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Why “Wildwood” Deserves Oscar Consideration Beyond Just Best Animated Feature
Early in “Wildwood,” as Prue McKeel bikes through Portland, Oregon, zooming past interesting locals and shops, she passes a street vendor (modeled after illustrator Carson Ellis) with a sign that reads, “Enjoy handmade art before it’s gone for good!” It’s a cute nod to LAIKA’s handcrafted artistry, but also a legitimate warning: AI and generative…
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“REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION”
THE STORY – Acclaimed actor-turned-documentarian Pegah Ahangarani draws on a trove of archival material to skillfully weave her personal narrative with Iranian politics over the past four decades. THE CAST – Pegah Ahangarani THE TEAM – Pegah Ahangarani (Director/Writer), Ehsan Abdipur & Amir Ahmadi Arian (Writers) THE RUNNING TIME – 101 Minutes Until I saw Pegah…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 513 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 513th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Dan Bayer and Tom O’Brien join me for this new series, dedicated to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 513 – AFI Fest, “Above The Below,” “Bunker,” “Slayground,” “Tangles,” “Coward” & “In Waves” Trailers
For Episode 513 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Dan Bayer and Tom O’Brien. This week, we’re discussing the films playing at AFI Film Festival (AFI), including “The Mosquito Bowl,” “Wildwood,” “Behemoth!,” “Elsinore,” “I Play Rocky,” “The Face Of Horror,” “Tangles,” and many more! We also preview what we think will be nominated for the…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Clayface”
For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and Will Mavity join me to discuss James Gunn’s latest DC film, “Clayface,” starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan. Directed by James Watkins (The American remake of “Speak No Evil“) and co-written by Mike Flanagan (“Doctor Sleep“)…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Only Living Pickpocket In New York” Filmmaker Noah Segan
“The Only Living Pickpocket In New York” is an American crime thriller film written and directed by Noah Segan. It stars John Turturro as an old-school thief trying to survive in a modern, cashless city while scrambling to fix a high-stakes mistake. The film also stars Giancarlo Esposito, Will Price, Tatiana Maslany, and Steve Buscemi.…
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“THE CYCLE”
THE STORY – A daughter unravels her father’s dark past after his body, missing for 36 years, is found at a horrific crime scene. THE CAST – Deborah Ann Woll, Jeffrey Donovan, Gretchen Corbett, Phillip Andre Botello & Will Hochman THE TEAM – Jordan Downey (Director/Writer) & Kevin Stewart (Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 111 Minutes…
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“BEFORE I DO”
THE STORY – A lakeside bachelor party weekend devolves into chaos when the groom, John Michael, and his best man, Alex, find their past romantic feelings reigniting. Their chemistry entangles the entire wedding party in pre-wedding drama, including friends Luís, Simon, and the newly out and bisexual Kit. THE CAST – Michael Hsu Rosen, Cole…
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