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“SAD GIRLZ”
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THE STORY – Paula and La Maestra are 16 and inseparable. The strongest swimmers on their team, they are training together over the summer to represent Mexico at the Junior Pan American Swimming Championships. One night at a party, Paula ends...
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“YELLOW LETTERS”
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THE STORY – Derya and Aziz, a celebrated artist couple from Ankara, lead a fulfilling life with their 13-year-old daughter Ezgi – until an incident at the premiere of their new play changes everything. Overnight, they find themselves targeted by the...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “How To Make A Killing”
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For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Megan Lachinski, and Ben Langford join me to discuss the latest film from John Patton Ford, “How To Make A Killing,” starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace &...
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The 2026 Berlin Film Festival Award Winners
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The winners of the 76th anniversary edition of the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) have been announced by Wim Wenders’ jury. Here are this year’s winners…. COMPETITION Golden Bear for Best Film: “Yellow Letters,” İlker Çatak Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize:...
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The 2025 Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Winners
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The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) have announced their winners representing the best in film and television for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… Best Film“Aontas”“Blue Moon”“Christy” (WINNER)“Four Mothers”“Saipan”“Steve” Director – FilmLisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn — “Saipan”Brendan Canty...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “How To Make A Killing” Filmmaker John Patton Ford
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“How To Make A Killing” is a black comedy thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford. Following his Sundance directorial debut feature film “Emily The Criminal,” Ford gathered the talents of Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill...
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After Its EFA Sweep, How Far Can “Sentimental Value” Go At BAFTA And What Would An Overperformance Signal For The Oscars?
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Since Cannes, it has been clear that “Sentimental Value” would be one of the top contenders this awards season. Despite its mainstay in nominations in several categories, for a long stretch, it seemed those nominations weren’t turning into wins. That...
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“A NEW DAWN”
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THE STORY – Once located in a forest of lush greenery, the Obinata firework factory is set for an administrative shutdown tomorrow, and a major road is planned to be extended directly through the premises. For the past four years, Keitaro...
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Will All Be Well? The Paths To A BAFTA Upset For “Hamnet” Over “One Battle After Another”
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Leading up to the BAFTAs, “One Battle After Another” dominating yet another awards body seems to be a foregone conclusion. It has not missed a single beat in the awards race so far, easily scooping up top wins at the...
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The View From Above Ground Isn’t Worth The Climb In A Disappointing Second Season For “Paradise”
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THE STORY – A Secret Service agent investigates the murder of a former president in a seemingly peaceful community. THE CAST – Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Shailene Woodley, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom & Krys Marshall THE TEAM –...
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