Manas: Brazilian Oscar Hopeful about Sexual Abuse, Supported by Julia Roberts and Sean Penn

The girl lives within an unimaginable cycle of sexual abuse both within her family and surrounding culture, one in which women and girls have been traditionally silenced for generations. 

Hamnet: Chloe Zhao’s Drama Wins Coveted Toronto Film Fest Audience Award (Oscar Contender)

Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet earned the Toronto Film Festival’s highly coveted people’s choice award, bolstering its Oscars chances.

Toronto Film Fest 2025: Audience Awards in All Categories

The drama bowed in Telluride, where it garnered critical praise, especially for Jessie Buckley, who is now frntrunner for the Best Actress Oscar.

Witcher, The: Liam Hemsworth Replaces Henry Cavill as Geralt–First Look

The eight-episode season will arrive on Netflix on October 30.

Oscars 2025: Best Actor: Contenders Roundtable: Brody, Domingo

I’d have swept the floor for Luca Guadagnino, because I think all his movies are exceptional and individual–Daniel Craig (“Queer”)