The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Weight” Director Padraic McKinley September 18, 2026 The cinematic landscape of 2026 welcomed a gritty and emotionally charged entry with the historical drama thriller The Weight, directed by filmmaker Padraic McKinley…. Continue Reading
Jeff Tremaine Reflects on Two Decades of Jackass, Its Unexpected Legacy, and the Emotional Weight of a Potential Final Chapter July 22, 2026 As the release of Jackass: Best and Last (2026) approaches, marking what some cast members believe could be the final installment of the groundbreakingly… Continue Reading
Official Trailer Released for The Weight Starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe Ahead of September Premiere June 28, 2026 Vertical has officially debuted the first full-length trailer for the upcoming survival thriller The Weight, a film that garnered significant critical attention during its… Continue Reading
“EARTH, WIND & FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT’S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD)” – Review June 4, 2026 The Visionary Foundation: Maurice White and the Chicago Roots At the center of the documentary is Maurice White, the visionary founder whose philosophy shaped… Continue Reading
‘Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)’ Review: Questlove’s Tribeca Opener Is a Vibrant Chronicle of a Band’s Ups and Downs June 4, 2026 The highly anticipated documentary, helmed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, made its world premiere as the opening night film of the Tribeca Film… Continue Reading
The Weight of Unprecedented Times: Navigating the Barrage of Awful with Softness and Whimsy May 26, 2026 The sentiment echoing through daily conversations often begins with a weary sigh and the admission, "Today has been really rough." This sentiment, however, is… Continue Reading
