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  How’s that? Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland , " 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple " is the fourth installment of the movie series that seamlessly blends horror and humanity with an unexpected delicateness. The plot is a simple continuation of the " 28 Years " franchise, but where the film lacks in narrative, it makes up for in depth and ambiguity. At a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes, it is easy to miss all of the small details incorporated into each scene. Interestingly enough, Danny Boyle , who directed both the first installment, " 28 Days Later ," and the 2025 third installment " 28 Years Later ," passed his directorial torch to DaCosta. The crew filmed the two movies back-to-back in three months with rapid succession. Boyle filmed the first “28 Years” simultaneously while DaCosta worked on " The Bone Temple ," resulting in intersecting locations, cast, and production. “I inherited an amazing cast, then I was...

And the Oscar goes to… Paul Thomas Anderson ’s “ One Battle After Another ” struck audiences with strong storytelling, intense action, and relatability within these unpredictable times, winning a grand total of six awards Sunday, March 15, at the 98th Oscars awards. This is Anderon’s first time winning an Oscar after going 28 years with many nominations but no wins. Anderson, 55, snagged awards for best adapted screenplay, an achievement in film editing, and, most notable of all, best picture winner, closing out the night.  Actor Sean Penn , a no-show at the ceremony, won best performance by an actor in a supporting role. Cassandra Kulukundis , the film’s casting director, took home an achievement award in casting.  With large titles such as " Frankenstein ," " Sinners ," and " Hamnet ," “One Battle After Another” proved to dominate the 2026 Oscars with its originality and spirit.  “What a night!” Anderson said. “You guys, let’s have a martini.”  He pr...