The Next Best Picture Podcast

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Episode 504 - NYFF Main Slate, More TIFF Programs,...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/09

For Episode 504 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, andGiovanni Lago. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF)Main Slate, including the Spotlight Gala announcement for the world premiere of "Godzilla Minus Zero," and what we think will be announced for the Spotlight section this week. We also discuss the recent additions to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) lineup including the Centerpiece and Midnight

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85:13

"One Night Only"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/08

For this week's main podcast review,Ema Sasic,Dan Bayer,Megan Lachinski, andWill Mavityjoin me to review and discuss the sex purge romantic comedy film "One Night Only," starringMonica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, Ella Loudon, Molly Ringwald & Levar Burton. The film follows two attractive single people on the one night of the year when premarital sex is no longer outlawed, but does it invite more questions with its central premise than escapist

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13:40

Interview With "The Last House" Director Louis Leterrier

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/07

"The Last House"is a 2026 Americanscience fictionthriller filmdirected byLouis Leterrierand written byMatthew Robinson. It starsGreta LeeandWagner Moura as the heads ofthe Delgado family who are inexplicably sealed inside their home by an invisible force during a torrential, never-ending downpour. As the days stretch into years, they struggle to survive on dwindling resources while adapting to their confinement. Leterrier was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and

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27:16

"Hadestown: The Musical"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/07

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture"Hadestown: The Musical" is a 2026 musical film presenting a live stage recording of the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. It tells two versions of the ancient Greek myths, Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, to explore enduring and contemporary themes such as poverty. Brett Sullivan directed the film,

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18:07

Interviews With "Teenage Sex And Death At Camp...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/06

“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a 2026 horror comedy film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, following the success of their previous film, “I Saw the TV Glow.” Starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, the film combines a mind-bending structure and meta storytelling with Schoenbrun’s signature exploration of pop culture and identity. However, unlike nearly everything the filmmaker has made before, this is as much a comedy as it is a strange, sexual, and visually stunning horror

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32:11

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 63 - Shifting...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/06

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureThe Next Best Series Podcast is back asAmy Kim,Giovanni Lago,Megan Lachinski, andAlyssa Christianjoin me to discuss the latest in television, such as the new Hulu series "Furious," the latest episodes of "House Of The Dragon," the new season of "Ted Lasso," and more. We also discuss the Television Academy'srecent decisionto

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23:43

Interview With "One Night Only" Screenwriter Travis...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/05

"One Night Only" is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It tells the fictional story of two New Yorkers who search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Screenwriter Travis Braun was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be

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24:55

Interview With "Cookie Queens" Filmmaker Alysa Nahmias

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/04

"Cookie Queens" is a 2026 documentary film that follows four young women striving to become their own "Cookie Queen" and top sellers of Girl Scout Cookies, exploring the joys, pains, and pressures of the Girl Scout Cookie season. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex serve as executive producers under their Archewell Productions banner. Director and producer Alysa Nahmias was

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16:36

Interview With "The Samurai And The Prisoner"...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/03

"The Samurai And The Prisoner" is a 2026 Japanese historical drama mystery film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and based on the novel of the same name by Honobu Yonezawa. It stars Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki, and Ryota Miyadate. Set in 16th-century Japan, the film follows Lord Murashige Araki (Motoki), who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda (Suda) to uncover the truth. The film had its

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42:12

Episode 503 - Mailbag Monday

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Following our503rd episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast,we'reback with a new episode of Mailbag Monday.Josh Parham andDan Bayerjoin me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is on your mind, Mailbag Monday allows us to engage more directly with all of you every week. Thank you to everyone who

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83:03

Episode 503 - NYFF Centerpiece Announcement & Main...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/02

For Episode 503 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham, andDan Bayer. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the NYFF Centerpiece film (the world premiere of Tony Gilroy's "Behemoth!") and giving our predictions for what we believe will be announced this week for the Main Slate. We also discuss the recent resurgence of the box office in 2026 that has continued through the summer with the performance of "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." For this week's NBPpoll

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99:46

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/08/02

For this week's main podcast review,Katie JohnsonandJosh Parhamjoin me to review and discuss the latest MCU Tom Holland Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Taking over from Jon Watts director Destin Daniel Cretton steps into the director's chair and brings the larger than life spectacle of the MCU back down to the ground a little bit as the reset button is hit

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22:17

"The Reader"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/31

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureWe recently reviewed Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," a film that many feel should've been part of the Best Picture lineup in 2008. So, it only makes sense that, as Nolan is once again getting his revenge with another new film in theaters, we revisit the film that was widely seen as the one that took his masterpiece out

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18:16

Interview With “I Want Your Sex” Filmmaker Gregg Araki

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/29

After a hiatus of over a decade, legendary indie filmmaker Gregg Araki is back in movie theaters with his latest piece of visual provocation, “I Want Your Sex.” The film made a splash at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, thanks to Araki’s trademark eye-tickling visuals and equally trademark envelope-pushing substance. Here, Gen Z is the target of Araki’s aim, with his film (and specifically Olivia Wilde’s sensational character, the avant-garde sex-obsessed artist Erika Tracy) skewering the

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34:00

Episode 502 - Mailbag Monday

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/27

Following our502nd episodeof The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday.Katie Johnson,Nadia Dalimonte,andTom O’Brien join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is on your mind, Mailbag Monday allows us to engage more directly with all of you every week. Thank

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105:47

Episode 502 - Venice & TIFF Lineups, Comic-Con,...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/26

For Episode 502 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined byKatie Johnson,Nadia Dalimonte,Lauren LaMagna, andTom O'Brien. For this week's main topic, we're going over the official full lineup from theVenice Film Festival, the Special Presentations and Galas announcement fromTIFF, and theNYFF Closing Night Film. For this week's NBPpoll question, tying into the Venice lineup,we're asking everyone, "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2026 Venice Film Festival?" and we reveal the

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96:56

"Her Private Hell"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/26

For this week's main podcast review,Josh Parham,Dan Bayer,Giovanni Lago, andLarry Friedjoin me to review and discuss the first feature film from Nicolas Winding Refn in a decade, "Her Private Hell," starring Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, Havana Rose Liu, Kristine Froseth, Shioli Kutsuna, Aoi Yamada, Dougray Scott, Diego Calva, and Hidetoshi Nishijima. Premiering out of competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the film caused more walkouts than any other film at the festival and has gained

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28:05

Interviews With "Her Private Hell" Stars Sophie...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/23

"Her Private Hell" is a 2026 science fiction horror thriller film produced and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, from a story he wrote and a screenplay he co-wrote with Esti Giordani. It stars Sophie Thatcher as a troubled young woman who searches for her father as a mysterious mist engulfs a futuristic metropolis, unleashing a deadly and elusive entity. Her quest collides with an American G.I. (Charles Melton) who's on a harrowing odyssey to rescue his daughter from hell. The film also stars Havana

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13:36

Interview With "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Director...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/21

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is an upcoming Americansuperhero filmbased on theMarvel ComicscharacterSpider-Man. Produced byColumbia Pictures,Marvel Studios, andPascal Pictures, and distributed bySony Pictures Releasing, it is intended to bethe 38th filmin theMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) and the fourth film in theMCUSpider-Manfilm series. The film is being directed byDestin Daniel Cretton ("Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings"), written byChris McKennaandErik Sommers, and starsTom

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40:22

Episode 501 - Mailbag Monday

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/07/20

Following our501st episodeof The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday.Will MavityandSara Clementsjoin me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever else is on your mind, Mailbag Monday allows us to engage more directly with all of you every week. Thank you to everyone

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