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David Phillips@phillipsreframeOct 23
James Gray hits a new peak with Paper Tiger. For @TheContending #papertiger #vaff #jamesgray @adamdriveredits #adamdriver @VaFilmFest @Miles_Teller #milesteller @ScarlettJUpdate #ScarlettJohansson @filmystic @neonrated #NEON thecontending.com/vaff-2026-…

VAFF 2026: Is ‘Paper Tiger’ a Modern Masterpiece?

Since James Gray’s terrific directorial debut, Little Odessa, in 1994, I, like many others, have watched him closely. To one

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David Phillips@phillipsreframeOct 22
The best movie I’ve seen all year. For @TheContending @filmystic @john_turturro #johnturturro @kidblue #theonlylivingpickpocketinnewyork @quiethandfilms @VaFilmFest #vaff thecontending.com/vaff-2026-…

VAFF 2026: John Turturro Gives a Career-Capping Performance as a Skilled Thief in ‘The Only Living...

Let me start with my least favorite cinematic trivia question: How many times has John Turturro been nominated for an

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David Phillips@phillipsreframeOct 22
This is a Julianne Moore Appreciation post. @TheContending #juliannemoore #thedebut @A24 @TheAcademy #Oscars @VaFilmFest #vaff #jesseeisenberg #paulgiamatti @UVA thecontending.com/vaff-2026-…

VAFF 2026: Julianne Moore’s Nervous Breakthrough in Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’

Ever since The Debut premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 3rd, the rave reviews have come in high,

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Megan McLachlan@heydudemegOct 22
Robert Pattinson, the actor that you are! My interview with #Primetime screenwriter Ajon Singh for @TheContending. thecontending.com/primetime-…
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#MiddleburgFilmFestival: #TheDebut Wins Top Audience Award thecontending.com/middleburg…

Middleburg Film Festival: ‘The Debut’ Wins Top Audience Award

Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut has been given a callback! They say that actors should follow their instincts. A lot of

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Frank J. Avella@FjakluteOct 21
Oscars 2027: Renate Reinsve On How Empathy is Constantly Shifting in ‘Fjord’ [VIDEO] @TheContending @neonrated @TheNYFF @FilmLinc #fjordfilm #renatereinsve #oscars2027 #newyorkfilmfestival #bestactress2027 thecontending.com/oscars-202…

Oscars 2027: Renate Reinsve On How Empathy is Constantly Shifting in ‘Fjord’ [VIDEO]

Cristian Mungiu’s mesmerizing drama, Fjord, boasts truly immersive work by Renate Reinsve, as Lisbet, the devoted wife of Sebastian Stan’s

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#Oscars2027: New Predix Show a Race Still In Flux #OscarPredictions #Oscars thecontending.com/oscars-202…

Oscars 2027: New Predix Show a Race Still In Flux

The Contending's latest 2027 Oscar Predictions show a race still very much in flux with two major new faces breaking

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Heartland International Film Festival Announces Winners thecontending.com/heartland-…

Heartland International Film Festival Announces Winners

(October 19, 2026 ) INDIANAPOLIS - The 35th Heartland Film Festival (HFF) presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square

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#TopTenTuesday: The Greatest Directorial Debuts by Actors #acting #actors #directing @MarkLikesMovies thecontending.com/top-ten-tu…

Top Ten Tuesday: The Greatest Directorial Debuts by Actors

Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Each week, we’ll rank the top 10 films in a specific category. While we aim to

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Megan McLachlan@heydudemegOct 20
Another Popular Film Once Tried to Get into Best Picture and Best Documentary. It Got Shut Out in Both. thecontending.com/hoop-dream…

Another Popular Film Once Tried to Get into Best Picture and Best Documentary. It Got Shut Out in...

A documentary in the Best Picture race? What is this, 1995? With You Can See Everything smashing records, the Best

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2026 Middleburg Film Festival: Recapping Our First Few Days #MFF2026 #MFF #LaBolaNegra #RayGunn #TheDebut #ClubKid #Rose #tangles @JoeyMoser83 @MarkLikesMovies @ClarenceMoye thecontending.com/2026-middl…

2026 Middleburg Film Festival: Recapping Our First Few Days

Joey and Clarence are joined by Mark Johnson to recap the first few days of the 2026 Middleburg Film Festival.

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Joey Moser@JoeyMoser83Oct 17
Guitarricadelafuente performing "La Nieve" from #LaBolaNegra at @middleburgfilm last night 🥰
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Joey Moser@JoeyMoser83Oct 16
I had the pleasure of meeting Guitarricadelafuente at this year's #MFF2026 Interview coming soon to @TheContending!
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David Phillips@phillipsreframeOct 14
Remembering RJ Mitte for his abilities. For @TheContending @RjMitte #rjmitte @FXNetworks @BreakingBad @BrBaQuotes @filmystic @BryanCranston @AnnaGunn #breakingbad @sagaftra thecontending.com/rj-mittes-…

RJ Mitte’s Groundbreaking Work on ‘Breaking Bad’

The Breaking Bad universe has so many great performances that singling out an actor beyond the obvious quartet of Bryan

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On the verge of greatness, everything is at stake. Season 4 of #TheGildedAge premieres November 1 on HBO Max.

The Gilded Age Season 4 | Official Trailer | HBO Max

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Nominations Unveiled for 11th Annual Critics Choice Doc Awards #CriticsChoice #Documentary thecontending.com/nomination…

Nominations Unveiled for 11th Annual Critics Choice Doc Awards

Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) – The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the 11th

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#TopTenTuesday: #JakeGyllenhaal’s Ten Best Performances @MarkLikesMovies thecontending.com/top-ten-tu…

Top Ten Tuesday: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Ten Best Performances

Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Each week, we’ll rank the top 10 films in a specific category. While we aim to

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New #podcast! Joey and Megan review #TheSocialReckoning, and @ClarenceMoye leads a discussion on the Best Actor race. thecontending.com/oscars-202…
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#Oscars2027: A ‘Reckoning’ Over Cruise and the Best Actor Five #TheSocialReckoning #filmreview #TomCruise #BestActor @JoeyMoser83 @heydudemeg @ClarenceMoye thecontending.com/oscars-202…

Oscars 2027: A ‘Reckoning’ Over Cruise and the Best Actor Five

This week, we're breaking down the 2027 Best Actor race which could include Digger's Tom Cruise and will not include anyone

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#VisionQuest is a very good companion piece to #WandaVision by providing another view on coping with grief that suits Vision. It's at times long-winded and oddly paced, but the finale soars. MVPs are Bettany, Spader, T'Nia Miller, and Emily Hampshire. Fans will love the surprises
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