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“BABIES”
THE STORY – Struggling with the decision of whether or not to bring a child into the world, Annie and her husband Aaron become instant co-parents when their newly divorced friend moves into their home with her 4-year-old. THE CAST – Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen, Issa Rae, Dan Stevens, Kate Berlant, Zach Cherry, Ed Helms, Ashley…
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“RESCUE”
THE STORY – A Yemeni family are torn apart during a Mediterranean crossing, as a mother and father fight for survival and reunification amid a harsh migration system. THE CAST – Rawa Mohammed Hazaea Ahmed Qasem, Hani Ghaleb Othman Al-Shehab & Nejma THE TEAM – Sine Plambech (Director/Writer) & Janus Metz (Writer) THE RUNNING TIME –…
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“BACK IN BLACK”
THE STORY – In a wellness-obsessed small town where nobody dies anymore, struggling mortician Clyde faces bankruptcy — until his granddaughter Sam devises an unexpected solution to save the family business. THE CAST – Christopher Walken, Ella Ballentine, Jane Curtin, Cooper Levy, Deborah Grover, Tony Nappo, Stuart Hughes, Watson Rose, Josh Richards THE TEAM – Ron…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Weight” Director Padraic McKinley
“The Weight” is a 2026 historical drama film directed by Padraic McKinley. It stars Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaad Tonnesen, George Burgess, Cameron Brady, Avy Berry, Alec Newman, and Sam Hazeldine. The film tells the story of Samuel Murphy (Hawke), who, in Oregon in 1933, is torn from…
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“PULP: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR AN ENCORE?”
THE STORY – Charting the Sheffield band’s extraordinary journey from obscurity to cultural touchstone, this concert doc fuses footage from Pulp’s biggest ever arena show – part of the global tour for “More,” the band’s first album in 24 years – with four decades of colorful, never-seen-before archival material. THE CAST – Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle,…
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“BEWARE BOIÚNA”
THE STORY – A team of young doctors embarks on a humanitarian mission to the Amazon rainforest, full of enthusiasm to help those in need, but each of them with their own agenda. However, not everyone reacts kindly to their arrival, and their visit awakens an ancient predator: the Boiúna. This mythical creature, which hunts both…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “American Doctor” Director Poh Si Teng
“American Doctor” is a 2026 documentary film directed by Poh Si Teng. The film follows three American physicians of diverse backgrounds who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid during the genocide. It premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Si Teng was kind enough…
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“PURGATORY”
THE STORY – When her mother suddenly announces that she is moving out to “self actualize,” a sheltered, suburban 1980s tween questions her faith in everything and everyone as she tries to force things back to normal and save her family. THE CAST – Ruby McGurrin, Abby Elliott, John Reynolds, Lauren MacRae, J.K. Simmons, Jack Innanen,…
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