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The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 66 – Our Reactions To The 2026 Emmy Award Winners
The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held last night! Daniel Howat, Amy Kim, and Alyssa Christian recorded their reactions to the winners while other NBP members and I were at the Toronto International Film Festival. What did we think of the winners, the show’s presentation, and Mariska Hargitay’s hosting? Please tune in to find out as we discuss these…
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“TEHRAN, UNDER THE SKIN”
THE STORY – Explores body image and self-perception through intimate, empathetic interviews with Iranian plastic surgery clients. THE CAST – N/A THE TEAM – Afsaneh Salari (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 84 Minutes There are few countries more mysterious to outsiders in the proverbial West than the Islamic Republic of Iran. Despite members of its government and…
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“WHAT BELONGS TO OTHERS”
THE STORY – A burglar discovers a corpse in an apartment and decides to stay, investigating the dead man’s life. Uncovering his memories and secrets inspires her to envision a different future and transform her own existence. THE CAST – Monika Sabina Kwiatkowska, Robert Mania, Ewa Pająk, Martyna Rozwadowska, Aleksandra Kolan, Jadwiga Grygierczyk & Marcin…
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“GROUND FLOOR”
THE STORY – On the eve of departure for the summer holiday with his wife Vera, Kristóf unexpectedly discovers black mold on the wall behind their closet. Overwhelmed with the situation and convinced it is caused by a water leak somewhere in the building, he begins knocking on his neighbours’ doors in search of its…
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“A TALENT FOR MURDER”
THE STORY – A young man travels from New York to Switzerland to try to persuade acclaimed thriller writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of her Tom Ripley series, with his efforts gradually turning more sinister. THE CAST – Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich, Olivia Cooke & Juliet Stevenson THE TEAM – Anton Corbijn (Director)…
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“THE LOST CHILDREN OF TUAM”
THE STORY – A quietly powerful true story of an amateur historian’s quest to uncover a long-buried injustice. By exposing what rightly became a national scandal, Catherine Corless changed Ireland forever. THE CAST – Monica Dolan, Andrew Bennett, & Ian McElhinney THE TEAM – Frank Berry (Director) & Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 84…
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Award Winners
The winners for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. The Creative Arts Emmy Award winners can be read here. How did the Next Best Picture team do with our predictions? Here are this year’s winners… Outstanding Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary” “The Bear” “Hacks” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” “Nobody Wants This” “Only Murders in…
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“GOD BLESS YOU, MR. KOPU”
THE STORY – Struggling to make ends meet, a meek and desperate Tongan man is drawn into a high-risk partnership with a successful and charismatic salesman who uses a nefarious tactic to swindle people out of their cash. THE CAST – Simon Rex, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi & Grace Palmer THE TEAM – Alex Liu (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING…
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