The Movie Man: ‘Marty Supreme’ Puts Timothée Chalamet in the Spotlight
LymeLine’s march to the Oscars continues with a look at table-tennis hustler Marty Mauser—unlikely for Best Picture, but a strong Best Actor showcase for Timothée Chalamet.
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It’s a predictable storyline, but its charismatic characters keep viewers captivated. And fast cars don't hurt.
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The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.
The Movie Man: Best Picture Nominee ‘Bugonia’ is Bizarre, Biting, Brilliant … and a Long Shot
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When released in October, the movie seemed like a relatively distant dystopia. But within the first month of 2026, it seemed uncomfortably relevant.
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Movie Man Kevin Ganey reflects on "Train Dreams," a Netflix film about American expansion, wilderness, and one man’s search for meaning.
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Movie critic Kevin Ganey recommended viewing the film at an IMAX theater, where “butt-kicker” speakers under the seats amplify the bass sounds so viewers can feel the explosions.