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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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Trailer – “The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping”
Lionsgate has released the official trailer for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping” starring Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin, Mckenna Grace, Ben Wang, Whitney Peak, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ralph Fiennes, and Glenn Close. The film will be released in theaters on November 20th. Plot Synopsis: Taking place 24 years…
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“STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!”
THE STORY – Explores the life and career of independent investigative journalist Amy Goodman and her work on the news program Democracy Now!. THE CAST – Amy Goodman THE TEAM – Carl Deal & Tia Lessin (Directors) THE RUNNING TIME – 98 Minutes For many, it might seem as if politics has only recently become…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 487 – The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup & “The Invite” Trailer
For Episode 487, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Will Mavity as we give our reactions to the lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. For this week’s poll question, for the announcement of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival lineup, we’re asking everyone: “Which Films From The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Are You Most Looking Forward…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “You, Me & Tuscany”
For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Dan Bayer join me to discuss “You, Me & Tuscany,” starring Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari, Aziza Scott, Marco Calvani & Nia Vardalos. Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Ryan Engle, it takes place in Italy and tells the story of a young cook who…
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Top 5 Takeaways From The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
The official lineup of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival was announced early Thursday morning by artistic director Thierry Frémaux, and, as always, there was the usual tsunami of reactions online as to what’s in, what’s out, and what it all means. What is clear from this year’s selections, however, is that the festival has made a…
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“MERMAID”
THE STORY – A drug-addicted Florida man finds a wounded mermaid at his lowest point. When word spreads about his secret, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. THE CAST – Johnny Pemberton, Avery Potemri, Kevin Nealon, Kirk Fox, Julia Larson, Devyn McDowell, Tom Arnold, Robert Patrick & Kevin Dunn THE TEAM – Tyler Cornack (Director/Writer)…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Stranger” Filmmaker François Ozon
“The Stranger” is a 2025 drama film written and directed by François Ozon, based on Albert Camus’s 1942 novel “The Stranger”. Benjamin Voisin stars in the lead role of Meursault, alongside Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann Arlaud, and Denis Lavant. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International…
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