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In “One Battle After Another,” The Kids Are Alright
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As Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master“ ends, Lancaster Dodd, a charlatan of cosmic promises, sings a love song. He hopes to win back the affection of Freddie Quell, a wandering post-war brute of deadly but delicious alcoholic potions, and commands...
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Which 2025 Foreign Language Films Are Set To Receive Additional Oscar Nominations Outside Of Just Best International Feature Film?
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Before the 91st Academy Awards in 2019, only nine foreign language films had broken into the Best Picture category across the ceremony’s 90-year history. One of those, “Letters from Iwo Jima,” was actually an American film directed by Clint Eastwood....
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“SONS OF THE NEON NIGHT”
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THE STORY – Two gunmen cause chaos in Hong Kong as they aimlessly shoot innocent civilians. The bloodshed is shocking, but it is dealt with by the Police. There is no time to rest as a hospital is blown up, which...
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Why Regina Hall’s Performance In “One Battle After Another” Should Not Be Underestimated For Best Supporting Actress
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When Paul Thomas Anderson’s untitled project was first announced in January 2024, the cast trio of Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall instantly set the internet ablaze. Hall, best known for her sharp comedic turns in the “Scary Movie”...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Perfect Neighbor” Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir
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“The Perfect Neighbor” is an American documentary film, directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir, that follows the killing of Ajike Owens, primarily told through bodycam footage, exploring several suburban disputes that led to the murder. It had its world premiere...
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Could “Bouchra” Qualify For Best Animated Feature? A Look At The Moroccan Film That Blurs The Line Between Live Action And Animation
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Every year, the Academy’s definition of what constitutes an “animated film” is put to the test. From “Waltz With Bashir” to “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On,” hybrid works have blurred the boundaries between animation, documentary, and live action. Now...
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“TRON: ARES”
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THE STORY – A highly sophisticated Program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. THE CAST – Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson & Jeff...
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With Near-Perfect Reviews, “One Battle After Another” Is Currently The Best Picture Frontrunner
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For the next five months, box office stats are the only numbers that will be cited for or against “One Battle After Another” and its Best Picture campaign, making its much higher review numbers almost irrelevant. Nonetheless, while its nearly...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Roofman” Stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst & Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance
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“Roofman” is an American biographical crime comedy film directed by Derek Cianfrance starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, and Peter Dinklage. The film chronicles the exploits...
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“100 METERS”
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THE STORY – Gifted runner Togashi dominates 100m races until transfer student Komiya arrives, motivating him to train harder. Years later, they compete as rivals on the racetrack. THE CAST – Pressly James Crosby, David Cui Cui & Jun’ya Enoki THE...
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