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Trailer – “Clayface”
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Warner Bros. Pictures & DC Studios has released the official trailer for “Clayface” starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. The film will be released in theaters on October 23rd....
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“Furious” Review: Emmy Rossum & Lola Petticrew Lead A Brutally Devastating Cat-And-Mouse Thriller
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THE STORY – FBI agent Alice Black is on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins...
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What The 2026 Emmy Nominations Tell Us About This Year’s Biggest Races
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Now that we’ve had time to look over this year’s Emmy nominations, the work of the Television Academy speaks volumes about where their minds are now regarding our potential winners. What series were under-nominated? Which series surprisingly overperformed? Could any...
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The Odyssey” Is The Oscar Frontrunner, But What’s The Path To Another Best Picture Win For Christopher Nolan?
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The first weekend of “The Odyssey” is over; all the reviews have been tallied on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, and over $124.5 million in box office in America alone has been cashed in. All told, “The Odyssey” did exactly what...
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The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Discovery Lineup
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TIFF announced today the 2026 Discovery program presented by Air France, showcasing a selection of emerging global filmmakers. Offering audiences a front-row seat to the future of cinema, this year’s lineup highlights films that pair bold creative risks with fresh...
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Analyzing The Oscar Potential For “The Odyssey” – Can Christopher Nolan Win Best Picture/Director Again?
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It was all but evident that Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to the Academy Award-winning juggernaut that was “Oppenheimer” would have the expectations of being another awards-worthy contender. “The Odyssey” is Nolan at his grandest, enlisting the largest ensemble he’s assembled so...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Director Destin Daniel Cretton
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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is intended to be the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series....
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The World Premiere Of Ava DuVernay’s “14th” Will Close NYFF64
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Film at Lincoln Center announces Ava DuVernay’s “14th“ as the Closing Night selection of the 64th New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 9th, with DuVernay and film participants in attendance. Presented...
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The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Platform Lineup & Jury
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The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is announcing its 2026 Platform program, the Festival’s only competitive section, which champions exceptional directorial vision and auteur voices. Serving as a launchpad for the awards circuit and international spotlight, Platform has...
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“THE DINK”
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THE STORY – A washed-up tennis pro tries to save a club by reluctantly playing pickleball to earn his father’s respect. THE CAST – Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Aaron Chen, Chloe Fineman, Ben Stiller, & Andy Roddick THE TEAM...
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