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“NO GOOD MEN”
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THE STORY – Naru, the only camerawoman at Kabul TV, is convinced there are no good men in Afghanistan. But when a reporter takes her on an assignment just before the Taliban’s return, sparks fly between them – and she begins...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Train Dreams” Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
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“Train Dreams” has gone on to become the most celebrated film from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, with praise going to Bentley’s direction, Edgerton’s performance, and the cinematography. Among its accolades, the film was named as one of the top...
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More Additions To The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival Lineup
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South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals today unveiled the final additions to the 33rd edition of its Film & TV Festival lineup, taking place March 12–18, 2026. The 13 additional projects bring the line up to 120 Features, including...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” Director Gore Verbinski, Stars Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña & Zazie Beetz
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“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a science fiction action-adventure comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Matthew Robinson. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno...
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“GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE”
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THE STORY – A man claiming to be from the future takes the patrons of an iconic West Hollywood diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world. THE CAST – Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson,...
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NBP Top 10 Best Films Of 2025 – Cody Dericks
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2025 was a year that, in many ways, can be charitably described as “not good.” Checking the news daily felt like high-intensity cardio, and that applies to both updates from the geopolitical world and the film industry. In a year...
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Why “Send Help” And “Red Eye” Starring Rachel McAdams Make For A Perfect Double Bill
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To help finalize a company merger, meek and awkward corporate strategist Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) gets on a flight to Bangkok with her boss and colleagues. The plane never arrives at its destination, but for Linda, the journey is transformative....
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Crime 101” Filmmaker Bart Layton
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“Crime 101” is a crime thriller film written and directed by Bart Layton. It is based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as jewel thief Mike Davis, whose heists along...
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“CRIME 101”
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THE STORY – An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them, hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning. THE CAST –...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Cold Storage” Stars Georgina Campbell, Joe Keery & Liam Neeson
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“Cold Storage” is an action-horror-comedy film directed by Jonny Campbell, from a screenplay by David Koepp, based on Koepp’s 2019 novel of the same name. The film stars Georgina Campbell, Joe Keery, Sosie Bacon, Vanessa Redgrave, Lesley Manville, and Liam...
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