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'La Bola Negra' is a queer epic with Oscar hopes

CNN's review says the film could be a major awards contender this season; the Oscars are still months away and Vera has already picked a dress.

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on The Midday Show
Published 12:09 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNN: “‘La Bola Negra’ is a sweeping queer epic. It just might sweep the Oscars too”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:09 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Oscar.
BBN covered this story before: Oscar wins Coshocton County Fair wiener dog races (October 12).

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CNN‘La Bola Negra’ is a sweeping queer epic. It just might sweep the Oscars too

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCNN calls La Bola Negra a sweeping queer epic that just might sweep the Oscars too, and I have already chosen a dress.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe film isn't even nominated yet, Vera. It's October, and nobody has voted on anything.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBuzz is a nomination in spirit, and the spirit is already in my closet.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI only know it runs long and the early reviews are glowing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou looked it up.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI watched the trailer twice, for research. The black ball scene alone could win a statue.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDrama Index, eight, because Gloria just got invested and the Oscars are months away.