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“SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT”
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THE STORY – When Billy witnesses his parents’ grisly murder at the hands of Santa, it ignites a lifelong mission to spread holiday fear. Every Christmas, he dons the red suit and embarks on a blood-soaked massacre to feed his twisted...
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Trailer – “The Drama”
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A24 has released the teaser trailer for Kristoffer Borgli’s “The Drama” starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Benton Gates. The film will be released in theaters on April, 3rd 2026. Plot Synopsis: A happily engaged couple...
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“BANZO”
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THE STORY – Plantation physician Afonso is assigned to treat enslaved servants with fatal homesickness, Banzo, on an African island. Despite medical efforts, he struggles to heal their spirits on the isolated hill, confronting an existential challenge. THE CAST – Carloto...
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The 2025 Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) Nominations
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The Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC) have announced their nominations representing the best in film for 2025. The winners will be announced on December 11th, 2025. Here are this year’s nominees… BEST PICTUREHAMNETIT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENTONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHERSENTIMENTAL VALUESINNERS...
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Secret Agent” Star Wagner Moura & Filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho
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“The Secret Agent” is a historical political thriller film written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho that follows Armando (NYFCC Best Actor winner Wagner Moura), a former professor caught in the political turmoil of the final years of the Brazilian...
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Interview With “Merrily We Roll Along” Director Maria Friedman
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“Merrily We Roll Along” is a musical with a legendary status among theater lovers. Most infamously, it was Stephen Sondheim’s biggest flop, with its original 1981 Broadway run closing after only 16 performances, leading to Sondheim nearly retiring from composing....
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “No Other Choice” Filmmaker Park Chan-wook, Star Lee Byung-hun & The Editors
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“No Other Choice” is a 2025 South Korean satirical black comedy thriller film co-written, produced, and directed by Park Chan-wook and based on “The Ax” by Donald Westlake. The film stars Lee Byung-hun as a desperate paper industry expert who...
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The 2025 Producers Guild Awards (PGA) Nominees For Documentary Motion Pictures
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​Today, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the 2025 Documentary Motion Picture nominees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards. The other nominees will be announced on January 9th, 2026. The winners will be announced on February 28th, 2026....
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards Will Honor Kate Hudson With The Visionary Icon Award, Actress For “Song Sung Blue”
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Kate Hudson is the recipient of the Icon Award, Actress, for her performance in Focus Features’ “Song Sung Blue.” The Film Awards will take place on January 3rd, 2026, at the Palm...
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Surprises And Misses From The 83rd Golden Globe Award Nominations
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The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globes were announced yesterday morning by Marlon Wayans and Skye Marshall. After the Golden Globes overhaul, the new organization has truly shifted the kinds of films it nominates. While the old HFPA would nominate the biggest...
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