The Next Best Picture Podcast

25:13

Interview With "Downhill" Directors & Writers Nat...

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2020/02/14

Nat Faxon & Jim Rash are Academy Award winning screenwriters for the 2011 film "The Descendants." They made their co-directing debut together with the hit indie film "The Way Way Back." And now, they are back again writing and directing the American remake of the 2014 Swedish film "Force Majeure," now titled "Downhill" starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Will Ferrell. Nat and Jim were kind enough to talk to me about their reasoning for the remake, their process of co-writing with "Succession" creator

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14:59

"Force Majeure"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/02/13

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 Patreon Throwback Reviews on the podcast are back! For this month we are looking back at the 2014 Swedish film "Froce Majeure" to help us get ready for the release of the American remake "Downhill." We discuss the film's themes, its technical aspects, its performances and its awards season run where it was famously snubbed of a Best

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17:36

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 26 - "Our...

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2020/02/12

For this month, the Next Best Theatre team has a special Valentine’s Day themed episode for our listeners. Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and myself share our favorite musical theatre love songs. We discuss songs from shows from “Carousel” to “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” We finish by talking a bit about our favorite Broadway couples. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Next Best Theatre! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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95:05

Episode 180 - Our Reactions To The 92nd Academy Awards

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2020/02/11

History has been made. It took 92 years but a foreign language film has finally won Best Picture. "Parasite" was the big winner on Oscar night leading the way with 4 wins including Best Picture(!!), Best Director, Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay. There's so much more to talk about other than Bong Joon-ho's historic win as Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Nicole Ackman & Tom O'Brien all join me to discuss the winners, the song and dance numbers, the

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55:29

"Birds Of Prey"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/02/08

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman and Dan Bayer to discuss the latest entry in the DCEU, "Birds Of Prey" starring Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and more! How does this film compare to "Suicide Squad" and other films in the DCEU? How is the tone? The performances? We answer all of this and more on this week's podcast review. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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181:57

Episode 179 - Our Final Oscar Predictions For The...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/02/04

Episode 179...The big one. This is our final Oscar predictions for the 92nd Academy Awards episode. We have assembled a large gathering of NBP members to lend their various perspectives and opinions on each category to try and figure out what is going to happen this Sunday. I am joined by Amanda Spears, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Nicole Ackman & Tom O'Brien. Together, we debate, we question, we argue, we yell, we lay it all on the line because in the end, this is what we

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49:06

Interviews With "Joker" Costume Designer Mark Bridges...

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2020/02/03

"Joker" leads this year's Academy Awards with 11 nominations. Two of those nominations are for its Costume Design by Mark Bridges ("The Artist" & "Phantom Thread") and its Makeup & Hairstyling by Nicki Ledermann & Kay Georgiou ("The Irishman" & "Lincoln" respectively). All three of them were kind enough to talk about their work on the film, being nominated for an Oscar, working with an actor like Joaquin Phoenix, delivering a new spin on an already iconic character and more! Take a listen down

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18:25

Interview With "I Lost My Body" Director, Jérémy Clapin

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2020/02/02

After working with shorts for a few years, director Jérémy Clapin made his feature filmmaking debut this year with the Netflix animated film "I Lost My Body." The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier let year where it became the first animated film to win the Nespresso Grand Prize. It has since gone on to win various critics awards and receive a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards. Jérémy was kind enough to chat with Next Best Picture about the making of "I

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81:52

Recap Of The 2020 Sundance Film Festival

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/02/01

The Next Best Picture Team is back from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and we're here to give you our recap of our experiences and our Top 10 favorite films from the festival. Here to join me in discussing this are Casey Lee Clark (who attended this year for the first time ever) and guest Valerie Complex. The film year for 2020 is looking bright. Here's what you have to look forward to. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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35:35

Episode 178 - The DGA & "Parasite" vs. "1917"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/30

For Episode 178, I know it's a few days late. I know I'm the only one speaking (only the second time this has happened in over three years). And yes, I know it's barely over 30 minutes long. But dammit, I'm still here! Coming to you live from mountains of Sundance, I found a quiet room and some time to record my thoughts on the DGA and where the Best Picture race currently stands with "Parasite" and "1917." We'll be back in full swing this weekend where we will deliver our thoughts on the Sundance

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45:06

"The Gentlemen"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/25

For this week's main podcast review, I travel across the seas to England with my friend Bianca Garner to review the latest film from filmmaker Guy Ritchie. After dipping his toes in bigger blockbuster films, he's back with "The Gentlemen" starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant, Michelle Dockery and more. What did we think? Is this return to the gangster genre for Ritchie just what we needed? Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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16:11

The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 25 - "Cats"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/22

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 Last month gave us the gift that is Tom Hooper's film adaptation of "Cats." Naturally....there were a lot of things wrong with it. But where did most of those problems stem from? Well, for this month's Next Best Theatre Podcast, myself, Nicole Ackman and Cody Dericks travel deep inside of the mind of Andrew Lloyd Weber to figure out

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22:45

Interview With "Jojo Rabbit" Costume Designer, Mayes...

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2020/01/21

Tasked with having to bring WWII Germany to life through the eyes of not just the story's youthful protagonist but also through the eyes of director Taika Waititi, costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo had a huge task in front of her. Luckily, she rose to the challenge and gave us a historical accurate but lush look at the time period with costumes that popped off the screen and gave her an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design. Mayes was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk with Next Best

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16:51

Our Instant Reactions To The 2020 SAG Award Winners

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/20

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 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were handed out last night and while much didn't change in the four acting acting races, the Best Picture race received quite a shakeup when "Parasite" won for Best Ensemble. Michael Schwartz, Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Tom O'Brien & I hopped on the podcast minutes after the show

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70:42

Episode 177 - Oscar Noms, CCA Winners, SAG...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/19

For Episode 177, Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer & I have a lot to go over this week. We discuss the Oscar nominations, the Critics Choice Award winners, the PGA & ACE winners, give our predictions for tonight's SAG Awards and various other guilds throughout the week, plus we reveal our own nominations for the NBP Film Awards, voted on by the entire staff of Next Best Picture. Things are moving so quickly and we still have Sundance coming up this week

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44:36

"Dolittle"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/18

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Danilo Castro and I do our absolute best to caution you all about the Robert Downey Jr. starring vehicle titled "Dolittle." We're only a few days into 2020 and we might already have a contender for the worst film of year. Tune in to listen to our distressed and baffled takes on this $175 million budgeted disaster. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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16:15

Interview With "Toy Story 4" Director, Josh Cooley

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2020/01/16

The most acclaimed animated film of 2019 is now an Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. "Toy Story 4" is a sequel to one of the most beloved trilogies of all time and there were some initial doubts about whether or not the story would be worth telling. Winner of the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for Best Animated Film, "Toy Story 4" has not only proven to be a worthy entry in the "Toy Story" series but under the direction of Josh Cooley, it has achieved new heights

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15:47

Our Immediate Reactions To The 2020 Oscar Nominations

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/13

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 nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced early this morning and as always, they were filled with snubs and surprises. Myself, Will Mavity, Amanda Spears & Cody Dericks hopped on the podcast just minutes after the nominations were announced to give our immediate thoughts and reactions. What did we think? Tune in to

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148:26

Episode 176 - Our Final 2020 Oscar Nomination...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/12

For Episode 176, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Rebecca Daniel, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien & I reveal our final predictions for tomorrow's Oscar nominations. We also go over our predictions for the Critics Choice Awards, the latest developments in Awards Season and more! It's all come down to this....enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts -

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27:44

"Underwater"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2020/01/11

For this week's main podcast review...it's January. You know what means? It's time for some mindless fun with Josh Parham and I. For our first film review of 2020, we travel to the depths of the ocean for the "Alien" wannabe science fiction horror film "Underwater" starring Kristen Stewart. After a few months of nothing but Oscar contenders, are our expectations low enough? What did we think? Tune in to find out. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud -

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