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Episode 510 - Mailbag Monday

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2026/10/05

Following our510th episodeof The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode ofMailbag Monday. Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte,Sara Clements, andTom O’Brienjoin 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

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92:07

Episode 510 - NYFF64 Continues, Farewell Warner...

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2026/10/04

For Episode 510 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined byEma Sasic,Giovanni Lago,Nadia Dalimonte,Sara Clements, andTom O'Brien.This week, we're discussing the continuation of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the world premieres of "Behemoth!" and "A Statement," as well as high-profile screenings for "You Can See Everything," "All Of A Sudden," "Club Kid," "Tender Loving Care," and more! For this week'sNBPpollquestion, for the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures into

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120:22

"Digger"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/10/03

For this week's main podcast review,Megan Lachinski,Josh Parham,Cody Dericks, andTom O'Brienjoin me to review and discuss the latest film from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, "Digger," starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg & Jesse Plemons. The final film released by Warner Bros. after 103 years as an independent studio, Iñárritu's latest may also be his and the studio's most timely, given where we are heading as a society, and it

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22:17

Interview With "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother"...

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2026/10/02

"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is a 2026 American action thriller film written and directed by Bassam Tariq, starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Laith Nakli. The film follows a devoutly religious widower and hitman (Ali) who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him and the beliefs threatening to unravel within. The film had its world premiere at the

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23:42

Interview With "Atonement" Stars Hiam Abbass, Boyd...

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2026/10/01

"Atonement" is a 2026 American drama film, written, produced, and directed by Reed Van Dyk in his directorial debut, based on the 2012 New Yorker article "Atonement" by Dexter Filkins. It stars Boyd Holbrook as a U.S. Marine who accidentally kills three members of a family during a firefight in Baghdad, Iraq. Haunted by memories of war and racked with guilt, he tries to reconcile with the family matriarch, played by Hiam Abbass, years later, with help from English journalist Michael Reid (Kenneth

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16:43

Interviews With "Beware Boiúna" Stars Kiana Madeira,...

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2026/09/30

"Beware Boiúna" is a 2026 monster horror film directed by Mike P. Nelson and written by Alan B. McElroy, based on a story by McElroy and Tony Giglio. The film stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe, and Logan Marshall-Green. It follows a medical mission deep in the Amazon rainforest that encounters a colossal mythical serpent. Nelson, Madeira, and Rothe were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please

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29:44

"Primetime"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/29

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/NextBestPictureFor this week's main podcast review,Ema Sasic,Dan Bayer,Megan Lachinski,Larry Fried, andLauren LaMagna join me to review and discuss the narrative feature debut from director Lance Oppenheim, "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo & Phoebe Bridgers. Based on the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on

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41:58

Episode 509 - Mailbag Monday

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Following our509th episodeof The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode ofMailbag Monday. Katie Johnson,Josh Parham, and Lauren LaMagna 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

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100:07

Episode 509 - NYFF64 Begins, "The Further...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/28

For Episode 509 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined byKatie Johnson,Josh Parham,Lauren LaMagna, andCody Dericks. This week, we're discussing the start of theNew York Film Festival (NYFF), including the North American Premiere of the Opening Night Film "Paper Tiger," the world premiere of the Spotlight Gala, "Godzilla Minus Zero," and more! For this week'sNBPpollquestion, for the release of "Digger," we're asking everyone, "Which is Your Favorite Alejandro González Iñárritu Film?" And we

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57:47

"Forgotten Island"

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2026/09/26

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham joins me to review and discuss the latest film from "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish" Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, "Forgotten Island," starring H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Kevin McCann, and Lea Salonga. Steeped within Philippine mythology and bursting with creativity for its animation, this highly unique and original animated film is

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37:30

Interviews With "Primetime" Stars Skyler Gisondo,...

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2026/09/25

"Primetime" is a 2026 American psychological crime thriller film directed by Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature film debut. Based on the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die," the film follows the production of the reality television series "To Catch a Predator." Robert Pattinson stars as series host Chris Hansen and also serves as a producer with Merritt Wever (Andie Bender, Hansen's producer at Dateline NBC, a fictional composite of producers on the show who

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24:14

Interview With "Unabomber" Director Janus Metz Pedersen

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2026/09/24

"Unabomber" is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Janus Metz Pedersen and written by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves. It stars Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, Annabelle Wallis, and Shailene Woodley. The film centers on Ted Kaczynski (Tremblay), also known as the Unabomber, a domestic terrorist who terrorized the United States for nearly 20 years. It alternates between two timelines: Kaczynski's time attending Harvard University and his prolonged manhunt decades later. Director Janus

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14:57

Interview With "The Incomer" Stars Domhnall Gleeson,...

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2026/09/23

"The Incomer" is a 2026 British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and John Hannah. On a remote Scottish island, siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O'Rourke) have lived alone for 30 years since their parents disappeared, surviving by hunting seabirds, speaking to mythical creatures, and defending their home from dreaded "incomers." Their world is upended when Daniel (Gleeson), an awkward land

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67:05

An Early Behind The Scenes Look At Brad Bird's "Ray...

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2026/09/23

Netflix invited Next Best Picture to their headquarters a few weeks ago for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “⁠Ray Gunn⁠” ahead of its release. During our visit, we spent time with the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated film from multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker Brad Bird. Joining us for these interviews are director Brad Bird, composer Michael Giacchino, art director Wendell Luebe, animation director Jason Ryan, and visual effects supervisor Adel Abada. Please be sure to check out

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14:34

Interview With "Charlie Harper" Stars Emilia Jones &...

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2026/09/22

"Charlie Harper" is a 2025 American romance film directed by Mac Eldridge and Tom Dean, and written by Dean. It stars Emilia Jones as Harper, a young woman, and Nick Robinson as Charlie, a young man, who, after meeting, leave their lives behind and try to build a life together in a new city. As Harper builds a career as a chef and Charlie struggles to get on track, their relationship faces growing challenges. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 4th, 2025,

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43:23

Episode 508 - Mailbag Monday

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Following our508th episodeof The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode ofMailbag Monday. Amy Kim& Dan Bayer 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 you to everyone who

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113:31

Episode 508 - TIFF Recap, NYFF64 Preview, "You Can...

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/20

For Episode 508 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined byAmy Kim&Dan Bayer. We are back from the Venice/Telluride/TIFF film festivals, and we have a lot to unpack regarding the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), from the films we saw there to the recently announcedaward winners. We also deliver a preview of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), which has had press screenings over the past couple of days but officially kicks off this week with the North American premiere of "Paper

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93:05

"Resident Evil"

The Next Best Picture Podcast ·

2026/09/20

For this week's main podcast review, Larry Fried hosts, as I couldn't make it for this review, and he's joined by Josh Parham, Brendan Hodges, and Will Mavity to review and discuss the latest film from Zach Cregger, "Resident Evil," starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. Based on Capcom's "Resident Evil" video game franchise, this reboot of the Resident Evil film series follows Bryan (Abrams), a young medical courier who must fight through an outbreak of infected

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47:23

Interview With "The Weight" Director Padraic McKinley

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2026/09/18

"The Weight" is a 2026 historical drama film directed by Padraic McKinley. It stars Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaad Tonnesen, George Burgess, Cameron Brady, Avy Berry, Alec Newman, and Sam Hazeldine. The film tells the story of Samuel Murphy (Hawke), who, in Oregon in 1933, is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy (Crowe) tempts him with early release if he smuggles gold through the deadly wilderness, but betrayal

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38:39

Interview With "American Doctor" Director Poh Si Teng

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2026/09/17

"American Doctor" is a 2026 documentary film directed by Poh Si Teng. The film follows three American physicians of diverse backgrounds who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid during the genocide. It premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Si Teng was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film,

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