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The 2025 European Film Award (EFA) Nominations
The nominations for the 38th European Film Awards (EFA) were announced today, representing the best in European cinema for 2025. The winners will be presented on January 17th, 2025. EUROPEAN FILM Afternoons of Solitude, dir. Albert Serra Arco, dir. Ugo Bienvenu Dog of God, dir. Raitis Ābele and Lauris Ābele Fiume o Morte!, dir. Igor Bezinović…
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The Heart Always Wins But Does This Mean “Hamnet” Will Win Best Picture Over “One Battle After Another?”
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao’s latest film “Hamnet” may end up having even more in common with 1998’s “Shakespeare in Love” than you may think other than just the William Shakespeare connection… When “Hamnet” premiered in August at the Telluride Film Festival, it was met with an immediate rapturous response from critics and audiences alike. After winning…
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Highlights From The 16th Annual Governors Awards (AMPAS)
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last night. Honorary Awards were presented to actress, dancer, choreographer, singer, director, producer, and a former member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Debbie Allen, by Cynthia…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 466 – Final 2025 Awards Season Contenders, “Wuthering Heights,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” & “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” Trailers
For Episode 466, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and I are here to discuss the awards prospects for the final films that need to screen and release before the end of the year to qualify for the 98th Academy Awards. We leave no stone unturned as we discuss the reactions and expectations for “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Avatar: Fire…
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“THE CARPENTER’S SON”
THE STORY – A Son known as ‘the Boy’ doubts his guardian, the Carpenter, rebelling with mysterious powers as he uses abilities, and they face natural and divine horrors. THE CAST – Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, Souheila Yacoub, Isla Johnston & FKA Twigs THE TEAM – Lofty Nathan (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 94 Minutes We…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “The Running Man”
For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago & Amy Kim join me to discuss the latest film from Edgar Wright, “The Running Man,” starring Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. It is the second adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King,…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Rebuilding” Star Josh O’Connor & Filmmaker Max Walker-Silverman
“Rebuilding” is an American independent drama film written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman, starring Josh O’Connor, Lily LaTorre, Meghann Fahy, Kali Reis, and Amy Madigan. The film follows a cowboy named Dusty (O’Connor), who ends up in a FEMA camp after a wildfire destroys his ranch, and he finds community with others who have lost…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Arco” Filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu And Producer Natalie Portman
“Arco” is a French animated science fantasy film written and directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman. It stars Swann Arlaud, Alma Jodorowsky, Margot Ringard Oldra, Oscar Tresanini, Vincent Macaigne, Louis Garrel, William Lebghil, and Oxmo Puccino in the French version, with Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy…
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