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Interview With "Cassandro" Star Gael García Bernal

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2024/01/04

"Cassandro" had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Gael García Bernal's lead performance as a gay Mexican luchador struggling to balance his professional and personal life in 1980s El Paso, Texas. Gael was kind enough to lend us a few minutes of his time to speak about his role in the film, his love for lucha libra, how intimate sex scenes have evolved since his work on "Y tu mamá también," and more. Be sure to check out the film, which is

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58:40

Interviews With "The Holdovers" Stars Paul Giamatti,...

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2024/01/03

"The Holdovers" had its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, where it received universal acclaim, with many claiming it to be Alexander Payne's best film since "Sideways." The film reunites him with that 2004 film's star Paul Giamatti in a role that has earned him Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor, while his co-star Da'Vine Joy Randolph has received the same nominations with both winning prizes from the National Board Of Review. The film also introduces the

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53:59

Interviews With "Maestro" Stars Bradley Cooper, Carey...

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2024/01/02

"Maestro" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Lion. It is the second film to be directed by Academy Award-nominee Bradley Cooper following "A Star Is Born" and features him and Academy Award-nominee Carey Mulligan transforming into Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre. The two were kind enough to spend a little bit of time talking with me about their work on the film, and I also got the chance to speak with the film's

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39:02

Interviews With "Ferrari" Stars Penélope Cruz,...

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2024/01/01

"Ferrari" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Lion. It would later go on to close the New York Film Festival, and now, it's playing in theaters from NEON. Legendary filmmaker Michael Mann examines the life of Enzo Ferrari in 1957 when his life, both professionally and personally, was on the brink of collapse. Academy Award-winner Penélope Cruz, who plays Enzo's wife, Laura Ferrari, actor Gabriel Leone, who plays race car driver

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145:48

Episode 375 - Golden Globe Winner Predictions, Most...

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2023/12/31

For Episode 375, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien, Will Mavity & Giovanni Lago. This week, we're saying goodbye to 2023 and previewing the films we're most looking forward to in 2024. We also give our predictions for who we feel will be victorious next weekend at the Golden Globe Awards, discuss more of our favorite movies of 2023, go over other news within awards season, and more! We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "Rebel Moon: Part Two - The

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97:38

"Ferrari"

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2023/12/30

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Brendan Hodges, Dan Bayer, Danilo Castro & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from legendary director Michael Mann, "Ferrari," starring Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Sarah Gadon, Gabriel Leone, Jack O'Connell & Patrick Dempsey. A biopic less about the cars and the racing and more about a man whose life is on the brink of collapse, the film marks Mann's return to filmmaking after a nine-year gap between this and

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30:07

Interviews With "The Color Purple" Stars Danielle...

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2023/12/29

"The Color Purple" adapts the stage musical for the big screen with one of the best ensemble casts of the year. Fellow friends and former Juilliard acting students Danielle Brooks and Corey Hawkins were kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work in the film playing Sofia and Harpo, respectively. Brooks, in particular, has already been nominated for a Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award for her performance as Sofia, a role for which she was also nominated for a Tony Award on

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70:55

A Behind The Scenes Look At "All Of Us Strangers"

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2023/12/28

"All Of Us Strangers" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received universally positive reviews for its beautifully intimate story of a middle-aged gay man reconciling with the past trauma of losing his parents at a young age, all trying to form a new connection with his neighbor in a mostly empty high-rise apartment building. The Next Best Picture team conducted a series of interviews from the time of its world premiere, through its screening at the New York Film

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109:14

"All Of Us Strangers"

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2023/12/28

For this week's third podcast review, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Andrew Haigh, "All Of Us Strangers," starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy. Based on the novel "Strangers" by Taichi Yamada, Haigh has injected this supernatural, intimate, beautiful love story with his own personal perspective to generate a strong emotional reaction from audiences about grief, trauma, and the power of

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31:31

Interviews With "The Iron Claw" Stars Jeremy Allen...

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2023/12/27

"The Iron Claw" tells the unbelievable true story of the Von Erich wrestling family, from their soaring heights in the territory days of wrestling in Dallas, Texas, during the 1980s to their crushing lows, which resulted in unimaginable tragedy for the whole family. Director/Writer Sean Durkin felt a tremendous responsibility in bringing this well-known wrestling story to the big screen, and his cast, which includes Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, and Stanley Simons, was more than

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104:06

"The Iron Claw"

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2023/12/27

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago & Ricky Valero. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Sean Durkin, "The Iron Claw," starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany & Lily James. Based on the unbelievable, tragic, but inspiring story of the Von Erich wrestling family, the film presents one of the darkest stories in the history of professional wrestling. What did we think of the story, how

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39:48

Interviews With "The Boys In The Boat" Stars Callum...

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2023/12/26

"The Boys In The Boat" is a biographical sports drama directed by George Clooney, based on the 2013 book of the same name by Daniel James Brown. It tells the story of the University of Washington's rowing crew representing the United States in the men's eight at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin against the Nazis. Actors Callum Turner & Joel Edgerton were kind enough to speak with Will Mavity about their work on the film, while screenwriter Mark L. Smith spoke with Daniel Howat. Please take a

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30:51

"The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King"

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2023/12/25

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For our latest throwback review, we reminisce and celebrate the 20th-anniversary of the third and final part in Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson's groundbreaking fantasy trilogy, "The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King," starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John

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149:12

Episode 374 - The Oscar Shortlists, The Best Films Of...

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2023/12/24

For Episode 374, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Giovanni Lago. This week, we're discussing the Oscar Shortlists for the 96th Academy Awards, our favorite movies of 2023, other news within awards season, and more! We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Love Lies Bleeding" and "The Kitchen," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this episode and have a Happy Holidays with your loved

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18:44

Interview With "Freud's Last Session" Star Matthew Goode

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2023/12/23

"Freud's Last Session" had its world premiere at the AFI Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its two central performances. It features Anthony Hopkins, playing Sigmund Freud, who is near death and has one last session with C.S. Lewis, played by Matthew Goode. The two deliver intellectual, powerhouse work in this (mostly) chamber-piece drama. Goode was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his experience working opposite Hopkins, playing Lewis, and more. Be sure to check

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113:32

"The Color Purple"

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2023/12/23

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing "The Color Purple" starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker and made into an Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg in 1985, the latest version is

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32:27

Interview With "Are You There God? It's Me,...

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2023/12/22

After wowing audiences with her feature directorial debut "The Edge Of Seventeen" in 2016, writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig turned her eye toward Judy Blume's influential coming-of-age book and adapted it into the critically beloved "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." The film had its world premiere in Los Angeles in April and has been picking up several wins throughout this awards season, including most recently, Best Supporting Performance from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for

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43:36

Interviews With "Migration" Director Benjamin Renner...

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2023/12/22

"Migration" is the latest animated film from Illumination, the animation studio responsible for the "Despicable Me" films, "Sing," "The Secret Life Of Pets," and most recently, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Director Benjamin Renner was tasked with bringing his experience working in traditionally hand-drawn animated films to deliver something different for the studio. Teaming with "The White Lotus" writer Mike White and composer John Powell, they've all given us an animated film that feels both

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133:22

"Maestro"

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2023/12/21

For this week's third podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Alyssa Christian & Danilo Castro. Today, we are reviewing the second directorial effort from Academy Award-nominee Bradley Cooper with "Maestro," starring Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, Matt Bomer, Josh Hamilton & Maya Hawke. A Netflix biopic less about the music of world-renowned conductor Leonardo Bernstein and more about his marriage with Felicia Montealegre, the film marks an artistic leap for Cooper both in

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130:00

"The Zone Of Interest"

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2023/12/20

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from director Jonathan Glazer, "The Zone Of Interest," starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller. Already hailed as a masterpiece since its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, the film is the British entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. What do we think of the direction from Glazer, how he adapted the 2014 Martin Amis

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