Stories in Motion

Barry Keoghan feeds people bug jam, a pelican witnesses a coming of age, and Kantemir Balagov somehow makes all of it feel like a fairy tale. We dig into Butterfly Jam, the most unclassifiable film of Cannes so far, and ask the only question that matters: does the strangeness earn its keep?

The animation in In Waves is some of the most beautiful we've seen at Cannes this year. So why did we leave the theater feeling nothing? We talk gorgeous visuals, dying girl clichés, and what the film owed its subject but never delivered. Day two dispatch from the Croisette.

We're live from the Croisette, and the festival opens with a whimper. Pierre Salvadori's The Electric Kiss has the cast, the premise, and the period charm - so why does it feel like so much wasted electricity? Our first dispatch from Cannes 2026.

HBO, Netflix, Apple TV+, and more are loading up the summer with prestige drama, sci-fi, and franchise returns. Here's what to put on your watchlist.

Twenty years later, Meryl's back, the outfits are still good, and absolutely nothing has changed. Which is both the point and the problem.

Michael turns one of pop’s most complicated icons into a glossy, carefully controlled highlight reel, with Jaafar Jacksondoing his best inside a story that refuses to go deeper. It looks the part and sounds great, but the truth is smoothed over so much it barely leaves an impact.

We review David Lowery's Mother Mary, the A24 psychodrama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel that somehow turns a fashion fitting into a séance. Strange, gorgeous, and unlike anything else in theaters right now.

Cannes 2026 ditched the blockbusters and went full cinephile. We break down the wildest, most exciting lineup in years. From Almodóvar's bitter Christmas to a samurai murder mystery, a gay virus thriller, and yes, John Travolta directing a movie.

Euphoria returns with Sam Levinson doubling down on mood and misery, but even Zendaya can’t save a season that feels stuck in place. What was once electric now drifts into repetition, leaving its characters spinning their wheels instead of growing up.

We're back with a deeper dive into just the comedy categories. After our full Emmy predictions breakdown, we're zeroing in on the race that's shaping up to be the most unpredictable of the night. Hacks is ending, The Comeback is back, and Steve Carell has never won an Emmy. Time to get specific.

The Testaments promised a fresh take on Gilead. What it delivered was more of the same - new faces, same cage, same unanswered questions. We break down why the Handmaid's Tale sequel can't escape its own shadow, and why in 2026, bearing witness just isn't enough anymore.

We break down The Drama, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s messy, uncomfortable, and strangely gripping anti rom com from Kristoffer Borgli. What starts as a pre wedding game turns into a full blown emotional collapse, as love gets warped by judgment, perception, and one confession you cannot take back. It does not always work, but when it hits, it really hits.

From and to , we break down the 22 most anticipated shows of the season and the impossible task of keeping up. Emmy bait, long-awaited returns, and chaotic new series are all fighting for your time so yeah, going outside might have to wait.

The race resets with bold early predictions led by Dune Part Three, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Tom Cruise’s comeback push in Digger. We break down the biggest contenders, from Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary to David Fincher’s buzzy next move, and what could define the next Oscar season before anyone’s even seen a frame.

From likely competition heavyweights by Pedro Almodóvar, Asghar Farhadi and Lars von Trier to buzzy wildcards like Joel Coen’s next film and star packed oddities, we break down the movies most likely to land at Cannes 2026 plus the major titles skipping the Croisette and what it all says about this year’s festival race.

The 98th Academy Awards delivered both expected wins and real surprises. One Battle After Another took Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, while Michael B. Jordan surged to Best Actor for Sinners. We break down the biggest winners including Jessie Buckley’s Best Actress win for Hamnet, the standout technical victories, and the surprises that defined the 2026 Oscars.

We dive into Apple TV’s sweet comedy where sex work meets motherhood, Elle Fanning shines, and Michelle Pfeiffer delivers scenes that make every moment unforgettable.

We break down the SXSW buzz around I Love Boosters, where Boots Riley delivers a chaotic fashion-heist stoner comedy led by Keke Palmer and Demi Moore that mixes absurd sci-fi with anti-capitalist satire. 

The 2026 Emmy race is already heating up. We break down the early frontrunners across every major category - from drama contenders like The Pitt and Euphoria to comedy favorites like Hacks. Plus, we look at major acting contenders including Zendaya, Noah Wyle, and Michelle Pfeiffer, and the limited-series battle between Half Man and Love Story. Which shows are leading the pack—and which ones could surprise before nominations arrive? 🎙️🏆

What if the Academy had awarded Best Casting for the last 15 years? In this episode we break down a fascinating poll of 90+ casting directors revealing the films that would’ve won, from Inglourious Basterds and The Social Network to Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Oppenheimer. We explore what these alternate Oscars reveal about ensembles, star power, and why casting might quietly be one of the most important elements of a great movie.

This episode dives into Project Hail Mary, where Ryan Gosling plays a confused scientist waking up alone on a spaceship with no memory and the fate of Earth on his shoulders. We talk about the film’s mix of big science, humor, and heart, the unexpected friendship with an alien engineer, and why this story about saving the universe is really about figuring out who you are.

We break down The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s wild reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein myth. With Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale at the center, the film swings for punk-rock feminist rage and Joker-style chaos but may collapse under its own ideas. We unpack the ambition, the aesthetic, and why the story might scream louder than it actually says. 

From Zendaya’s rise to global dominance to massive new projects from Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, plus potential big screen debuts from Taylor Swift and Frank Ocean, this episode dives into the trends, risks, and star power shaping cinema in 2026, and asks whether this could be the year theaters truly roar back to life.

Emerald Fennell narrows Wuthering Heights to pure obsession. It is lush cruel and thrilling to watch yet always stopping just short of fully unraveling.

A deeply personal journey through Sundance 2026, where sex turns into power, comedy collapses into grief, and films linger long after the lights come up, reflecting on the performances, obsessions, and emotional residue that made this year’s festival impossible to shake.

Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega navigate a Miami art world gone wild in Cathy Yan’s darkly comic farce where a fatal accident becomes the ultimate publicity stunt and we break down why the satire hits misses and spirals into chaos.

Olivia Wilde turns a cozy dinner between two couples into a sharp, hilarious, and brutally honest relationship meltdown with swingers, secrets, and zero chill.

We break down Gregg Araki’s wild, campy, X-rated comedy, from Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman’s electric chemistry to its hilarious takedown of art, desire, and bad decisions.

We dive into Charli XCX’s meta mockumentary The Moment, a brat-green psychological thriller about fame, cringe, creative freedom, and what happens when pop stardom turns into a nightmare. 

We unpack Beth de Araújo’s devastating Sundance standout Josephine, a horror film about real-world monsters, childhood trauma, and the kind of dread that stays with you long after the credits roll.

The 2026 Oscar nominations dropped and everything exploded. “Sinners” breaks records, “One Battle After Another” ignites debate, shocking snubs land, surprise films rise, and the industry feels more unstable than ever. Let’s break down the chaos, the craft, and what this year really says about where cinema is headed. 

A quick breakdown of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards—where One Battle After Another and Hamnet dominated film, Adolescence and The Pitt ruled TV, Nikki Glaser brought sharp laughs, and the Globes made history by introducing a podcast category amid a night of political commentary and career-defining wins.

The 2026 Actor Award nominations are here with One Battle After Another leading the pack and Sinners close behind while major contenders like Cynthia Erivo and Wagner Moura face shocking omissions. We break down the biggest nominees, surprise snubs and what these nominations reveal about the evolving Oscar race.

Before 2026 even begins, Cannes and Venice are already shaping up to be star-studded battlegrounds. We break down 10 of the most anticipated films expected to debut on the Croisette or the Lido — from Spielberg’s sci-fi epic Disclosure Dayto Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s explosive Digger, plus new films from Fincher, Villeneuve, Östlund, and more.

In Part 2 of our 2026 film preview, we dive into the most anticipated auteur-driven and high-prestige releases. From Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig to daring indies, elevated genre films, and select franchise entries, this episode explores the ambitious projects set to define cinema in 2026—plus a few essential honorable mentions.

Hollywood is anxious overstuffed and somehow still exciting. We break down the first half of our 150 most anticipated films of 2026 from risky originals and auteur projects to franchise sequels that might actually surprise us.

We break down Paul Feig’s thriller The Housemaid where Amanda Seyfried delivers a career highlight in a film that flirts with camp but never fully commits.

James Cameron still delivers scale and beauty but for the first time his tech driven magic feels familiar. We break down why Avatar Fire and Ash looks incredible yet struggles to push the franchise or Cameron himself into new territory.

A quick dive into the standout film and TV acting of 2025, from daring indie turns to blockbuster breakthroughs. We spotlight the performances that moved audiences, reshaped careers, and defined the year’s storytelling across screens big and small.

From indie revelations to scene-stealing TV newcomers, 2025 delivered a wave of unforgettable performances. We break down the 16 actors who defined the year, from Miles Caton’s soulful turn in Sinners to Elizabeth Dulau’s standout work in Andor.

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations are out, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another topping film contenders with nine nods, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value close behind with eight, and The White Lotus leading TV with six. We break down the major categories, standout performances, and what these early frontrunners signal for the upcoming awards season.

A quick guide to the most anticipated films rumored for the final Sundance Film Festival in Utah. From star-powered dramas to daring indies and standout documentaries, we break down the 20 titles that could shape Sundance 2026 and usher in its Colorado era.

A quick dive into the 14 first-time filmmakers who shook up 2025 with bold ideas, fresh storytelling, and unforgettable debuts.

A fast-paced rundown of the 20 films that made 2025 an unforgettable year for cinema — from emotional epics to chaotic comedies and everything in between.

2025 was the year acting went off the rails in the best way. We dig into the 17 performances that dominated the screen, shocked the industry, and outshined huge names who didn’t even make the list.

In this episode, we unpack Marty Supreme, the A24 fever dream turning Timothée Chalamet into a full-blown legend. From Safdie-style spirals to the emotional hit you won’t see coming, here’s why this film is already being called an instant classic.

A quick, modern guide to the classic films from the 1930s–1950s that still hit hard today. From The Wizard of Oz to Sunset Boulevard, here are the timeless movies everyone should watch at least once.

In this episode, we break down Wicked: For Good — the sequel that delivers stunning vocals but gets lost in its own oversized ambition. From dazzling leads to baffling choices, we unpack why this finale sings beautifully but stumbles everywhere else. Tune in for a quick, honest take on Oz’s overlong goodbye.

We’re turning the spotlight on the craft side of the 2026 Oscars — from Cinematography and Editing to Sound, VFX, and the brand-new Casting category. Join us as we break down the frontrunners and wild cards behind One Battle After Another, Wicked for Good, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and more. It’s all about the artists and technicians shaping this year’s awards race — and we’ve got plenty of hot takes to go around.

Prestige movies used to own the fall season, but now theaters are nearly empty. In this episode, we explore why indie films are struggling, how streaming reshaped everything, and what it will take to bring audiences back.