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  • “THE SHEEP DETECTIVES”

    “THE SHEEP DETECTIVES”

    THE STORY – On a farm in the English countryside, shepherd George Hardy spends his time reading murder mystery novels to his flock of sheep, pretending that they follow along with the stories. When one morning he is discovered dead – murdered – the sheep go about thinking on how to solve the murder. THE CAST…


  • “Gary” Is A Powerful Reminder Of Why “The Bear” Became One Of Television’s Best Shows

    “Gary” Is A Powerful Reminder Of Why “The Bear” Became One Of Television’s Best Shows

    THE STORY – Richard “Richie” Jerimovich and Michael “Mikey” Berzatto go on a work trip to Gary, Indiana THE CAST – Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Gillian Jacobs & Marin Ireland THE TEAM – Christopher Storer (Director), Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Writers) It appears Christopher Storer and company are letting it rip once more in…


  • “MORTAL KOMBAT II”

    “MORTAL KOMBAT II”

    THE STORY – The champions of Earthrealm, joined by Johnny Cage, are forced into battle against one another as they attempt to resist the rule of Shao Kahn, whose rise threatens the survival of Earthrealm and its defenders. THE CAST – Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis…


  • The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 60 – The 2026 Tony Award Nominations

    The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 60 – The 2026 Tony Award Nominations

    The nominations for the 79th annual Tony Awards were announced yesterday and were led by “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” with 12 nominations each. “Ragtime” received 11 nominations, while “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “Death of a Salesman,” and “Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” each received 9 nominations. What did Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer think of this year’s…


  • “The Fast And The Furious” Will Have A 25th Anniversary Midnight Screening At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival

    “The Fast And The Furious” Will Have A 25th Anniversary Midnight Screening At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival

    The 79th Festival de Cannes is set to host a high-speed cinematic event as “The Fast and the Furious,” the 2001 film that launched a worldwide cultural phenomenon, tears up the Croisette in spectacular fashion. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of a franchise that has conquered the globe and has left an indelible mark on…


  • The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Blue Film” Stars Kieron Moore, Reed Birney & Filmmaker Elliot Tuttle

    The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Blue Film” Stars Kieron Moore, Reed Birney & Filmmaker Elliot Tuttle

    “Blue Film” is a 2025 indie drama film written and directed by Elliot Tuttle, starring Kieron Moore as a camboy who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Reed Birney), only to discover a shocking tie to his past. It had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival last year and…


  • The Cannes Classics Lineup For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival

    The Cannes Classics Lineup For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival

    This edition of “Cannes Classics” will be dedicated to the memory of Dean Tavoularis, production designer. Bruce Dern, Laura Dern, Guillermo del Toro, Artavazd Pelechian, Dario Argento, Jerzy Skolimowski, and two contemporary films, including one exploring Michèle Firk’s life, will be among the guests of Cannes Classics for 2026. Nearly twenty years ago, at a…


  • Why So Serious? Despite The Trailer Discourse, Christopher Nolan And “The Odyssey” Deserve The Benefit Of The Doubt

    Why So Serious? Despite The Trailer Discourse, Christopher Nolan And “The Odyssey” Deserve The Benefit Of The Doubt

    The new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “The Odyssey” dropped last night, and the internet wasted absolutely no time doing what it does best: arguing and debating about it. But before we get into the noise, let’s be clear about one thing: this is still one of the most exciting films of the year, and…