Based on the true story of Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller, The Optimist stars Stephen Lang as the elderly Herbert and features Elsie Fisher as Abby, a troubled teenager whose life becomes intertwined with his in a profound and life-altering way.
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National Film Registry Adds ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ ‘Brooklyn Bridge’ ‘Clueless’ and More
The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson (Martin Scali) Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and Ken Burns’ Brooklyn Bridge are among 25 films selected by The Library of Congress for the National Film Registry.
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‘I Love Boosters’ Teaser – First Look at Boots Riley’s Crime Comedy Starring Keke Palmer, Demi Moore
Neon debuted the first look teaser trailer for I Love Boosters, the crime comedy film from visionary filmmaker Boots Riley.
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‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners ‘Top Online Film Critics Society Awards
One Battle After Another, Sinners (Warner Bros) Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another took the top prize of Best Picture at the Online Film Critics Society awards, along with Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Editing.
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‘Marty Supreme’, Sinners, Hamnet, ‘One Battle After Another’ Among Writers Guild Awards Nominees
‘Marty Supreme’, Sinners, Hamnet, ‘One Battle After Another’ Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and East (WGAE) have revealed the nominations for the WGA awards for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2025.
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‘Blades of the Guardians’ Chinese Action Film by Yuen Woo-ping Gets US Release | Trailer
The Chinese action film Blades of the Guardians, directed by Yuen Woo-ping, has been acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment for release in US theaters.
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Roadside Attractions to Distribute the 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts in Theaters – Presented by Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi (dp) Roadside Attractions will release the 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts, presented by Taika Waititi, exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026.
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Sundance Short Film Awards – Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry’s ‘The Baddest Speechwriter of All’ Wins Grand Prize
Dr. Clarence B Jones in The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry. (photo by Brandon Somerhalder) The 2026 Sundance Film Festival announced the Short Film Award winners, with the Grand Jury Prize going to The Baddest Speechwriter of All by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry.
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Dances With Films, NY Awards – ‘The Cereal Aisle Effect’ and ‘Untouchables’ Win Top Audience Prizes
Dances With Films -NY 2026 Award Winners (Photo by Dustin McWethy) Following a weekend of sold-out screenings and events, the 4th New York edition of Dances With Films honored its Audience and Industry Choice Award winners at its breakfast awards event.
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‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards with 14, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13.
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Jennifer Kroot’s ‘Hunky Jesus’ to Open 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Hunky Jesus by Jennifer Kroot (courtesy of Tigerlily Pictures) Hunky Jesus, Jennifer Kroot’s documentary on the San Francisco Easter Sunday tradition, will make its World Premiere as the Opening Night film of the 40th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
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‘Holy Days’ Comedy with Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver Sets Release Date
Judy Davis, Elijah Tamati, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver in Holy Days (courtesy Blue Fox Entertainment) Holy Days, the comedy adventure film starring Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver will be released exclusively in theaters across North America on March 27, 2026.