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Kate Berlant & John Early To Co-Host The 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing independent storytelling and supporting artists, announced today that acclaimed comedians, actors, and longtime creative collaborators Kate Berlant and John Early will co-host the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Known for their singular comedic sensibilities, razor-sharp wit and wildly inventive performances, the duo will bring their unmistakable chemistry…
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“HOW TO ROB A BANK”
THE STORY – A crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their…
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“REVOLUTIONARIES NEVER DIE”
THE STORY – Structured as a cinematic letter to the late Lebanese filmmaker Jocelyne Saab, Palestinian filmmaker and archivist Mohanad Yaqubi explores Saab’s daring and dynamic documentary work from 1973-1983, when she brought her trenchant insight to the complexities of Lebanon’s civil war, as well as events in Egypt, Western Sahara and Iran. THE CAST –…
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What The Critics’ Scores Tell Us About The 2026 Best Picture Oscar Race
There are years like 2010, 2017, and 2023 when the Best Picture field has earned huge rave reviews from both fans and critics, and years like 2011, 2018, and 2021 when reviews aren’t collectively as high. One would think that 2026 has a good chance of being on the better end, between the likes of…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 515 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 515th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Cody Dericks joins me for this new series, dedicated to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is on…
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The 2027 Palm Springs International Film Awards Will Honor Andrew Scott With The Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards have announced that Andrew Scott is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for his performance in “Elsinore.” The Film Awards will take place on January 7th, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 7th-18th, 2027. Kering will present the event, sponsored…
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“A FOX UNDER A PINK MOON”
THE STORY – Soraya, a 16-year-old Afghan artist, spent five years trying to flee Iran to reach Austria. During this time, she filmed herself, documenting her escape attempts, her abusive marriage, and her drawings and sculptures that express her struggle. Some of her drawings appear in the film, including a fox that accompanies her on…
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“HEN”
THE STORY – “With great power comes great responsibility” — but what if the hero is just a hen? Escaping from a chicken farm, she finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant. There, she discovers love, confronts the pecking order, and fights to protect her eggs from a greedy owner. Her droll yet…
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