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THE STORY – Thirty-something Millennial Emma breaks up with her boyfriend after he says he’s not wanting to have a baby. A girls-night-out with her sister leads to a May-December romance with Zoomer grad student Luke, but things get complicated when...

THE STORY – A livestreamer discovers a hidden cache of rare vintage denim. When a subscriber lures him to Japan promising a fortune for the jeans, he soon finds himself caught in a dangerous turf war with the Yakuza. THE CAST...

It feels as if this year’s fall festival season has been more top-heavy with buzzy titles than we’ve been used to seeing. Whether it’s a matter of getting back to pre-pandemic heights or just a very special year we’re in...

THE STORY – A portrait of a composer whose remarkable career traversed the 20th century. While celebrated for his unforgettable film scores, Nino Rota was also a highly respected composer of concert music. Adopting a free and associative narrative form,...

THE STORY – Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson team up with four revered drummers — Stewart Copeland, Danny Carey, Chad Smith, and Gavin Harrison — for an exhilarating and poignant tribute to late Rush legend Neil Peart. THE CAST – Geddy...

THE STORY – In the heartland of India, a young Phoolan Devi becomes one of the most famous outlaws in Indian history and the target of 2,000 heavily armed men sent to kill her over a grueling 48-hour siege. THE CAST...

The American Film Institute has announced that it has selected “Being Heumann,” Siân Heder’s follow-up to her Best Picture-winning “CODA,” as the closing night film of the 40th edition of AFI Fest, screening on October 25. While “Being Heumann” already...

THE STORY – A precocious 7-year-old girl navigates her parents’ separation in 1994 Singapore. THE CAST – Ong Xuan Jing, Sydney Wong, Doreen Toh, James Seah, & Carrie Wong THE TEAM – Ang Geck Geck Priscilla (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 99...

THE STORY – A hapless courier is tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive. THE CAST – Austin...

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...