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With days to go before the 98th Academy Awards, we’re all taking a moment to reassess predictions we may have set weeks or months ago. Even the seeming “locks” we have been predicting for months become more nerve-racking as the...

Oscar voting is officially over for the 98th Academy Awards, and now we are just patiently waiting until the awards are handed out on March 15th. As we do every year, Will Mavity and I spoke with several Academy voters about...

THE STORY – After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison for seven years. Hoping to rebuild her life after her release, she tries to reunite with her daughter, but her custodial...

The 2026 edition of the SXSW Film & Television Festival begins this Thursday, March 12th. Once again, Austin plays host to some of the most exciting wannabe blockbusters, indie sensations, and cutting-edge documentaries angling for cinematic success in the rest of the year. While...

An iconic artist and embodiment of the American dream in all its original splendor, Barbra Streisand is a star. In recognition of her career, the world-renowned actress, director, producer, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter will receive an Honorary Palme d’Or during...

The winners for the 29th annual Satellite Awards have been announced by the International Press Academy (IPA). Here are this year’s winners… Best Picture (Drama)Avatar: Fire And AshFrankensteinHamnetOne Battle After AnotherSinnersSentimental ValueTrain Dreams Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)BugoniaFather Mother Sister...

For this week’s second podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Dan Bayer, Ben Langford, and Larry Fried join me to discuss the latest film from Disney Pixar, “Hoppers” starring Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco. Directed by Daniel Chong and...

THE STORY – “Scarpetta” brings Patricia Cornwell’s iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as “Dr. Kay Scarpetta.” With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the...

Oscar voting is officially over for the 98th Academy Awards, and now we are just patiently waiting until the awards are handed out on March 5th. As we do every year, Will Mavity and I spoke with several Academy voters about what...

Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today the lineup of talent set to perform at the 98th Oscars. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu...