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“BLACK PHONE 2”
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THE STORY – As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “John Candy: I Like Me” Director Colin Hanks, Co-Executive Producers Chris Candy & Jennifer Candy-Sullivan
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“John Candy: I Like Me” is a celebrity biopic documentary film directed by Colin Hanks about Canadian actor John Candy. The documentary premiered as the opening night film of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews....
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Kiss Of The Spider Woman”
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For this week’s second podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss the latest film from Bill Condon, “Kiss Of The Spider Woman,” starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. It is an American musical drama...
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DOC NYC Unveils The 2025 Short Lists And Winner’s Circle Selections Ahead Of Festival Screenings
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DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, completed the announcement of its full lineup today by unveiling titles in the remaining four sections of its 16th Edition — Short List: Features, Short List: Shorts, Winner’s Circle, and the new Selects Encore....
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Trailer – “Send Help”
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20th Century Studios has released the trailer for the latest film from Sam Raimi, “Send Help,” starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien, Chris Pang, and Dennis Haysbert. The film will be released in theaters on January 30th, 2026. Plot Synopsis: Linda...
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The 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Award (CCDA) Nominations
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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the tenth annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a gala event on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. The ceremony...
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“WINDWARD”
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THE STORY – Shows 12 scenes of Fogo Island, Canada, with kids playing amid coastal landscapes. Lockhart captures blues, greens, geology, and geography while static shots reveal natural movement and color. THE CAST – N/A THE TEAM – Sharon Lockhart (Director/Writer)...
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The European Film Academy Reveals The Shortlists For The 2025 EFA Awards
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The European Film Academy has announced a shortlist of 67 titles eligible for nominations at the 38th European Film Awards, which will be held on January 17th, 2026. The selection features 44 narrative features, 15 documentaries, and eight animated films....
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Urchin” Filmmaker Harris Dickinson & Star Frank Dillane
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“Urchin” is a British independent drama film written and directed by Harris Dickinson, in his feature-length directorial debut, that stars Frank Dillane as a homeless young man in London, struggling with addiction and poverty. The film had its world premiere...
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Box Office, Reviews, And Relevancy – How Will Warner Bros. Handle Pushing “Sinners” And “One Battle After Another” For The Oscars?
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When “Sinners” was the biggest presumed Oscar contender to screen before the fall festivals, it was fairly easy to guess it would have a harder time once more actual frontrunners showed up. Still, between so many pundits practically engraving Oscars...
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