Oscars 2026: A Few Terrific Surprises, Obvious Choices On International Feature Short List; ‘Sirât’ Named On 5 Lists
The Academy announced short lists in 10 categories today including International Feature. Here are the 15 films that are moving ...
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Oscars 2026: International Feature Short List Predictions & Analysis Of 85 Of 86 Official Oscar Submissions
With preliminary Oscar voting almost over—it ends at 5pm PST on December 12th—and the shortlists being revealed on December 16th, ...
The 2025 NYFCC Winners with Big Wins for ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The Secret Agent’
This morning the New York Film Critics Circle deliberated on the winners of their 91st annual NYFCC Awards. The 47 ...
New York Film Festival 2025: ‘It Was Just An Accident:’ An Impressive, Thought-Provoking Cinematic Achievement
This year’s Cannes Palm d’Or winner and France’s International Feature Oscar entry, Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident, is ...
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