The Next Best Picture Podcast

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Episode 265 - IATSE Strike Avoided, The Golden Globes...

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2021/10/17

For Episode 265, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. This week, we're discussing how the IATSE strike was avoided, the return of the Golden Globes Awards, more selections for the Best International Feature Oscar, other various news stories from the industry this past week, and giving our reactions to the trailers for "The Batman," "Scream," "Bruised" and "The Tender Bar." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Enjoy! Check out

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53:17

"Haloween Kills"

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2021/10/16

For our main podcast review this weekend, Cody Dericks and Danilo Castro join me to discuss the middle chapter of David Gordon Green's vision for "Halloween," with the sequel to the 2018 film (also called "Halloween"), "Halloween Kills." Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton & Anthony Michael Hall, the film continues the story from the last movie throughout a single Halloween night 40 years after the events of the original 1978 film with a larger body count from Michael

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19:35

Interview With "The Velvet Underground"...

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2021/10/15

Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Edward Lachman has been working with director Todd Haynes for decades. Their collaboration has given us many terrific films over the years but never a documentary. That has now changed with the release of "The Velvet Underground," now streaming on Apple TV+. Ed Lachman was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, his relationship with Todd Haynes, growing up during the era in which the documentary covers, and more! Take a

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20:23

"Casino Royale"

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2021/10/14

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Daniel Craig's time as James Bond has ended with the release of "No Time To Die." To pay tribute to the 15 years he gave us as this iconic character, we decided to go back to his first portrayal of 007 in 2006 with "Casino Royale." Serving as a reboot for the franchise, which was desperately in need of one at the time, the film also

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80:12

Interviews With The Cast Of "Mass" & Director/Writer,...

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2021/10/13

Fran Kranz's extraordinary directorial debut, "Mass," contains four of the most incredible performances you're likely to see this year, maybe even ever. The Next Best Picture team was fortunate and honored to talk with all of them about this very special film, including Fran Kranz himself. First up, we have my interview with Ann Dowd, followed by Will Mavity's interview with Reed Birney, then we have my interview with Jason Isaacs, followed by Daniel Howat's interview with Martha Plimpton, and then

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77:07

"Mass"

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2021/10/12

For our second podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Will Mavity, Zoe Rose Bryant & Tom O'Brien joins me to discuss the directorial debut of Fran Kranz titled "Mass," starring Jason Isaacs, Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton & Reed Birney. With four of the best performances you'll ever see and unbelievable writing, it's an emotional gut-punch unlike any other out there. The team and I came together to discuss how Kranz handles the sensitive subject material, the characters and the performances by the

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23:23

Interview With "No Time To Die" Cinematographer,...

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2021/10/11

Coming off of an Academy Award win for "La La Land," Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren is one of the most in-demand DPs working in Hollywood today. His most prominent film to date is his latest, a James Bond film and his first collaboration with director Cary Joji Fukunaga on "No Time To Die." Linus was kind enough to talk about his approach to the film, respecting other films in the franchise, what it was like working with Cary, and more! Be sure to take a listen down below and see the film on

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80:34

Episode 264 - NYFF59 Ends & The "Cyrano" & "Red...

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2021/10/10

For Episode 264, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Ema Sasic & Will Mavity. This week, we're discussing the end of the 2021 New York Film Festival, the beginning of the regional film festivals, various news stories from the industry this past week, and giving our reactions to the trailers for "Cyrano" and "Red Rocket." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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100:08

"No Time To Die"

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2021/10/09

For our main podcast review this weekend, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat, and Michael Schwartz join me to discuss the final James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, "No Time To Die," directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and also starring Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz & Ralph Fiennes. Having to serve as a finale for Craig while tying up loose ends from the other films during his tenure as 007, Fukunaga's entry is the biggest film the franchise

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17:23

Interview With "The Rescue" Directors, Jimmy Chin &...

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2021/10/08

Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi were hot off of their Best Documentary Oscar win for "Free Solo" when the real-life story of "The Rescue" occurred. Using archival footage from the daring 2018 mission, new interviews, and thrilling reenactments using the actual cave divers involved in the rescue, Jimmy and Elizabeth have once again created one of the most intense and inspirational documentaries of the year. The two of them were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the film,

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49:21

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 44 - Our...

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2021/10/06

Was the wait worth it? The 74th Annual Tony Awards were held ten days ago, and we're still trying to process all of the winners, snubs, musical numbers, speeches, and surprises. It was a night to remember as Broadway came roaring back after closing its doors for over a year. What did Dan Bayer and I think of the show? Tune in below to listen to our thoughts on this free full-length episode. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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32:54

Interviews With "Titane" Director/Writer, Julia...

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2021/10/04

"Titane" has had a tremendous amount of buzz since its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it went on to win the coveted Palme d'Or. Since then, it has been mystifying, terrifying those who have dared to see it, and in some cases, causing audience members to faint during their screenings. Beneath all of the film's more visceral moments, there is a sweetness that emerges, and it is here where the film's storytelling becomes the most rewarding. Julia Ducournau's follow-up film to "Raw"

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82:49

Episode 263 - NYFF59 Continues & The "Licorice Pizza"...

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2021/10/03

For Episode 263, I am being joined by Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. This week, we're continuing our discussion about the 2021 New York Film Festival, giving our thoughts on the Best International Feature race, going over the reviews for "No Time To Die," and giving our reactions to the trailer for the newest Paul Thomas Anderson film "Licorice Pizza." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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77:12

"Titane"

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2021/10/02

For our main podcast review this weekend, Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien join me to discuss the 2021 Palme d'Or winner from the Cannes Film Festival, Julia Ducournau's fearless "Titane" starring Agathe Rousselle & Vincent Lindon. Following her directorial debut, "Raw," Julia continues to push boundaries and shock audiences with her gifted storytelling. Audacious, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, her latest defies convention and is best seen with as little knowledge about it

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20:35

Interview With "Old Henry" Director/Writer Potsy...

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2021/10/01

"Old Henry" is a lean, harsh, and violent western which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is now being released theatrically by Shout! Studios. The film marks writer/director Potsy Ponciroli's first time exploring the western genre and his first time writing a dramatic feature outside of the broad comedies he's usually worked on. Having been no stranger to independent movies or westerns, character actor Tim Blake Nelson ("The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs") is remarkable as the titular character

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41:02

Interviews With Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant &...

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2021/09/30

The movie musical has had quite a year in 2021, but no other is as joyous and free-spirited as "Everybody's Talking About Jamie," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Director Jonathan Butterell brought the show from the stage to the screen and cast a wide array of gifted actors to tell the story of Jamie New/Mimi Me, brought to wondrous life by Max Harwood. Both Jonathan and Max were kind enough to speak with us about making the film, but that's not all...returning to the podcast is Academy

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36:53

"The Guilty"

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2021/09/28

For our second podcast review this week, Dan Bayer, Sara Clements, Will Mavity & Zoe Rose Bryant joins me to discuss the American remake of the 2018 Danish film "The Guilty," also titled "The Guilty" starring Jake Gyllenhaal. With a script by "True Detective" writer Nic Pizzolatto and Jake re-teaming with "Southpaw" director Antoine Fuqua, the collaboration gives us a taut thriller, confined to a single location for the entire runtime. How did we feel it compared to the original? What did we think

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15:48

Interview With "The Eyes Of Tammy Faye" Actress,...

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2021/09/27

Cherry Jones is one of the most distinguished actresses working today. A Tony and Emmy Award winner, she's graced the screen, stage, and our television sets with brilliant performances over her entire career. Her latest role is in "The Eyes Of Tammy Faye," where she plays Tammy's mother, Rachel. A religiously devoted woman, she has to deal with backlash within her community due to being divorced, making for a complex character to portray on screen and one with whom Cherry can relate in more ways

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100:21

Episode 262 - NYFF59, "The Tragedy Of Macbeth," "The...

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2021/09/26

For Episode 262, I am being joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're kicking things off with the 2021 New York Film Festival and the world premiere of Joel Coen's "The Tragedy Of Macbeth" (plus discussing the trailer for it), we're also giving our reactions to the trailers for "Finch," "Passing" and "The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Enjoy! Check out more on

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80:40

"Dear Evan Hansen"

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2021/09/25

For our main podcast review this weekend, Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat & Dan Bayer join me to discuss the musical adaptation from stage-to-screen of the Tony Award-winning show "Dear Evan Hansen" starring Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Julianne Moore & Amy Adams. How do we feel about Platt's casting? The performances? The musical numbers? The story and the differences between the stage version and the film? We discuss all of these topics and more in our review down below

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