The Next Best Picture Podcast

After what feels like an eternity since the pandemic changed the face of the American theatre scene, we can officially say Broadway is back as Nicole Ackman, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and I go through a whole season of shows eligible for this year's Tony Award Nominations. The announcement for the nominations will occur on May 9th, and for this episode, we all come together to give our thoughts on what will be nominated and what might miss out. Please give this full-length episode a listen, and if you like what you hear, you can subscribe to our Patreon for our other non-Tony-specific episodes throughout the year. We'll be back post-nominations at the beginning of June to give our final predictions on the winners with another episode following the big show on June 12th (which we recently found out will be hosted by recent Oscar-winner Arianna DeBose) to discuss the fallout of the 75th annual Tony Awards. 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

For Episode 292, I'm being joined by Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Nadia Dalimonte. Today, we're talking about all of the news this week from CinemaCon 2022, as well as the trailers for "Bodies Bodies Bodies" & "On The Count Of Three." We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show! 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guest Mike McGranaghan. Today, we're discussing the latest Liam Neeson-led action film "Memory," also starring Guy Pearce and Monica Bellucci. Directed by Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale"), it clearly wants to mix "Taken" with "Memento," but does it all come together? Tune in below to hear our thoughts as we discuss the performances, writing, action set pieces, 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 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

"Hatching" had its world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival as a part of its Midnight Section and is now being released by IFC Midnight this weekend in limited release. The coming-of-age horror film boasts some incredibly gruesome practical creature effects, which harkens back to horror films of the 70s and 80s with an outstanding dual performance from the film's breakout star, Siiri Solalinna. Director Hannah Bergholm was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the film's story, Siiri's performance, the film's special effects, and more. Please take a listen down below and check out the film in theaters this weekend or when it goes on-demand on May 17th. 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

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 2012 retrospective continues with one of the biggest films from that year. Sam Mendes' "Skyfall" was a game-changer for the James Bond franchise critically, financially, and awards-wise. Heralded for its cinematography, focus on character, score, and iconic James Bond theme by multi-award-winning artist Adele, the film is often regarded as one of the finest James Bond films and one of the finest films of 2012. What do we think of it ten years later? Do the action scenes hold up for us? What about the story? How do we feel about the performances by Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, and Judi Dench? We discuss all of this plus the film's awards season run and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review down below. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review I have Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Zoe Rose Bryant & Patreon guest Ben Sears. 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

"Navalny" had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary and the overall Festival Favorite Award. One couldn't have guessed how a month later, the film would prove to be more timely than ever when Russia waged war on Ukraine. The documentary tells the story of the rise of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny and the plot to assassinate him by the Kremlin. Though Navalny is currently behind bars, the documentary has resonated with all those who have seen it. Director Daniel Roher was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the impact his film is having on audiences, if he fears for his own safety after making the documentary, what went into capturing that shocking phone call between Navalny and his assassins. We discuss all of this and more in our podcast, which you can listen to down below. The film had its premiere this past Sunday on CNN & will be available on HBO Max starting May 26th. 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

"The Northman" is the third feature film from director Robert Eggers ("The Witch" &"The Lighthouse"), and like his two previous films, it's an unforgettably immersive experience due to the meticulous amounts of research that went into the project with a gripping revenge story steeped in themes we're familiar with. Eggers set out to make the definitive Viking film, and he's done just that with his latest. The director was kind enough to speak with me for a few minutes about what it was like working with a higher budget than his last two films, what the most fun day on set was, his collaboration with Alexander Skarsgård, what he has planned next and more. Please take a listen down below, enjoy and check out the film on the biggest screen you possibly can, now playing from Focus Features! 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

For Episode 291, I'm being joined by Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Cody Dericks & guest Nadia Dalimonte. Today, we're talking about our favorite films from 2022 so far and the recent problems plaguing Netflix, which are affecting its stock price and could have a ripple effect on the rest of the industry. We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, give our reactions to the trailer for "Thor: Love And Thunder," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show! 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea, Will Mavity & Daniel Howat. Today, we're discussing the third feature film from visionary director Robert Eggers titled "The Northman," starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk & Willem Dafoe. Following the success of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse," Eggers was given close to $100 million to make what he wanted to be the definitive Viking film. Did he succeed? We discuss the meticulous crafts and research that went into making this brutal and epic project, the performances, writing, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please take a listen down below and enjoy as we enter the fiery Gates of Hell on our road to Valhalla! 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

"The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent," which is now playing in theaters from Lionsgate, is not only a showcase role for Nicolas Cage but also a tribute to the Academy Award-winning actor. Anyone who is a fan will be won over by the film's humor, action, and fearlessness with how much Nicolas Cage throws himself into playing an exaggerated version of himself alongside a hilarious Pedro Pascal. The duo's fantastic chemistry might win over even critics and skeptics. Director/Writer Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about their newest film, how they managed to convince Nicolas Cage to come on board, what it was like working with Pedro Pascal, which movies would they program for a Nicolas Cage Film Festival 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

"Charlotte" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and is now receiving a limited release starting this weekend in New York, Los Angeles, and Canada before slowly rolling out to other markets. The film tells the true story of artist Charlotte Salomon, a German-Jewish artist born in Berlin who hid from the Nazis during World War II before being tragically murdered at Auschwitz in 1943. Years later, her paintings gained international recognition, and now her story is being told in animation form by directors Eric Warin and Tahir Rana. Academy Award-nominee Keira Knightley ("The Imitation Game") provides the vocal performance for Charlotte, infusing her with grace, intelligence and warmth. Knightley was kind enough to talk with us about her work on the film, her thoughts on the true story, its subject, and more. 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 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 After a long six-month hiatus, the Next Best Series Podcast has finally returned with a jam-packed show! Joining me for this exciting return to the monthly podcast is Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & guest Giovanni Lago. We have so many shows to discuss, including Apple TV's "Severance," Hulu's "The Dropout" & "Pam & Tommy," Disney+'s "Moon Knight," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" & "Ozark." We also talk about the returning shows this Emmy Season we're most excited for, including "Better Call Saul," "Russian Doll," "Barry," "Atlanta," and "Stranger Things." We also talk about the rise of "Abbott Elementary," Apple TV's best-hidden secret with "Pachinko," how much Nicole is obsessed with "Love is Blind" on Netflix, and more! We have so many recommendations to offer and many shows to catch up on as we head towards the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Welcome back all, 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

For Episode 290, I'm being joined by Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Ema Sasic, & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're talking about the 2022 Cannes Film Festival lineup and the films we are most excited to see. We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, give our reactions to the trailer for "Crimes of the Future," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & guest Amanda Guaraggi. Today, we're discussing the newest film in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise titled, "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore," starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, and a bunch of others. This franchise has gotten off to a rocky start and hasn't been helped by the actions of many involved, both behind and in front of the camera, in their personal lives. Was this an improvement on the last film? Does it come close to recapturing the magic of the original "Harry Potter" films? What did we think of the acting, crafts, writing, and do we believe the franchise will be able to close out with the planned fourth and fifth installments? We discuss all of these points and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. 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 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 As promised at the conclusion of the 2021 awards season, we have our first of ten NBP Podcast reviews for our 2012 retrospective, which will be running from now until the end of the summer. That first film is Kathryn Bigelow's follow-up to her Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker," titled "Zero Dark Thirty," which saw her re-team with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Mark Boal. With a large ensemble cast led by Jessica Chastain, Bigelow's film ignited a ton of controversy upon its release, making for one of the most spectacular rises and falls in awards season history. What do we think of the film ten years later? We discuss the direction, writing, editing, Chastain's performance, and more in our review. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review, I have Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and guests Nadia Dalimonte and Charles Bright. We hope you enjoy our first of many discussions on the film year that was 2012. 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

The 27th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema wrapped up in New York a few weeks ago, and as always, the Film at Lincoln Center did a fantastic job with their programming, talks, and events. The acclaimed festival highlights the best of what contemporary French filmmaking has to offer, with many great artists from across the sea attending in-person, including Claire Denis, Arnaud Desplechin, Mathieu Almaric, Emmanuel Carrère, Emilie Carpentier, Vincent Maël Cardona, and Leyla Bouzid. One of the great auteur filmmakers of our time is Jacques Audiard, who brought his film "Prais, 13th District" to the festival after its world premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film is a fascinating exploration of casual sex and relationships set in modern-day Paris, seen through the eyes of complex adults starring Lucie Zhang, Makita Samba, Jehnny Beth & Noémie Merlant. Audiard and Zhang were kind enough to talk with me about the film, their work together, and what they plan to do next. Please take a listen to my conversation with them below and be sure to check out the film which is opening in limited release this week from IFC Films. 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

For Episode 289, I'm being joined by Josh Parham, Eve O'Dea & Will Mavity. Today, we're talking about the films we think might be announced for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival this week. We also discuss the latest developments in the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar incident, give our reactions to the trailer for "Marcel The Shell With Shoes On," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guest Ryan McQuade. Today, we're discussing the newest film from action film director Michael Bay, "Ambulance," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul Mateen II & Eiza González. With a stripped-down story and a smaller budget than what accustomed to seeing in a Michael Bay movie, what did we think of his latest? We discuss the acting, action, story, editing, and Bay-isms in our SPOILER-FILLED review. 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 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

We know that there will be plenty of interviews with writers/directors Daniels, leading star Michelle Yeoh, and the rest of the cast for A24's latest release, "Everything Everywhere All At Once." However, for a film this packed with a deep love for the cinematic art form, we decided to chat with the artisans who worked behind the scenes to make the film the standout critical hit it has become. First up, we have my interview with film editor Paul Rogers who previously collaborated with Daniel Scheinert on "The Death Of Dick Long." Then we have Will Mavity's interview with the sound editor and re-recording mixer, Brent Kiser. Together, the two reveal the secrets, challenges, and rewards of making what is already being healed as one of the best films of 2022. Be sure to check out the film when it releases wide this weekend, and please take a listen to our interviews 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

It's been one week since the 94th Academy Awards, and for Episode 288, I'm joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the fallout of the Will Smith-Chris Rock "Slap Heard Around The World," the contenders to keep an eye on for the 95th Academy Awards, giving our reactions to the trailer for Riley Stearns' "Dual," going over the polls, answering your fan-submitted questions and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Ema Sasic & guest Tessa Smith. Today, we're discussing the long-delayed and morbidly anticipated "Morbius," starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal & Tyrese Gibson. A new entry into Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) alongside the "Spider-Man" and "Venom" films, the movie was delayed multiple times by Sony due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rumors that they were not confident in the film's success. Was that fear warranted? Does the movie meet, exceed or miss our expectations? What did we think of the acting, visual effects, action, and story? Tune in below to find out what we thought of it in our SPOILER-FILLED review, 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

Justin Kurzel has become one of Australia's leading filmmakers delivering memorable films such as "Macbeth" and "The True History Of The Kelly Gang." His latest film, "Nitram," captures a dark moment in modern Australian history pertaining to gun violence and mental health. The film had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival and has since gone on to win the Best Actor prize for its star Caleb Landry Jones and eight AACTA awards, including Best Film & Best Director. Justin was kind enough to take a few minutes to discuss what drew him to the project, working with Landry Jones, what he hopes audiences will take away from the film, and more. 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 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

Oscar Producer Will Packer promised us an unforgettable 94th Academy Awards ceremony, which certainly was, but not for the reasons he intended. Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Zoe Rose Bryant, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea & Daniel Howat all joined me to discuss the predictable winners for what was an unpredictable evening. We go over the musical numbers, the controversial decision to hand out eight categories before the live ceremony, the hosts, the slap heard around the world, and more. Please take a listen down below, and a huge shoutout to all of the fans who have supported us through another awards season. 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

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Will Mavity & guest Kevin Lee. Today, we're discussing the newest film from Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (otherwise known as "Daniels"), "Everything Everywhere All At Once," starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr. & Jamie Lee Curtis. A highly original, truly bizarre multiverse movie with action, comedy, and a surprisingly emotional thoughtful rumination on life, relationships, and our unlimited potential, there's so much to talk about with this one. Tune in below to find out what we thought of it in our SPOILER-FILLED review, 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

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 Academy Award-winner Jane Campion is set to have a big weekend as her latest film, "The Power Of The Dog," is heading into Oscar Sunday with a leading twelve nominations, and many are expecting the New Zealand-born director to win her first Oscar for Best Director. However, back in 1993, she made a huge splash with her beautifully haunting film "The Piano," starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill & Anna Paquin. Becoming the first woman ever to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the film would also earn two additional Academy Awards for Best Actress (Holly Hunter) and Best Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin, who was only eleven at the time). What did we think of the film, revisiting it all of these years later? What did we think of the themes, characters, music, cinematography, and its awards season run? Nicole Ackman, Casey Lee Clark & Danilo Castro join me to discuss all of these points and more in our review down below. Please check out the Criterion Collection's recent gorgeous 4K UHD restoration of the film; 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 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 After a bit of a hiatus during the film awards season, the Next Best Theatre team is back to reflect on the 2021 film year and all of the movie musicals it brought us. We discuss eight films in total, ranging from very poor to near-masterpiece levels of greatness. Joining me for this wholesome discussion are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, and Casey Lee Clark. 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 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 wait is over. After numerous podcasts, discussions, and debates, the time has come for the NBP Team to reveal their final Oscar winner predictions for the 94th Academy Awards. I am joined by Amy Smith, Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity for this super-sized all-important episode. Together, we leave no stone unturned as we explore everything we know up until this point (we did not know the ASC & WGA Winners at the time of recording), from stats to general feelings in the air of how voters are feeling about the nominees, all in an effort to try and see all possible outcomes for what might go down one week from today. We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please sit back, relax 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

For our main podcast review this week, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity all join me to discuss the first film from Academy Award-nominee Adrian Lyne in over twenty years, "Deep Water," starring Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, Jacob Elordi & Rachel Blanchard. What did we think of this new erotic thriller? Did we enjoy the performances, the writing, the sex, the murder, the intrigue, and how about that sometimes intentional but mostly unintentional comedy? We discuss all of these points and more in our review down below. 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 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

Graham Moore is a name you may remember from 2014 when he won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Imitation Game." Now, he's back, and this time he's writing and stepping behind the camera for the first time with his directorial debut "The Outfit," starring Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O'Brien, Nikki Amuka-Bird & Simon Russell Beale. A sophisticated single location crime thriller with more than enough twists to fill ten movies, the film opens in theaters from Focus Features this weekend. Graham was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the screenplay, the twists and turns it takes, working with Mark Rylance, and more. Click below to 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 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

Jessica Chastain has been a powerhouse both in front and behind the camera as an actress and producer since she exploded onto the film scene with her breakout year in 2011, which resulted in her first Oscar nomination for "The Help." A decade later, here she is now, with her third Oscar nomination, this time for Best Actress in a film she produced and developed for ten years, "The Eyes Of Tammy Faye." Following her Screen Actors Guild win for Best Actress (and as of today, Critics Choice winner now as well), Jessica was kind enough to take the time to talk with me about her career, how it feels like it's culminated in this moment of recognition for her, her thoughts on the current status of female-led stories in the industry today, working with her co-star Andrew Garfield, and more! Be sure to 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

For Episode 285, it's the calm before the storm (aka. our Final Oscar Predictions episode next week). While we're recording this week's episode before the BAFTA and Critics Choice Award winners are revealed (we'll go over those next week), there's still plenty to talk about, including the DGA, CDG, and VES winners, our predictions for what we think will win the PGA, and the trailer for Richard Linklater's "Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood." We also go over the polls, announce the staff-voted 2021 NBP Film Awards winners, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Here to join me this week, I have Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and as a guest from Awards Watch, Erik Anderson. Thank you all so very much for your support, and enjoy! Next week is the big one... 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

For our main podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & guest Katie Smith-Wong all join me to discuss the latest film from Disney-Pixar, "Turning Red," starring Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho & James Hong. Currently streaming on Disney+, the coming-of-age story tackles subjects rarely explored in animated films but does so with wit, insight, and a superb grasp of storytelling as only the wonderful artists at Pixar can deliver. What did we think of the voice-acting, music, writing, and animation? Tune in below to listen to our thoughts on these topics and more in our review. 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

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 "Drive My Car" had its world premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, winning the Best Screenplay prize. Then it went on to play at various other festivals before making history as the first Japanese film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. With wins from the New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and National Society Of Film Critics for Best Film, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's nearly three-hour-long meditation on grief, regret, and artistic expression is one of the best-reviewed films of the year, also securing Oscar nominations for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best International Feature Film. Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & guest Jonathan Fujii aka. "The Film Drunk," joined me to discuss the film's themes, characters, filmmaking style, and more. If you have not yet seen the film, you can stream it currently on HBO Max. We highly recommend you do so before listening to our spoiler-filled review. Once you do, please come back, 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 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 working for years on stage, film, and television, as one of the great character actors, Ciarán Hinds finally received long-overdue recognition from a major awards body for his performance in Kenneth Branagh's "Belfast" with an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Ciarán plays a version of the director's grandfather growing up in 1969 Ireland and brings a level of wit, warmth, and humanity to the role in ways that have strongly resonated with audiences. He was kind enough to take some time to talk with me about receiving the news of his Oscar nomination, working with Judi Dench for the first time, what Branagh's film means to him, and more. Be sure to 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

"Fresh" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on opening night in the Midnight Section for its terrifying look at the modern-dating scene with a twist that occurs about one-third of the way into the film. It is currently streaming on Hulu, where others have had a chance to see it, and now we bring you our interviews with the cast. First up, we have Nicole Ackman talking with Sebastian Stan, followed by my interviews with Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs & Dayo Okeniyi. These conversations are filled with spoilers so if you haven't seen Mimi Cave's directorial debut yet, go check it out and come back to take a listen. 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

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 Last night, the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards were held last night representing the best in independent film for 2021. After the show, I decided to hop on a Zoom call with the NBP Film Community (just as we did last year) right after the show to talk about the winners and what our thoughts are about what any of this means for the Oscar race. Since Film Independent is an organization that anyone can join, it makes sense to celebrate this evening with the community, some of whom are voters themselves! Tune in below to 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 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 284, we have a packed show for all of you. Not only do we discuss the winners of the various Guilds from the past week, but we also give our predictions for the Critics Choice Awards, the BAFTAs, the DGA, CDG, VES, and more! On top of that, we also reveal the winners of the 2021 NBP Film Community Awards plus our nominations for the staff-voted NBP Film Awards for 2021. If that wasn't enough, we also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Bullet Train" & "The Bubble," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Here to join me this week, I have Josh Parham, Amy Smith, Cody Dericks, and guests Kenzie Vanunu from Music City Drive-In and Brian Rowe. Be sure to listen to our reactions to tonight's Spirit Award winners as a companion piece with this episode afterward. We're only three weeks away from the Oscars! Thank you all so very much for 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

For our main podcast review this week, Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat, Cody Dericks & guest Johnny Sobczak all join me to discuss one of the most anticipated films of 2022: "The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis & Colin Farrell. Directed by Matt Reeves, this epic 176-minute long neo-noir plunges audiences into the dark world of Gotham City, only two years into Bruce Wayne's tenure as the crime-fighting vigilante known as Batman. It's a grounded and seriously dark take on the character, one that is separated from the rest of the DCEU and really focuses on his skills as a detective. What did we think of Reeves' vision for the character, the film's crafts, the performances by the cast, and its awards potential? We discuss all of these points and more in our review down below. 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

"After Yang" had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, popped back up again at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and is now available to see in theaters and stream at home on Showtime. The follow-up to his 2017 feature debut "Columbus," Kogonada's profound sci-fi exploration of what it means to be human is a meticulously designed wonder which engages both intellectually and emotionally. He was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about his latest film, which you can listen to down below. Please take a listen and be sure to see this remarkable film. 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

"Against The Ice" is a survival film based on a true story with deep ties to Danish history. Emmy-nominated "Game Of Thrones" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau co-wrote the screenplay about Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen's (who he also plays in the film) expedition in Greenland, which left him and his volunteer mate Iver Iversen (played by Joe Cole) stranded for over two years in an unforgivingly cold and harsh environment. Nikolaj was kind enough to spend time talking with me about coming across the story, working with Cole, what were the toughest and best parts of shooting, and more! Please be sure to take a listen down below and check out the film, which is currently streaming on Netflix. 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

"Cyrano" marks the first movie musical for director Joe Wright. Shot during the pandemic and featuring all-new music from The National, the movie is warming the hearts of all those who take the time to watch it. We were fortunate to conduct a series of interviews for the film, which you can listen to down below in the following order: Daniel Howat's interview with actress Haley Bennett, Will Mavity's interview with the hair and makeup team Sian Miller and Alessandro Bertolazzi, Howat's interview with director Joe Wright, Mavity's interview with Academy Award-nominated costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini and finally, Howat's interview with cinematographer Seamus McGarvey. We hope you'll see this lovely movie and listen to these wonderful artists discuss their work on the film. 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

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 Last night, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) held their 28th annual awards ceremony, where they rewarded the best acting in film and television for 2021. There were some expected wins, great speeches, a few surprises but mostly; it felt good seeing everyone in the room again. There is a lot to talk about here regarding how this year's winners will impact the acting races and Best Picture at the Oscars, so let's dive in! Joining me for this instant reactions podcast are Zoe Rose Bryant, Josh Parham, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Tune in below to 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 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 283, we weren't expecting to have a show this week. With the SAG Awards tonight, we already gave our predictions on last week's show and will have instant reactions for you all tomorrow. However, on Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences made a shocking announcement regarding their telecast this year, and thus, a show was needed. Then, the world proceeded to change around us, but we're still here to hopefully bring a little light into your lives as we know how much this show can serve as a comforting distraction from the horrors of real life. Josh Parham, Will Mavity, and guest Charlie Bright from Gold Derby join me to discuss the Academy's changes regarding eight Oscar categories being pre-taped before the live telecast, our own suggestions on how to fix the ratings problem ABC has been experiencing, and what these changes will mean for the future. We also deliver our predictions for next week's Independent Spirit Awards, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "The Bad Guys," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. This is your last week to vote on the 2021 NBP Film Community Award winners, so please take a moment to vote here if you have not done so already. Thank you all so very much 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

For our main podcast review this week, Amy Smith, Nicole Ackman, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Will Mavity all join me to discuss a film we've been waiting to receive a theatrical release for what feels like an eternity: Joe Wright's musical "Cyrano," starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Ben Mendelsohn. What did we think of this new version of the classic love story, the performances, musical numbers, the choreography, and music by the National? We discuss these points and the film's awards season journey, which led to it reviving a sole Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design below. Please take a listen to find out our thoughts 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

For Episode 282, we have a lot of ground to cover, and here to help me go over all of it is Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Will Mavity, Tom O'Brien, and guest Sophia Ciminello from Oscar Wild Pod. Together, we discuss the recently announced #OscarsFanFavorite and who the hosts are for this year's Academy Awards. We deliberate over the upcoming SAG Awards and predict who we think will come out on top. On top of that, we also provide our reactions to the trailers for "Elvis," "Fresh," "Deep Water," "Hustle," and "Windfall," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and announce the nominations for the 2021 NBP Film Community Awards! 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

For our main podcast review this week, Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Sarah Clements & Danilo Castro joined me to discuss the long-anticipated video-game adaptation of "Uncharted," starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle & Antonio Banderas. After many directors, stars, script re-writes, and a long production in the middle of a pandemic, how does Sony's big-screen version of Nathan Drake's adventures come together? What did we think of the action, casting, performances, and writing? Please tune in below to find out our thoughts 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

"The Cursed" had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival when it was titled "Eight For Silver" and is now coming to theaters this weekend from LD Entertainment. The film stars Boyd Holbrook as a pathologist who is summoned to kill an evil creature that is terrorizing a family in the late 1800s. Boyd was kind enough to talk with us about his character, his love of horror movies, where he's at on "Indiana Jones 5," which sees him reuniting with "Logan" director James Mangold and more! Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film arriving in theaters this weekend. 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

For Episode 281, we're still recovering from the Oscar nominations announced earlier last week. Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and guest Nathaniel Rogers from The Film Experience all join me to give their thoughts on the nominations and where we feel certain races stand now that we see who got in and who was left out. We also provide our reactions to the trailers for "Nope," "Jurassic World Dominion," "Men," "The Addam Project," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Also, be sure to vote on this year's NBP Film Community Award Nominations here. Voting closes on February 18th. 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

For our main podcast review this week, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat joined me to discuss Kenneth Branagh's "Death On The Nile" starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders & Letitia Wright. This is Kenneth Branagh's second time directing an Agatha Christie murder-mystery novel after "Murder On The Orient Express." How does this adaptation compare? What did we think of the ensemble, and most importantly, was there enough champagne to fill the Nile? Tune in below to find out our thoughts 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

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 nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced bright and early yesterday by Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan. As per usual, there were many surprises, shocking omissions, and lots of high emotions from the Next Best Picture Team (Check out our live reactions video to the nominations on our Patreon here). It was a packed episode of the NBP Podcast as Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity all joined me to give their reactions to all of the categories, one by one. What did we think? Tune in to find out 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