The Next Best Picture Podcast

61:52

"Speak No Evil"

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2024/09/14

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Cody Dericks to review and discuss the American remake of the 2022 Danish film "Speak No Evil," also titled "Speak No Evil" starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Kris Hichen & Motaz Mulhees. Written and directed by James Watkins, this Blumhouse-produced remake is highly similar to the original film until its finale. What did we think of it? How do the two films compare

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93:14

The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 46 - Our Final...

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2024/09/09

For Episode 46 of The Next Best Series Podcast, I'm joined by Giovanni Lago & Daniel Howat. It feels like yesterday when we discussed our final winner predictions for the 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, handed out on January 15th. Now, we are back again so soon to discuss who we think will win at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which h are scheduled to take place on September 15th. The Creative Arts Emmy Award winners have already been announced, and this conversation was recorded a few

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69:40

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"

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2024/09/07

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Giovanni Lago (with additional thoughts from Ema Sasic at the Venice Film Festival where the film had its world premiere) are reviewing the latest feature film from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega & Willem Dafoe. A return to form for Burton, using practical effects and reuniting with members of the cast, over 30 years since the original

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48:48

Live From The 2024 Telluride Film Festival - Part 2

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2024/09/03

And that's a wrap on the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. Following our preview podcast from our hotel room the other day, Will Mavity, J Don Birnam, and I sat in the park on the final day of the festival during the Labor Day Picnic (sorry for all of the background noise) to give you our rundown of the films we saw at the film festival if they were worth checking out, and if we feel any of them are Oscar contenders. From world premieres such as "Conclave," "Saturday Night," "Piece By Piece," "The Piano

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42:56

Live From The 2024 Venice International Film Festival

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2024/09/01

As we did with our Telluride Film Festival podcast the other day, I called Ema Sasic over at the Venice International Film Festival to talk about her experience so far, what movies she's seen, and if she has seen any Oscar contenders. Tune in as we discuss "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Maria," "The Brutalist," "Babygirl," and many other world premieres taking part at the festival. We will be back to discuss the films we saw at the Telluride Film Festival, and Ema will return to discuss the second half

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32:26

Live From The 2024 Telluride Film Festival - Part 1

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2024/08/30

We thought we'd do something different this year. Traditionally, we do one single episode discussing the Telluride Film Festival lineup as we drive over, and then there are some conversations regarding Venice and TIFF before we have our final Telluride recap conversation on the drive to the airport. This year, we're breaking things up into pieces for you all to digest as the Labor weekend goes on. For now, please take a listen to Will Mavity, J Don Birnam, and me as we discuss the official lineup

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15:21

Interviews With "1992" Actors Tyrese Gibson & Scott...

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2024/08/28

"1992" chronicles the first night of the 1992 Los Angeles riots and is directed by Ariel Vromen ("The Iceman"). The film stars Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, and Ray Liotta in his last on-screen role before his untimely death. Gibson and Eastwood were both kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film which opens in theaters on August 30th from Lionsgate. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on

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18:58

Interview with "Slingshot" Director Mikael Håfström

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2024/08/27

"Slingshot" is a new sci-fi drama starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, David Morrissey & Mark Ebulué. The film, directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström, known for his diverse filmography, including the Oscar-nominated "Evil," "Derailed," "1408," "The Rite," and "Escape Plan," Is a unique blend of psychological drama and space thriller. With its psychological storytelling and clever use of visual effects, the film takes us on a gripping journey as an

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47:20

Interviews With "The Supremes At Earl's...

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2024/08/26

"The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" is one of the year's most wholesome films as it tells a story of friendship amongst a trio of women over several decades with fantastic performances from its ensemble cast, which includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan & Uzo Aduba. Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle, and Abigail Achiri, who play the younger versions of these actresses' characters in the film, were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their experiences making the film,

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114:54

Episode 407 - Final Venice & Telluride Film Festival...

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2024/08/25

For Episode 407, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and I preview the 81st Venice International and Telluride Film Festivals before they start this week. We also react to the trailers for "The Piano Lesson," "The Room Next Door," "Exhibiting Forgiveness," "The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" and "Y2K." We also go over the winners of last week's poll asking, "Which Films From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Are You Most Looking Forward To?" ask this week's poll question,

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76:54

"Blink Twice"

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2024/08/24

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Giovanni Lago, Will Mavity, and I are reviewing the feature directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, "Blink Twice," starring Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Kyle MacLachlan, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis & Alia Shawkat. A bold, dark thriller set on a billionaire's tropical island, the film is filled with many genre elements, twists and turns, and a few nervous laughs along the way. Did we have a good

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19:53

Interviews With "Strange Darling" Star Willa...

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2024/08/23

"Strange Darling" had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2023 in Austin, Texas, where it received enthusiastic reviews for its non-linear narrative, performances from Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, and actor-turned-cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi's gorgeous 35mm photography. Director/Writer JT Mollner, Ribisi, and Fitzgerald were all kind enough to spend some time with me talking about their experiences making the film and its themes while carefully avoiding spoilers (this is the kind of movie

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22:03

"The King's Speech"

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2024/08/22

Our 2010 retrospective has come to an end. We say goodbye with that year's Oscar Best Picture winner, "The King's Speech," starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce & Timothy Spall. Directed by Tom Hooper and brilliantly written by David Seidler, the inspiring true story is among the hotly debated Best Picture winners of all time. While the merits of its Oscar wins are certainly discussed, we primarily want to know how the film holds up on its own fourteen years

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25:17

Interview With "Baby Reindeer" Episode 4 Director...

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2024/08/21

"Baby Reindeer" became a cultural phenomenon seemingly overnight. With minimal early buzz before its release, the Netflix limited series exploded and became one of the most talked about and praised shows of 2024, earning eleven Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. For many who binge-watched it, Episode 4 marked a turning point that took the already dark show to even darker and more complex depths, which resonated with audiences on a deeply personal and profound level

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37:59

Interview With "House Of The Dragon" Cinematographer...

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2024/08/20

"House Of The Dragon" is one of television's most widely discussed and debated shows. Whether it's the storytelling, adaptation choices from George R.R. Martin's source material, or visual style, the HBO series always provides viewers with a lot to chew on, and Season 2 was no exception. Emmy-nominated cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt, who we previously interviewed for Season 1, returned to the podcast to discuss her work on Episodes 3 ("The Burning Mill") and Episode 8 ("The Queen Who Ever

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19:29

Interview With "Blue Eye Samurai" Showrunners Amber...

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2024/08/19

"Blue Eye Samurai" is one of the most acclaimed animated television shows in recent memory. It won every Annie Award it was nominated for last year and has been nominated for three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program. It has already won Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Character Design, Production Design, and Storyboarding. Showrunners, writers, and executive producers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, along with Director Jane Wu, were kind enough to spend some time

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103:28

Episode 406 - NYFF62 Spotlight Lineup, Final TIFF...

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2024/08/18

For Episode 406, Dan Bayer and I discuss the 62nd New York Film Festival's (NYFF) Spotlight & Currents Section lineups and the final additions to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) lineup. We also react to the trailers for "The Substance," "Amber Alert," and "Omni Loop," reveal the winners of last week's poll asking "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The NYFF62 Main Slate?," ask this week's poll question, "Which Films From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

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103:08

"Alien: Romulus"

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2024/08/17

For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Dan Bayer, Will Mavity, and I are reviewing the latest film in the long-running "Alien" franchise, "Alien: Romulus" starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Known for his proclivity towards suspenseful filmmaking and brutal gore, director Fede Álvarez accentuates the franchise's genre elements while providing a ton of winks and nods to previous entries, but how did

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49:48

Interviews With "Sing Sing" Actor Colman Domingo &...

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2024/08/16

"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. The film tells the important story of a group of inmates who find redemption through the art of creating theatrical stage shows in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. We had the privilege of hearing from Academy Award-nominated

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34:07

Interview With "Sugar" Cinematographer Richard Rutkowski

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2024/08/15

"Sugar" premiered on Apple TV+ earlier this spring, and it received strong reviews for its stylish filmmaking, major plot twist, and lead performance from Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell. Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour), cinematographer Richard Rutkowski was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the show and for his nominated episode, "Starry Eyed," which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out

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