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“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a 2026 horror comedy film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, following the success of their previous film, “I Saw the TV Glow.” Starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, the film combines a mind-bending structure and meta storytelling with Schoenbrun’s signature exploration of pop culture and identity. However, unlike nearly everything the filmmaker has made before, this is as much a comedy as it is a strange, sexual, and visually stunning horror film. It had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it received rave reviews. Before its theatrical release, Schoenbrun spoke with me, while Einbinder and Anderson joined Cody Dericks to discuss their experiences making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters by MUBI on August 7th. Thank you, and enjoy!

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The Next Best Series Podcast is back as Amy Kim, Giovanni Lago, Megan Lachinski, and Alyssa Christian join me to discuss the latest in television, such as the new Hulu series "Furious," the latest episodes of "House Of The Dragon," the new season of "Ted Lasso," and more. We also discuss the Television Academy's recent decision to move several key categories off the main telecast and over to the Creative Arts Emmys, and how this severely hurts one of our favorite shows of the year, "DTF St. Louis." We also go over which Emmy races we feel are starting to shift in momentum as final voting approaches on August 17th. As always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy this preview episode.

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"One Night Only" is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It tells the fictional story of two New Yorkers who search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Screenwriter Travis Braun was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 7th from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Cookie Queens" is a 2026 documentary film that follows four young women striving to become their own "Cookie Queen" and top sellers of Girl Scout Cookies, exploring the joys, pains, and pressures of the Girl Scout Cookie season. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex serve as executive producers under their Archewell Productions banner. Director and producer Alysa Nahmias was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on August 7th from Roadside Attractions. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"The Samurai And The Prisoner" is a 2026 Japanese historical drama mystery film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and based on the novel of the same name by Honobu Yonezawa. It stars Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki, and Ryota Miyadate. Set in 16th-century Japan, the film follows Lord Murashige Araki (Motoki), who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda (Suda) to uncover the truth. The film had its world premiere in the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its overall design reminiscent of classic samurai films, detective narrative, and performances. Kurosawa was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in NY and LA select theaters and will expand nationwide later from Janus Films. Thank you, and enjoy!

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