
Nextgen Oscarwatcher: Best Supporting Actor Contenders
The piece forecasts the Oscar Best Supporting Actor race, spotlighting ensemble‑driven films such as Alejandro González Iñárritu’s *Digger*—which pairs Tom Cruise with John Goodman, Jesse Plemons and Riz Ahmed—and Martin McDonagh’s *Wild Horse Nine*, featuring Steve Buscemi and Sam Rockwell. It also highlights Jeremy Strong in *The Social Reckoning*, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson in Tom Ford’s *Cry to Heaven*, and a slate of 15 other potential nominees. Additionally, the author updates the Best Actress list after confirming that Jim Rash’s *Miss You, Love You* will be classified as an HBO television movie, moving Michelle Williams’s *A Place In Hell* to the top spot. The article serves as a quick reference for awards‑season watchers tracking early frontrunners and campaign angles.

Nextgen Oscarwatcher: Best Actor Contenders and a Slight Cannes Preview
Tom Cruise has emerged as the frontrunner for the Best Actor Oscar with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming prestige drama *Digger*, slated for a fall release. The article also highlights a crowded field that includes John Malkovich, Matt Damon, Sebastian Stan, Ryan Gosling...

La Vénus Électrique by Pierre Salvadori to Open Cannes Film Festival
Pierre Salvadori’s new romantic comedy La Vénus électrique opened the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2026, debuting at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The period piece, set in 1928 Paris, marks Salvadori’s 11th feature and his first foray into...
Sinners Aces MPSE Awards
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) announced winners across 24 categories, highlighting achievements in dialogue, ADR, effects, Foley, and music for film, TV, animation, documentaries, and games. Warner Bros.’ "Sinners" captured top honors in both feature dialogue/ADR and feature music...