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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Faces Of Death” Filmmakers Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei
“Faces Of Death” is a 2026 American horror film and reimagining of the 1978 film by John Alan Schwartz. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, it stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX. The film premiered at the Beyond Fest in Chicago as a 35mm…
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“BUNNYLOVR”
THE STORY – A cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father, exploring complex relationships and family dynamics. THE CAST – Katarina Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, Perry Yung & Jack Kilmer THE TEAM – Katarina Zhu (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 86 Minutes Every generation believes they are…
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“OUTCOME”
THE STORY – Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. With the support of his lifelong besties Kyle and Xander, along with his crisis lawyer Ira, Reef embarks on a soul-searching…
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“CITY WIDE FEVER”
THE STORY – Sam, a young film student, discovers a hard drive detailing the life and career of forgotten Giallo Italian horror director Saturnino Barresi. As she begins to investigate his mysterious disappearance, Sam finds herself pulled into a violent conspiracy eerily similar to those of the films she adores. THE CAST – Diletta Guglielmi, Angelica…
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
Thierry Frémaux announced the official lineup for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival this morning. The festival has a lot of expectations this year after the festival has served as the launchpad for the world premieres of many eventual Oscar Best Picture nominees from the last couple of years, “Elvis,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Triangle Of…
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“YOU, ME & TUSCANY”
THE STORY – A free-spirited, young cook named Anna makes a brash decision to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa owned by a man she barely knows, leading to a whole new world of adventure, lies, and love when she meets Michael, the homeowner’s cousin. THE CAST – Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Exit 8” Filmmaker Genki Kawamura
“Exit 8” is a 2025 Japanese mystery psychological horror film directed by Genki Kawamura, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kentaro Hirase, based on the 2023 video game “The Exit 8” developed by Kotake Create. The film had its world premiere in the Midnight Screenings section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received widespread…
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Final Predictions For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
The official lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will be announced tomorrow. As always, Festival Director Thierry Frémaux and his team have been hard at work finalizing what will ultimately define this year’s cinematic landscape. With rumors, production timelines, and last-minute submissions all factoring into the decision-making process, the race to make the cut…
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