia. THE CAST – Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson & Danny DeVito THE TEAM – Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton & Rob Mac (Showrunners & Writers) “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has continually pushed…
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Which A24 Film Will Emerge From The Fall Festivals As Their Biggest Oscar Contender?
In 2025, A24’s Oscar season strategy for the entire year was basically “Marty Supreme” or absolutely nothing, and it paid off until it lost all nine of its nominations on Oscar night. But in 2026, A24 would appear to have decidedly greater variety, as it already released “The Invite,” has “The Debut” likely premiering at…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 504 – NYFF Main Slate, More TIFF Programs, “Primetime,” “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” & “Violent Night 2” Trailers
For Episode 504 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago. For this week’s main topic, we’re discussing the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF) Main Slate, including the Spotlight Gala announcement for the world premiere of “Godzilla Minus Zero,” and what we think will be announced for…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “One Night Only”
For this week’s main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Megan Lachinski, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the sex purge romantic comedy film “One Night Only,” starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, Ella Loudon, Molly Ringwald & Levar Burton. The film follows two attractive single people on the one…
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