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A Behind The Scenes Look At "All Quiet On The Western Front"

"All Quiet On The Western Front" had its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it received praise for its adaptation of the famous anti-war novel, the technical craft of its battle sequences, and depicting the horrors of war in a frighteningly realistic and brutal manner. Director Edward Berger's film has been nominated for the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards for Best International Feature Film and is Germany's submission for the same category at this year's Academy Awards. We were fortunate to talk with leading actor Felix Krammerer, his co-star and executive producer Daniel Brühl, producer Malte Grunert, and composer Volker Bertelmann. Each of them had valuable insight into the making of one of the best films of the year. The film is now available to stream on Netflix. Please take a listen 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 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

Dec 14, 202239 min

A Behind The Scenes Look At "Spoiler Alert"

Based on the memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" by entertainment journalist Michael Ausiello, director Michael Showalter's "Spoiler Alert" depicts the modern-day relationship of Ausiello (played by Jim Parsons) and his late husband Kit Cowan (played by Ben Aldridge). Ausiello, Showalter, and Aldridge were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their respective roles in the film, bringing this gay romance to life, what their favorite Christmas movies are, and more! Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film now playing in theaters from Focus Features. 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 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

Dec 13, 202249 min

Interview With "The Territory" Director, Alex Pritz

"The Territory" had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where critics hailed it for its sound design, cinematography, and enveloping look at the Uru-eu-wau-wau people in Brazil. With Darren Aronofsky as one of the producers, the film was eventually picked up by National Geographic and has been making the rounds at various other festivals, where it has won other prizes. Director Alex Pritz was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to down below. The film is up for your consideration in this year's Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature. 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 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

Dec 12, 202221 min

Episode 323 - Golden Globe Nomination Predictions, NBR Winners, Sundance Lineup & "Infinity Pool" Trailer

For Episode 322, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. It was a packed week with a ton of news to discuss as the National Board Of Review announced their winners and Sundance Film Festival announced its lineup for 2023. We not only talk about these points but also deliver our predictions for tomorrow's Golden Globe nominations, give our reactions to the trailer for Brandon Cronenberg's "Infinity Pool," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, and much more! Awards season is in full swing. Relax, take a listen 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 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

Dec 11, 20222h 3m

"Empire Of Light"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien & guest Yasmine Kandil. This week we're reviewing Sam Mendes' latest film, "Empire Of Light," starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones & Colin Firth. The film is Mendes' most personal film to date as he lovingly captures the magic of a movie theater off the south coast of England in the 1980s and the people who inhabit it. What did we think of the performances, writing, cinematography by Roger Deakins and the score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts on these aspects and how it will perform at the Oscars. 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 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

Dec 10, 20221h 11m

Interview With "Pinocchio" Director/Writer/Producer, Guillermo del Toro

After a successful world premiere at the London Film Festival and then going on to play at the AFI Film Festival, "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" is now available to stream on Netflix. A reimagining of a timeless classic using stop-motion animation and with an all-star cast, the film has received critical acclaim for its storytelling, voice acting, animation, and score by Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat. Director, writer, and producer Guillermo del Toro was kind enough to talk with me about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Be sure to check out the film, listen to our podcast review, and enjoy my conversation with one of the great storytellers of our time. 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 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

Dec 9, 202229 min

"Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio"

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements & Dan Bayer. Today we're reviewing Guillermo del Toro's latest film, "Pinocchio," (or titled "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio") starring Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Ron Perlman, Cate Blanchett, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz & Tilda Swinton. There have been many versions of this timeless story, but del Toro and co-director Mark Gustafson have taken the beloved wooden puppet and placed him in the world of stop-motion animation. What did we think of the characters, story, themes, animation, score, and more? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts and feelings on the film and its Oscar prospects. 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 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

Dec 9, 20221h 30m

"Avatar"

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 For our next throwback review, in anticipation of the new release of "Avatar: The Way Of Water," we are traveling back to Pandora for James Cameron's 2009 film "Avatar." A true game changer in cinematic history, the film became the highest-grossing movie of all time and ushered in a new era of 3D and motion capture technology. What do we think of Cameron's film thirteen years later, ahead of the release of the much-anticipated sequel? Tune in as I, Lauren LaMagna, Brendan Hodges, Meredith Loftus, Alyssa Christian & Giovanni Lago discuss the story, dialogue, characters, performances, and craftsmanship that went into immersing audiences into a science fiction world that was unlike anything they had seen before. We also discuss its awards season run and more! Thank you for all your support, 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 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

Dec 8, 202230 min

Interview With "Top Gun: Maverick" Composer & Soundtrack Producer, Lorne Balfe

"Top Gun: Maverick" has gone on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time since its release earlier this year. Now, the film is a bonafide Oscar contender for multiple categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Cruise), and many of its craft categories. One Oscar race where it's been the frontrunner for almost the entire season has been in Best Original Song for Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand." The rock, power ballad plays over the credits but has its music weaved in throughout the movie, giving her composer credit alongside Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, and Harold Faltermeyer. Balfe was kind enough to take some time over the summer to talk with us about working on the score, what went into creating "Hold My Hand," and more. Please take a listen 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 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

Dec 7, 202231 min

Interview With "Bros" Songwriters Billy Eichner & Marc Shaiman For "Love Is Not Love"

"Bros" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing, performances, humor, and representation of the LGBTQ community. One aspect of the film which took some by surprise was the inclusion of an original song in the film's climax titled "Love Is Not Love." The song is seen as a contender for this year's Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Songwriters Billy Eicher and Marc Shaiman were kind enough to spend some time talking about the song with us, including if Billy will perform at the ceremony if the song is nominated, and more. Please take a listen and 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 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

Dec 6, 202231 min

Interview With "Hunt" Director/Writer/Producer/Actor, Lee Jung-jae

"Hunt" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the midnight section following Director, Writer, Producer, and Star Lee Jung-jae's historic Emmy win for his role in "Squid Game." To say he had a meteoric rise for western audiences over the last year is an understatement. Now a household name, the 49-year-old South Korean actor has made his feature directorial debut with an espionage spy thriller featuring exhilarating action scenes, double-crosses, and more twists than one can count. Lee Jung-jae was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please take a listen 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 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

Dec 5, 202218 min

Episode 322 - Gotham & NYFCC Winners, "Indiana Jones 5" "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" & "Cocaine Bear" Trailers

For Episode 322, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. We have a lot to talk about for this week's show, including the Academy's announcement to showcase all 23 awards at this year's Oscar ceremony, the new Sight & Sound Greatest Films Of All Time Poll, and the Gotham and NYFCC winners. We also give our predictions for what we think will win the National Board Of Review later this week, give our reactions to the trailers for "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny," "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3," "Cocaine Bear," "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, and more! Awards season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy the ride with us. 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 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

Dec 4, 20221h 56m

"The Whale"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week we're reviewing Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton & Ty Simpkins. Based on the stage play by Samuel D. Hunter (who is adapting his play for the screen), the film is a dark drama following a 600 lbs character who doesn't have much time left due to his obesity health issues and is trying to re-connect with his estranged teenage daughter and make amends. What did we think of the performances, writing, makeup, and direction from Aronofsky? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts and feelings on how we think it will perform at the Oscars. 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 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

Dec 3, 20221h 38m

Interview With "The Eternal Daughter" Director/Writer Joanna Hogg & Star, Tilda Swinton

"The Eternal Daughter" had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and later played at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival (where this interview took place). Director Joanna Hogg and the film's star, Tilda Swinton (who is playing a dual role as both mother and daughter characters), were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their unique working relationship, friendship, and what went into the aesthetic and emotionally into crafting their latest project coming off of the "The Souvenir" films. Please take a listen 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 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

Dec 3, 202221 min

"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Together, we are reviewing Rian Johnson's new whodunnit murder mystery film "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson & Dave Bautista. The hotly-anticipated sequel to 2019's "Knives Out" features an all-star cast, a new location, and the return of Benoit Blanc. What did we think of the story, characters, twists, and crafts? Tune in below to find out. But before you do, considering the film has only so far screened at TIFF and just wrapped up a limited one-week theater run (it will be available to stream on Netflix on December 23rd), we urge you to take a listen once you've seen the movie. For those more adventurous, we've provided a non-spoiler and spoiler section so you can enjoy the film's many reveals and surprises. Thank you, as always, for your support. 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 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

Dec 1, 20221h 48m

Interview With "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Composers, Son Lux

A unique movie deserves a unique score, and that's exactly what composers Ryan Lott, Ian Chang, and Rafiq Bhatia had to come up with for the Daniels' (now Gotham Award-winning) film, "Everything Everywhere All At Once." The three composers were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their distinct work on the film, which is up for your consideration for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the song "What A Life." Please take a listen 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 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

Nov 30, 202233 min

Interview With "Cairo Conspiracy" Director/Writer, Tarik Saleh

"Cairo Conspiracy" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Screenplay. Sweden has selected the film as the official entry for this year's Best International Feature Film Oscar. Director and writer Tarik Selah was kind enough to spend time talking with us about what it was like crafting this thriller set within the world-renowned Al-Azhar University in Cairo, working with actor Tawfeek Barhom, what he has planned for the future, and more. Please take a listen, enjoy and 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 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

Nov 29, 202224 min

Interview With "The Blue Caftan" Director/Writer, Maryam Touzani

"The Blue Caftan," tells the story of Mina and her closeted gay husband Halim, who run a caftan store in Morocco. When they hire a young man as an apprentice, Mina begins to suspect Halim may be taking too much interest in him. The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and has been selected by Morocco as their official submission for Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards. Director/Writer Maryam Touzani was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about her work on the film, 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 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

Nov 28, 202221 min

Episode 321 - Spirit Nominations, Gotham Winner Predictions & The "Elemental" Trailer

For Episode 321, I am joined by Josh Parham and Cody Dericks. For this week's show, we're giving our predictions for what we think will win at tomorrow's Gotham Awards. We also discuss the Film Independent Spirit Award nominations, give our reactions to the trailer for "Elemental," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, and more! We hope everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend with their loved ones. 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 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

Nov 27, 20221h 19m

"The Fabelmans"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Brendan Hodges, and together, we are reviewing the latest film from Steven Spielberg, "The Fabelmans," starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle & Judd Hirsch. In his most personal story to date, the film explores Spielberg's childhood, his parent's divorce, his discovery and love for filmmaking, and so much more. Tune in below as we discuss the film's story, characters, themes, memorable sequences, crafts, and Oscar potential for this awards season. 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 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

Nov 26, 20222h 7m

Interview With "Strange World" Director Don Hall, Writer Qui Nguyen & Producer Roy Conli

"Strange World" is the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and reunites director Don Hall with screenwriter Qui Nguyen after they previously collaborated on "Raya And The Last Dragon." With producer Roy Conli, the trio has delivered a progressive family drama about fathers and sons, legacy and acceptance set against the backdrop of the sci-fi adventure genres that borrows influence from many past films to tell a modern story. The three of them were kind enough to talk with us about their work on the film, which you can see in theaters. 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 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

Nov 25, 202220 min

Interview With "Bones And All" Screenwriter, David Kajganich

"Bones And All" had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive notices for how well it blended different genres to create a moving, layered and singular work. An adaptation of the novel of the same name by Camille DeAngelis, screenwriter David Kajganich is reuniting with director Luca Guadagnino after previously collaborating on "A Bigger Splash" and "Suspiria," and the result has put the film in the awards conversation. David was kind enough to talk about the adaptation process, the themes, the characters, and how he and Luca came up with a different ending than the novel. Please take a listen 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 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

Nov 24, 202224 min

"Bones And All"

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Zoe Rose Bryant & Dan Bayer. Together we're reviewing the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, "Bones And All," starring Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet & Mark Rylance. A true genre blend of romance, horror, and coming of age, wrapped up in a cannibal road movie, Guadagnino and screenwriter David Kajganich's follow up to "Suspiria" is captivating audiences with its storytelling and artistry. What did we think of the performances, writing, themes, and score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross? Tune in below for our SPOILER-FILLED review as we discuss all of these points, plus how we feel about its awards season prospects. 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 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

Nov 23, 20221h 22m

Interview With "Good Night Oppy" Director, Ryan White

"Good Night Oppy" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. It has been charming audiences ever since with its awe-inspiring story of discovery, wonder, and collaboration in the face of overwhelming statistical odds to achieve something extraordinary. The documentary recently garnered five wins from the Critics Choice Documentary Awards and will be available to stream on Amazon Prime on November 23rd. Director Ryan White was kind enough to spend some time talking about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please take a listen 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 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

Nov 22, 202220 min

Interview With "EO" Director/Writer/Producer Jerzy Skolimowski

"EO" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it stunned audiences with its stripped-down story of following a donkey through modern-day Poland, winning the Jury Prize. With its awe-inspiring cinematography, thoughtful editing, and immersive soundscape, you'd think this was a young man's movie, but the film is, in fact, made by 84-year-old world-renowned Polish filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski. Jerzy was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with me about his latest film, where the idea for the story came from, his dissatisfaction with traditional narrative, the film's themes and importance for environmentalism, and more. Please take a listen below and check out the film if it's playing in your area from Janus Films. 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 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

Nov 21, 202226 min

Episode 320 - Spirit Award Nomination Predictions, "Magic Mike's Last Dance" & "Inside" Trailers

For Episode 320, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna & Amy Smith. For this week's show, we're giving our predictions for what we think will be nominated at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, discussing the winners from the Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA), going over the "Babylon" reactions, and giving our reactions to the trailers for "Magic Mike' Last Dance" and "Inside." We also go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, 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 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

Nov 20, 20221h 29m

"She Said"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer & Lauren LaMagna. Together we're reviewing the latest film from Maria Schrader, "She Said," starring Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Samantha Morton, Tom Pelphrey, Adam Shapiro & Jennifer Ehle. A true story about the New York Times journalists who brought down Harvey Weinstein and led to the #MeToo movement, the film has received praise for its performances, writing, and handling of its sensitive subject matter. What did we think of it? Please tune in for our SPOILER FILLED review as we discuss all of these points plus how we feel it will perform this awards season. 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 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

Nov 19, 20221h 28m

Interviews With "The Menu" Writers Seth Reiss, Will Tracy, Director Mark Mylod & Star Hong Chau

"The Menu" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and is now playing in theaters from Searchlight Pictures. The film stars an ensemble cast of characters played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo, among others, who dine at the fine cuisine restaurant of world-renowned chef Julian Slowik, played by Ralph Fiennes. The evening takes a deadly turn for the worse, and the mind games from Chef and his right-hand woman, Elsa, played by Hong Chau, continue in a torturous evening for the guests. Hong Chau was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about her work in the film along with what the last year has been like, also working on Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale" and Kelly Reichardt's "Showing Up." I also had the pleasure of speaking with the screenwriters Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, plus director Mark Mylod. Each conversation reveals another layer to the brilliant inner workings of what makes "The Menu" such a full-course meal, but please be warned, SPOILERS are ahead. 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 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

Nov 18, 202252 min

"All The President's Men"

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 latest throwback review, in anticipation of the release of "She Said," is for Alan J. Paula's 1976 Best Picture-nominee, "All The President's Men" starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Jason Robards & Jayne Alexander. The film was considered timely upon its release and has held up as the gold standard for how to craft a story about journalism to this day. Joining me for this throwback review, I have Eve O'Dea, Dan Bayer, Danilo Castro & Brendan Hodges. Tune in as we discuss the all-timer screenplay by William Goldman, the crafts, including its Oscar-winning sound and art direction, the performances, and how it performed during its awards season run in 1976. Thank you for all your support, 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 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

Nov 17, 202225 min

Interviews With "The Inspection" Stars, Jeremy Pope & Raúl Castillo

"The Inspection" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and later screened at the New York Film Festival (NYFF) as the Closing Night Film. Elegance Bratton's feature directorial debut pulls from his own life experiences to tell a powerful, inspiring story of a Black gay man who joined the Marines when he had nowhere else to turn to in life for love, support, or purpose. Stars Jeremy Pope and Raúl Castillo were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with Dan Bayer and I about their characters in the film, working with Elegance, going to "boot camp," how important the story is for today's society, and more. Enjoy, and please check out the film in limited release from A24 on November 18th and then going wide on December 2nd. 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 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

Nov 16, 202247 min

Interview With "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Composer, Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson is one of the world's most accomplished composers and music producers. He's worked on blockbuster films such as "Venom," and "Tenet" and has been director Ryan Coogler's go-to film composer throughout his career, working on the scores for "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," the latter for which he won the Oscar for Best Original Score. The much-anticipated sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," finds Göransson returning to the world of Wakanda while having to introduce the underwater kingdom of Telokan. Please take a listen to our conversation as we discuss the pressure of having to follow up the original film, working with talented music artists such as Rihanna on the film's soundtrack, how he expanded upon his work from the first film, and more. Enjoy, and 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 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

Nov 14, 202214 min

Episode 319 - CCDA Predictions, "The Whale," "Chevalier" & "John Wick: Chapter 4" Trailers

For Episode 319, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. For this week's show, we're discussing recent developments in the Best Documentary Feature race, including who we think will win at tonight's Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA), along with other Oscar news, including the announcement of Jimmy Kimmel hosting the 95th Academy Awards. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "The Whale," "Chevalier," and "John Wick: Chapter 4," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, 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 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

Nov 13, 20221h 34m

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Together we're reviewing the newest film in the MCU, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" starring Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman & Angela Bassett. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film has the challenging task of following up on one of the MCU's most successful and beloved films of all time in the aftermath of Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing. How does it compare to the first film? What did we think of the writing, crafts, performances, and introduction of the character Namor and the underwater kingdom of Telokan? In our review below, we discuss all of these points, plus the film's Oscar potential, with a spoiler section for those worried about any major plot points being revealed. 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 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

Nov 12, 20221h 38m

Interviews With "Armageddon Time" Director/Writer James Gray & Stars Jeremy Strong & Banks Repeta

James Gray's "Armageddon Time" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and later screened at the Telluride and New York Film Festivals before releasing in theaters last week from Focus Features. The film tells the personal childhood story of a young James Grey (played by Banks Repeta as Paul Graff) growing up in 1980s Queens, New York, during a time of social and political change that was sweeping the country. Jeremy Strong, who plays Paul's father Irving, was on hand with Gray to discuss their work on the film alongside another interview I conducted with Banks Repeta, who went into detail about what it was like working with Strong, Anne Hathaway, and the legendary Anthony Hopkins and more. Please take a listen to my interviews with all of them 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 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

Nov 8, 202240 min

Episode 318 - AFI Film Festival, "The Eternal Daughter" & "Lady Chatterley's Lover" Trailers

For Episode 318, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Dan Bayer, and Daniel Howat. For this week's show, we're discussing the films we've seen at the 2022 AFI Film Festival, including the new cut of "Bardo" and "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio." We also talk about the British Independent Film Award nominations, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "The Eternal Daughter," "Lady Chatterley's Lover," answer fan-submitted questions, 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 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

Nov 6, 20221h 33m

"Armageddon Time"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham and Dan Bayer. Together we're reviewing the newest film from director James Gray, "Armageddon Time," starring Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb & Anthony Hopkins. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is now playing in theaters from Focus Features as it tells the story of Gray's childhood as a young kid growing up in a Jewish-American household in 1980s Queens, New York. What did we think of the writing, performances, and how Gray handled the more sensitive topics of the story, all the while telling a coming-of-age story devoid of nostalgia? Tune in below to find out. 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 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

Nov 5, 20221h 13m

A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Banshees Of Inisherin"

"The Banshees Of Inisherin" is one of the year's most acclaimed films. The winner of two prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including Best Actor for Colin Farrell and Best Screenplay for Martin McDonagh, the film is now playing in theaters and has once again brought about Oscar buzz for McDonagh, who previously won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short and was nominated for his work on "In Bruges" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." His latest feature reunites him with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson while giving Irish actress Kerry Condon a showcase role for which she has received rave reviews. Please take a listen below as I take you behind the scenes in the making of the film featuring interviews with director/writer Martin McDonagh, followed by cinematographer Ben Davis, composer Carter Burwell and ending with Kerry Condon. 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 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

Nov 2, 20221h 13m

Interview With "All Quiet On The Western Front" Director, Edward Berger

"All Quiet On The Western Front" had its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, where it stunned audiences with its bleak story and technically astounding battle sequences. Based on the famous novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque, this is the first time the story has been adapted in German for a global audience. The film has been selected by Germany for Best International Feature Film at this year's Oscars and features some of the finest crafts of the year, all worthy of your consideration for this year's awards season. Director/Writer Edward Berger was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about why he decided now was the right time to tell this timeless story again, what went into making the action scenes, and more. Please take a listen to the interviews down below and be sure to catch the film on Netflix if you have not done so already. 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 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

Oct 31, 202241 min

Episode 317 - Gotham Award Nominations, "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania" & "The Pale Blue Eye" Trailers

For Episode 317, I am joined by Josh Parham. For this week's show, we're looking over the 2022 Gotham Award Nominations and what they can tell us about the beginning of the Oscar race. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania," "The Pale Blue Eye," answer fan-submitted questions, 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 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

Oct 30, 20221h 45m

"All Quiet On The Western Front"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by guests Brendan Hodges and Michael Trapani. Together we're reviewing "All Quiet On The Western Front," starring Felix Kammerer and Daniel Brühl. Directed by Edward Berger and based on the iconic 1929 novel by Erich Maria Remarque, this is the first time the story has ever been adapted and made in German. With bleak yet technically impressive battle scenes and a timeless story, the film has been selected by Germany as their official entry for Best International Feature Film at this year's Oscars. Tune in below to find out what we thought of the story, characters, themes, action scenes, and other technical merits as we discuss the Netflix film with FULL SPOILERS. 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 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

Oct 29, 20221h 24m

Interviews With "The Good Nurse" Stars Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne & Director Tobias Lindholm

"The Good Nurse" is a dark true crime story that raises important questions about the health care system and provides Academy Award-winning actors Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne juicy roles to play under the cold and calculated direction of Tobias Lindholm ("A War"). The three of them were kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with me about their work on the film, which you can now watch on Netflix. Please take a listen to the interviews 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 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

Oct 28, 202216 min

"All Quiet On The Western Front" (1930)

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 next throwback review, in anticipation of the Netflix release of Edward Berger's "All Quiet On The Western Front," is the original 1930 adaptation by Universal Pictures, which went on to win the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for Lewis Milestone. "All Quiet On The Western Front" is a historical film for its depiction of war in cinema and has influenced the genre over almost a hundred years. Tune in as I, Eve O'Dea & Danilo Castro review the original 1930 classic as we discuss its themes, technical crafts, how it was received at the time of its release, and how it's held up throughout history. Full spoilers ahead. Thank you for all your support, 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 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

Oct 27, 202215 min

The Next Best Series Podcast - "House Of The Dragon" Season 1

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 HBO's hotly anticipated "House Of The Dragon" had to follow the disastrous final season of "Game Of Thrones" by telling a prequel set hundreds of years before the events of that show based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire And Blood" about the Targaryen dynasty. The show tells the story known as "The Dance Of Dragons," a Targaryen civil war that divided the realm and nearly brought the once almighty house to extinction. The show has received critical acclaim and has proved to be a ratings success for HBO. But, most importantly, it's won A Song Of Ice And Fire fans back to the world of Westeros as the first season just concluded, and audiences are eager to see the show return for its second season in (hopefully) spring 2024. What did we think of the first season, though? Tune in as Josh Parham, Zoe Rose Bryant, and returning guest Brendan Hodges joins me to discuss the characters, writing, visual effects, music, and more from a show we have a lot of criticism for but also a tremendous amount of love. We also cover what we hope to see in Season 2 and what we feel the show's Emmy potential might be given how massively successful "Game Of Thrones" was with the Television Academy. Please take a listen as we share our full, spoiler-filled thoughts on the first season. 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 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

Oct 26, 202231 min

"The Banshees Of Inisherin"

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte, and Tom O'Brien. Together we're reviewing the latest film from director/writer Martin McDonagh, "The Banshees Of Inisherin," starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon & Barry Keoghan. The film reunites McDonagh, Farrell, and Gleeson for the first time since "In Bruges" and is being called McDonagh's best film to date due to its scaled-back approach compared to "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," the dark humor, performances, writing and stunning use of the Irish landscapes. Tune in below as we discuss all of these elements, along with spoilers towards the end of the show, as we try to unpack the many layers to McDonagh's story and the film's Oscar potential. 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 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

Oct 25, 20221h 37m

The Next Best Series Podcast - "The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power" Season 1

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 Amazon's "The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power" is the most expensive television show ever produced. Since it is based on lore and a franchise many of us at NBP are big fans of, and due to the highly cinematic nature of the show, it only made sense for this to be our next series podcast review. For this epic journey into Middle Earth, I have Daniel Howat and guests Aaron White & Brendan Hodges joining me to discuss the characters, writing, visual effects, various storylines, and more, including our thoughts on what we hope to see from Season 2 and how we think the show will perform at next year's Emmy Awards. Please take a listen as we give our full, spoiler-filled thoughts on the biggest television show of all time. 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 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

Oct 25, 202230 min

Episode 316 - Gotham Nominations Preview, Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations, "Creed III" & "A Man Called Otto" Trailers

For Episode 316, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Cody Dericks & Nadia Dalimonte. For this week's show, we're looking over the 2022 Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations and what they can tell us about the Best Documentary Feature Oscar race and previewing the upcoming Gotham Award Nominations this Tuesday. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Creed III," "A Man Called Otto," answer fan-submitted questions, 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 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

Oct 23, 20221h 46m

"Black Adam"

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Daniel Howat & Danilo Castro. Together we're reviewing "Black Adam," starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui & Pierce Brosnan. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film introduces Black Adam into the DC Universe along with the Justice Society Of America. After years of development, how does it all come together? What did we think of the action, characters, visual effects, and story? Tune in below to find out as we discuss the movie with FULL SPOILERS. 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 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

Oct 22, 20221h 0m

Interview With "All That Breathes" Director, Shaunak Sen

"All That Breathes" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize in World Cinema Documentary Competition and then played at the Cannes Film Festival later this year, where it won the Golden Eye award for the best documentary, becoming the first film ever to win both prizes. It was later screened at the New York Film Festival, is now playing in limited release, and has been nominated for two Critics Choice Documentary Awards: Best Cinematography and Best Science/Nature Documentary. It's one of the most strikingly beautiful and memorable documentaries of the year as it follows Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, who rescue and treat injured birds in New Delhi, commenting on the state of global warming and how it's impacting our ecosystems. Director Shaunak Sen was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with us about his work on the film, 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 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

Oct 21, 202230 min

"In Bruges"

We are back to doing throwback reviews on the Next Best Picture Podcast. For the upcoming release of Martin McDonagh's "The Banshees Of Inisherin," I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Will Mavity & Patreon guest Paul Meredith to review his feature directorial debut and Oscar-nominated film, "In Bruges," starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy & Jérémie Renier. Acclaimed at the time of its release, how does the film hold up fourteen years later? Tune in below to our SPOILER-FILLED review as we discuss the film's themes, characters, dark humor, and layered story, which takes us down a path of sin, guilt, and possible redemption. Thank you for all your support, 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 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

Oct 20, 202222 min

Interview With "Till" Director/Writer, Chinonye Chukwu

"Till" had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Danielle Deadwyler's lead performance and the direction from Chinonye Chukwu. Chukwu had already impressed many of us a few years ago with her work on "Clemency." Still, here, she's telling a true, emotionally grueling story that needs to respect the family's wishes, be period accurate, and do it all without alienating the audience. How did she face all of these challenges? Please take a listen to our interview with her down below to find out. Enjoy, and 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 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

Oct 19, 202220 min