2026 Oscars: ‘Accident’ Wins Cannes Palme d’Or
It's been a minute, but we're back and ready to kick off our conversations about the 2026 Academy Award season....
‘Mission: Impossible’ Sticks the Landing Despite Bumpy Flight
Tom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible to an emotional, respectful "Final Reckoning" that succeeds despite a very rocky start. To me,...
“There Won’t Be Trumpets:” But There Will Be Pricey Funerals!
This week's Desperate Housewives episode, "There Won't Be Trumpets," offers an exploration of heroes, saviors, and really expensive funerals. Desperate...
Montclair Film Announces Annual Free Summer Film Series
Montclair Film announced the return of its annual Movie Night Under the Stars summer series. Screening outdoors at various locations...
HamptonsFilm Announces Lineup for 2025 SummerDocs Series
HamptonsFilm announced today the annual SummerDocs series will return for its 17th annual edition in partnership with Guild Hall. This...
Lady Gaga One Step Closer To EGOT With Win At 46th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced the winners of the 46th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. The ceremony was...
2025 Summer Movie Preview: Marking Our Favs With Mark!
Joey, Megan, and Clarence are joined by The Contending contributor Mark Johnson for their 2025 Summer Movie Preview. The Contending...
“The Ladies Who Lunch:” Lounge In Caftans, Gossip At Brunch
There actually are no caftans on Wisteria Lane, but this week's Desperate Housewives episode looks at what happens when Maisy...
Montclair Film Festival Announces Annual Summer Showcase
May 14, 2025, Montclair, NJ — Today, Montclair Film, New Jersey’s leading film non-profit, announced the lineup for the annual...
‘Severance’ Star Tramell Tillman To Be Honored at 2025 North Fork TV Festival
Celebrating its 10th year, the North Fork TV Festival is thrilled to announce Tramell Tillman as the recipient of the 2025 Breakout Performance Award, an honor that...
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