The Next Best Picture Podcast

51:41

"Hypnotic"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/13

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Giovanni Lago. Today, we're discussing the latest film from director Robert Rodriguez, "Hypnotic" starring Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, J. D. Pardo, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi, Jeff Fahey, Jackie Earle Haley & William Fichtner. What did we think of the story, its twists, the performances from Affleck and Braga, the action, and more? Please tune in as we discuss these points and more in our review (with a spoiler section midway through the

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18:50

Interview With "Ted Lasso" Star, Nick Mohammad

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Winner of 11 Emmy Awards, including two-time reigning champ for Outstanding Comedy Series, this month will conclude the third and presumably final season of "Ted Lasso." Emmy Award-nominated actor Nick Mohammed (Nathan "Nate" Shelley) was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with us about the development of his character on the show, how shooting season 3 was different than the first two for him, how his life has changed since the show premiered and how he feels about it all coming to an end

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19:16

"The Tree Of Life"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/11

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues, and with the Cannes Film Festival happening in just a few days, we're now reviewing the second Best Picture nominee from that year which had its world premiere at Cannes and won the coveted Palme d'Or, Terrence Malick's mesmerizingly beautiful "The Tree Of Life" starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn &

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15:11

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 33 - "Dead...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/09

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast has returned, and for Episode 33, I'm joined by Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte & Giovanni Lago. For this episode, we're discussing the WGA Strike, the shows we're currently watching, including "Succession," "Dead Ringers," "Barry," "The Diplomat," "Love And Death," "White House Plumbers," and more! We

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33:51

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 50 - The 2023...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/08

The nominations for the 76th annual Tony Awards were announced on May 2nd last week and were led by the musical revival of "Some Like It Hot" with 13 overall nominations. Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I came together to give our reactions to this year's nominees, which you can listen to below. Which nominations surprised us, made us the most happy, and left us feeling the most disappointed? We will be back with a winner predictions episode shortly before the 2023 Tony Awards, which are being held

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92:35

Episode 342 - WGA Strike, Academy Rule Changes,...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/07

For Episode 342, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. This week, we're discussing the new changes to the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences rules for the 96th Academy Awards, the WGA Strike, and the trailers for "Dune: Part Two" and "Gran Turismo." We also review the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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136:58

"Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/06

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat & Brendan Hodges. Today, we're discussing the latest and final(?) film in the "Guardians Of The Galaxy" franchise from director/writer James Gunn, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debicki, Maria Bakalova & Sylvester Stallone. What did we think of the

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59:59

A Behind The Scenes Look At "Shrinking"

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2023/05/05

With "Ted Lasso" possibly ending after its third season, Apple TV+ watchers have wondered what feel-good show would fill the hole that series would leave behind. Well, they received their answer earlier this year when "Shrinking" premiered to positive reviews and captured viewers' hearts. Daniel Howat was fortunate to speak with many members behind the scenes of one of 2023 hottest shows, all of whom are up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards. First, we have Casting Directors Debby

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20:23

"Midnight In Paris"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/04

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues, and with the Cannes Film Festival right around the corner, we're reviewing two Best Picture nominees from this year that had their world premieres at the infamous international film festival. First up is Woody Allen's "Midnight In Paris," starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard,

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12:09

Interview With "Poker Face" Editor Glenn Garland

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Rian Johnson's hit new show "Poker Face" premiered at the top of 2023 and instantly became a hit on Peacock with critics and audiences. The clever "case-of-the-week" murder mystery series evoked the same pleasures he brought to the "Knives Out" movies and gave Natasha Lyonne another standout role she could sink her teeth into. Editor Glenn Garland (Episodes 2, 4, and 10) was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the show, which you can listen to down below. Be sure to

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18:48

Interview With "Beef" Composer Bobby Krlic

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/02

The hit new miniseries "Beef" premiered on Netflix on April 6th and instantly earned acclaim for its direction, writing, and performances from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. British rock star and composer Bobby Krlic, aka. "The Haxan Cloak" has worked in both film ("Midsommar" and "Beau Is Afraid") and television ("Snowpiercer") and was brought on to work on the miniseries' simmering, multi-faceted score. Bobby was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about his work on the miniseries, the

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17:21

Interview With "White House Plumbers" Director David...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/02

HBO's new miniseries "White House Plumbers" just premiered last night and stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux as Howard Hunt and Gordon Liddy, who were infamously responsible for the Watergate Scandal, which shook the foundation of politics in Washington and the country as a whole back in the 1970s. Director David Mandel, who directed all six episodes of the miniseries, talked with me about his work on the miniseries, how much he loves this era of history, coming up with the miniseries' visual

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13:05

Interview With "Sisu" Director/Writer Jalmari Helander

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/05/01

"Sisu" had its world premiere in the Midnight Section of last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it entertained everyone with its straightforward plot of an old Finnish man who, during WWII, strikes gold, encounters Nazis on his way to the bank, and vanquishes anyone who gets in his way. The film has received positive reviews and is now playing in theaters in North America from Lionsgate. Director and writer Jalmari Helander was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking about his

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143:11

Episode 341 - CinemaCon 2023, "Next Goal Wins," "The...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/30

For Episode 341, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today we're discussing the news from CinemaCon 2023 as well as all the trailers which came along with it, including: "Next Goal Wins," "The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes," "A Haunting In Venice," "Wish," & "The Equalizer 3." We also review the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe

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84:56

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

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/29

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Meredith Loftus, Eve O'Dea & guest Allison McCulloch. Today, we're discussing the latest film from Kelly Fremon Craig, "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie & Kathy Bates. Based on the beloved and acclaimed book by Judy Blume, the film captures a woman's coming-of-age story in a way few others ever have. What did we think of the writing, performances, and how the book was adapted to the

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50:49

Interviews With "The Eight Mountains" Star Alessandro...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/28

"The Eight Mountains" had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its stunning photography of the mountain landscapes where a majority of the film takes place, the performances from Luca Marinelli and Alessandro Borghi, and the direction and writing from filmmaking duo Felix van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch. Borghi was kind enough to spend a few minutes with Dan Bayer discussing his work on the film, while I had the pleasure of sitting

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20:34

"The Iron Lady"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/27

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues with Meryl Streep's third Oscar-winning role in Phyllida Lloyd's "The Iron Lady" starring Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Alexandra Roach & Harry Lloyd. A biopic on one of Britain's most controversial politicians, the film gave Lauren LaMagna, Meredith Loftus, Isaiah Washington, and

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28:30

Interview With "R.M.N." Director/Writer Cristian Mungiu

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2023/04/26

"R.M.N.," the latest film from Palme d'Or winning director Cristian Mungiu, had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its writing, direction, performances, and use of long takes. The film is being released in theaters this weekend from IFC Films and is a haunting, layered piece of work that still has those who have seen it buzzing about its themes and striking ending. Cristian was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about his work

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149:18

"Beau Is Afraid"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/25

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to discuss Ari Aster's latest film "Beau Is Afraid" starring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson & Parker Posey. A $35 million 3-hour long nightmare fueled by anxiety, fear, and guilt, this is the biggest film A24 has ever produced, and it is receiving an expected mixed response from critics and audiences. Please take a listen to our SPOILER-FILLED review as we

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32:16

Interview With "Evil Dead Rise" Supervising Sound...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/24

"Evil Dead Rise" is the latest horror film to feature award-winning sound work that the Academy will unfairly ignore due to their ongoing genre bias. However, that never stops us at Next Best Picture from highlighting the exceptional work on display. Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer Peter Albrechtsen returned to the show to discuss his layered and terrifying work on the film, which you can listen to down below. Whether you're seeing it in a theater or at home with the best possible sound

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