Who Will Win the 2026 Oscars?
It’s that time of year again – time for my predictions of the winners at the upcoming annual Academy Awards.
It’s that time of year again – time for my predictions of the winners at the upcoming annual Academy Awards.
With 2025 now in the books, it’s time to look back on the year in movies. In this first of three blogs, I spotlight my Top 10 Films of 2025, followed by 10 Honorable Mentions and an open-ended list (in alphabetical order) of other releases that I found noteworthy or worth a look.
It’s virtually impossible these days to pick up a newspaper (remember what those are?) or visit an online news site without seeing something about Donald Trump. Regardless of what one thinks about the President, his presence in our lives, journalism and very existence is ubiquitous. And, because of that, there’s essentially no way of getting away from him. Having been elected to a second term, he obviously had (and, in many circles, still has) his legions of devoted supporters. By contrast, in light of recent events, such as the No Kings demonstrations, and steadily declining poll numbers, he also has more than his share of detractors. Those on each side of the fence clearly know how to affirm their loyalty to their views. It’s a comparatively easy task for his backers. But, for those who disagree with his policies and practices, what does it take to make their opposing arguments most effective against such a powerful political force?
Tune in for the latest Cinema Scribe segment on Bring Me 2 Life Radio, beginning Tuesday August 26.
Reviews of "Eddington," "Words of War" and "Eric LaRue" are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
As much as one would like to believe that humanity is capable of great things, we’ve also seen many instances where the opposite, unfortunately, is true. And, to make matters worse, many of those unsettling developments remain out of view, hidden in the shadows – that is, until someone comes along to courageously expose them. Those revelations often come at tremendous personal cost, too, but, when the world becomes aware of such horrors, opportunities for change, justice and healing begin to emerge. Such are the hopes offered up the gripping new fact-based historical drama, “Words of War.”
Reviews of "The Penguin Lessons," "Becoming Katharine Graham," "Final Vows," "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story" and "The Assessment," along with tips for alternate summer movie viewing, are all in the latest Movies with Meaning post on the web site of The Good Media Network.
For those who may have missed the most recent movie review edition of The Good Media Network's Frankiesense & More video podcast, the recorded version is now available for viewing on Facebook (Facebook.com/thegoodradionetwork) and YouTube (youtube.com/c/TheGoodMediaNetwork). Join show host Frankie Picasso and yours truly as we review five new movies and look back at what we predicted at the Oscars.
Join me and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at five new films on the next Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing Thursday March 27. 1 pm ET.
Join yours truly and show host Frankie Picasso for looks at four new films and our Oscar predictions on the upcoming movie review edition of the Frankiesense & More video podcast, to begin airing Thursday February 27 at 1 pm ET on Facebook and YouTube.