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The Gotham Sets Date For The Third Annual Gotham TV Awards
The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham) announced today that the third annual Gotham TV Awards will be held on Monday, June 1st, 2026, and the 36th Annual Gotham Awards will take place on Monday, November 30th, 2026, both in New York. Submissions for the third annual Gotham TV Awards will open on Tuesday, February…
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“IRON LUNG”
THE STORY – In a post-apocalyptic future after “The Quiet Rapture” event, a convict explores a blood ocean on a desolate moon using a submarine called the “Iron Lung” in search of scientific research and unknown monsters. THE CAST – Markiplier, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker, Elsie Lovelock, Elle LaMont, Seán McLoughlin & Isaac McKee THE…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “No Other Choice”
For this week’s second podcast review, Sara Clements, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, and Giovanni Lago join me to discuss the latest film from Park Chan-wook, “No Other Choice” starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won. Based on “The Ax” by Donald Westlake, the film premiered in the main competition at the 82nd…
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“LEVITATING”
THE STORY – In a town where pleasure equals being possessed by spiritual beings, Bayu aspires to be the shaman of a trance party so he can fundraise enough money to prevent an impending eviction. THE CAST – Angga Yunanda, Anggun, Maudy Ayunda, Bryan Domani & Chicco Kurniawan THE TEAM – Wregas Bhanuteja (Director/Writer), Defi…
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“HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!”
THE STORY – Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly. THE CAST – Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda,…
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“HOT WATER”
THE STORY – After he’s kicked out of his Indiana high school, an American kid and his Lebanese mom hit the road west. THE CAST – Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri, Dale Dickey & Gabe Fazio THE TEAM – Ramzi Bashour (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 97 Minutes There’s an argument to be made that a road…
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Coogler vs. Anderson: The DGA Showdown That Could Define Who Comes Out On Top On Oscar Night
After “Sinners” beat out “One Battle After Another” and every other film in history with 16 Oscar nominations, the prospect of it actually pulling a Best Picture upset was taken much more seriously. Yet now that the guilds are next in line, many still believe “One Battle After Another” will restore the presumed order from…
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“AMERICAN DOCTOR”
THE STORY – When three American doctors—Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine and politics, risking everything to expose the truth. THE CAST – N/A THE TEAM – Poh Si Teng (Director) THE RUNNING TIME – 93 Minutes Since October 2023, more than 1,700 healthcare workers have been…
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