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“Kokuho” It is a 2025 Japanese historical drama film directed by Lee Sang-il and written by Satoko Okudera, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Shuichi Yoshida, starring Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Min...

THE STORY – When a 15th-century prince denounces God after the devastating loss of his wife, he inherits an eternal curse and becomes Dracula. Condemned to wander the centuries, he defies fate and death, guided by the hope of being reunited...

It’s that time of the year! It’s our annual Sundance Film Festival recap podcast. For the 2026 film festival, and the final one in Park City, Utah, we have Ema Sasic, Cody Dericks, Sara Clements, and Daniel Howat joining me from Next Best Picture. Please take a...

THE STORY – Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang revive the original “Muppet Show” for a 50th anniversary with a special starring Sabrina Carpenter. THE CAST – Seth Rogen, Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, Matt Vogel, Dave Goelz,...

THE STORY – A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly...

THE STORY – In Tehran’s underground art scene, two young women build a blissful world of freedom and sisterhood. But when their creative circle is exposed, they must fight to save each other. THE CAST – Mahshad Bahram, Hana Mana,...

THE STORY – When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York’s top morning show, her ex Jarrett Roy competes for the same role. Leah stays focused on her career until chemistry with her ex challenges...

South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals unveiled today an additional wave of stellar programming for the upcoming 33rd edition of the Film & TV Festival, spanning March 12th–18th, 2026. The 54 additional projects bring the line up to 107...

THE STORY – As a Nairobi journalist probes a land battle entangling a powerful multinational corporation and disposed native land owners, covered wounds are revealed and family secrets are exposed. THE CAST – N/A THE TEAM – Andrew H. Brown...

THE STORY – A family facing mental health struggles and grief discovers healing and laughter through an uplifting yet touching journey together. THE CAST – Cooper Raiff, Kaitlyn Dever, Hope Davis, Lucy Boynton, David Duchovny & Ariela Barer THE TEAM...