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The National Board of Review and the American Film Institute also named the movie in its best of the year countdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Wednesday’s launch was the third try with astronauts; two earlier countdowns were scuttled by rocket-related issues.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

“Night Flight” aired a wider variety of acts, and originated many of the eventual staples of MTV’s programming — video countdowns, artist profiles and the like.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Anticipation before the landing was feverish, with banner headlines across Indian newspapers and news channels running countdowns to the landing.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2023

After a few more stretches, and Aaron's way-too-serious countdowns, it was time to run.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds