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Interview With "Radical" Director/Writer Christopher...

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2023/11/03

"Radical" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and the Festival Favorite Award. Following the success of "CODA," star Eugenio Derbez turns in a terrific performance as an unorthodox but enthusiastic teacher who tries to give his students a pathway to a better life at Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary in Matamoros. Director and writer Christopher Zalla was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us talking about his work on the film, which you can listen

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66:11

"Nyad"

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2023/11/01

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from the Academy Award-winning directing duo Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Nyad" starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster & Rhys Ifans. After their award-winning documentaries "Free Solo" and "The Rescue," the two filmmakers have made their first narrative feature for Netflix, and it carries over many shared themes and elements as the previous stories they've told. What

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14:38

Interview With "Quiz Lady" Director Jessica Yu

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2023/10/31

"Quiz Lady" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its comedic performances from its cast, which includes Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, Tony Hale & Will Ferrell, sharp writing from Jen D'Angelo and direction by Jessica Yu. Yu was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work on the film, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be available to stream on Hulu

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23:01

Interview With "The Holdovers" Screenwriter David...

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2023/10/30

"The Holdovers" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received some of Alexander Payne's best reviews since "Sideways." It later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival to similar acclaim and was the runner-up for the Toronto People's Choice Award. Re-uniting Paul Giamatti with Payne, the film is one of the rare films from Payne that neither he nor his collaborator Jim Taylor wrote together. Screenwriter David Hemingson was kind enough to spend a few moments

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97:56

Episode 366 - The 2023 AFI Film Festival, Gotham...

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2023/10/29

For Episode 366, I am joined by Sara Clements, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien. This week we're discussing the 2023 AFI Film Festival and the Gotham Award nominations. We also give our reactions to the trailer for "Freud's Last Session," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the industry and awards season, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund for SAG-AFRTRA

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78:25

"The Holdovers"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/10/28

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. Today, we are reviewing the newest film from Academy Award-winner Alexander Payne, "The Holdovers," starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and newcomer Dominic Sessa. The Christmas comedy-drama had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where many hailed it as a return to form for Payne and his best film since the 2004 Oscar-winning "Sideways." Reuniting for the first time with Paul Giamatti

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27:11

Interview With "Beyond Utopia" Director/Editor...

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2023/10/27

"Beyond Utopia" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received universal acclaim and won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary Competition. It has now since gone on to receive four Critics Choice Documentary Award nominations, including Best Documentary Feature, Best Director, and Best Editing for the film's director and editor, Madeleine Gavin. It is truly one of, if not the best, documentary of 2023. Madeleine was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her

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24:18

"Seven"

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2023/10/26

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 second throwback podcast review, I was joined by Lauren LaMagna, Sara Clements, Cody Dericks, and guests Jonathan "The Film Drunk" Fuji and Gerald Morris from Two Peas On A Pod to discuss David Fincher's sophomore directorial feature film "Seven" (or "Se7en"). Starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth

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20:42

Interview With "Fingernails" Director/Co-Writer...

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2023/10/25

"Fingernails" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its quirky blend of low-key sci-fi, romance, and commentary on relationships. The performances from Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White also drew attention on top of Christos Nikou's screenplay. Nikou was kind enough following the film's screening at the Toronto International Film Festival to speak with us regarding his work on the film, views toward romantic relationships, and

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19:31

Interview With "Nyad" Directors Jimmy Chin &...

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2023/10/24

"Nyad" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive notices for its performances from Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, makeup, film editing, and inspirational telling of an unbelievable true story. The film marks the first time Academy Award-winning filmmaking duo Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi ("Free Solo" and "The Rescue") have decided to tell a story as a narrative feature rather than a documentary. The two of them were kind enough to spend some time

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35:33

Interviews With "Killers Of The Flower Moon"...

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2023/10/23

"Killers Of The Flower Moon" had its highly anticipated world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received universal acclaim for its story, performances, and technical craftsmanship, all under the direction of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Two of his collaborators on the film were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their exemplary work, Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and Academy Award-nominated production designer Jack Fisk. Please be sure

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114:24

Episode 365 - AFI Film Festival Preview, CCDA...

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2023/10/22

For Episode 365, I am joined by Giovanni Lago & Tom O'Brien. For this week, we're previewing the 2023 AFI Film Festival, the Gotham Award nominations (which will be announced on Tuesday), and going over the 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Award (CCDA) nominations. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "American Fiction," "The Zone Of Interest," "Eileen," and "The Boys In The Boat," go over the polls, discuss other news and updates within the industry and awards season, answer your

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206:32

"Killers Of The Flower Moon"

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2023/10/21

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Daniel Howat, Brendan Hodges, Giovanni Lago & Isaiah Washington. We are reviewing the latest film from Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, "Killers Of The Flower Moon," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser & John Lithgow. Premiering earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, the highly anticipated film from the 80-year-old legendary filmmaker has finally been released

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19:07

Interview With "The Pigeon Tunnel" Director Errol Morris

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2023/10/20

"The Pigeon Tunnel" had its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for diving deep into the works and personal life of world-renowned author John le Carré. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris provides a brisk, thrilling, and captivating 94-minute introspection through his famous one-on-one interview style to give us a fascinating portrait of a man many regard as one of the best novelists of all time. Morris was kind enough to spend some time

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17:09

"Sideways"

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2023/10/19

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 was joined by Danilo Castro and Tom O'Brien to discuss the first collaboration between Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne and Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Giamatti in "Sideways" to help us get ready for the release of their latest film together in "The

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21:37

Interview With "The Delinquents" Director/Writer...

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2023/10/18

"The Delinquents" had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where it received positive reviews for taking the crime-heist genre and putting a unique spin on it. Argentina has chosen the film as its official selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards. Director/Writer Rodrigo Moreno was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which can be listed to below. Please be sure to check out the film,

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110:20

Episode 364 - NYFF61 Ends & "The Iron Claw" Trailer

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2023/10/15

For Episode 364, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Giovanni Lago. For this week, we're discussing the end of the 2023 New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the North American Premieres of "Ferrari" & "The Killer." We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "The Iron Claw," discuss other news and updates within the industry and awards season, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by

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72:00

"Anatomy Of A Fall"

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2023/10/14

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer. We are reviewing the latest film from Justine Triet, "Anatomy Of A Fall" starring Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner, Antoine Reinartz, Samuel Theis, Jehnny Beth, Saadia Bentaieb, Camille Rutherford, Anne Rotger & Sophie Fillières. Winner of the Palme d'Or from this year's Cannes Film Festival, it's one of the most acclaimed films of 2023. It has been making its way through the fall film festivals, establishing itself as an

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25:11

Interview With "The Mission" Directors Amanda McBaine...

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2023/10/13

"The Mission" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and is the follow-up film from co-directing duo Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss following their work on "Boys State." The documentary follows the story of John Allen Chau, an American missionary who attempted to make contact with one of the world's most isolated Indigenous peoples, the Sentinelese. The film has received positive reviews since its premiere and has positioned itself as a serious Best Documentary Feature Oscar contender by

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32:25

Interviews With "Anatomy Of A Fall" Star Sandra...

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2023/10/11

"Anatomy Of A Fall" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film. It received rave reviews for director/writer Justine Triet's tight direction, riveting writing, and Sandra Hüller's commanding performance that straddled a fine line of ambiguity throughout, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as to whether or not her character committed murder. The film has made the fall film festival rounds and will now be released in New York and

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