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“PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN”
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THE STORY – During World War II, Tommy Shelby returns to a bombed Birmingham and becomes involved in secret wartime missions based on true events, facing new threats as he reckons with his past and rising national stakes. THE CAST –...
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History vs. Momentum: What The PGA/ACTOR Split Between “One Battle After Another” And “Sinners” Means For Best Picture
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The big PGA and SAG doubleheader on February 28 and March 1 was the final major piece of the puzzle before the Oscars, and to many, the most decisive piece. To most, “One Battle After Another” winning PGA ended the...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – A Behind The Scenes Look At “One Battle After Another”
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“One Battle After Another” is an American black comedy action-thriller film produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It is inspired by the 1990 novel “Vineland” by Thomas Pynchon and features an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, with...
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“THE BRIDE!”
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THE STORY – In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein’s monster asks Dr. Euphronius to create a companion for him. Together, they give life to a murdered woman known as “the Bride”, sparking romance, police interest and radical social change. THE CAST – Jessie...
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The 2025 Dorian Award (GALECA) Winners
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GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, have announced their winners for the Dorian Awards representing the best in film and LGBTQ representation for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… FILM OF THE YEARHamnet (Focus Features)Marty Supreme (A24)One Battle After...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – A Behind The Scenes Look At “Sinners”
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“Sinners” is an American horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as identical twin criminal brothers who return to their hometown in...
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Two Juggernauts, One Best Picture Oscar Winner: Is There A Path For “Sinners?”
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It seems that, approaching every stop along this awards season, we’ve done the same song and dance: predict “One Battle After Another” for the big prizes and acknowledge “Sinners” as the potential spoiler. The prospect of Ryan Coogler’s opus winning...
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“TWO MOUNTAINS WEIGHING DOWN MY CHEST”
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THE STORY – Viv, a Chinese wannabe artist, found herself stuck in Berlin after the pandemic and accidentally ventured into the city’s vibrant alternative culture scene. Drifting between new environments and traditional expectations, Viv is constantly adapting to shifting opinions about...
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“ISABEL”
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THE STORY – Isabel, a sommelière in São Paulo’s fine-dining scene, dreams of escaping her controlling boss and opening her own wine bar where she decides what goes in the glass. When her plans fail to ferment as expected, Isabel must...
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“A CHILD OF MY OWN”
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THE STORY – The profound desire to become a mother and pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy. What begins as a simple lie turns into a complex charade and unleashes a media scandal that makes it impossible...
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