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THE STORY – The definitive documentary on comedian Martin Short, exploring his career across film, television, theater, and comedy. THE CAST – Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Shaffer, Steven...

THE STORY – Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father, who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy. THE CAST – Kara Young, Mallori Johnson,...

Even as a spectator from across the globe, a big film festival like Cannes is a joy to follow as a film fan. However, no matter how exciting it is to hear early word about some of the most anticipated...

For Episode 491, on the day I leave for Cannes, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Megan Lachinski to deliver a final preview of the 79th edition of the world’s largest film festival. For this week’s poll question, to tie into the 2026 Cannes Film...

For this week’s main podcast review, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss “Mortal Kombat II” starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu...

“Silent Friend” is a 2025 historical drama film written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Sylvester Groth, and Martin Wuttke. It follows a single ginkgo tree through three loosely connected stories spanning different...

THE STORY – Ellie confronts a disturbing condition resetting her memory, unable to recognize her husband and daughter. Each reset disorients her, leaving haunting recollections of an unfamiliar life. THE CAST – Jessica Rothe, Joseph Cross & Julianna Layne THE TEAM...

THE STORY – Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again. THE CAST – Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Alfred...

THE STORY – In an attempt to save the threatened ecosystem, the Florida government hosts an annual competition to remove invasive pythons from the Everglades. For ten grueling nights, python-mania overtakes the ‘glades as an eclectic group of amateur hunters contends...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham) announced today that award-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer will receive the Legend Tribute for her culture-shaping contributions to film and television – including her starring roles in Apple TV’s acclaimed “Margo’s Got Money...