Stay Through the Credits

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.