The Next Best Picture Podcast

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Episode 421 - Golden Globe, CCA, ACE, CDG & MUAHS...

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2024/12/15

For Episode 421, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and I have a packed episode of more awards season updates this week. We go over the winners from the 2024 Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), discuss the nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards (CCA), American Cinema Editors (ACE), Costume Designer Guild (CDG), and Makeup & Hairstylist Guild (MUAHS). We also give some predictions for what we feel will make the Oscars shortlists this week, touch upon the 2025 Sundance Film

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152:48

"Queer"

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2024/12/14

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Brendan Hodges to review and discuss the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, "Queer," starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga & Lesley Manville. The film received polarizing reviews after its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. However, it has long lingered with all of us since our first viewings, compelling some of us to rewatch it

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23:13

Interviews With "The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of...

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2024/12/14

"The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" is an anime fantasy film directed by Kenji Kamiyama set 183 years before Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy" (2001–2003) and tells the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Kamiyama and Producer Philippa Boyens were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be

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115:31

"Maria"

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2024/12/13

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity to review and discuss the latest film from Pablo Larraín's "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer & Kodi Smit-McPhee. The Netflix film had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and officially completes Larraín's important women trilogy, which also included "Jackie" and "Spencer." What did we think

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22:20

"Walk The Line"

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2024/12/13

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/NextBestPictureWith the upcoming release of "A Complete Unknown," in theaters on December 25th from Searchlight Pictures, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and I went back to 2005 to review and discuss James Mangold's Johnny Cash music biopic, "Walk The Line," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin & Robert Patrick. Often cited

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34:49

Interview With "Alien: Romulus" Visual Effects...

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2024/12/12

"Alien: Romulus" was released over the summer to praise from critics for its visual and practical effects, which horrified, disgusted, and exhilarated audiences. Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba & FX Designer Alec Gillis were kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on Fede Alvarez's entry in the long-running and beloved franchise, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Hulu and is up for your

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24:57

Interview With "The Last Of The Sea Women" Director...

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2024/12/12

"The Last Of The Sea Women" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received strong reviews and was named the winner of the NETPAC Prize. The film takes a look at the haenyeo, a dwindling community of women in Jeju, South Korea, who dive into the ocean to harvest seafood for their communities. Director Sue Kim was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film,

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19:20

Interview With "Sabbath Queen" Director Sandi Simcha...

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2024/12/12

"Sabbath Queen" had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, where it received positive reviews for its telling of an ex-Orthodox rabbi who embarks on a remarkable 21-year personal journey embracing life as a drag queen. Director Sandi Simcha Dubowski was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to watch digitally and is up for your consideration at the 97th Academy

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19:35

Interview With "How To Make Millions Before Grandma...

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2024/12/12

"How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" has become an organic success in Thailand, where it became the country's highest-grossing film of the year, their eleventh-highest-grossing domestic film of all time, and became a viral sensation online as audience members posted videos of them crying after screening the film. Director/Co-Writer Pat Boonnitipat was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which

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13:13

Interview With "Werewolves" Star Frank Grillo &...

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2024/12/10

"Werewolves" is a new action horror film starring Frank Grillo and Katrina Law as they try to survive during the night of a supermoon event that causes humans to turn into werewolves. Grillo and Director Steven C. Miller were both kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their new film, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Briarcliff Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on

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27:17

Interview With "Sasquatch Sunset" Makeup & Hair...

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2024/12/10

"Sasquatch Sunset" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it polarized audiences with its unique vision from the Zellner Brothers. Told almost without any dialogue, the actors were completely covered head to toe in makeup to become Sasquatches, and they take us on an unforgettable journey only David and Nathan Zellner could provide. Makeup and Hair Designer Steve Newburn was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen

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32:45

Interviews With "Oh, Canada" Star Richard Gere &...

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2024/12/10

"Oh, Canada" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its reflective narrative, Richard Gere's performance, and Paul Schrader's writing and direction. Paul Schrader and Richard Gere were both kind enough to spend some time talking with Giovanni Lago and Dan Bayer, respectively, about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in New York theaters from Kino Lorber and will

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106:34

Episode 420 - Gotham, NYFCC, NBR, EFA Winners, AFI...

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2024/12/08

For Episode 420, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I have a packed episode of awards season goodies this week. We go over the winners from the 2024 Gotham Awards, New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), National Board Of Review (NBR), European Film Awards (EFA), the American Film Institute's (AFI) Top 10 Films of the Year and the Film Independent Spirit Award nominations. We also give our nomination predictions for the 2024 Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards. We reveal the winner of last week's poll,

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102:16

"Nightbitch"

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2024/12/07

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Daniel Howat & Tom O'Brien to review and discuss the latest film from Marielle Heller, "Nightbitch," starring Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowdon, Emmett James Snowdon, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan & Jessica Harper. The film received solid reviews after its premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival but has gone on to receive a more mixed reception as more people have

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39:15

Interviews With "The End" Star Michael Shannon &...

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2024/12/07

"The End" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received a polarizing reception from audiences, but those who loved it really, really loved it. It's the first narrative feature film from Director Joshua Oppenheimer after his two Oscar-nominated documentary films, "The Act Of Killing" and "The Look Of Silence." Oppenheimer and star Michael Shannon were both kind enough to spend some time talking about their work on the musical film, its themes, and resonance to an

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19:54

Interviews With "The Return" Stars Ralph Fiennes,...

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2024/12/07

"The Return" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its performances from Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche playing Odysseus and Penelope, respectively, from Homer's The Odyssey. The two iconic actors, along with co-star Charlie Plummer and Director/Writer Uberto Pasolini were all kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their work on the film, which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film,

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22:47

Interview With "Nightbitch" Director/Writer Marielle...

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2024/12/06

"Nightbitch" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it received solid reviews for its writing and Amy Adams's performance. Adam was presented with the Tribute Performer Award at the film festival and has since been nominated for Best Leading Performance by the Independent Spirit Awards. Director/Writer Marielle Heller was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about her work on the film, Adams's performance, the film's themes of motherhood,

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40:13

Interviews With "The Order" Star Jude Law & Director...

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2024/12/05

"The Order" had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its performances, social-political relevance, and homage to gritty crime dramas of the 70s. Director Justin Kurzel and leading star Jude Law were both kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their work on the film, which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on December 6th from Vertical Entertainment and

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59:58

Interviews With Clarence Maclin, Songwriters Adrian...

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2024/12/04

"Sing Sing" premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was praised for its relevance to current social issues, powerful performances, and skilled direction. It's one of the most acclaimed films of 2024 and a strong Oscar contender for A24. The film tells the important story of a group of people who are incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility who find redemption through the art of creating theatrical stage shows in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. I

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18:46

Interview With "Day Of The Fight" Director/Writer...

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2024/12/04

"Day Of The Fight" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its performances, black-and-white photography, and raw emotional honesty in its storytelling. Director and writer Jack Huston was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about his work on the film, which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on December 6th and is up for your consideration for the 97th

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