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Cruise Wants the Oscar. Digger May Not Want Him Back.

Digger opens October 1. Reviews split, the budget is $125 million, and Variety says the campaign is live. Here is the math the trailer does not show.

Sep 24, 2026

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Pattinson's Talk-Show Movie Is the Acting Story. TIFF Is Not Adding Many More

Primetime left Venice with 92% on RT and a September 25 date. Gold Derby has Pattinson inside the Best Actor top 10. Toronto's big premieres are thin on new men in that race.

Sep 17, 2026

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TIFF 2026 Lineup: Almodóvar, Rock, Hamaguchi, and a New Oscar Pathway

The Toronto International Film Festival's 51st edition brings world premieres from Chris Rock, Courteney Cox, and Sin Heder, plus a Platform competition that now guarantees a direct shot at the Oscars.

Jul 23, 2026

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The Cinema Revival: How Independent Films Are Reshaping Hollywood in 2026

From Sundance to the Oscars, independent cinema is experiencing a remarkable renaissance. We examine the data, the success stories, and what this means for the future of filmmaking.

Feb 20, 2026