The Next Best Picture Podcast

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/NextBestPicture The Next Best Theatre Podcast is back, and for this latest episode, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I (Cody Dericks) came together to talk about the late, great American playwright, lyricist, and stage director Howard Ashman. Known for his songs for "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Little Mermaid," Beauty and the Beast," and "Aladdin," with the release of Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" this weekend, we felt it was appropriate to discuss the life and work of this man. Thank you for all of your support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You Hurt My Feelings" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its two performances from Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies and Nicole Holofcener's direction and screenplay. Holofcener was kind enough to spend some time talking with Dan Bayer about her work on the film. Please be sure to check out the film, which is releasing this weekend in theaters from A24, and take a listen below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 344, I am joined by Ema Sasic in France at the Cannes Film Festival from our hotel rooms halfway through the festival as we provide you with an update on what we've seen so far and how our experience has been. We provide our reactions to "Jeanne du Barry," "Monster," "The Zone Of Interest," "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny," "May December," and, of course, Martin Scorsese's "Killers Of The Flower Moon" (plus more!). Apologies for the poor audio quality, but we'll be back to our normal scheduled episode next week to wrap up the festival, discuss the awards winners, and more! Thank you all for your support. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's main podcast review is historic as our Editor In Chief, Matt Neglia, is away in France for the Cannes Film Festival, making this the first Next Best Picture podcast review he's not been present for. But that's ok, for I, Cody Dericks, am joined by Meredith Loftus, Brendan Hodges, Giovanni Lago & Will Mavity. Today, we're discussing the latest film in the "Fast Saga" titled "Fast X" starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jason Momoa, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, John Cena, Jason Statham, Sung Kang, Alan Ritchson, Daniela Melchior, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Brie Larson & Rita Moreno. What did we think of the story, the action, and how this tenth entry starts the beginning of the end for Dom and his family? Please tune in as we discuss these points and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Sanctuary" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its two performances from Margaret Qualley, Christopher Abbott, Micah Bloomberg's twisted screenplay, and Zachary Wigon's slick direction. Zoe Rose Bryant interviewed Qualley and Abbott to discuss their work on the film while I got the chance to speak with Wigon. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON, and take a listen below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received rave reviews for how it incorporated archival footage and re-enactments into beloved actor and activist Michael J. Fox's story. With Michael as the sole interviewee, this inside look at his life told from his perspective gives his fans and newcomers a full picture of the kind of man he is. Director Davis Guggenheim and Editor Michael Harte were kind enough to spend a few minutes with us discussing their work on the film, which you can listen to down below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the breakout stars of this year's television awards season has been "Beef" star Young Mazino. Playing the younger brother of Steven Yeun's Danny Cho, the young actor has received acclaim for his performance in the Netflix miniseries and is enjoying a wave of success as we get closer to the Emmy Awards. The young actor was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with Alyssa Christian about his work on the show, which you can listen to below. Be sure to check out the show, which can now be streamed in full on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 343, I am joined by Giovanni Lago. In what is probably an ill-advised move, we recorded this episode before I had to run to the airport for my first-ever Cannes Film Festival (with the wonderfully talented Ema Sasic). But before I left, I made sure to give one final preview of what's to come this week and give our reactions to the teaser trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things." We also review the polls and answer your fan-submitted questions! We may be taking a break next week, depending on my schedule at Cannes, but we'll be back the week after to deliver a full recap. Thank you all for your support. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Giovanni Lago. Today, we're discussing the latest film from director Robert Rodriguez, "Hypnotic" starring Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, J. D. Pardo, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi, Jeff Fahey, Jackie Earle Haley & William Fichtner. What did we think of the story, its twists, the performances from Affleck and Braga, the action, and more? Please tune in as we discuss these points and more in our review (with a spoiler section midway through the review). Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winner of 11 Emmy Awards, including two-time reigning champ for Outstanding Comedy Series, this month will conclude the third and presumably final season of "Ted Lasso." Emmy Award-nominated actor Nick Mohammed (Nathan "Nate" Shelley) was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with us about the development of his character on the show, how shooting season 3 was different than the first two for him, how his life has changed since the show premiered and how he feels about it all coming to an end. Be sure to check out the show, which has three episodes remaining on Apple TV+ and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues, and with the Cannes Film Festival happening in just a few days, we're now reviewing the second Best Picture nominee from that year which had its world premiere at Cannes and won the coveted Palme d'Or, Terrence Malick's mesmerizingly beautiful "The Tree Of Life" starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn & Jessica Chastain. Hailed as one of the most breathtaking and gorgeously shot films of all time, please take a listen as Dan Bayer, Brendan Hodges, Danilo Castro, and I break down what the film means to us emotionally, personally, and spiritually. We go over what we thought of the film's scope and ambition, the performances, the visual effects work for its dawn of the universe sequence, its awards run, and more. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective reviews for "War Horse," "The Help," "The Iron Lady," & "Midnight In Paris." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast has returned, and for Episode 33, I'm joined by Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte & Giovanni Lago. For this episode, we're discussing the WGA Strike, the shows we're currently watching, including "Succession," "Dead Ringers," "Barry," "The Diplomat," "Love And Death," "White House Plumbers," and more! We also answer your fan-submitted questions and more! After re-introducing the Next Best Series podcast for this television awards season with two free episodes, this time, we're going back to our regular episodes exclusively for our Patreon listeners! We hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your continued support. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nominations for the 76th annual Tony Awards were announced on May 2nd last week and were led by the musical revival of "Some Like It Hot" with 13 overall nominations. Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I came together to give our reactions to this year's nominees, which you can listen to below. Which nominations surprised us, made us the most happy, and left us feeling the most disappointed? We will be back with a winner predictions episode shortly before the 2023 Tony Awards, which are being held on June 11th. Thank you for all of your support, and until then, we hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 342, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. This week, we're discussing the new changes to the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences rules for the 96th Academy Awards, the WGA Strike, and the trailers for "Dune: Part Two" and "Gran Turismo." We also review the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat & Brendan Hodges. Today, we're discussing the latest and final(?) film in the "Guardians Of The Galaxy" franchise from director/writer James Gunn, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debicki, Maria Bakalova & Sylvester Stallone. What did we think of the focus on Rocket's story, the humor, action, and performances from this beloved cast, and how Gunn uses practical effects compared to other blockbusters today? Please take a listen as we discuss these points and more in our review (with a spoiler section toward the end). Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With "Ted Lasso" possibly ending after its third season, Apple TV+ watchers have wondered what feel-good show would fill the hole that series would leave behind. Well, they received their answer earlier this year when "Shrinking" premiered to positive reviews and captured viewers' hearts. Daniel Howat was fortunate to speak with many members behind the scenes of one of 2023 hottest shows, all of whom are up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards. First, we have Casting Directors Debby Romano & Brett Benner, then Cinematographer Jim Frohna, and we wrap things up with Composer Tom Howe. Be sure to check out the show if you haven't already, which is now streaming in full on Apple TV+. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues, and with the Cannes Film Festival right around the corner, we're reviewing two Best Picture nominees from this year that had their world premieres at the infamous international film festival. First up is Woody Allen's "Midnight In Paris," starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Michael Sheen, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, and Carla Bruni. While Josh Parham, Dan Bayer and I do acknowledge Allen is a controversial figure, his Oscar-winning 2011 film could not be ignored for our retrospective as we discuss its merits and flaws and dissect it through a 2023 lens. Please tune in to hear what we thought of the story, the performances, its awards run, and more. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective reviews for "War Horse," "The Help," & "The Iron Lady." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rian Johnson's hit new show "Poker Face" premiered at the top of 2023 and instantly became a hit on Peacock with critics and audiences. The clever "case-of-the-week" murder mystery series evoked the same pleasures he brought to the "Knives Out" movies and gave Natasha Lyonne another standout role she could sink her teeth into. Editor Glenn Garland (Episodes 2, 4, and 10) was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the show, which you can listen to down below. Be sure to check out the show if you haven't already, which is now streaming in full on Peacock and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hit new miniseries "Beef" premiered on Netflix on April 6th and instantly earned acclaim for its direction, writing, and performances from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. British rock star and composer Bobby Krlic, aka. "The Haxan Cloak" has worked in both film ("Midsommar" and "Beau Is Afraid") and television ("Snowpiercer") and was brought on to work on the miniseries' simmering, multi-faceted score. Bobby was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about his work on the miniseries, the differences between working on film and television, how the score had to pair with the miniseries' rocking soundtrack, and more! Be sure to give it a listen and check out the miniseries if you haven't already, which is now available to stream in full on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HBO's new miniseries "White House Plumbers" just premiered last night and stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux as Howard Hunt and Gordon Liddy, who were infamously responsible for the Watergate Scandal, which shook the foundation of politics in Washington and the country as a whole back in the 1970s. Director David Mandel, who directed all six episodes of the miniseries, talked with me about his work on the miniseries, how much he loves this era of history, coming up with the miniseries' visual aesthetic, working with the actors and more! Be sure to give it a listen and check out the miniseries if you haven't already, which is now airing new episodes weekly on HBO and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Sisu" had its world premiere in the Midnight Section of last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it entertained everyone with its straightforward plot of an old Finnish man who, during WWII, strikes gold, encounters Nazis on his way to the bank, and vanquishes anyone who gets in his way. The film has received positive reviews and is now playing in theaters in North America from Lionsgate. Director and writer Jalmari Helander was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking about his work on the film, who would win in a fight between his badass, seemingly indestructible character, Aatami Korpi or John Wick, and more! Please take a listen, or you can watch the interview below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 341, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today we're discussing the news from CinemaCon 2023 as well as all the trailers which came along with it, including: "Next Goal Wins," "The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes," "A Haunting In Venice," "Wish," & "The Equalizer 3." We also review the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Meredith Loftus, Eve O'Dea & guest Allison McCulloch. Today, we're discussing the latest film from Kelly Fremon Craig, "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie & Kathy Bates. Based on the beloved and acclaimed book by Judy Blume, the film captures a woman's coming-of-age story in a way few others ever have. What did we think of the writing, performances, and how the book was adapted to the screen? Please take a listen as we discuss these points and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Eight Mountains" had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its stunning photography of the mountain landscapes where a majority of the film takes place, the performances from Luca Marinelli and Alessandro Borghi, and the direction and writing from filmmaking duo Felix van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch. Borghi was kind enough to spend a few minutes with Dan Bayer discussing his work on the film, while I had the pleasure of sitting down with van Groeningen & Vandermeersch to talk about how they worked together on this ambitious project. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues with Meryl Streep's third Oscar-winning role in Phyllida Lloyd's "The Iron Lady" starring Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Alexandra Roach & Harry Lloyd. A biopic on one of Britain's most controversial politicians, the film gave Lauren LaMagna, Meredith Loftus, Isaiah Washington, and me a chance to revisit or, in some cases, watch for the first time a film that has garnered just as mixed of a reputation as the infamous British Prime Minister it's based on. Tune in to hear what we thought of the story, Streep's performance, the makeup, editing, its awards run, and more. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective reviews for "War Horse" and "The Help." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"R.M.N.," the latest film from Palme d'Or winning director Cristian Mungiu, had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its writing, direction, performances, and use of long takes. The film is being released in theaters this weekend from IFC Films and is a haunting, layered piece of work that still has those who have seen it buzzing about its themes and striking ending. Cristian was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about his work on the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to discuss Ari Aster's latest film "Beau Is Afraid" starring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson & Parker Posey. A $35 million 3-hour long nightmare fueled by anxiety, fear, and guilt, this is the biggest film A24 has ever produced, and it is receiving an expected mixed response from critics and audiences. Please take a listen to our SPOILER-FILLED review as we discuss what we feel the film is about, its themes, style, bold audacity to challenge audiences, awards chances, and more. We hope you enjoy this dark, deep plunge into the mind of one of cinema's most exciting minds working today. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Evil Dead Rise" is the latest horror film to feature award-winning sound work that the Academy will unfairly ignore due to their ongoing genre bias. However, that never stops us at Next Best Picture from highlighting the exceptional work on display. Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer Peter Albrechtsen returned to the show to discuss his layered and terrifying work on the film, which you can listen to down below. Whether you're seeing it in a theater or at home with the best possible sound setup your money can buy, there's no doubt that his work will shake your soul from your body. Please check out our chat below and enjoy! Thank you. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 340, I am joined by Sara Clements, Lauren LaMagna, Nadia Dalimonte & Giovanni Lago. Today we're discussing more additions to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and the announcement of the 2023 Tribeca Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Insidious: The Red Door," "The Boogeyman," answer your fan-submitted questions and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Danilo Castro. Today, we're discussing the newest entry in the "Evil Dead" franchise from director Lee Cronin ("The Hole In The Ground") titled "Evil Dead Rise" starring Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols & Nell Fisher. What did we think of moving the franchise away from the desolate cabin in the woods to a high-rise apartment? What did we think of the gore, scares, and tension? What did we think of the story and the performances? Tune in as we discuss these points and more in our demonically possessed review, which you can listen to below. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Beau Is Afraid" is the latest film from auteur director Ari Aster and it's proving to be his most divisive but fascinating feature yet. The nightmarish horror comedy is a three-hour-long epic odyssey that takes Beau (Joaquin Phoenix) to the ends of the earth on a journey to visit his mother, with whom he has a complex relationship. After hitting him with their car, he awakens to meet the kindly couple, Grace (Amy Ryan) and Roger (Nathan Lane), who may not be who they say they are to Beau. Amy and Nathan were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their work on the film, collaborating with Aster and more. Please check it out below, enjoy and be sure to check out the film, which is currently playing in theaters from A24! Thank you. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Carmen" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Benjamin Millepied's bold vision, re-telling the popular French opera through primarily interpretative dance, spellbinding cinematography and a glorious score from Nicholas Britell. The film is being released this weekend in theaters by Sony Pictures Classics. Millepied (interviewed by Dan Bayer) and Britell (interviewed by me) were kind enough to lend a few minutes to talk about their work on the film. Please take a listen down below as they discuss their collaboration, how they wanted to create a unique vision for Bizet's opera, working with stars Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal, and more! Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Somewhere In Queens" had its world premiere at last year's Tribeca Festival, where it received positive reviews for Ray Romano's writing, direction, and acting from him, Laurie Metcalf, and the rest of the ensemble. It's finally being released in theaters this weekend by Roadside Attractions. Romano was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the jitters behind directing his first feature film, how vital casting was to him, what advice he received from Bradley Cooper, and more. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After re-introducing the Next Best Series podcast two weeks ago for this television awards season, we're back again with another episode! For Episode 32, I'm joined by Meredith Loftus, Daniel Howat, and Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the current shows we're watching on TV, including "Succession," "Beef," "Barry," and more! We also go over our favorite shows this year, discuss HBO Max and Discovery+ merging into Max, the possibility of a WGA strike, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! We're again allowing this episode to be free for all of our listeners this week as we continue to decide what the shape of Next Best Series will be in the coming weeks. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Chevalier" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Kelvin Harrison Jr's performance as French revolutionary and violinist, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and the presentation of the character and story through Stephen Williams' direction and Stefani Robinson's screenplay. Harrison Jr. was kind enough to return to the podcast to talk about his role in the film with Ema Sasic while I had the pleasure of interviewing Williams and Robinson together. Each brought their own perspectives and experiences towards crafting one of the most thrilling period pieces you'll likely see all year about a once-forgotten man whose story is finally being told. Please take a listen down below, enjoy, and be sure to check out the film, which releases in theaters on April 21st from Searchlight Pictures. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 339, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham & Isaiah Washington. Today we're discussing our reactions to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "The Marvels," "Sanctuary," and "Talk To Me," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Meredith Loftus, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today, we're discussing the newest film from director Chris McKay, "Renfield," starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Adrian Martinez. The classic Universal horror movie monster returns to the big screen in this horror action-comedy that frames the story around Dracula and Renfield's co-dependent relationship. Did we find it fresh, fun, and worth the price of admission? What did we think of the performances from Cage, Hoult, Awkwafina, and Schwartz? Did we enjoy the humor, buckets of gore, and practical makeup? Tune in as we discuss these points and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Renfield" is a horror, action comedy from director Chris McKay ("The Lego Batman Movie" and "The Tomorrow War") which tells the story of a co-dependent relationship between Dracula (Nicolas Cage) and his long-suffering familiar Renfield (Nicholas Hoult). An intentionally silly, fun, and over-the-top comedy with lots of gore, actor Ben Schwartz plays the son of a mob boss who gets tied up in Renfield and Dracula's conflict. Schwartz and McKay were kind enough to let me interview them during the press junket for the film (my first-ever in-person interview), which you can listen to below! Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Mafia Mamma" is a crime comedy film by director Catherine Hardwicke ("Thirteen" and "Twilight") which tells the story of a middle-aged woman (Toni Collette) who unexpectedly gets called to Italy by Bianca (Monica Bellucci) to attend her grandfather's funeral, not realizing what she's really being called for is to run the notorious crime family her grandfather was the previous leader of. Bellucci was kind enough to spend some time speaking with Zoe Rose Bryant, while Hardwicke dedicated some talking with Ema Sasic about their respective work on the film, which is now playing in theaters from Bleecker Street. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 338, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Giovanni Lago & guest Karl Delossantos. Today we're discussing which films we believe will be announced this week for the official 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Hypnotic," "Blue Beetle," and "Extraction 2," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Will Mavity & Tom O'Brien. Ben Affleck has returned to the director's chair for his fifth feature film, "Air," starring himself, Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker & Viola Davis. The film follows the true story of the historic signing of world-renowned basketball player Michael Jordan to Nike, which changed the world of sports forever. What did we think of the screenplay, the performances, Affleck's direction, and how it told this story that we all know the outcome for? Tune in as we discuss these points, the film's awards potential, and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How To Blow Up A Pipeline" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction, editing, score, and performances from its ensemble cast. An environmentalist, political heist thriller, the film has stirred up a lot of conversation, especially as NEON rolls it out into theaters this weekend. Director and co-writer Daniel Goldhaber was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Don't miss one of the best films of the year now playing in theaters, and please enjoy our conversation. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Our 2011 retrospective continues with Tate Taylor's "The Help" starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney & Sissy Spacek. A beloved film upon its release, it has gone on to receive a critical re-appraisal in recent years. What do we think of it today twelve years later? Tune in as I, Dan Bayer, Isaiah Washington, and Patreon guests Jana Lappin and Lorin Williams discuss the film's story, characters, writing, awards season run, and more in our review. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective review for "War Horse." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Zoe Rose Bryant, Josh Parham & Isaiah Washington to discuss the new film from Illumination Entertainment, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Charles Martinet & Kevin Michael Richardson. Many of us have been waiting for years to see Mario and his friends go from the video game console to the big screen in animation form. What did we think of the movie, its story, characters, and animation? Tune in as we discuss these points and more in our review below. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Best Series Podcast is back and better than ever! We will be holding episodes on a bi-weekly basis this year instead of monthly. We will also go deeper than ever into the television shows contending for this year's Emmy Awards. In our first episode back, Alyssa Christian, Giovanni Lago, and I recap the TV winners from the 2022 Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and SAG Awards and see which of them will be contending for the Emmys this year. Please tune in for more in the weeks ahead as new shows debut, old shows come to an end, and we look for our Next Best Series Emmy Award winner. We thank you for all of your support and hope you enjoy this free episode! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Enys Men" had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival. It later went on to screen at other film festivals, including NYFF, and received a release from NEON this past weekend. An experimental horror film, its abstract visuals and lead performance from Mary Woodvine have garnered critical acclaim. Director and writer Mark Jenkin was kind enough to talk with us about his newest film, which you can listen to below. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 337, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today we're discussing the best films from Q1 2023 and the recent changes (both new and possibly forthcoming) from the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. We also review the polls, react to the trailers for "Asteroid City" and "Master Gardener," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Amy Smith, Dan Bayer, Isaiah Washington & guest Aaron White to discuss the new film from "Game Night" directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis & Hugh Grant. In what could be the start of a new franchise, tune in as we discuss the characters, humor, action, and thoughts on adapting the famous fantasy role-playing game from the point of view of fans and non-fans alike in our non-spoiler review. Thank you for listening, as always. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Tetris" had its world premiere at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW), where it received positive notices for its wild presentation of the even more wild story of the origins of the video game Tetris and Taron Egerton's charismatic performance. Director Jon S. Baird ("Stan & Ollie") was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, as was Noah Pink, who spoke separately with Dan Bayer. Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film, which is now streaming on Apple TV+. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Acidman" had its world premiere at last year's Tribeca Film Festival, where it received positive notices for the performances from Academy Award nominee Thomas Haden Church ("Sideways") and "Glee" star Dianna Agron for their work as an estranged father whose daughter travels across the country to visit him only to discover that he's starting to lose his mind in his search for UFO's. Dianna was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about working with Haden Church, collaborating with director and co-writer Alex Lehmann, her own relationship with her father, and more. Please take a listen below and be sure to check out the film this weekend from Brainstorm Media in limited release and on demand. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices