One Battle After Another takes its third Best Film prize this time from NBR as the organization makes some surprising picks on its top 10 list... theplaylist.net/one-battle-aft…

Had a great conversation with Rian Johnson about how his religious upbringing influenced Wake Up Dead Man, Daniel Craig recommending Josh O'Connor, Glen Close's already underrated performance, and much more theplaylist.net/rian-johnsons-…

Yes, One Battle After Another made AFI Top 10 list of 2025, but so did Hamnet, Bugonia, Wicked For Good, Avatar: FIre and Ash, and Marty Supreme. Television selections included Andor, The Studio, Severance and Pluribus. Full rundown: theplaylist.net/hamnet-marty-s…

Paramount's actions today were of a desperate company that knew it was losing its chance at Warner Bros. Discovery. Those fears came true tonight as Netflix entered an exclusive window to negotiate for HBO and Warner Bros Studios at a massive $28 per share theplaylist.net/report-netflix…

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Hollywood's attention is somewhere else this morning, but Sinners lead all films with a massive 17 Critics' Choice Awards nominations. One Battle After Another took 14, while Hamnet and Frankenstein landed 11 each. Adolescence topped the TV side with 7 theplaylist.net/sinners-top-20…

Have not seen it much anywhere, but have confirmation that the Netflix deal does include the historic Warner Bros. lot and studios So, no worry about WBD selling it for land development...

There are a lot of questions about the Netflix and Warner Bros merger. There are some not-so-great answers and some surprisingly positive ones. A rundown for anyone who needs some genuine perspective and details theplaylist.net/15-pressing-qu…

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 had a massive $63 million opening to set a post-Thanksgiving record at the box office. Meanwhile, Zootopia 2 has earned $916 mil worldwide in just 12 days. Jujutsu Kasen: Execution gives GKIDs its biggest release ever with $10 mil theplaylist.net/five-nights-at…

One Battle After Another has pulled off a rare four-for-four Best Film wins after being crowned by the LA Film Critics. Paul Thomas Anderson wins director, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Stellan Skarsgard, Teyana Taylor take acting honors. Full List: theplaylist.net/one-battle-aft…

Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor and more react to their 2026 Golden Globe Awards nominations theplaylist.net/golden-globes-…

Cardi B! Teyanna Taylor! Sarah Sherman! Zara Larsson! Will we get a Midnight Summer lip sync on Drag Race season 18? Find out who the complete and fantastic guest judge line-up #DragRace theplaylist.net/cardi-b-zara-l…

The Spirit Awards have a great track record of letting former SNL stars kill it hosting the show. This year, Ego Nwodim is taking the baton from two-time host Aidy Bryant, and we can't wait Film Independent theplaylist.net/ego-nwodim-wil…

A legendary reunion of #DragRace crowned queens: Sasha Velour, Sasha Colby, Bebe, Yvie Oddly, Willow Pill, Jimbo, Kylie Sonique Love, Aquaria, Ginger Minj, Jaida Essence Hall, Nymphia Wind, Onya Nurve, Alyssa Edwards

Sundance Film Festival 2026 features new films from Josephine Decker, Olivia Wilde, Gregg Araki, Alex Gibney, Kogonada, and so much Charli XCX that we have to ask - is she the new Queen of Sundance? Your complete lineup: theplaylist.net/sundaunce-2026…

Caught up with #Sundance programmers Basil Tslokos and Heidi Zwicker to talk about a potentially funnier slate of films in 2026, changing acquisition realities, Olivia Wilde's return and oh, Charli XCX, of course theplaylist.net/sundance-progr…

The Knocks plus Dragonette plus Aquaria is magic Oh Hello still slaps Aquaria is incredible at drag The Knocks need to tour this show beyond LA and NYC

Harry Lighton is getting his flowers for his already award-winning feature debut, Pillion. If you're a guild or AMPAS member, make sure you watch it. We caught up a few weeks ago, and I found out my LA gay club rec led to him getting... tonsillitis. Eek! theplaylist.net/harry-lighton-…

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