The Next Best Picture Podcast

For Episode 275, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we are discussing the end of 2021, our favorite films, performances, scenes, etc. We also discuss the shortlists announced for the 94th Academy Awards, the current state of the industry as we head into uncertain times regarding the pandemic, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Uncharted," "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness," "The Northman," answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and much more! Stay safe, and thank you for all of your support this past year. We can't wait to see what 2022 brings! 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

Happy Holidays everyone! This week, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham & Daniel Howat joined our main podcast review to discuss "The Matrix Resurrections," starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Jada Pinkett Smith. The fourth installment in the "Matrix" franchise nearly twenty years since "Revolutions" ended, the story of Neo and Trinity continues, this time solely directed by Lana Wachowski. What did we think of the story, the themes, the return of these characters, the introduction of new ones, the re-casting of old characters, the visual effects, and action sequences? We discuss all of these points and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, head over to the theater or fire up that HBO Max account and plug back into the Matrix with us. 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 Tender Bar" is the latest film by George Clooney, which tells the simple but inspiring story of J.R. Moehringer (whose memoir the film is based on), who dealt with struggles related to his absent father and class. Production Designer Kalina Ivanov was responsible for not only crafting period sets during the pandemic but environments that would subliminally inform the audience about the characters, the journey J.R. was going on, and take us through multiple decades. She was kind enough to speak with me about her work on the film, which you can listen to down below. Be sure to check out the film, now playing in theaters and arriving on Prime Video on January 7th, 2022. 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 This is a big one for me..."The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy from Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson had a massive influence on me and is the main reason why I fell in love with movies. Now, for its 20th anniversary, I was fortunate to discuss the first installment in the trilogy, "The Fellowship Of The Ring," with Nicole Ackman and guest Brendan Cassidy from InSession Film. There's so much to touch on, including but not limited to the film's famous production, the cultural impact they had, the design and craft which went into them, the writing and performances from the cast. We do our best to go over all of these topics, plus the film's awards run in 2001. We hope to be back next year and the year after that to review and reflect on the 20th anniversaries of "The Two Towers" and "The Return of The King," respectively, but for now, we hope you'll subscribe on Patreon and indulge me as I gush over my favorite movie of all time for nearly three hours in our epic review of the great cinematic epic of our time. 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

Guillermo del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" is his follow-up film to his Best Picture-winning "The Shape Of Water," and it's one of the most technically astounding films of 2021. I, Will Mavity, and Daniel Howat were given the opportunity to conduct several interviews with the creative talent behind the scenes to provide you with this in-depth look at the film. First up, we have my interviews with cinematographer Dan Laustsen and costume designer Luis Sequeira, followed by Will Mavity's interview with the makeup and hairstylists, Jo-Ann MacNeil & Cilona Furey, then my interviews with editor Cam McLauchlin and composer Nathan Johnson, followed by Daniel Howat's interview with producer J Miles Dale and finally ending everything with my interview with production designer Tamara Deverell. There's a lot of information and hidden details to uncover so, 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

For our second review this week, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Ema Sasic, Zoe Rose Bryant & Casey Lee Clark joined me to discuss the newest film from Academy Award-winner Guillermo del Toro, "Nightmare Alley," starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Collette & Richard Jenkins. Adapted from the 1946 novel of the same name, the film is a dark modern-day noir with incredible craftsmanship and much to explore in the way of characters and themes. What did we think of the story, the crafts, the performances, and how do we feel about its awards prospects, especially following del Toro's success with "The Shape Of Water?" We discuss all of these points and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review, which you can listen to 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

"The Novice" quietly had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this past June, where it won the Best U.S. Narrative Feature Film prize. It was later picked up for distribution by IFC Films and has now garnered five Film Independent Spirit Award nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress for the incredibly committed Isabelle Fuhrman. The film's director and writer, Lauren Hadaway, was kind enough to spend some time with us talking about her feature directorial debut. Take a listen down below and be sure to check out one of the year's most intense films now playing in limited release and available to rent on VOD. 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 274, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. This week, we are discussing the nominations for the Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Spirit Awards, plus the rise of "Drive My Car" in the precursors. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "The Lost City," "The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent," "Everything Everywhere All At Once," answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and much more! It's a huge holiday episode we hope you enjoy before our end of year show next week. Happy Holidays! Stay safe and thank you for all of your support! 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 week, Cody Dericks & Danilo Castro joined our main podcast review to discuss the third installment in Jon Watts' stand-alone Spider-Man trilogy between Sony and Marvel with "Spider-Man: No Way Home" starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina & Jamie Foxx. It's an ambitious film, even for Marvel, as it attempts to wrap up several storylines, introduce a few surprises and provide emotional closure for the character of Peter Parker. What did we think of the storyline, the multiple villains, the visual effects, performances, and more? We discuss all of these points in our NON-SPOILER review and then dive into spoilers towards the end. But let's face it, you're all going to see this at some point or another, right? 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

"Swan Song" (not to be confused with the indie film starring Udo Kier released earlier this year) is the first narrative feature from Oscar-winning director Benjamin Cleary (Best Live Action Short for "Stutterer") and also the first leading role for the film's star, 2-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali. The film is a thinking person's sci-fi with an emotional core allowing for some deep questions on mortality. Benjamin was kind enough to sit with me after the film's world premiere at the AFI Film Festival and discuss his ideas behind the film, the collaborations with the actors and craft departments, what he has coming up next, and more! Be sure to check out the film now streaming on Apple TV+ 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 It cannot be overstated just how groundbreaking Lana and Lilly Wachowski's 1999 sci-fi action masterpiece "The Matrix" was at the time of its release and how influential it has been in the years since. Its popularity has spurred multiple sequels (including a new one next week), spin-offs, and imitators across the film industry who tried to replicate the lightning in a bottle the sisters caught. Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano in iconic roles, the film either turned them into household names or cemented their reputations. Twenty-two years later, we decided to go back to the Matrix and discuss the first film's themes, action scenes, characters, visual effects (including the legendary use of "bullet-time"), its awards run, and more! Joining me for this throwback podcast review, I have Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. Take that red pill, plug yourself back in 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

"Being The Ricardos" is the third feature film directed by Academy Award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin after "Molly's Game" and "The Trial Of The Chicago 7." The film has garnered praise for its performances from Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem, who both received Golden Globe nominations for their work recently, while Sorkin received Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for his screenplay. Despite this, the film and Sorkin have faced scrutiny over the casting of Kidman and particularly Bardem as the iconic duo of Lucile Ball and Desi Arnaz. Making his second appearance on the show two years in a row, Sorkin addressed this criticism again, spoke about his initial ideas behind the project, what he's learned as a director, working with the actors, 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

"Encounter" premiered earlier this year at the Telluride Film Festival, where its leading star, Academy Award-nominee Riz Ahmed, received a special tribute. The film went on to play at the Toronto International Film Festival and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Many have praised the work of Ahmed as a veteran looking to save his sons from an unknown threat, but another element that has been called out is the sound work. Ahmed and supervising Sound Editor Andrew Stirk were kind enough to speak with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to down below. Thank you and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast 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 second review this week, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Lauren LaMagna joined me to discuss the latest film from Academy Award-winner Aaron Sorkin, "Being The Ricardos," starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. The two actors are playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz behind the camera and Lucy and Ricky Ricardo in front of the camera from the famous television show "I Love Lucy." There has been some controversy surrounding their casting, and the movie has received mixed reviews from critics. What did we think of it, though? What did we think of the performances, writing, and storytelling structure? We discuss all of these topics and the film's awards season chances 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

"The Hand Of God" premiered earlier this year at the Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize, and its breakout star, Filippo Scotti, won the Marcello Mastroianni Award. Based on the early life of its writer and director, Paolo Sorrentino, the film is a personal re-telling of growing up in Italy, with beautiful cinematography and naturalistic performances, especially from Scotti in his on-screen debut. The film has been chosen as the Italian submission for Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards and has received Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations for Best Foreign Language Film. Paolo and Filippo were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to down below. The film is now playing in limited release and will be available to stream on Netflix on December 15th. 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 273, I am being joined by Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. This week, we are discussing the AFI Top 10 films of the year, previewing the Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Indie Spirit Award nominations, going over the polls, giving our reactions to the trailers for Guy Ritchie's "Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre" and "Sonic The Hedgehog 2," answering your fan-submitted fan questions, and so much more! Awards season is continuing, and we've got you covered. Thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast, 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 week, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea, Cody Dericks & Daniel Howat joined our main podcast review to discuss Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," starring Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist & Rita Moreno. Based on the 1957 stage musical of the same name, which was later made into a Best Picture Oscar-winning film, the film has been adapted by Tony Kushner and injected with a 2021 sensibility for its storytelling and marking the first time Steven Spielberg has ever directed a movie musical. There's so much to discuss from the acting by the ensemble, the musical numbers, the craftsmanship Spielberg and his team bring to it, how it compares to the 1961 film, its awards season prospects, and more! We certainly have a lot of opinions to share. 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

"Red Rocket" premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival and went on to screen at the Telluride and New York Film Festivals before opening in limited release this weekend. Writer/Director Sean Baker is following up his previous film, the acclaimed "The Florida Project," with an outrageous, vivid, and particular character study. With a career-best performance from Simon Rex, a powerhouse turn from Bree Elrod, and a star-making debut from Suzanna Son, the film has garnered similar acclaim from critics but has also drawn some controversy due to its lead character's perverted and warped mindset, the relationship he starts with an underage teenager and the film's sexual content. Sean, Bree, and Suzanna were all kind enough to spend some time talking about their work on the film, how it's been received so far, what they're planning to do next, 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 TRACK. Please check out the full commentary track on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our "Twilight" marathon (finally) ends with the fifth installment in the franchise, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2," once again, directed by Bill Condon. With the release of "Spencer," we went back to visit the film franchise that made Kristen Stewart a star along with her co-star Robert Pattinson. This was our fifth and final film in our marathon viewing from a few days ago, and you can tell we were drained and absolutely done with this franchise. A surprising third act brought us back to life, but not in the way we expected this mega-franchise would conclude. Take a listen one last time to hear our thoughts as we watch it for the first time, not knowing where any of it is going! We've already posted our commentary tracks for the first, second, third, and fourth films, which you can listen to as a preview on the site or entirely through our Patreon. Joining me once again are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, guest Charlie Bright and popping in towards the end is a returning Eve O'Dea. So, our dear friends, grab yourself a cup of blood, fire up that Netflix account, and listen alongside us as we conclude our journey with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. Thank you to everyone who went on the journey with us! 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 TRACK. Please check out the full commentary track on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our "Twilight" marathon continues with the fourth installment in the franchise, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1," directed by Bill Condon. With the release of "Spencer," we're going back to visit the film franchise that made Kristen Stewart a star along with her co-star Robert Pattinson. The fourth film in the franchise might be the most surprising for all of us who watched it for the first time during our marathon a few days ago. Take a listen to find out why! We've already posted our reaction to the first, second and third films, and now it's time for film number four! Joining me for the fourth time are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, guest Charlie Bright and popping in for this film, Lauren LaMagna. Open up that Netflix account and listen alongside us as we continue our journey into the world of sexy teenage vampires. 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

"Wolf" is the feature directorial debut of Nathalie Biancheri, and with her first film, she wanted to explore a topic which hasn't been shown much in cinema or even widely discussed in the world quite frankly, and that is pieces dysphoria, which is the experience believing one's body is that of the wrong species. The film is currently playing in theaters from Focus Features and contains another impressive and physically transformative performance from "1917" star George MacKay. Both Natalie and George were kind enough to spend time talking about their work on the film with me, which you can listen to 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

"Flee" had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and has been one of the films to most consistently play at various film festivals throughout the year, including Telluride, Toronto, and New York. A recent winner of the Gotham Award for Best Documentary Feature, the film is now finally playing in theaters for the world to see from NEON. And when the world does see it, we think they're going to be entirely captivated by the story of Afghanistan refugee Amin Nawabi, told through the style of animation by filmmaker Jonas Poher Rasmussen. Jonas was kind enough to spend some time talking about his successful award-winning documentary with me, which you can listen to down below. An Oscar contender for Best Documentary and Animated Feature, the film has also been selected as the Danish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. Be sure to check this one out for what is truly not just one of the best animated, documentary, and international films of the year but one of the best films of the year. Period. 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 Power Of The Dog" is one of 2021's very best films. Under the careful direction of Jane Campion, the film has spawned a ton of conversation since its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival for its themes, acting, and craftsmanship. We were very fortunate to get the opportunity to interview a few people involved with the making of the film, including cinematographer Ari Wegner, editor Peter Sciberras and actor Jesse Plemons who plays George Burbank. Please take a listen down below but be sure to watch the film first on Netflix before listening as we discuss spoilers in our conversations. 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 Episode 272, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. This week, we have no trailers to talk about, but we have a lot of precursor winners to dive into as awards season kicked off with the Gotham Award winners (GOTHAM), followed by the National Board of Review (NBR) and New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) winners! There's a lot to get into, along with the Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) nominations and what we think will make the AFI Top 10 list for 2021. We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast, 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 week, Josh Parham & guest Nathaniel Rogers from The Film Experience joined our main podcast review to discuss the latest feature film from Academy Award-winner Jane Campion, titled "The Power Of The Dog," starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee & Jesse Plemons. Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Savage, the film is packed with literary symbolism, metaphors, and characterization making it one of Campion's richest works yet. We discuss her writing and direction, the performances, the crafts, including Ari Wegner's cinematography, Johnny Greenwood's score, plus the film's awards season potential in our discussion down below. Be sure to watch the film first on Netflix before listening to 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

"Citizen Ashe" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for telling the life story of professional tennis player Arthur Ashe who broke new ground for Black professional athletes in the world of tennis, making him one of the most prominent figures in the history of sports. Co-directors Sam Pollard ("MLK/FBI") and Rex Miller ("Althea") were kind enough to take some time to talk with us about working on the film during the AFI Film Festival. Be sure to 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

In a move similar to 2019's "I Lost My Body," the French-language animated film based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Jiro Taniguchi called "The Summit Of The Gods," premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival and was later acquired by Netflix. It's a gorgeously animated film filled with intense drama and universal themes. The writer and director, Patrick Imbert, was kind enough to spend time talking with me about his journey in making the film and all of the meticulous care that goes into crafting an animated film. Take a listen down below, enjoy and be sure to check out the film now 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

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL TRACK. Please check out the full commentary track on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our "Twilight" marathon continues with the third installment in the franchise, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," directed by David Slade. With the release of "Spencer," we're going back to visit the film franchise that made Kristen Stewart a star along with her co-star Robert Pattinson. The third film in the franchise is where you can start seeing the effects the marathon has on my colleagues and me as we recorded our live reactions to all five movies back to back in a single sitting. We've already posted our reaction to the first and second films, and now it's time for film number two! Joining me for the third time are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, guest Charlie Bright and new for this film, Ryan McQuade. Open up that Netflix account and listen alongside us as we continue our journey into the world of sexy teenage vampires. 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 third podcast review this week, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Zoe Rose Bryant join me to discuss the latest film from Paul Thomas Anderson, "Licorice Pizza," starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits & Benny Safdie. The film has already been met with near-universal acclaim as one of the year's best and is slowly rolling out in more theaters before going wide on Christmas Day. The four of us were able to catch it early, and we have a lot of thoughts ranging from the screenplay, soundtrack, performances, controversies, and awards prospects. What did we think? It's a new PTA film so you know we're excited! Tune in below 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

Disney's "Encanto" is the 60th animated feature film from the studio and see's Byron Howard and Jared Bush reunite after their successful collaboration on the Academy Award-winning "Zootopia." With Charise Castro Smith added as a Co-Director and Co-Writer, the team has created a cultural joy that celebrates family, magic, and love. Along with actress Stephanie Beatriz (who voices the film's lead character, Mirabel), the four of them were kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with me about their work behind the Disney animated film. 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

For our second podcast review this week, Josh Parham & guest Josie Melendez from Film Posers joined me to discuss the 60th film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Encanto" starring Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, María Cecilia Botero, Diane Guerrero, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda & Wilmer Valderrama. From the creative minds behind "Zootopia," the latest Disney animated feature, celebrates culture, family, and magic through gorgeous animation and universal storytelling. What did we think of the story, the characters, the animation, and Lin Manuel-Miranda's songs? We discuss all of these points, the film's Oscar potential, and more in our review 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

For Episode 271, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're previewing the upcoming Gotham Awards, National Board Of Review (NBR) & New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) winners. We also go over the polls, discuss the trailers for "Redeeming Love," "DC League Of Super-Pets," answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Thank you for your continued support of the podcast. We are about to enter the most exciting time of the year: the precursors! Enjoy! *Note* We say on the podcast the NBR awards are being announced on 11/30 but we received word after recording that they have moved their winner announcement to 12/2/21 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 week, Josh Parham, Danilo Castro & guest Erik Anderson from Awards Watch joined our main podcast review to discuss the second film from Ridley Scott in 2021, "House Of Gucci," starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons & Salma Hayek. The film tells the true story of Patrizia Reggiani and how she married into the Gucci fashion empire and ultimately brought it down. What did we think of the performances, the tone brought to the story by Ridley Scott, the editing, costumes, and screenplay? We discuss all of these points, the film's awards potential, and more in our review down below. Buon appetito! 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 Humans" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and is now playing in limited release and streaming on Showtime. The film is an adaptation of the stage show of the same name by Tony Award winner Stephen Karam, who is making his feature-length directing debut here. The film utilizes an ensemble of incredible actors and leading them is Academy Award-nominee Richard Jenkins in one of his best performances to date as the patriarch of a family who has gathered in a broken down New York City apartment for Thanksgiving, each of them harboring secrets and challenges which make their way to the surface over the course of a single evening. Richard was kind enough to spend some time discussing his familiarity with the original show, working with the other actors and Karam, and a few thoughts on his upcoming role in "Nightmare Alley." Be sure to 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

"C'mon C'mon" is the fourth feature film from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mike Mills, and it had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it garnered positive notices for virtually every aspect, including its writing, acting, cinematography, and score. Mike Mills was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about each of these individual elements and how they all added up to create one of the year's best films. 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

For our third podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien join me for our review of the latest film from Mike Mills, "C'mon C'mon," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Woody Norman & Gaby Hoffman. Shot in black-and-white and filmed with a level of warmth and care you rarely find in other movies today, the A24 film has touched the hearts of many who have laid eyes upon it since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. What did we think of the screenplay, the performances, the cinematography, score, and its awards season chances? We discuss all of these things 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

For our second podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Ema Sasic & Dan Bayer join me to review Lin-Manuel Miranda's feature directorial debut "Tick, Tick...Boom!," based on the off-Broadway musical by Jonathan Larson about Jonathan Larson. Played wonderfully by Andrew Garfield, Larson's life and work are brought to life in an energizing love letter dedicated to theater kids everywhere. The film is currently streaming on Netflix, and what did we think of it? What did we think of the musical numbers, story, performances, and the film's awards chances? We discuss all of these talking 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

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL TRACK. Please check out the full commentary track on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our "Twilight" marathon continues with the second installment in the franchise, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," directed by Chris Weitz. With the release of "Spencer," we're going back to visit the film franchise that made Kristen Stewart a star along with her co-star Robert Pattinson. This film more prominently features Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, and introduces many other elements in the franchise which will play an important part in later films. A few days ago, we recorded our live reactions to all five films back to back in a marathon screening which we'll be releasing to all of you in five parts for each movie in the franchise. We've already posted our reaction to the first film, and now it's time for film number two! Joining me for the second installment are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea & guest Charlie Bright. So, kick back, relax, fire up that Netflix account and listen alongside us as we continue our journey into the world of sexy teenage vampires. 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 270, I am being joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. This week, we're discussing the winners from the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and the IDA Awards' nominations. We also go over the polls, discuss the trailers for "The Outfit," "Jockey," "The Novice," "Turning Red," answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Thank you for your continued support of this podcast. We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving this week with your friends and family! 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 week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Ema Sasic joined our main podcast review to discuss Reinald Marcus Green's latest film, "King Richard," starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn & Jon Bernthal. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, where it started the Oscar train for Will Smith in Best Actor and has only continued to build steam ever since in categories such as Best Supporting Actress for Aunjanue Ellis, Best Supporting Actor for Jon Bernthal, and Best Picture. Now that the film is playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, what did we think of this crowd-pleasing sports drama depicting the rise of the Williams sisters in the world of tennis? What did we think of the performances? And how do we feel about the film's awards chances, especially for Will Smith? 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

"Annette" premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film has confounded audiences with its rock-musical brilliance and mad storytelling from the unique mind of Leos Carax. While a lot of praise was directed towards Carax's vision and Adam Driver's leading performance, we think Simon Helberg deserves some awards consideration for his role as The Accompanist. Simon was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which can be listened to 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

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL TRACK. Please check out the full commentary track on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture We told you we'd be back with another audio commentary tracker sooner rather than later! And do we have a treat for you! With the release of "Spencer," we're going back to 2008 to visit the film franchise that made Kristen Stewart a star along with her co-star Robert Pattinson, "Twilight." We're doing something we've never done before. Last week we recorded our live reactions to all five films back to back in a marathon screening which we'll be releasing to all of you in five parts for each movie in the franchise. First up is the 2008 film directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Joining me for this first of five films are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea & guest Charlie Bright. So, kick back, relax, fire up that Netflix account and listen alongside us as we start our journey into the world of sexy teenage vampires. 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 Rebecca Hall for her acting work in films such as "Christine," "The Town," "The Prestige," and this year's "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "The Night House." At this year's Sundance Film Festival, she got the opportunity to show the world a whole new side of her as a filmmaker, making her directorial debut with "Passing," starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Rebecca was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about her directing ambition, the creative choices she had to make on the film, working with the actors, the story's ambiguous ending, and more! Be sure to check out the film now streaming on Netflix, 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

For our second podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Eve O'Dea, Lauren LaMagna & guest Kathia Woods join me for our review of Rebecca Hall's feature directorial debut "Passing," based on the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen and starring Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Alexander Skarsgård & Bill Camp. A complex story of identity, race and class in 1920's Harlem, New York, the movie offered a lot of discussion points for us to talk about. What did we think of the film's themes, performances, cinematography, and writing? We discuss all of these points and the film's awards potential down below. Please give it 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

"Belfast" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and has gone on since then to establish itself as the frontrunner in this year's Oscar race. Kenneth Branagh's ode to his childhood memories, home and family is realized through Úna Ní Dhonghaíle's editing which was able to pack in a ton of emotion, comedy and drama into its concise 97 minute runtime. Úna was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about her creative decision on the film, working with Branagh, the film's bookend riot sequences and more! Be sure to 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

For Episode 269, I am being joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. This week, we're discussing the 2021 AFI Film Festival, giving our predictions for the Critics Choice Documentary Film Awards and going over the latest in the Oscar race with reactions to various films. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Silent Night," "Mothering Sunday," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Thank you for your continued support of this podcast, 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 week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Eve O'Dea & Dan Bayer joined our main podcast review. We're always looking for what could be the Next Best Picture Oscar winner, and today, we may have found it. For our review this week, we're discussing the latest film from director Kenneth Branagh based on his childhood, "Belfast," starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan & newcomer Jude Hill. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and has been garnering Oscar buzz as the current frontrunner for Best Picture after it received praise from critics and audiences, winning the prestigious audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival. What did we think of the story, performances, and craftsmanship from Branagh and his collaborators? We discuss all of these topics and the film's awards potential in our SPOILER-FILLED 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

Joachim Trier's "The Worst Person In The World" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it went on to win theBest Actress prize for its breakout star Renate Reinsve. The film has since screened at various film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and AFI Film Festival, where it has continued to receive positive notices for its leading star. The film has been selected as the Norwegian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards and will be released in the US by NEON on February 4th, 2022. Renate was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk about her experience working with her co-star Anders Danielson Lie, director/writer Joachim Trier, what the last few months have been like for her, what's up next in her future, and more! Take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film when it comes by your area. 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 Electrical Life Of Louis Wain" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, went on to play at the Toronto International Film Festival, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It tells the biographical story of the eccentric and brilliant artist Louis Wain, brought to life by Benedict Cumberbatch in another terrific performance. Director and writer Will Sharpe was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the design of the film, working with Cumberbatch, his chemistry with Claire Foy, some of the more challenging yet fully realized sequences in the film, and more. Be sure to please take a listen down below and check out the film on Prime Video. 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

One of the most meticulously constructed films of 2021 is Pablo Larraín's unconventional Princess Diana biopic, "Spencer." Since its worldwide premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, the movie has challenged audiences with its storytelling, but the crafts on display have consistently impressed. Pablo was kind enough to take some time and talk with me about his work on the film along with his cinematographer Claire Mathon, production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, and film editor Sebastián Sepúlveda. It's a wonderful series of conversations taking us deeper into the making of one of 2021's best films. 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