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The Contenders, Underdogs, And The Frontrunner For Outstanding Drama Series At The 2026 Emmys
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What I love about predicting the Emmy Awards is that there are no industry precursors in which the entire crop of shows eligible for a given cycle competes together. You are ultimately going solely off buzz, viewership, and critical reception...
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The Final Season Of “The Comeback” Proves Why Human Connection And Lisa Kudrow Will Always Be Mainstays
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THE STORY – An ex-A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once-prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination. THE CAST – Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Dan Bucatinsky, Tim Bagley, Ella Stiller,...
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“Bait” Hooks You Early On But Can’t Quite Hold On, Despite Riz Ahmed’s Strong Turn
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THE STORY – A struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime finds himself thrust into a full-blown existential crisis and conspiracy at the same time. THE CAST – Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Aasiya Shah, Sheeba...
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Analyzing The Oscar Potential For “Project Hail Mary”
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Not even a week after the 2025 Academy Awards season drew to a close, we already have a strong 2026 Oscar contender blasting into theaters. It’s no surprise there is plenty of hype for “Project Hail Mary,” considering the star...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Late Shift” Filmmaker Petra Volpe
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“Late Shift” is a drama film written and directed by Petra Volpe, inspired by the book “Unser Beruf ist nicht das Problem: Es sind die Umstände” by Madeline Calvelage. Starring Leonie Benesch, the film centers on a young nurse, Floria,...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 484 – Goodbye 2025 Awards Season, Previewing 2026, SXSW Recap, “Dune: Part Three,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” & “Wild Horse Nine” Trailers
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For Episode 484, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Amy Kim, and Will Mavity as we say goodbye to the 2025 film awards season and look ahead to what’s to come in 2026. Part of that is recapping the best...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 484 – Goodbye 2025 Awards Season, Hello 2026, SXSW Recap, “Dune: Part Three,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” & “Wild Horse Nine” Trailers
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For Episode 484, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Amy Kim, and Will Mavity as we say goodbye to the 2025 film awards season and look ahead to what’s to come in 2026. Part of that is recapping the best...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Project Hail Mary”
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For this week’s main podcast review, Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Brendan Fraser, and Tom O’Brien join me to discuss the latest film from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Lumière, Le Cinéma!” Filmmaker Thierry Frémaux
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“Lumière, Le Cinéma!” (or “Lumière! The Adventure Continues”) is a documentary film directed by Thierry Frémaux, director of the Institute Lumière, of the Lumière Film Festival, and of the Cannes Film Festival. Frémaux serves as a curator and guide through a...
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“DRAG”
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THE STORY – Two sisters with a contentious relationship decide to rob a rural home in upstate New York. The simple robbery turns into a nightmare when one of them throws out her back and becomes immobilized on the second floor....
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