The Next Best Picture Podcast

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"Saltburn"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/25

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Will Mavity & Giovanni Lago. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from Academy Award-winner Emerald Fennell, "Saltburn," starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe & Carey Mulligan. After the success of "Promising Young Woman," Emerald Fennell has returned to make us uncomfortable once again as she explores human behavior, desires, and the darkness

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15:09

Interview With "Leo" Co-Directors Robert Marianetti &...

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2023/11/24

"Leo" is only the second animated film from Happy Madison Productions following "Eight Crazy Nights." It has garnered positive reviews for its animation, comedy, voice-acting, and music and stars the voice talents of Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, and Cecily Strong. Co-directors Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim made their feature directorial debuts with this film (and co-directed alongside "The Week Of" director Robert Smigel) and were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about their

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17:32

Interview With "Concrete Utopia" Director/Co-Writer...

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2023/11/23

"Concrete Utopia" had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its strong storytelling of class struggle, its powerful performances from its ensemble cast, and the epic-scaled production design showcasing Seoul in the aftermath of an earthquake that devastates the entire city except for one high-rise apartment building. Director and co-writer Um Tae-hwa was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about his work on the

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70:50

"Napoleon"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/22

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from director Ridley Scott, "Napoleon," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, and Tahar Rahim. Based on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the historical epic contains large battle scenes, petulant behavior, coup d'états, marital drama, and enough Joaquin Phoenix memes to last us a lifetime. The film is an odd mixture of tones, creative ambition, and misfires. What did we

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23:35

Interview With "Fallen Leaves" Stars Alma Pöysti &...

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2023/11/21

"Fallen Leaves" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize and received critical acclaim for Aki Kaurismäki's direction, screenplay, and the performances from Alma Pöysti & Jussi Vatanen. Finland has selected the MUBI film as their official selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards, and it is now playing in limited release. Actors Alma Pöysti & Jussi Vatanen were kind enough to spend a few moments talking with us about their work on the

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39:26

Interviews With "Rustin" Star Colman Domingo &...

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2023/11/20

"Rustin" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for Colman Domingo's captivating, charismatic, and empathetic performance as civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. The film has already been praised along the film festival circuit and will be honored with the Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice at the 2023 Gotham Awards. Domingo and co-screenwriter Julian Breece were kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with Dan Bayer and me about their work

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124:44

Episode 369 - Post-Strike Oscar Campaigning, "Anyone...

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2023/11/19

For Episode 369, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing how the studios are in full campaign mode with the actors back from the strike before the Thanksgiving holiday and what that has done for our perceptions of the Oscar race before the precursors begin. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Anyone But You," "Madame Web," and "Imaginary," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the film industry, answer your fan-submitted

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70:50

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/18

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham & guest Katie Luxford. Today, we are reviewing the newest film in "The Hunger Games" franchise, "The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes," starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andrés Rivera, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage & Viola Davis. A prequel to the other films in the franchise with director Francis Lawrence returning, what did we think of this expansion of the world of Panem? Tune in

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25:20

Interview With "Trolls Band Together" Director Walt...

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2023/11/17

"Trolls Band Together" is the third entry in the "Trolls" franchise, with director Walt Dohrn and producer Gina Shay returning to direct and producer, respectively, following the success of the first two films. The two of them were kind enough to sit down and speak with us about the film's story, animation, how they got NSYNC back together for the first time in 22 years for the film's hit song "Better Place," and more! Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from

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18:56

"Gladiator"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/16

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 this month's first throwback podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham and guests Jay Ledbetter & Aaron Samuel to discuss Ridley Scott's Best Picture Oscar-winning 2000 film "Gladiator" starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou & Richard Harris. As we prepare for the

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89:22

"Rustin"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/15

For this week's third podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & guest Brandon Lewis. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from director George C. Wolfe, "Rustin," starring Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright & Audra McDonald. Based on the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, this biopic has been a long time coming and has finally given Colman Domingo a leading role worthy of his many talents. What did we think of the performance from Domingo, the supporting cast

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22:25

Interview With "Housekeeping For Beginners"...

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2023/11/14

"Housekeeping For Beginners" had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded the Queer Lion Award. The third film from director Goran Stolevski is about the families we're born into and the ones we find for ourselves. It has now screened at the Mill Valley, Chicago, Adelaide, Twin Cities, and NewFest film festivals and is the Macedonian selection for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Stolevski (who we interviewed earlier this year for his second

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93:43

"The Killer"

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2023/11/13

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Brendan Hodges & Giovanni Lago. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from director David Fincher, "The Killer," starring Michael Fassbender, Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Kerry O'Malley, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte & Tilda Swinton. Reuniting with screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker ("Seven"), this adaptation of the graphic novel for Netflix is darkly funny and a perfect match of material toward Fincher's meticulous and precise sensibilities as

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112:37

Episode 368 - The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Over, Critics...

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2023/11/12

For Episode 368, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham & Will Mavity. This week, we're celebrating the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and what it means for the rest of the awards season (see our awards calendar here), giving our predictions for tonight's Critics Choice Documentary Award (CCDA) winners and more. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Mean Girls," "Inside Out 2," "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the film industry,

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64:53

"The Marvels"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/11

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna & Josh Parham. Today, we are reviewing the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "The Marvels," starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh & Samuel L. Jackson. The film had its fair share of negative pre-buzz before its release, but now that it's out in the world, what do we ultimately think of director Nia DaCosta's take on the

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23:53

Interview With "Orlando, My Political Biography"...

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2023/11/10

"Orlando, My Political Biography" had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Bear. It later went on to become the only documentary of 2023 to play at the Berlin, Telluride, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals and is now nominated for Best First Documentary Feature at the 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Awards. Director/Writer Paul B. Preciado was kind enough to chat with us during the New York Film Festival about his film, which you can

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24:45

Interview With "Occupied City" Director Steve McQueen...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/08

"Occupied City" had its world premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its striking vision from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen ("12 Years A Slave") as he and his producing partner (and real-life partner) Bianca Stigter ("Three Minutes: A Lengthening") adapted her picture book "Atlas of an Occupied City, Amsterdam 1940-1945" during COIVD and shot on location in Amsterdam. The 262-minute long film was further screened at the Telluride

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23:04

Interview With "BlackBerry" Actor Glenn Howerton

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2023/11/07

"BlackBerry" had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its sharp writing, direction, and performances from Jay Baruchel and especially Glenn Howerton. Nominated for a Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance, Howerton's work has garnered some of the best notices of his career as the sociopathic, results-driven Canadian businessman and former chair and co-chief executive officer for BlackBerry, Jim Balsillie. Howerton was kind

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109:11

Episode 367 - Awards Season Heats Up, "Kingdom Of The...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/05

For Episode 367, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Giovanni Lago. This week, we're discussing how awards season is heating up before the precursors kick into full gear over the next few weeks (see our awards calendar here). We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes," "The Fall Guy," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the film industry, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which

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82:57

"Priscilla"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/11/04

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago & Kenzie Vanunu. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola, "Priscilla," starring Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi & Dagmara Domińczyk. The film had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Best Actress prize for Spaeny. It tells the story of the relationship between Elvis and Priscilla from her point of view. Standing in stark contrast to

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