“APEX”
“Apex,” directed by Baltasar Kormákur, follows grief‑laden Sasha (Charlize Theron) as she wanders the Australian outback five months after a fatal rockslide. When she encounters the unsettling Ben (Taron Egerton), the film shifts from a meditative survival story to a human‑hunting thriller. Theron delivers a physically demanding, emotionally resonant performance, but the script’s pivot to cult‑like weirdness and a yellow‑green visual filter dilute the tension. Despite inventive water‑based action set‑pieces, the movie never fully reaches the summit of its ambitious premise.
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Mother Mary” Filmmaker David Lowery
David Lowery’s new psychological drama‑thriller "Mother Mary" starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel is now playing in limited A24 theaters and will expand nationwide on April 24. The film, written and directed by Lowery, features an all‑female core cast and...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With “Fuze” Stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Worthington, And Director David Mackenzie
British crime‑thriller "Fuze," directed by David Mackenzie and starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Sam Worthington and Theo James, debuted at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival to positive reviews for its tense action and twists. The plot centers on a citywide evacuation...
The Gotham Television Awards Will Honor The Duffer Brothers And “Stranger Things” With The Visionary Tribute
The Gotham Film & Media Institute will present the Visionary Tribute to Matt and Ross Duffer at the third annual Gotham Television Awards on June 1 in New York. The honor recognizes the Duffer brothers’ creation of Netflix’s global hit...
Some Music Biopics Are Embraced By The Academy While Others Aren’t – What Does This Mean For “Michael?”
Musical biopics such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis have shown that massive box‑office success can translate into Oscar recognition, even when critics are lukewarm. However, other high‑grossing titles like Straight Outta Compton, Rocketman, and Bob Marley: One Love received few...
Bruno Dumont’s “Red Rocks” Added To The Directors’ Fortnight Section At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Bruno Dumont’s latest film, “Red Rocks,” has been selected for the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12‑23, 2026. The French auteur, who debuted in the Fortnight in 1997, continues his evolution toward a stripped‑down,...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Over Your Dead Body” Director Jorma Taccone
Jorma Taccone’s new action‑comedy‑thriller “Over Your Dead Body” debuted at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, drawing praise for its performances, stunt work, and dark humor. The movie is an English‑language remake of the 2021 film “The Trip,”...
James Gray’s New Film “Paper Tiger” To Be Added In Competition At The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
James Gray’s crime thriller “Paper Tiger,” starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, has been added to the Palme d’Or competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film will premiere in competition and Neon has secured North American...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “I Swear” Star Robert Aramayo
"I Swear" is a 2025 British biographical drama directed by Kirk Jones that chronicles the life of John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette syndrome featured in the 1989 documentary “John’s Not Mad.” The film debuted at the Toronto...
The Short Films Lineup For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival’s 2026 short film competition will feature ten titles chosen from a pool of 3,184 entries, representing 136 countries. The lineup spans a range of genres and includes works by emerging directors such as Hadrien Bels, Mathilde...
Richard Gadd’s “Half Man” Is A Ferocious Dissection Of Brotherly Trauma
HBO’s six‑part limited series “Half Man,” created and written by Richard Gadd, follows the volatile bond between Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Gadd) from 1980s Scotland to a present‑day wedding. The show uses brutal visual language and a haunting score...
“MICHAEL”
The upcoming film "Michael" is the first authorized Michael Jackson biopic, produced with the blessing of the singer’s estate and directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Jaafar Jackson as the adult Michael, the 127‑minute drama follows the early years of the...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Amrum” Filmmaker Fatih Akin
German director Fatih Akin’s new historical drama “Amrum” debuted in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, drawing praise for its direction, screenplay and Jasper Billerbeck’s lead performance. Co‑written with Hark Bohm, the film recounts Bohm’s childhood on...
Where To Watch Last Year’s Oscar Contenders On TV This Year
The 2025 Oscar season’s top nominees—including Elle Fanning, Jacob Elordi, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti and Oscar Isaac—have swiftly resurfaced on streaming television. Their new series and season returns arrive just weeks after the Oscars, positioning them for potential Emmy consideration....
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing Lee Cronin’s reimagining of "The Mummy," starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and others. Produced by horror veterans James Wan and Jason Blum, the film adopts a darker, more brutal tone reminiscent...