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Gore Verbinski returns to the director's chair with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a comedic sci-fi action flick led by Sam Rockwell.
Review: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE — A Jumbled Mess of Ideas Makes for a Good Time
Gore Verbinski returns to the director's chair with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a comedic sci-fi action flick led by Sam Rockwell.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Sundance 2026: TIME AND WATER – Sara Dosa’s Beautiful But Repetitive Doc on Glaciers

After the brilliant visuals and love story in Fire of Love, whatever director Sara Dosa would instantly make our most anticipated lists. Time and Water continues her exploration of the natural world and life,…
Sundance 2026: TIME AND WATER – Sara Dosa’s Beautiful But Repetitive Doc on Glaciers
After the brilliant visuals and love story in Fire of Love, whatever director Sara Dosa would instantly make our most anticipated lists. Time and Water continues her exploration of the natural world and life, interweaving the two concepts into an epic storytelling showcase. While Dosa continues to shine as a visual and auditory storyteller, the narration this time around is not quite to the bar set by her previous film.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#WHENAWITNESSRECANTS follows the story of the Harlem Park Three, who spent 36 years in jail based on false testimony. #HBO #TaNehisiCoates #DawnPorter #Sundance2026
Sundance 2026: WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS — Life Burdened By False Testimony
WHEN A WITNESS RECANTS follows the story of the Harlem Park Three, who spent 36 years in jail based on false testimony.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Casper Kelly seeks his first big hit with BUDDY, a horror film featuring a children's show and a murderous unicorn who manipulates reality.
Sundance 2026: BUDDY is a Joyfully Silly Horror Showcase
Casper Kelly seeks his first big hit with BUDDY, a horror film featuring a children's show and a murderous unicorn who manipulates reality.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Sundance 2026: SEIZED — Inside the Battle for Journalism in Marion County

In an era when misinformation is rampant, political ideology appears to color how many people view journalists. While there are certainly some who are inclined to distrust the media, the value of journalism to a local…
Sundance 2026: SEIZED — Inside the Battle for Journalism in Marion County
In an era when misinformation is rampant, political ideology appears to color how many people view journalists. While there are certainly some who are inclined to distrust the media, the value of journalism to a local community is more valuable than ever. Seized explores a strange situation in which the local paper's owners ran into some heat from the sheriff. When the 98-year-old owner passes away less than 72 hours after a police raid on journalists, a battle for a free press ignites.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Oscar Shortlist: THE PEARL COMB – Of Mermaids and Monsters

THE PEARL COMB follows a woman in a seaside English town, telling the story of her husband and a mermaid who changed their fortunes.
Oscar Shortlist: THE PEARL COMB – Of Mermaids and Monsters
THE PEARL COMB follows a woman in a seaside English town, telling the story of her husband and a mermaid who changed their fortunes.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
We announce the 2025 Sunnys Winners, where Sinners continued its domination with seven wins, including Picture and director.
The 2025 Sunnys Winners — Sinners Wins 7, Including Best Picture and Best Director
We announce the 2025 Sunnys Winners, where Sinners continued its domination with seven wins, including Picture and director.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
INDUSTRY returns to HBO with the crudely titled "Paypal of Bukkake," and immediately reminds us why its one of the very best shows on television.
Industry — “Paypal of Bukkake” — Season 4 Episode 1 Recap: The New Players Join the Board
While Industry has not received the laudits of Succession, it is every bit its peer. The high-stakes gambling of investing and shorts has always made for brilliant drama. The Season 4 premiere, "PayPal of Bukkake," immediately reminds us of the stakes. Pitting Harper against a cavalcade of new characters should make for a very fun season, and the series wastes no time in reminding us of its bacchanal tendencies as well.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Oscar Shortlist: “All the Walls Came Down” — The Devastation of Altadena

ALL THE WALLS CAME DOWN comes from director Ondi Timoner. In the aftermath of the LA fires she turns the camera to her Altadena community.
Oscar Shortlist: “All the Walls Came Down” — The Devastation of Altadena
ALL THE WALLS CAME DOWN comes from director Ondi Timoner. In the aftermath of the LA fires she turns the camera to her Altadena community.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" examines the infamous "Saigon Execution" photo, exploring the effects of the image on generations after Vietnam. It is on the #Oscar Shortlist for Documentary Short.
Oscar Shortlist: ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH — An Exploration of the Echoes of War
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" examines the infamous "Saigon Execution" photo, exploring the effects of the image on generations after Vietnam.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Oscar Shortlist: A FRIEND OF DOROTHY is a Charming Tale of Friendship

Discovery of unlikely friendships is a staple of cinema. These pairings can yield emotional gold, which serves as the basis for “A Friend of Dorothy.” Pulling its title from the famous euphemism for queer and gay men, director…
Oscar Shortlist: A FRIEND OF DOROTHY is a Charming Tale of Friendship
Discovery of unlikely friendships is a staple of cinema. These pairings can yield emotional gold, which serves as the basis for “A Friend of Dorothy.” Pulling its title from the famous euphemism for queer and gay men, director Lee Knight charts a heartwarming tale. While "A Friend of Dorothy" is not a particularly challenging story on its face, thanks to a pair of very good performances, it overcomes its limitations.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:36 AM
We’re fans of #PeopleWeMeetOnVacation, a lovely and funny rom-com. When you’ve got a solid director like Brett Haley working on #EmilyHenry material, you’re bound for greatness. Bader proves My Lady Jane was no fluke. #PWMOV

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People We Meet on Vacation Review: A Winning Rom-Com
The long-anticipated adaptation of PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION reaches Netflix this weekend, and we're thrilled it's unbelievably charming.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Earlier today, Sunshine State Cineplex was alerted about the illegal actions of one of its writers. With minutes, they were let go from our staff and all their work was removed from our site. We proceeded to alert other editors and writers in our network, who have done the same.
January 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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To everyone saying there is "no point" to all the LLM/genAI pushback on Bluesky right now:

Seeing that I'm not alone in having a modicum of humanity and ethical spine has done me quite a BIT of good, thank you. Honestly just improved my mood so much.

Keep hollerin.'
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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As the best film lists roll out, remember: if you don't know some of the films on the list, that's not a slight against you. That's an invitation to discover something someone else loved. Don't take someone else's lists as an affront to the films you love. Both can be valid.
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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BEST FIRST FILM: Eephus
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#MartySupreme embargo is up and we’ve got our review! #TimotheeChalamet is truly on fire in this movie and is poised to get himself another Oscar nomination. It’s the kind of frantic and showy performance Oscar loves to celebrate.

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Marty Supreme Review: The Unbearable Lightness of Greatness
Timothée Chalamet leads MARTY SUPREME, a table tennis drama about a man willing to put his life on the line for greatness. Josh Safdie directs.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Review: MARTY SUPREME – Timothée Chalamet and the Unbearable Lightness of Greatness

With the weight of the world on your shoulders, many fold under the pressure. Yet for the Michael Jordans, the Michael Phelps, and Tom Bradys of the world, their mettle is challenged in these moments. Timothée…
Review: MARTY SUPREME – Timothée Chalamet and the Unbearable Lightness of Greatness
With the weight of the world on your shoulders, many fold under the pressure. Yet for the Michael Jordans, the Michael Phelps, and Tom Bradys of the world, their mettle is challenged in these moments. Timothée Chalamet gave a speech about the pursuit of greatness in Han acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild. Immediately, he’s set to return with…
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December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Stranger Things — “The Crawl” — Season 5, Episode 1 Recap — The Hunt for Red Vecna

It’s time to return to Hawkins. The last time we saw Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Hopper, and the gang, the literal ground of Hawkins cracked in two. As the spores leaked into the air, Max remained in a coma, and many…
Stranger Things — “The Crawl” — Season 5, Episode 1 Recap — The Hunt for Red Vecna
It’s time to return to Hawkins. The last time we saw Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Hopper, and the gang, the literal ground of Hawkins cracked in two. As the spores leaked into the air, Max remained in a coma, and many thought Eddie was responsible for all the bad that had happened in town. However, “The Crawl” proves that Hawkins has changed, and under military occupation, it's still got its monsters.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
JINGLE BELL HEIST hopes to join the popular Netflix holiday movie club, but unfortunately, a lack of chemistry or stakes kills this one.
Review: JINGLE BELL HEIST — This Netflix Job Went Bust
JINGLE BELL HEIST hopes to join the popular Netflix holiday movie club, but unfortunately, a lack of chemistry or stakes kills this one.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Ahead of the Christmas season, we revisited #TheChroniclesOfNarnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe for its 20th anniversary. Disney found a decent blend of CGI and practical effects, even if the movie is coasting on the success of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Review — The Fantasy Springs to Life
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE released 20 years ago to grand acclaim.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
TV: KEN BURNS’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — A Priscient Showcase For the Humanities

Ken Burns and a team of directors tackle THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new series about the origins of America, featuring an all star voice cast.
TV: KEN BURNS’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — A Priscient Showcase For the Humanities
Ken Burns and a team of directors tackle THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new series about the origins of America, featuring an all star voice cast.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
TRAIN DREAMS, 2025's most accomplished visual movie, releases on Netflix today. Clint Bentley and Joel Edgerton craft a brilliant neo-western.
Review: TRAIN DREAMS — A Gorgeous Triumph of Emotion and Life After Loss
TRAIN DREAMS, 2025's most accomplished visual movie, releases on Netflix today. Clint Bentley and Joel Edgerton craft a brilliant neo-western.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM