The Next Best Picture Podcast

28:04

"The Theory Of Everything"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/23

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 The 2014 retrospective continues this week with another Best Picture nominee of that year. A true story of the marriage between renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane, both played by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne and Oscar nominee Felicity Jones in "The Theory Of Everything." Yes, it is yet another biopic film but how does

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92:26

Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 10 - 2020 Emmy...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/21

The 2020 Emmy Nominations are a week away and myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Tom O'Brien & special guest Megan McLachlan from Awards Daily TV are all here to deliver our final predictions for what we think will be nominated. It's been quite a year for television with people watching more than usual due to being stuck at home in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Will that reflect in the nominations? Tune in below to find out and be sure to check back after the nominations for

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70:07

Episode 203 - Telluride Is Cancelled, "Tenet"...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/19

For Episode 203, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Kaiya Shunyata, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien. This week we are trying to make sense of the fall film festival season with the recent announcement that the Telluride Film Festival has been canceled. We also discuss the fate of Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" which was originally supposed to open this weekend and other news going around the industry. We also, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "Possessor," answer your fan

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45:21

"First Cow"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/18

For this week's main podcast review I am joined by Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Kaiya Shunyata & returning guest Emily Kubincanek from Film School Rejects. Together, we are discussing filmmaker Kelly Reichardt's latest film "First Cow" released digitally this past week by A24 and starring John Magaro, Orion Lee & Toby Jones. Over the years, Kelly Reichardt has emerged as one of the leading voices in American independent cinema. Her latest received a long film festival run and was supposed to be released

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57:54

"The Old Guard"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/14

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham & Lauren LaMagna. Together, we are discussing the latest offering from Netflix, "The Old Guard." A summer action blockbuster starring Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne & Matthias Schoenaerts, the film has garnered a lot of attention for its lore, world-building, progressive themes, and more! What did we think of it though? Tune in below to find out. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on..

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29:15

Interviews With "Palm Springs" Actors, Tyler Hoechlin...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/13

We have even more interviews to bring you from Hulu's latest release, "Palm Springs." Where before, we spoke with some of the behind the scenes crew members, this week we're talking with two of the actors from the film: Tyler Hoechlin & Peter Gallagher. What did they think of the script? What was their experience like on set? How do they feel about the film being released in the middle of a pandemic where the film's audience finds themselves in their own personal infinite time loops? We discuss all

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83:15

Episode 202 - First Oscar Predictions Of The Year &...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/12

For episode 202, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Rebecca Daniel, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week we are making some of our first Oscar predictions of the year (Laughable I know, but hey! You can hold us accountable when we're wrong). We also, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Tesla" and "She Dies Tomorrow", answer your fan questions, and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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47:48

"Palm Springs"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/11

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Amanda Spears & Cody Dericks. Together, we are streaming the largest Sundance acquisition of all time on Hulu: "Palm Springs." Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons, this indie romantic-comedy puts a new spin on the "Groundhog Day" premise as two people re-live the same day wedding day in sunny Palm Springs, California. What did we think of it? Tune in below to find out

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25:54

"American Sniper"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/09

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 The 2014 retrospective continues this week with one of the more controversial films of that year and also it's most successful financially! "American Sniper" was Clint Eastwood's late-breaking entry into the Oscar race and it took the nation by storm by becoming the highest-grossing film of 2014. How does the film hold up today? What

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52:23

Interviews With "Palm Springs" Director Matt...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/07

"Palm Springs" was one of the breakout hits from this year's Sundance Film Festival. Acquired by NEON for $17.5 million, representing the largest acquisition in the festival's history, the entertaining romantic-comedy is coming to Hulu this Friday, July 10th, 2020. Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, Peter Gallagher & J.K. Simmons, the film utilizes the "Groundhog Day" premise to show two people caught in an infinite time loop during a wedding in Palm Springs. Dan Bayer interviews director Matt

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87:12

Episode 201 - Oscar Contenders We're Looking Forward...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/05

For episode 201, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. As we enter the second half of 2020, we take a look at 25 Oscar contenders we have our eyes on for the rest of the year (that is, if they get released). We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "Respect" starring Jennifer Hudson, answer your fan questions, and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts -

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75:53

"Hamilton"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/04

Happy Fourth Of July! For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Michael Schwartz. What could be more American on this national holiday than discussing the groundbreaking cultural phenomenon known as "Hamilton"? The Tony Award-winning musical is currently streaming on Disney+ and its staying power is more relevant than ever! How does the stage musical translate to the small screen? How are the performances? The songs? The production? Will it contend

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24:12

"Nightcrawler"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/07/02

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 The 2014 retrospective continues this week with director Dan Gilroy's directorial debut "Nightcrawler" starring Jake Gyllenhaal in what has been hailed as a career-defining performance. How has the film's themes held up over time? What do we think of the other performances in the film from Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed and Bill Paxton? Tune in

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78:25

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 31 - "Hamilton"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/30

We are not throwing away our shot! To commemorate five years of "Hamilton" on Broadway, the NBT team examines Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s masterpiece and the impact it has had on the world since 2015. We also build anticipation ahead of the Disney+ filmed recording, which drops on July 3. Join us to celebrate the brilliance of "Hamilton" and come to remember just how important it is to the theatre community. Joining me for this episode we have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks &

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124:45

Episode 200 - Best Of 2020 So Far, Pride Month &...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/28

For our 200th episode, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien, and the newest member of Next Best Picture, Kaiya Shunyata. Kaiya's announcement isn't the only major announcement we have on the podcast. We reflect on 200 episodes worth of memories, listen to special shout outs from our fans, answer their questions, discuss the latest developments in awards season, recap the first half of 2020, pay tribute to Pride Month, go over the polls, and give

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37:05

"Irresistible"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/27

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. For this week, we're reviewing the second narrative feature film from writer/director Jon Stewart, "Irresistible" starring Steve Carell, Chris Cooper, Rose Byrne & Mackenzie Davis. Originally meant for a theatrical release but pushed to digital VOD due to COVID-19, how does the satirical political comedy fare in such tumultuous times? Listen below to find out. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on..

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27:51

"The Imitation Game"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/25

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 The 2014 retrospective continues this week with Morten Tyldum's "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch & Keira Knightley. Based on the life of Alan Turing, this movie was critically acclaimed upon its release, receiving 8 Oscar nominations and one win for Best Adapted Screenplay. However, the years have not been kind to the

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24:39

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 30 - Pride...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/24

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL SHOW. Please check out the full show on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Happy Pride, everyone! In honor of Pride Month 2020, the Next Best Theater team decided to talk about the history of LGBTQ+ representation on stage, starting with a brief historical overview and then talking about seven plays and musicals that marked a major moment for queer characters. The theater world still has a long ways to go in terms

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112:37

Episode 199 - The Oscars Have Moved & Trailers For...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/22

For Episode 199, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer & guests Kaiya Shunyata & Ryan McQuade. Not soon after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced that they were reverting back to 10 Best Picture nominees in 2021, they also announced a date change and an extended eligibility window. We discuss this major shift in the Awards Season, other various news in the industry this week, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Palm Springs," "The Nest" & "The Rental,"

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75:37

"Portrait Of A Lady On Fire"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/20

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and guests Sarah Williams & Kaiya Shunyata. For this week, we're taking a break from new releases and reviewing a movie that slipped through the cracks in our podcast schedule last year. A movie with a passionate fanbase. A movie that is getting added to the Criterion Collection in a few days. A movie that is a perfect representation for Pride Month. We are of course talking about Céline Sciamma's breathtaking "Portrait Of A

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