The Next Best Picture Podcast

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Episode 340 - More Cannes News, The 2023 Tribeca...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/23

For Episode 340, I am joined by Sara Clements, Lauren LaMagna, Nadia Dalimonte & Giovanni Lago. Today we're discussing more additions to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and the announcement of the 2023 Tribeca Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Insidious: The Red Door," "The Boogeyman," 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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74:04

"Evil Dead Rise"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/23

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Danilo Castro. Today, we're discussing the newest entry in the "Evil Dead" franchise from director Lee Cronin ("The Hole In The Ground") titled "Evil Dead Rise" starring Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols & Nell Fisher. What did we think of moving the franchise away from the desolate cabin in the woods to a high-rise apartment? What did we think of the gore, scares, and tension

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12:15

Interview With "Beau Is Afraid" Stars Amy Ryan &...

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2023/04/21

"Beau Is Afraid" is the latest film from auteur director Ari Aster and it's proving to be his most divisive but fascinating feature yet. The nightmarish horror comedy is a three-hour-long epic odyssey that takes Beau (Joaquin Phoenix) to the ends of the earth on a journey to visit his mother, with whom he has a complex relationship. After hitting him with their car, he awakens to meet the kindly couple, Grace (Amy Ryan) and Roger (Nathan Lane), who may not be who they say they are to Beau. Amy and

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41:57

Interviews With "Carmen" Director Benjamin Millepied...

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2023/04/20

"Carmen" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Benjamin Millepied's bold vision, re-telling the popular French opera through primarily interpretative dance, spellbinding cinematography and a glorious score from Nicholas Britell. The film is being released this weekend in theaters by Sony Pictures Classics. Millepied (interviewed by Dan Bayer) and Britell (interviewed by me) were kind enough to lend a few minutes to talk

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18:40

Interview With "Somewhere In Queens" Director,...

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2023/04/19

"Somewhere In Queens" had its world premiere at last year's Tribeca Festival, where it received positive reviews for Ray Romano's writing, direction, and acting from him, Laurie Metcalf, and the rest of the ensemble. It's finally being released in theaters this weekend by Roadside Attractions. Romano was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the jitters behind directing his first feature film, how vital casting was to him, what advice he received from Bradley Cooper, and more. Please

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87:26

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 32 -...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/18

After re-introducing the Next Best Series podcast two weeks ago for this television awards season, we're back again with another episode! For Episode 32, I'm joined by Meredith Loftus, Daniel Howat, and Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the current shows we're watching on TV, including "Succession," "Beef," "Barry," and more! We also go over our favorite shows this year, discuss HBO Max and Discovery+ merging into Max, the possibility of a WGA strike, answer your fan-submitted questions, and

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33:46

Interviews With "Chevalier" Star Kevin Harrison Jr.,...

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2023/04/17

"Chevalier" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Kelvin Harrison Jr's performance as French revolutionary and violinist, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and the presentation of the character and story through Stephen Williams' direction and Stefani Robinson's screenplay. Harrison Jr. was kind enough to return to the podcast to talk about his role in the film with Ema Sasic while I had the pleasure of

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84:07

Episode 339 - The 2023 Cannes Film Festival Lineup,...

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2023/04/16

For Episode 339, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham & Isaiah Washington. Today we're discussing our reactions to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "The Marvels," "Sanctuary," and "Talk To Me," 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 on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes

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63:39

"Renfield"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/15

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Meredith Loftus, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today, we're discussing the newest film from director Chris McKay, "Renfield," starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Adrian Martinez. The classic Universal horror movie monster returns to the big screen in this horror action-comedy that frames the story around Dracula and Renfield's co-dependent relationship. Did we find it fresh, fun, and worth the price of

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13:50

Interview With "Renfield" Star Ben Schwartz &...

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2023/04/14

"Renfield" is a horror, action comedy from director Chris McKay ("The Lego Batman Movie" and "The Tomorrow War") which tells the story of a co-dependent relationship between Dracula (Nicolas Cage) and his long-suffering familiar Renfield (Nicholas Hoult). An intentionally silly, fun, and over-the-top comedy with lots of gore, actor Ben Schwartz plays the son of a mob boss who gets tied up in Renfield and Dracula's conflict. Schwartz and McKay were kind enough to let me interview them during the

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34:22

Interviews With "Mafia Mamma" Star Monica Bellucci &...

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2023/04/13

"Mafia Mamma" is a crime comedy film by director Catherine Hardwicke ("Thirteen" and "Twilight") which tells the story of a middle-aged woman (Toni Collette) who unexpectedly gets called to Italy by Bianca (Monica Bellucci) to attend her grandfather's funeral, not realizing what she's really being called for is to run the notorious crime family her grandfather was the previous leader of. Bellucci was kind enough to spend some time speaking with Zoe Rose Bryant, while Hardwicke dedicated some talking

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80:37

Episode 338 - Cannes 2023 Lineup Preview, "Hypnotic,"...

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2023/04/09

For Episode 338, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Giovanni Lago & guest Karl Delossantos. Today we're discussing which films we believe will be announced this week for the official 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Hypnotic," "Blue Beetle," and "Extraction 2," 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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75:31

"Air"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/08

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Will Mavity & Tom O'Brien. Ben Affleck has returned to the director's chair for his fifth feature film, "Air," starring himself, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker & Viola Davis. The film follows the true story of the historic signing of world-renowned basketball player Michael Jordan to Nike, which changed the world of sports forever. What did we think of the screenplay, the performances, Affleck's

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19:21

Interview With "How To Blow Up A Pipeline"...

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2023/04/07

"How To Blow Up A Pipeline" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction, editing, score, and performances from its ensemble cast. An environmentalist, political heist thriller, the film has stirred up a lot of conversation, especially as NEON rolls it out into theaters this weekend. Director and co-writer Daniel Goldhaber was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, which you can

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20:48

"The Help"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/07

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 Tate Taylor's "The Help" starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney & Sissy Spacek. A beloved film upon its release, it has gone on to receive a critical re-appraisal in recent years. What do we think of it today twelve years

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64:25

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/06

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Zoe Rose Bryant, Josh Parham & Isaiah Washington to discuss the new film from Illumination Entertainment, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Charles Martinet & Kevin Michael Richardson. Many of us have been waiting for years to see Mario and his friends go from the video game console to the big screen in animation form

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66:44

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 31 - 2022...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/04

The Next Best Series Podcast is back and better than ever! We will be holding episodes on a bi-weekly basis this year instead of monthly. We will also go deeper than ever into the television shows contending for this year's Emmy Awards. In our first episode back, Alyssa Christian, Giovanni Lago, and I recap the TV winners from the 2022 Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and SAG Awards and see which of them will be contending for the Emmys this year. Please tune in for more in the weeks ahead as new shows

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13:58

Interview With "Enys Men" Director/Writer Mark Jenkin

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2023/04/03

"Enys Men" had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival. It later went on to screen at other film festivals, including NYFF, and received a release from NEON this past weekend. An experimental horror film, its abstract visuals and lead performance from Mary Woodvine have garnered critical acclaim. Director and writer Mark Jenkin was kind enough to talk with us about his newest film, which you can listen to below. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on

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88:37

Episode 337 - Best Films From Q1 2023, "Asteroid...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/02

For Episode 337, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today we're discussing the best films from Q1 2023 and the recent changes (both new and possibly forthcoming) from the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Asteroid City" and "Master Gardener," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on

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84:10

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2023/04/01

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Amy Smith, Dan Bayer, Isaiah Washington & guest Aaron White to discuss the new film from "Game Night" directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis & Hugh Grant. In what could be the start of a new franchise, tune in as we discuss the characters, humor, action, and thoughts on adapting the famous fantasy

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