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Two Juggernauts, One Best Picture Oscar Winner: Is There A Path For “Sinners?”
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It seems that, approaching every stop along this awards season, we’ve done the same song and dance: predict “One Battle After Another” for the big prizes and acknowledge “Sinners” as the potential spoiler. The prospect of Ryan Coogler’s opus winning...
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“TWO MOUNTAINS WEIGHING DOWN MY CHEST”
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THE STORY – Viv, a Chinese wannabe artist, found herself stuck in Berlin after the pandemic and accidentally ventured into the city’s vibrant alternative culture scene. Drifting between new environments and traditional expectations, Viv is constantly adapting to shifting opinions about...
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“ISABEL”
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THE STORY – Isabel, a sommelière in São Paulo’s fine-dining scene, dreams of escaping her controlling boss and opening her own wine bar where she decides what goes in the glass. When her plans fail to ferment as expected, Isabel must...
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“A CHILD OF MY OWN”
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THE STORY – The profound desire to become a mother and pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy. What begins as a simple lie turns into a complex charade and unleashes a media scandal that makes it impossible...
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“DUST”
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THE STORY – In the spring of 1999, Belgian entrepreneurs Luc and Geert learn that their network of shell companies is about to be exposed in the international press. An emergency board meeting is called. Evidence must be destroyed; and discretion...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “In The Blink Of An Eye” Director Andrew Stanton
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“In The Blink Of An Eye” is an American science fiction drama film directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Colby Day, starring Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, and Daveed Diggs. The film depicts three interconnected stories exploring the history of...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – A Behind The Scenes Look At “Sentimental Value”
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“Sentimental Value” is a drama film directed by Joachim Trier, who co-wrote it with Eskil Vogt, following their critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated hit “The Worst Person In The World.” Their latest follows sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas)...
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The 2025 NBP Film Award Winners
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The 2025 NBP Film Community Awards winners were announced last week, and now, the NBP Team has announced our internal winners representing the best of what 2025 had to offer. You can listen to our live reactions to the winners...
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“HOPPERS”
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THE STORY – A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. THE CAST – Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, Eduardo...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Our Immediate Reactions To The 2026 Actor Award Winners
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Last night, the Actor Awards (SAG-AFTRA) held their 32nd annual ceremony, honoring the best acting in film and television for 2025. For the fourth year in a row, the ceremony was streamed through Netflix. There were some heartfelt tributes and montages,...
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