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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Romería” Filmmaker Carla Simón
“Romería” is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Carla Simón. It stars Llúcia Garcia as Marina, a young woman seeking the truth about her deceased biological father. The plot consists of a fictionalized account of Simón’s own experiences. The film premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme…
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The 2026 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Nominations
The Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) have announced their nominations representing the best in film midyear for 2026. The winners will be announced on June 30th. Here are this year’s nominees… BEST PICTURE 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Backrooms Disclosure Day Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Obsession Project Hail Mary Send Help The…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Milk”
With Pride Month coming to an end, we figured there was no better time in our 2008 retrospective to revisit Gus Van Sant’s “Milk,” starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, and James Franco. Written by Dustin Lance Black and heavily influenced by the Oscar-winning 1984 documentary “The Times of Harvey Milk,” the film,…
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The Final Season Of “The Bear” Lets It Rip One More Time Delivering A Mostly Satisfying Conclusion
THE STORY – With no money, the threat of a sale, and a torrential storm in their way, Carmy, Richie, and Sydney must band together with the rest of the team to achieve one last service, hoping they’ll finally earn a Michelin star. THE CAST – Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas,…
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In “DTF St. Louis,” Jason Bateman, David Harbour & Linda Cardellini Bring Three Of 2026’s Best TV Characters To Life
THE STORY – A darkly comedic tale of three middle-aged individuals entangled in a love triangle, leading to one’s untimely demise. THE CAST – Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Peter Sarsgaard & Chris Perfetti THE TEAM – Steven Conrad (Creator & Director) For a show that involves the intersection of…
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Inde Navarrette Is The Key To “Obsession’s” Awards Success – But Is She Lead Or Supporting?
With “Obsession” now over the $200 million box office milestone in America, and with Focus Features all but confirmed to have an awards season campaign in the works, Oscar speculation is no longer limited to whether Inde Navarrette can get a passion vote in. However, no matter how big Focus is dreaming now about “Obsession”…
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The International Jury For The 2026 Venice Film Festival
The International Jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (September 2nd – 12th, 2026), organized by La Biennale di Venezia, has been selected. The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale, upon the recommendation of the Festival’s Artistic Director, Alberto Barbera. Chaired – as previously announced on April 23rd –…
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Trailer – “Sense And Sensibility”
Focus Features has released the official trailer for Georgia Oakley’s “Sense And Sensibility” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw. The film will be released in theaters on October 16th. Plot Synopsis: From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic “Sense…
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