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For Episode 487, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Will Mavity as we give our reactions to the lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. For this week’s poll question, for the announcement of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival lineup,...

For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Dan Bayer join me to discuss “You, Me & Tuscany,” starring Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari, Aziza Scott, Marco Calvani & Nia Vardalos. Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Ryan...

The official lineup of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival was announced early Thursday morning by artistic director Thierry Frémaux, and, as always, there was the usual tsunami of reactions online as to what’s in, what’s out, and what it all means....

THE STORY – A drug-addicted Florida man finds a wounded mermaid at his lowest point. When word spreads about his secret, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. THE CAST – Johnny Pemberton, Avery Potemri, Kevin Nealon, Kirk Fox, Julia Larson,...

“The Stranger” is a 2025 drama film written and directed by François Ozon, based on Albert Camus’s 1942 novel “The Stranger”. Benjamin Voisin stars in the lead role of Meursault, alongside Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann Arlaud, and Denis Lavant....

THE STORY – When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks. THE CAST – Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak & Djimon Hounsou THE TEAM – Tommy Wirkola (Director/Writer)...

“Faces Of Death” is a 2026 American horror film and reimagining of the 1978 film by John Alan Schwartz. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, it stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler,...

THE STORY – A cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father, exploring complex relationships and family dynamics. THE CAST – Katarina Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, Perry Yung & Jack Kilmer THE TEAM –...

THE STORY – Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. With the support of his lifelong...

THE STORY – Sam, a young film student, discovers a hard drive detailing the life and career of forgotten Giallo Italian horror director Saturnino Barresi. As she begins to investigate his mysterious disappearance, Sam finds herself pulled into a violent conspiracy...