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My Dream Oscar Ballot 2026
BEST PICTURE Blue Moon Bugonia Eddington It Was Just an Accident The Life of Chuck Marty Supreme No Other Choice One Battle After Another Sinners The Testament of Ann Lee BEST DIRECTING Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident Josh … Continue reading
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The Best Film Performances of 2025
In many of these categories, there were performances I liked more. But all of those were nominated for Oscars, and I’d rather shine a spotlight on the less-heralded turns this year. ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY Eephus One advantage to make … Continue reading
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The Best Movies of 2025
10. The Secret Agent (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho) The title is something of a misnomer. Wagner Moura’s Armando doesn’t really do much espionage. But as someone who refused to roll over to corruption in the authoritarian government of Brazil, a … Continue reading
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Final Oscar Picks 2026
BEST PICTURE F1 Frankenstein Hamnet It Was Just an Accident Marty Supreme One Battle After Another The Secret Agent Sentimental Value Sinners Train Dreams Dark Horse: Bugonia Long Shot: Avatar: Fire and Ash Total Shock: Weapons The skinny: After all … Continue reading
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Oscar Picks: December 2025
We finally have a little bit of clarity, as most of the critics’ groups and some of the bigger precursors have unveiled their nominees. But it still feels like One Battle After Another is in pole position, even after its … Continue reading
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Oscar Picks: November 2025
It’s been a weird year. A lot of films pegged as contenders early on have been met with shrugs. There hasn’t been a single runaway contender yet. Even One Battle After Another and Hamnet have their detractors. So who’s in … Continue reading
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