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The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia (September 2nd – 12th, 2026) has been awarded to the American actor, director, and producer George Clooney (“Jay Kelly,” “Syriana,” “Good Night and Good Luck“). The decision was made by the Board of...

For Episode 499, I am joined by Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago, and Ben Langford to bring you our first Oscar nomination predictions for the 2026-2027 awards season (for the first time, powered by Award Expert). For this week’s poll question, we’re asking everyone for the first time this...

For this week’s main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer join me to review and discuss the newest film from Olivia Wilde, “The Invite,” starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. The independent film premiered at the Eccles Theater...

“Minions & Monsters” is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination, it is the third installment in the “Minions” prequel series and the seventh installment overall in...

THE STORY – A young George Washington faces war, betrayal, and impossible choices that will forge a leader. THE CAST – William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis & Ben Kingsley THE TEAM – Jon Erwin (Director/Writer), Tom Provost &...

July 1st marked a milestone in coverage of the 2026 Oscar season, as the Next Best Picture team revealed their first predictions of the season. These debut picks don’t usually end up all that accurate, given that the only major...

After the 4th of July weekend, all eyes will be glued to “The Odyssey” as it begins its world premiere screenings on July 6th, leading up to its July 17th wide release. In a matter of days, we will have...

The Next Best Series Podcast returns as Alyssa Christian, Giovanni Lago, Nadia Dalimonte, and Amy Kim join me to discuss the latest series, shows, and awards season updates for all things television! On this latest episode, we discuss what we feel is going to be...

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of the eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, along with its annual AAFCA TV Top 10 list, celebrating the year’s most outstanding achievements in television and streaming. This year’s awards...

THE STORY – Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before. THE CAST – Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter, Henry Cavill, Sharon...