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Can “Michael” And “Digger” Overcome Their Reviews To Become Best Picture Nominees?
The only consolation for “Digger” right now, when it comes to the Oscar race, is that it is somehow not the lowest-reviewed film still considered to have a shot at major nominations. That position still belongs to “Michael,” to the point that if something with a 39 Metacritic score and a 4.9 Rotten Tomatoes average…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “East Of Eden” Star Hoon Lee & Director Garth Davis
“East of Eden” is a 2026 American historical drama limited television series created by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames. It is adapted from John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel of the same name and premiered on Netflix on October 1st to positive reviews for its adaptation, direction by Davis (episodes 1-4) and Laure…
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Can “Rose” Ride Off Of Sandra Hüller’s Best Actress Buzz And Become A Dark Horse Oscar Contender For More Categories?
Sandra Hüller has had a memorable year, from standout supporting turns in “Project Hail Mary” and “Digger” to leading the contemplative “Fatherland.” But her indisputable best performance of 2026 is in “Rose,” where she plays the titular character. In this transformative role, Hüller assumes the guise and mannerisms of a man to forge an independent…
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“ARTIFICIAL”
THE STORY – Follows the confusing firing and rehiring cycle of Sam Altman at OpenAI, where the board gained control of the company and removed him, but Altman still returned. THE CAST – Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov, Monica Barbaro, Cooper Hoffman, Jason Schwartzman, Chris O’Dowd, Ike Barinholtz & Mark Rylance THE TEAM – Luca Guadagnino (Director)…
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Ron Howard To Receive Critics Choice Impact Award At The 11th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards
The Critics Choice Association announced Monday that legendary filmmaker and documentarian Ron Howard will receive the Critics Choice Impact Award at the 11th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards. The prestigious award recognizes filmmakers whose work, influence, and commitment to nonfiction storytelling have made a significant and lasting impact on the documentary form, broadening its reach…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 510 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 510th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte, Sara Clements, and Tom O’Brien 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 filmmaking, industry…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 510 – NYFF64 Continues, Farewell Warner Bros., “Elsinore,” “La Bola Negra,” “Rose” & “Clarissa” Trailers
For Episode 510 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Giovanni Lago, Nadia Dalimonte, Sara Clements, and Tom O’Brien. This week, we’re discussing the continuation of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the world premieres of “Behemoth!” and “A Statement,” as well as high-profile screenings for “You Can See Everything,” “All Of A Sudden,” “Club…
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“A STATEMENT”
THE STORY – In 1980 Florida, twenty experts gather at a beachside resort for a weekend conference on a global issue that is starting to gain traction: The effects of CO2 emissions on the climate. The scientists, activists, and policymakers have one simple mandate from Congress — write a statement about what to do to get…
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