The Next Best Picture Podcast

For our 200th episode, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien, and the newest member of Next Best Picture, Kaiya Shunyata. Kaiya's announcement isn't the only major announcement we have on the podcast. We reflect on 200 episodes worth of memories, listen to special shout outs from our fans, answer their questions, discuss the latest developments in awards season, recap the first half of 2020, pay tribute to Pride Month, go over the polls, and give reactions to the trailers for "Ava" and "Greenland." It's a big episode and we want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed over the years to make the show what it is today! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. For this week, we're reviewing the second narrative feature film from writer/director Jon Stewart, "Irresistible" starring Steve Carell, Chris Cooper, Rose Byrne & Mackenzie Davis. Originally meant for a theatrical release but pushed to digital VOD due to COVID-19, how does the satirical political comedy fare in such tumultuous times? Listen below to find out. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 2014 retrospective continues this week with Morten Tyldum's "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch & Keira Knightley. Based on the life of Alan Turing, this movie was critically acclaimed upon its release, receiving 8 Oscar nominations and one win for Best Adapted Screenplay. However, the years have not been kind to the historically inaccurate biopic. Tune in below to find out why. Joining me for this intense podcast review I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Ryan C. Showers & Patreon guest Roxanne Danis 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 SHOW. Please check out the full show on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Happy Pride, everyone! In honor of Pride Month 2020, the Next Best Theater team decided to talk about the history of LGBTQ+ representation on stage, starting with a brief historical overview and then talking about seven plays and musicals that marked a major moment for queer characters. The theater world still has a long ways to go in terms of equal representation for all minorities, but in the spirit of the season, let's celebrate what strides have been made by looking at what has gotten us here. Come join us on our journey and be sure to let us know your favorite queer plays, musicals, characters, and writers in the comments and on Twitter! Joining me for this episode we have Cody Dericks, Nicole Ackman, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark & Lauren LaMagna. 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 199, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer & guests Kaiya Shunyata & Ryan McQuade. Not soon after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced that they were reverting back to 10 Best Picture nominees in 2021, they also announced a date change and an extended eligibility window. We discuss this major shift in the Awards Season, other various news in the industry this week, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Palm Springs," "The Nest" & "The Rental," answer your fan questions and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and guests Sarah Williams & Kaiya Shunyata. For this week, we're taking a break from new releases and reviewing a movie that slipped through the cracks in our podcast schedule last year. A movie with a passionate fanbase. A movie that is getting added to the Criterion Collection in a few days. A movie that is a perfect representation for Pride Month. We are of course talking about Céline Sciamma's breathtaking "Portrait Of A Lady On Fire" starring Noémie Merlant & Adèle Haenel. This podcast is long overdue and there is plenty to talk about, so don't waste any time, click below and listen to our thoughts on one of 2019's best. 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 this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. For this review, we are taking a look at the latest film from filmmaker Judd Apatow called "The King Of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, and a few others. What do we think of the film's balance of comedy and drama? Its runtime? The performances? Reactions are definitely all over the place. Tune in to find out! 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

Boaz Yakin has been a director of solid studio and indie fare since his crossover hit "A Price Above Rubies", starring Renee Zelweger in 1998. With such mainstream successes as "Remember The Titans" and "Max" to his credit, it was a bit of a surprise reading the synopsis of his latest feature "Aviva", which was announced as part of the lineup for this year's SXSW. It was said to track "the evolution of a relationship driven by dance sequences... and a pair of principal characters played by four different actors." Available now on VOD, "Aviva" feels like something completely new and exciting, an experimental film that is nonetheless completely accessible. We got to talk with Boaz about the making of this fascinating film, including the collaboration with choreographer/co-star Bobbi Jene Smith, how he came up with the concept of externalizing each character's masculine and feminine sides, and shooting guerilla-style on the streets of France. Take a listen to find out more! 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 198, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & guest Kaiya Shunyata. This week, we're discussing the major news from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences regarding their move back to 10 Best Picture nominees and their push for greater diversity and representation in their nominations. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "You Should Have Left", answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & guest Aaron Neuwirth. For this one, we are taking a look at Spike Lee's latest film "Da 5 Bloods" on Netflix. Spanning 2.5 hours, with an ensemble cast, one of the very best performances of the year from Delroy Lindo and enough social commentary, film references & filmmaking techniques that will surely inspire countless essays for years to come, there is a lot to unpack with this movie. What did we all think? Tune in below to find out! 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

"Shirley" premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to great acclaim where it got picked up by NEON and was released this past weekend on Hulu for everyone to stream from home. Much praise has been given to director Josephine Decker and the film's ensemble led by the always incredible Elisabeth Moss but for this interview, we're focusing on writer Sarah Gubbins. Sarah was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk to us about Shirley Jackson, her unusual but inspired adaptation of her story for the screen and the process of working on "Shirley." Listen to find out more! 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 197, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the Cannes 2020 Official Selection lineup, the latest updates the coronavirus has had on the film industry, how the industry is reacting to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and our favorite Spike Lee films (which is this week's poll question) in anticipation for his latest movie, "Da 5 Bloods." We're also playing some games, answering your fan-submitted questions, and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. Together, we review the latest film from director Josephine Decker ("Madeline's Madeline") in what will surely go down as one of the more unconventional biopics of the year, "Shirley." The film features a fantastic ensemble which includes Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg & Logan Lerman. We discuss their work, the writing from Sarah Gubbins, the bold filmmaking decisions from Decker, and more! Listen to find out our thoughts. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 2014 retrospective continues this week with not only one of the year's most acclaimed independent films but one of the year's best films in general. Damien Chazelle's second feature-length film "Whiplash" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and went on to earn 5 Academy Award nominations including 3 wins. We talk about the film's themes, its characters, its craft and even dish out some criticism as well. Joining me for this podcast review I have Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Patreon guest Connor Olen. 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 196, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week, we take a moment to address our feelings on what is going on related to the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and the various protests happening all over the country. We also provide film recommendations that speak to a large number of the issues being discussed in the news as a means to help educate our listeners on these vital topics. To help balance things out, we also talk about the latest news surrounding how the coronavirus has impacted the film industry, the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Enjoy and I'll leave you with this, "Always do the right thing." 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman and Dan Bayer. Together, the three of us are reviewing the new film from Focus Features which just released on digital streaming this weekend titled "The High Note" starring Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Ice Cube. What did we think of the film's music, performances, and story during this quarantine crisis? Tune in to find out. 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 episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! For this week, we wrap up miniseries Emmy contender "Mrs. America" starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more as they portrayal real-life political figures (and Sarah Paulson playing a pivotal fictional character, especially in these final three episodes) involved in the Women's Rights Movement of the 1970s. This first podcast covered episodes 1-3, the second one covered episodes 4-6 and now we've covering episodes 7-9 along with a discussion on the show's Emmy prospects. Joining me for this final podcast I have Amanda Spears, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Dan Bayer. 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 episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture To commemorate Mother's Day earlier this month and all of the wonderful mothers who dedicate their lives to their families, the NBT team takes a deep dive into our favorite mothers of Broadway. From "Into the Woods" to "Fun Home" and everything in between, we salute the maternal figures of the stage we have come to know and love over the years. Give a listen and let us know your favorite mothers of Broadway. Joining me for this episode we have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks and for the first time ever Lauren LaMagna. 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 195, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we discuss the hype surrounding Warner Bros. this week as they get ready to launch HBO Max, the Snyder Cut of "Justice League" and a new trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Tenet." Sticking with that, our poll this week asks everyone which is their favorite Christopher Nolan film. We give our reactions to two new Netflix trailers for Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" and "The Old Guard" starring Charlize Theron. We also discuss other news in the film industry related to COVID-19 such as a potential date change for the Academy Awards, answer your fan questions and more! Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! Stay healthy. Stay safe. 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 this week's main podcast review, we're reviewing a new film release for a change! Originally set to have its world premiere at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival, "The Lovebirds" finds director Michael Showalter re-teaming with his "The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani and pairing him up this time with Issa Rae in this romantic-crime-comedy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now a Netflix film and many have had the chance to watch it at home. What did we think of it though? Tune in to hear thoughts from Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, and myself. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 2014 retrospective continues this week with one of the year's more challenging films, Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "Inherent Vice." With an incredibly dense noir plot, lots of characters, and plenty of comedic gags, this one gave us a lot to talk about as our reactions were pretty split. We do our best to break down the film's whacky and ever-evolving story, the performances (led by Joaquin Phoenix), the technicals, and more! Joining me for this podcast review I have Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Danilo Castro & Patreon guest Travis Clark. 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 194, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Rebecca Daniel & Dan Bayer. This week, we discuss the current state of cinema. Will the film festivals be taking place? Are theaters going to re-open? We give our reactions to the trailer for "Unhinged" starring Russell Crowe, which new movie studio Solstice Studios hopes will be the first film to play in theaters this summer. We also discuss what we think is winning the Oscar for Best Picture as of today, go over the polls, answer your fan questions and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, we have a packed house for Academy Award Winner Bong Joon-ho's first english language film. "Snowpiercer" starring Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, Tilda Swinton, Song Kang-jo, Jamie Bell and more! Released in 2014 to critical acclaim for its story and creative world building, it is now being adapted into a television series for TNT. Fitting into our 2014 retrospective and after Bong Joon-ho's profile raised considerably with "Parasite" we decided this was a more than appropriate film to revisit. Joining me for this one is Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Amanda Spears, Tom O'Brien & guest Daniel Brilliant. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 2014 retrospective rolls on. This week we're taking a look back at Jean-Marc Vallée's followup to his Oscar winning "Dallas Buyers Club" titled "Wild." Based on the memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Stayed, this deeply personal true story stars Reese Witherspoon & Laura Dern in Oscar nominated performances. Joining me for this review I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer and two Patreon guests: Connor Olen & Cheyne Nomura. Also be sure to check out our other 2014 reviews of "Selma," "Ida," "Foxcatcher" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel." 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! Continuing where we previously left off with Episodes 1-3, we are back to discuss "Mrs. America" Episodes 4-6 starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more! We will be back in the future with one more podcast covering episodes 7-9. Joining me for this second podcast I have Michael Schwartz, Dan Bayer and for the first time as a guest Liz Blanc. 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 193, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we take a look at three newly released trailers for "Shirley," "Yes God Yes" and "The King Of Staten Island." We take a bit of a break from the current news to talk about Mother's Day, discuss what we've been catching up on at home, go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am once again joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer and together we are completing the "Planet Of The Apes" reboot trilogy with this 2014 installment (which also fits nicely into our 2014 retrospective) "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes." Once again starring Andy Serkis, Toby Kebbell (who receives a much more substantial role as the film's memorable antagonist) and being joined this time by a human cast comprising of Jason Clarke, Keri Russell and Gary Oldman, this is a sequel which truly expands on the first film in all of the best ways. Listen to our review and hear our thoughts on how we think this film has held up over the years and how it fits in with the rest of the trilogy. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture As quarantine continues, so too does our 2014 retrospective. This week we're taking a look at one of the major contenders for Best Picture that year: Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel." With an impeccable cast led by the sensational Ralph Fiennes and with some all-time great technicals, this film holds a special place in the hearts of film lovers. Recently re-released as a part of the Criterion Collection and winner of 4 Academy Awards, how does the film hold up on a re-watch? Here to discuss it with me is Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Also be sure to check out our other 2014 reviews of "Selma," "Ida" & "Foxcatcher." 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 192, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This episode is a big one as we discuss the future of the theatrical experience in the wake of Universal Studio's comments vs. AMC Theaters' reaction to no longer show their films anymore. We also go into the new Academy rules changes for the 93rd Academy Awards. There's a lot on the line and a lot of opinions thrown out there as the landscape continues to change in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. We also go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am once again joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer but this time we are talking about a television movie! "Bad Education" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and was acquired by HBO where it will now be competing for the Emmys instead of the Oscars as a television movie. Directed by Cory Finley ("Thoroughbreds") and starring Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney in excellent roles, the film depicts the true life story of the Long Island public school embezzlement scandal from 2002. Tune in to hear our thoughts, how we think the film will do at the Emmys and more! 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Last year, we did a podcast retrospective series on the year 2015 (the year before NBP launched) which was met with an ecstatic response from all of you. We decided to continue that this year with a retrospective of 2014. We have already reviewed Best Picture nominee "Selma" & Best Foreign Language winner "Ida" and now we are taking a look at what was supposedly the number 9 film for Best Picture that year but did not ultimately receive the coveted nomination, "Foxcatcher." Starring Channing Tatum, Steve Carell & Mark Ruffalo in three transformative and extraordinary performances, we examine the themes of the tragic true story, the work by all three leads, Bennett Miller's direction, the film's awards season run and more! Joining me for this podcast review is Josh Parham, Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer & Danilo Castro. 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 191, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien. This week we discuss the latest impacts the Coronavirus has had on the film industry, HBO's "Bad Education" which finally debuted after its premiere last year at TIFF. We also talk about our favorite Hugh Jackman performances, which is also this week's poll question, answer your fan questions and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am once again joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to continue our Saturday "podemic" series of reviews. This week, we're discussing the 2011 reboot to the "Planet of the Apes" franchise titled "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" starring Andy Serkis, James Franco, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto & David Oyelowo. Not only is the film fitting for this week's discussion but we plan on reviewing its 2014 sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" in two weeks time as a part of our 2014 retrospective. What do we think of this film though nearly a decade later? How do the visual effects hold up? Why doesn't Andy Serkis have an Oscar yet? Tune in to hear us discuss one of the most underated action films of the last decade. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Last year, we did a podcast series on the year 2015 (the year before NBP launched) which was met with an ecstatic response from all of you. We officially kicked off our 2014 retrospective a few days ago with our review of "Selma" and now we are back with a review of the Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film that year, "Ida." Joining me for this podcast review is Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien. We go over the film's performances, its themes, Oscar nominated black and white cinematography, its awards season run and more! 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 episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture On this month’s Next Best Theatre episode, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks and I talk about our experiences with and our thoughts on filmed theatre. We discuss some of the best ways that you can watch theatre digitally during quarantine and even make some recommendations! 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 190, I am joined by a returning Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer & Rebecca Daniel. This week we discuss some news that broke including a first look at Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of "Dune." We also give our reaction to the trailer for "Capone" and talk about our favorite Tom Hardy performances, which is this week's poll question. Plus, we answer your fan questions, play some Oscar games and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am once again joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to discuss the 1995 film "12 Monkeys" starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt (in his first Oscar-nominated performance), Christopher Plummer & directed by Terry Gilliam. Hailed upon its release as a highly imaginative film with a mind blowing twist ending, how well does it hold up by today's standards in 2020? Tune in as we take a look back on the story, craft, performances and awards run of Terry Gilliam's popular science fiction film. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! For our first miniseries Emmy contender, we are reviewing "Mrs. America" starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more as they portrayal real-life political figures involved in the Women's Rights Movement of the 1970s. This first podcast covers episodes 1-3 which can be streamed currently on Hulu. We will be back in the future with two more podcasts covering episodes 4-6 and 7-9. Joining me for this first podcast I have Sara Clements, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Dan Bayer. 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 189, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien. This week we discuss the precarious situation AMC theaters find themselves in due to the Coronavirus, why Martin Scorsese needs a $200 million budget for his upcoming film "Killers Of The Flower Moon" and more! We also discuss our favorite claustrophobic films which is this week's poll question, answer your fan questions and more! 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to discuss the 1995 Wolfgang Peterson directed virus thriller "Outbreak" starring Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and more! A film very much of its time, it has had renewed interest since the Coronavirus pandemic hit us and is currently widely available to stream on Netflix. What did the NBP team think of it though? Tune in to find out our thoughts on this very 90's Hollywood influenced film. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Last year, we did a podcast series on the year 2015 (the year before NBP launched) which was met with an ecstatic response from all of you. So now, we are officially back with our first of many podcast reviews from the year 2014 as we highlight the films that were up for Academy Awards. First up is Ava DuVernay's third feature length film "Selma." Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Picture and winning for Best Original Song), the film has been unfairly underrated for all of these years. Myself, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & guest Sharronda Williams (from Pay or Wait) discuss the film's awards run, its performances from its sprawling cast, the historical accuracy, what its powerful true story still means to us today and more. We hope that you will take the time to revisit this greatly under appreciated and highly regarded film. 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 188, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. This week we discuss the shifting release dates for many films that were supposed to come out this Spring and Summer. We also discuss the movies we are most looking forward to seeing when the theaters re-open, which is also this week's poll question. We answer your fan questions, play another game and more! We hope you're enjoying the content, staying healthy and safe. 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Bianca Garner & Dan Bayer to discuss Edgar Wright's second feature length film "Shaun Of The Dead." Released in 2004 to stellar reviews, this horror comedy introduced the world to the dynamic on-screen duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, kickstarting what would become known as the Cornetto Trilogy (Also consisting of "Hot Fuzz" & "The World's End"). Hailed for its humor, satire and zombie action, the NBP Team watched this highly enjoyable film in the middle of our very own pandemic. What did we think? Tune in to find out. 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture It's been two years but with renewed interest, we are finally bringing back Next Best Adaptation, where we review the source material of the year's potential Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar contenders. We hope that this podcast will be a good use of your time while we sit in quarantine with little to do. So join us, pick up a book, particularly "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier and join our virtual bookclub here on the podcast! We not only discuss the novel but also our thoughts on any previous adaptations and our expectations for the upcoming film adaptation later this year (hopefully). Joining me for this podcast I have Will Mavity and Dan Bayer. 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 187, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week we are trying to liven things up a bit with some games (including Cinephile: A Card Game), fun and fan questions from the community. We also discuss our favorite pandemic movies, the polls and more! It doesn't need to be all doom and gloom out there. Come and celebrate the end of the oddest Q1 we've ever seen. Stay healthy and safe out there 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer to discuss Alfonso Cuaron's 2006 sci-fi action thriller "Children Of Men." Incredibly detailed, dense and prophetic in its vision of a bleak future where women can no longer bear children, the film has been on people's minds a lot recently due to the spread of the coronavirus. How has the film aged since its original release? What do we think of the film's technical accomplishments? Its performances? Themes? We discuss all of these things and more in our review! 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 review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this month's second Patreon throwback podcast review we were going to review Disney's animated 1998 version of "Mulan" in anticipation for the live-action remake which was supposed to hit theaters this week. Due to the coronavirus, that film's release has sadly been pushed back to an unknown date but that didn't stop us from opening up Disney+ during our quarantine to re-watch the 1998 Oscar nominated film. Joining me for this podcast review I have Nicole Ackman, Lauren LaMagna, Rebecca Daniel, Danilo Castro, Tom O'Brien and Patreon contributer Kiiva Williams. Together, we discuss the film's themes, its characters, story, songs and more! Please bring honor to us by giving us a listen! 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 episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this month, the Next Best Theatre team is celebrating the legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. Winner of 8 Tony Awards and the brilliant mind behind "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (1962), "Company" (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), Sunday in the Park with George (1984), Into the Woods (1987), he also wrote the lyrics for West Side Story (1957) & Gypsy (1959). His resume speaks for itself and a few days ago, he celebrated his 90th birthday. Here to celebrate him and his work with me are Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Casey Lee Clark & Cody Dericks. 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 186, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer & Amanda Spears. This week we continue to discuss how the Coronavirus is impacting the entertainment industry. We also, after a month of intense voting, reveal the winners of the NBP Film Community Awards for the 2010s. We go over the polls which asks "What Was The Best Movie Of 2020 Before The Theaters Closed?" And after the positive feedback we received last week, we are continuing to have our listeners call in with their fan questions for this week so that we can all remain connected during this time of isolation. We hope your quarantine is going well and that our show is helping you all on a weekly basis. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for how we can make things better. Stay healthy. Stay safe. 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 this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat & Cody Dericks to discuss not a new film (due to all of the theaters being closed) but a film from 2011 that eerily predicted exactly what it is we are going through today. Steven Soderbergh's pandemic thriller "Contagion," starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard & Jude Law. For this review, we discuss the parallels to the coronavirus, the film's multiple characters, and storylines, the science and procedural elements plus its filmmaking. Join us and try not to get too paranoid. We hope you enjoy! Be healthy. Be safe out there and wash your hands! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices