The Next Best Picture Podcast

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"Jungle Cruise"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/31

This week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer join me for our main podcast review of the newest Disney film, "Jungle Cruise" starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt. Based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name, the film is borrowing many elements from "Pirates Of The Caribbean," "The Mummy," "The African Queen," and many others to craft a new action-adventure franchise. Does it sink or swim? Tune in below to find out what we thought of the story, characters, visual effects, and of course,

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20:41

Interview With "Nine Days" Director/Writer, Edson Oda

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2021/07/30

Writer and director Edson Oda's "Nine Days" had its world premiere what feels like forever ago at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. After numerous release delays, the Independent Spirit Award nominee is now playing in theaters from Sony Pictures Classics and will be expanding to more theaters on August 6th. Edson was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about the origins of the film's unique concept, working with Winston Duke, his belief in pre-existence, and more! It's a fascinating

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24:01

"Gravity"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/29

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 Today is a big one. We're reviewing Alfonso Cuarón's technical masterpiece "Gravity," starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. A visual stunner upon its release, the film begged to be seen on the biggest screen possible (and in 3D) with its groundbreaking cinematography and visual effects. The story deeply resonated with audiences,

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37:26

Interview With "Lorelei" Director/Writer, Sabrina Doyle

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2021/07/28

Screening a few weeks ago at the Tribeca Film Festival and opening this weekend from Vertical Entertainment, Sabrina Doyle's feature directorial debut "Lorelei" tells the story of a felon who reunited with his ex-girlfriend, who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a moving independent drama with surprises in its storytelling and two fantastic performances from Pablo Schreiber and Jena Malone. Sabrina Doyle was kind enough to chat with us during the Tribeca Film Festival about the making

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22:56

Interview With "Pig" & "Old" Star, Alex Wolff

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2021/07/26

Alex Wolff is one of the most exciting young actors working today. Never attempting to repeat himself, he has two movies currently playing in theaters ("Pig" and "Old") with vastly different performances in each of them. At age 23, the New York-based actor and musician has already impressed us with performances in movies such as "Hereditary," "Patriot's Day," and "Bad Education." That trend is only continuing with his latest performances. Alex was kind enough to talk with us about both projects, his

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98:00

Episode 253 - TIFF Lineup & Trailers For "Dune,"...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/25

For episode 253, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the 2021 TIFF Gala and Special Presentations lineup, the NYFF Opening Night Film announcement for "The Tragedy of Macbeth," what might get announced for the Venice International Film Festival this week, and more! We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Dune," "Malignant," & "The Last Duel," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's episode! Check out

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61:55

"Old"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/24

This week, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Danilo Castro join me for our main podcast review of the newest film from M. Night Shyamalan, "Old," starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Alex Wolff, Eliza Scanlen & Thomasin McKenzie. A filmmaker with his own highly unique sensibilities, M. Night Shyamalan has polarized critics and audiences for years, and his latest film is no exception. What did we think of the story, the characters, the twist (we do discuss spoilers at the end), cinematography,

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20:50

Interview With "Ailey" Director, Jamila Wignot

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2021/07/23

Premiering earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and screening later at the Tribeca Film Festival, NEON's latest documentary "Ailey" has garnered overwhelmingly positive critical praise for its look at one of the most influential dancers of all time, Alvin Ailey. As a former dancer myself, it was very meaningful for me to watch a documentary tell Ailey's life story, and getting the chance to speak with director Jamila Wignot about how she brought that to the screen was an immense joy

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25:24

"Frozen"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/22

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 For our final 2013 retrospective podcast review for July, we are reviewing the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature that year, "Frozen," starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff & Josh Gad. A cultural phenomenon upon its release, the film has gone on to become one of the most beloved Disney animated films of all time, with

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47:49

"Gunpowder Milkshake"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/21

This week for our second review, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer & Sara Clements are joining me to discuss the latest Netflix film, "Gunpowder Milkshake," starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Chloe Coleman, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett & Paul Giamatti. The film is a neon-lit, blood-soaked, electrifying adrenaline rush and has created lots of discussion surrounding the style, performances, writing, action set pieces, and violence on display. What did we think of it, though? Tune in below to

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23:53

Interview With "Joe Bell" Star, Reid Miller

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2021/07/20

"Joe Bell" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival under the name "Good Joe Bell." It sat on the shelf for almost a year, underwent a re-edit, and is now finally coming to theaters this weekend from Roadside Attractions. Despite what people felt about the movie, many agreed that Reid Miller delivered a fantastic breakout performance. He was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about his experience making the film, working with his co-star Mark Wahlberg,

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Episode 252 - 2021 Cannes Film Festival Recap Part...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/18

For episode 252, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the second week of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, including yesterday's award winners from the festival. We're fortunate to have Rafael Motamayor call in to tell us about his experience at the festival. We also give our reactions to the trailers for Cannes titles "Memoria," "Blue Bayou," & the upcoming "Flee," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's

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37:48

"Space Jam: A New Legacy"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/17

This week, Josh Parham & Daniel Howat join me for our main podcast review of "Space Jam: A New Legacy ," starring LeBron James and Don Cheadle. Arriving in theaters and on HBO Max 25 years after the original "Space Jam," the film incorporates the Looney Tunes characters, Basketball superstar LeBron James, and other Warner Bros. owned intellectual properties in a way that has sparked a ton of criticism and discussion over its manipulating use of nostalgia and the corporate intentions behind the

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17:00

Interview With "Pig" Director/Writer, Michael Sarnoski

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2021/07/16

"Pig" is receiving some of the best reviews of the year. Many have praised the film's surprising story, Nicolas Cage's performance, and the writing and direction from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, who's making his feature-length directorial debut with this movie. Michael was kind enough to talk with us about where the idea for the film came from, working with Cage, the film's bold storytelling, and more! Be sure to check it out below and seek out the film itself, currently playing in theaters and

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68:03

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 21 - Reactions...

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2021/07/14

The 2021 Emmy Nominations were announced yesterday morning and as always, there were surprises and snubs to be found! There were historic nominations and nominations which made us scratch our heads. Michael Schwartz & Amanda Spears joined me yesterday evening to discuss our reactions to the nominations. We will be back next month to deliver our final winner predictions podcast for all of our listeners before the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 17th. Check out more on

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88:19

Episode 251 - 2021 Cannes Film Festival Recap Part...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/11

For episode 251, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're discussing the first week of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. What have the reactions been out of the festival? have any Oscar contenders emerged? We are also lucky to have Cole Jaeger (Otherwise known as The Oscar Expert) call in to tell us his experience firsthand from the festival. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Encanto" & upcoming Cannes title "Nitram," go over the polls, answer your fan

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83:27

"Black Widow"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/10

This week, Nicole Ackman, Lauren LaMagna & Bianca Garner are joining me for our main podcast review of "Black Widow," starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour & Rachel Weisz. Now streaming on Disney+ with Premiere Access and playing in theaters, the long-anticipated standalone feature for Natasha Romanoff in the MCU is finally here! What did we think of the characters, the story, the action, the comedy, and how the film fits within the MCU? We do our best to avoid spoilers in this

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16:36

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 41 - "Spring...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/09

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The time has come for the Next Best Theatre team to explore the influential, groundbreaking rock musical “Spring Awakening.” We discuss both the original Broadway production and the Deaf West Theatre revival, along with its impact, themes, and more! Joining me for this discussion are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, and

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20:02

"Dallas Buyers Club"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2021/07/08

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 Our 2013 retrospective continues through July with a film that received a ton of praise, including three Oscar wins at the time of its release. It has gone on to be re-evaluated since then for its problematic casting and handling of its sensitive subject material. We are talking about "Dallas Buyers Club," starring Matthew McConaughey,

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20:35

Interview With "No Sudden Move" Star, Amy Seimetz

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2021/07/07

"No Sudden Move" is the latest film from Steven Soderbergh (and is now streaming on HBO Max) that starts with a simple crime and evolves into something much bigger. Actress Amy Seimetz plays Mary Wertz, the wife of Matt Wertz (played by David Harbour), who ends up at the center of a babysitting job for three armed criminals. At the same time, her husband attempts to retrieve a document from his boss for the dangerous men, but of course, things don't go as planned. A filmmaker herself, Amy was kind

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