
Tom O'Brien
Contributing Writer at Gold Derby
Writer and Podcaster at Next Best Picture
*Writer/Podcaster for Next Best Picture, *Contributing Writer @GoldDerby, *Member: @WGAWest, @DorianAwards, @TelevisionAcad
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3 weeks ago |
nextbestpicture.com | Tom O'Brien
THE STORY – A portrait of Sarah McBride’s historic run to become the first transgender Member of Congress, the backlash that ensues, and her fight for change amidst intensifying political extremism. THE CAST – Sarah McBride & Alexandria Ocasio-CortezTHE TEAM – Chase Joynt (Director/Writer)THE RUNNING TIME – 93 MinutesIt’s a scene almost as old as the republic itself—a tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood. An eager young candidate knocks on doors and introduces herself to neighbors.
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3 weeks ago |
nextbestpicture.com | Tom O'Brien
If voters in the Documentary Branch of the Motion Picture Academy are notorious for turning up their collective noses at the idea of nominating a celebrity doc, Emmy voters have no such compulsion. In fact, nonfiction specials centering on famous sports and entertainment figures have become a staple in the race for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special in recent years.
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1 month ago |
bankinfosecurity.com | Tom O'Brien
3rd Party Risk Management , AI-Powered SASE , Endpoint Security Enterprise Browsers Provide Increased Visibility, Robust Access Control, Encryption Tom O'Brien • May 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Picture the rush of an international airport on the Monday of a long holiday weekend. Security lines stretch endlessly.
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1 month ago |
nextbestpicture.com | Tom O'Brien
In an Emmy season where series come and go with alarming speed, the race for Outstanding Reality Competition Series is a comparative sea of tranquility.
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1 month ago |
nextbestpicture.com | Tom O'Brien
THE STORY – Based on a true story, “Words of War” follows world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence. THE CAST – Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds, Jason Isaacs, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey & Fady El-SayedTHE TEAM – James Strong (Director) & Eric Poppen (Writer).
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One of 2025's best docs, Albert Serra's AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUDE is an unflinching portrait of the world of bullfighting, focusing on the enormous skills & showmanship of star matador Andrés Roca Rey as well as the dignity of his bovine opponent. A tough sit but worth it. @FilmLinc https://t.co/8xH0e19XvO

AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUDE is now playing in select theaters in New York from @GhopperFilm #AfernoonsOfSolitude #AlbertSerra #Documentary #Movies #Film #Cinema #FilmTwitter #FilmTwt Please check out @thomaseobrien's review here: https://t.co/YOiHTj0XAp

What if Oscar season ended on June 30? What would you nominate as the year's best so far? Well, we at #NBP have done just that and submitted our individual ballots for whom we would vote as the year's standouts. The results are right here, so give us a look, and see if you agree! https://t.co/ggOtJ4KT3v

Midyear #Oscars: The Next Best Picture Team's Picks For The Best Of 2025 So Far #AcademyAwards #Awards #FYC #Sinners #ThePhoenicianScheme #Mickey17 #28YearsLater #BlackBag #SorryBaby #MissionImpossible #TheLifeOfChuck #Materialists #FilmTwitter #FilmTwt https://t.co/lXQN3Av6uo

RT @NextBestPicture: The Academy Has Invited 534 New Members To Join AMPAS #Oscars #AcademyAwards #AMPAS #AdriaArjona #SebastianStan #Jodi…