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The Next Best Series Podcast is back as Alyssa Christian, Daniel Howat, and Megan Lachinski join me to discuss the latest series, shows, and awards season updates for all things television! On this new episode, we discuss the 2026 Gotham TV...

“Is God Is” is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Aleshea Harris in her feature directorial debut, and starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. It is based...

THE STORY – The definitive documentary on comedian Martin Short, exploring his career across film, television, theater, and comedy. THE CAST – Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Shaffer, Steven...

THE STORY – Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father, who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy. THE CAST – Kara Young, Mallori Johnson,...

Even as a spectator from across the globe, a big film festival like Cannes is a joy to follow as a film fan. However, no matter how exciting it is to hear early word about some of the most anticipated...

For Episode 491, on the day I leave for Cannes, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Megan Lachinski to deliver a final preview of the 79th edition of the world’s largest film festival. For this week’s poll question, to tie into the 2026 Cannes Film...

For this week’s main podcast review, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss “Mortal Kombat II” starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu...

“Silent Friend” is a 2025 historical drama film written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Sylvester Groth, and Martin Wuttke. It follows a single ginkgo tree through three loosely connected stories spanning different...

THE STORY – Ellie confronts a disturbing condition resetting her memory, unable to recognize her husband and daughter. Each reset disorients her, leaving haunting recollections of an unfamiliar life. THE CAST – Jessica Rothe, Joseph Cross & Julianna Layne THE TEAM...

THE STORY – Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again. THE CAST – Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Alfred...