The Next Best Picture Podcast

56:28

"The King Of Staten Island"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/16

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. For this review, we are taking a look at the latest film from filmmaker Judd Apatow called "The King Of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, and a few others. What do we think of the film's balance of comedy and drama? Its runtime? The performances? Reactions are definitely all over the place. Tune in to find out! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please

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27:20

Interview With "Aviva" Director/Writer, Boaz Yakin

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/15

Boaz Yakin has been a director of solid studio and indie fare since his crossover hit "A Price Above Rubies", starring Renee Zelweger in 1998. With such mainstream successes as "Remember The Titans" and "Max" to his credit, it was a bit of a surprise reading the synopsis of his latest feature "Aviva", which was announced as part of the lineup for this year's SXSW. It was said to track "the evolution of a relationship driven by dance sequences... and a pair of principal characters played by four

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91:02

Episode 198 - Oscars Going Back To 10 Best Picture...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/14

For Episode 198, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & guest Kaiya Shunyata. This week, we're discussing the major news from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences regarding their move back to 10 Best Picture nominees and their push for greater diversity and representation in their nominations. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "You Should Have Left", answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Check out more on

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95:27

"Da 5 Bloods"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/13

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & guest Aaron Neuwirth. For this one, we are taking a look at Spike Lee's latest film "Da 5 Bloods" on Netflix. Spanning 2.5 hours, with an ensemble cast, one of the very best performances of the year from Delroy Lindo and enough social commentary, film references & filmmaking techniques that will surely inspire countless essays for years to come, there is a lot to unpack with this movie. What did we all think

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17:35

Interview With "Shirley" Writer, Sarah Gubbins

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/09

"Shirley" premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to great acclaim where it got picked up by NEON and was released this past weekend on Hulu for everyone to stream from home. Much praise has been given to director Josephine Decker and the film's ensemble led by the always incredible Elisabeth Moss but for this interview, we're focusing on writer Sarah Gubbins. Sarah was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk to us about Shirley Jackson, her unusual but inspired adaptation of her story for

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89:02

Episode 197 - The 2020 Cannes Official Selection &...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/07

For Episode 197, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the Cannes 2020 Official Selection lineup, the latest updates the coronavirus has had on the film industry, how the industry is reacting to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and our favorite Spike Lee films (which is this week's poll question) in anticipation for his latest movie, "Da 5 Bloods." We're also playing some games, answering your fan-submitted questions, and

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56:58

"Shirley"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/06

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. Together, we review the latest film from director Josephine Decker ("Madeline's Madeline") in what will surely go down as one of the more unconventional biopics of the year, "Shirley." The film features a fantastic ensemble which includes Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg & Logan Lerman. We discuss their work, the writing from Sarah Gubbins, the bold filmmaking decisions from

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25:10

"Whiplash"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/06/04

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 not only one of the year's most acclaimed independent films but one of the year's best films in general. Damien Chazelle's second feature-length film "Whiplash" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and went on to earn 5 Academy Award nominations including 3 wins. We talk about the

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83:39

Episode 196 - Addressing Our Cultural Conversation

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/31

For Episode 196, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week, we take a moment to address our feelings on what is going on related to the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and the various protests happening all over the country. We also provide film recommendations that speak to a large number of the issues being discussed in the news as a means to help educate our listeners on these vital topics. To help balance things out, we also talk

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39:00

"The High Note"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/30

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman and Dan Bayer. Together, the three of us are reviewing the new film from Focus Features which just released on digital streaming this weekend titled "The High Note" starring Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Ice Cube. What did we think of the film's music, performances, and story during this quarantine crisis? Tune in to find out. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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23:20

Next Best Series Podcast - "Mrs. America" Episodes 7-9

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/29

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 Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! For this week, we wrap up miniseries Emmy contender "Mrs. America" starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more as they portrayal real-life political figures (and Sarah Paulson playing a pivotal fictional character,

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22:08

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 29 - Our...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/26

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 To commemorate Mother's Day earlier this month and all of the wonderful mothers who dedicate their lives to their families, the NBT team takes a deep dive into our favorite mothers of Broadway. From "Into the Woods" to "Fun Home" and everything in between, we salute the maternal figures of the stage we have come to know and love over

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91:00

Episode 195 - Christopher Nolan's "Tenet," HBO Max &...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/24

For Episode 195, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we discuss the hype surrounding Warner Bros. this week as they get ready to launch HBO Max, the Snyder Cut of "Justice League" and a new trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Tenet." Sticking with that, our poll this week asks everyone which is their favorite Christopher Nolan film. We give our reactions to two new Netflix trailers for Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" and "The Old Guard" starring Charlize Theron

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38:17

"The Lovebirds"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/23

For this week's main podcast review, we're reviewing a new film release for a change! Originally set to have its world premiere at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival, "The Lovebirds" finds director Michael Showalter re-teaming with his "The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani and pairing him up this time with Issa Rae in this romantic-crime-comedy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now a Netflix film and many have had the chance to watch it at home. What did we think of it though? Tune in to

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27:10

"Inherent Vice"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/21

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 year's more challenging films, Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "Inherent Vice." With an incredibly dense noir plot, lots of characters, and plenty of comedic gags, this one gave us a lot to talk about as our reactions were pretty split. We do our best to

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92:27

Episode 194 - The Current State Of Cinema & The...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/17

For Episode 194, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Rebecca Daniel & Dan Bayer. This week, we discuss the current state of cinema. Will the film festivals be taking place? Are theaters going to re-open? We give our reactions to the trailer for "Unhinged" starring Russell Crowe, which new movie studio Solstice Studios hopes will be the first film to play in theaters this summer. We also discuss what we think is winning the Oscar for Best Picture as of today, go over the

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75:40

"Snowpiercer"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/16

For this week's main podcast review, we have a packed house for Academy Award Winner Bong Joon-ho's first english language film. "Snowpiercer" starring Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, Tilda Swinton, Song Kang-jo, Jamie Bell and more! Released in 2014 to critical acclaim for its story and creative world building, it is now being adapted into a television series for TNT. Fitting into our 2014 retrospective and after Bong Joon-ho's profile raised considerably with "Parasite" we decided this was a more

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16:59

"Wild"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/14

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 The 2014 retrospective rolls on. This week we're taking a look back at Jean-Marc Vallée's followup to his Oscar winning "Dallas Buyers Club" titled "Wild." Based on the memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Stayed, this deeply personal true story stars Reese Witherspoon & Laura Dern in Oscar nominated

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14:24

Next Best Series Podcast - "Mrs. America" Episodes 4-6

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/12

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 Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! Continuing where we previously left off with Episodes 1-3, we are back to discuss "Mrs. America" Episodes 4-6 starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more! We will be back in the future with one more podcast covering episodes

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86:37

Episode 193 - "Shirley" & "The King Of Staten Island"...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/05/10

For Episode 193, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we take a look at three newly released trailers for "Shirley," "Yes God Yes" and "The King Of Staten Island." We take a bit of a break from the current news to talk about Mother's Day, discuss what we've been catching up on at home, go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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