The Next Best Picture Podcast

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements, Daniel Howat and guest Ryan McQuade ("InSession Film" & "Awards Circuit") to discuss the final entry in the much-beloved, cherished and fiercely debated Skywalker Saga: "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker." We talk about our expectations heading into the movie, how it concludes the entire saga, the technical achievements, the fan outrage it has already caused, what we believe worked, what we believe didn't. We discuss it all in this spoiler-free podcast review with a spoiler section starting at around 56 minutes where we go even deeper into the film's much talked about storytelling decisions. There's a lot to talk about so feel free to take 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

Jörg Widmer has worked with acclaimed director Terrence Malick before. However, "A Hidden Life" marks the first time he is credited as the director of photography for one of his films. Hailed as one of the most visually striking films of 2019, the movie represents a return to stronger narrative filmmaking from Malick. Jörg talks to us about his process of working with the mysterious director, what challenges he faced working on the film, what he wants people to take away from the film, 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 third podcast review, Lauren LaMagna, Danilo Castro and I head on over to the diamond district of New York City with the Safdie Brothers ("Good Time") for their latest film "Uncut Gems" starring a never been better Adam Sandler. Filled with colorful characters, anxiety driven filmmaking and a tremendous amount of entertainment value, the indie crime drama has garnered a bit of Oscar buzz for its leading man. What did we think of it? 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

Paul Walter Hauser is an actor who got his start in stand up comedy and television. He's slowly been building his way into the public consciousness these past few years with scene-stealing turns in "I, Tonya," "BlacKkKlansman" and "Late Night." His latest film "Richard Jewell," finds him in the titular leading role as Richard Jewell, a man who saved many innocent lives during the 1996 Olympic bombing but was then later accused by the media to have had carried out the attack himself, which was later disproven. Paul Walter Hauser has endeared himself to the NBP Team through his interactions with us on social media and we were happy to chat with him about his career thus far, his experience working with Clint Eastwood, what he wants people to take away from his latest film, what is next for the young actor and more. Take a listen below. 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, Cody Dericks, Ryan C. Showers and I talk about the latest Clint Eastwood film titled "Richard Jewell" starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm and rising star Paul Walter Hauser in the titular role. Eastwood's politics are a hot topic on conversation amongst our team every time he releases a new movie and this one is no different as we weave through the film's problematic messaging, the filmmaking from the 89 year old director and the performances from the cast. 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

Tracy Letts is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, who has made a name for himself in many different areas of the arts. From the stage, to the big and small screen, Letts has done it all. Lately, he's been enjoying his highest success yet in the world of film as he's had the chance to work with James Schamus ("Indignation"), Stephen Spielberg ("The Post"), Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird") and more! Now, in 2019 he's re-united with Greta Gerwig for her adaptation of "Little Women" and he also got the chance to work with James Mangold playing Henry Ford II in the box-office hit "Ford v Ferrari." Mr. Letts was kind enough to offer a few minutes of his time to discuss his recent run of success, his latest roles, how he likes to work as an artist and more! Take a listen below. 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 172, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & I discuss the Golden Globe, SAG and various guild nominations from the past week. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Wonder Woman 1984," "In The Heights," "Promising Young Woman," answer your fan questions and more! Awards Season is in full swing and we couldn't be any happier. 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, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, guest Nell Minow & I discuss the true-life Fox News sexual harassment drama that has everyone in Hollywood talking. "Bombshell" has a star studded cast which includes Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow and a bunch of others. We discuss their performances, the film's empathy for its controversial characters, the reaction that has so far received and more. It's not an easy film to talk about but it needs to be talked about all the same. Come and join the conversation! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After winning the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing "The Big Short," Charles Randolph set his sights on Fox News and the sexual harassment scandal that shocked the world. "Bombshell" is a challenging film due to the characters Randolph asks us to have sympathy for and in this interview he explains his intentions with the film's message, his collaboration with the film' star and producer Charlize Theron, his writing process and more! 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 In a few days, "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker" will be released and thus the new trilogy from the most beloved property in the history of cinema will come to a close. For this month's Patreon Throwback review, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, guest Titus Banks and I revisit the 2015 film that kicked off this new trilogy under the Disney umbrella: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." What has our relationship with the franchise been like over the years? How has it changed since 2015 and with the release of "The Last Jedi?" What was the anticipation like? How did it do at the Oscars? We talk about all of this and more for nearly two hours on this month's 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

"Harriet" may seem like your typical awards season biopic drama but it's so much more than that. Much of that is a credit to the enormous amount of talent involved in front of and hehind the camera, including Tony Award winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell ("Hamilton"). Paul was kind enough to chat with Next Best Picture about his lush and colorful period work on Kasi Lemmons' film. Click below to hear what he has to say and do keep him in mind for this year's Oscar race for Best Costume Design. 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, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & I talk about Netflix's final awards hopeful for the season: "The Two Popes." Starring Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins in what is mostly a two-hander between two acting legends, director Fernando Meirelles and screenwriter Anthony McCarten's depiction of these two holy but still flawed individuals is one of the year's biggest surprises. Filled with nuance and flourish, the film throws a lot at its audience but still manages to be entertaining and soulful. Did we have some issues? Sure. Take a listen below to hear our full confession. 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 171, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Rebecca Daniel & I have a lot to recap as we start off with the New York based awards for the Gothams, the National Board Of Review and the New York Film Critics Circle. We then head over to the AFI Top 10 Films of 2019, the Visual Effects Shortlist, European Film Awards, Satellite Award Nominations and other various critics groups. We then cap it all off with our predictions for the Golden Globe and SAG Nominations which will be revealed this week. We also go over the polls, answer your fan questions, discuss the trailers for "No Time To Die," "Black Widow" "The Assistant" and more! Tis' the season! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & I take a ride up into the sky with Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne for Amazon Studio's soaring historical drama "The Aeronauts." A technical stunner that deserves to be experienced on the big screen, what did the NBP team think of the story, characters and overall film? Take a listen below to find out what we think of director Tom Harper's latest. 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 what is probably our biggest collection of podcast interviews yet, I had the opportunity to chat with many of the behind the scenes creative talents involved in making the new Amazon Studios film "The Aeronauts." First up was the film's Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer Lee Walpole, then the Visual Effects Supervisor Louis Morin, then Production Designer Christain Hubband, then Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne and finally, the film's director Tom Harper. Strap yourselves into a balloon and learn all about the making of one of 2019's most thrilling films down below. 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

Though the film may have received a mixed reception since its premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, composer Trevor Gureckis' score for "The Goldfinch" was continuously pointed out as a highlight. A new sound in the world of composing this decade, Trevor previously worked alongside Phillip Glass and Kanye West before moving full time to film score composing. More of his work can be heard on Apple TV's newest show "Servant," Netflix's "Bloodline" and the upcoming sci-fi Neil Burger film "Voyagers." Trevor was kind enough to talk to us about his work on "The Goldfinch" which we would argue is sublime and should not be discounted for awards consideration. 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 170, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & I give you our preview for the madness that is about to begin: the precursors. Phase 2 of the Awards Season kicks off in full every year post Thanksgiving and this week we have the IFP Gotham Awards, then the National Board of Review (NBR), then the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), the AFI Top 10 films of 2019, the Critics Choice Award Nominations and more! All of this is happening in just the first week and we're here to discuss what we think might happen and what it all could mean going forward in the weeks ahead. 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, Josh Parham, Josh Williams, guest Daniel Brilliant & I put on our best sweaters and try to solve filmmaker Rian Johnson's whodunit mystery thriller "Knives Out" by answering a simple question: is it any good? We discuss the performances from its large ensemble cast, the intricate screenplay from Johnson, the technical craft on display from his crew and more in this week's review. Take a listen and find out what we think. 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 review, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer and I are back during this holiday season to discuss "She Loves Me." Inspired by Miklós László’s Parfumerie, the show follows in the tradition of "The Shop Around the Corner" and "In the Good Old Summertime" by placing the classic Hungarian play in a new context. With a score by the legendary Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, accompanied by a perfect Joe Masteroff book, "She Loves Me" has stood the test of time to remain one of the most perfect musical comedies to ever grace the Broadway stage. So why does it still feel underrated? We explore that and many other questions and themes around this musical gem. A terrific way to kick off the holiday season. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's second podcast review, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Amanda Spears & I review director Marielle Heller's latest film "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood" starring Matthew Rhys and Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers. Presented with a very unique narrative structure, this is not your typical biopic. As a result, the NBP team has a wide range of opinions on this Thanksgiving holiday drama. Take a listen below to find out what we thought. 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

Mark Duplass has had a successful career with a fair share of decent performances but for this specific interview, he's not interested in talking about himself. Mark took a few moments out of his day to specifically talk to us about his co-star Ray Romano's work in the Netflix film "Paddleton." He expresses why he believes Ray's work deserves to be up for awards consideration, his thoughts on the current state of how awards season is run and more. It's the most selfless interview you'll hear all year. Take 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

After recently receiving Gotham and Spirit Award nominations for Breakthrough Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively, we are now sharing with you our interview with Jonathan Majors, the star of the critically acclaimed independent film "The Last Black Man In San Francisco." Jonathan was kind enough to take a few minutes to discuss with us what his experience was like working with co-star Jimmie Fails and writer/director Joe Talbot, what the story means to him, what he has coming up next and more! Give it a listen and definitely keep him in mind for Best Supporting Actor this year. 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 169, myself, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and our newest contributor to Next Best Picture Rebecca Daniel discuss the nominations for the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards, the latest at the FAI Film Festival, give reactions to the trailers for "Emma," "Antebellum," 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, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & I discuss the sequel to Disney's mega worldwide hit "Frozen," titled "Frozen 2." With the returning cast and creative team, is this animated sequel more of the same or something as fresh, new and exciting as the first film? How are the songs? The animation? We discuss all of these topics and more on this week's 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

After getting his start at the beginning of the millennium with David Gordon Green's "George Washington," musician and composer David Wingo has silently been building a strong body of film scoring work for nearly two decades. With scores for "Take Shelter," "Midnight Special," "Brigsby Bear" and the Emmy winning HBO show "Barry," he has certainly made himself known to us and now he's back with Scott Z. Burns political drama "The Report." David was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk to us about his work on the film which you can listen to below! 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 third podcast review, myself, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & Josh Parham discuss the latest film from filmmaker Noah Baumbach for Netflix, "Marriage Story" starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda and Ray Liotta. The film tells the personal story of a modern divorce between an artistic couple bouncing back and forth between New York and Los Angeles. There is a multitude of topics to discuss with this one including the writing, performances, Baumbach's direction, the absurdity of a taxing divorce within the legal system, the use of Stephen Sondheim, the complexities of human relationships and more! Take a listen and enjoy the show! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's second podcast review, myself, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer & guest Candice Frederick discuss Trey Edward Shults' third film "Waves." With an emotionally powerful ensemble, a unique narrative structure and technical craftsmanship operating on a level beyond his previous two films, "Waves" marks a huge leap forward for Trey Edward Shults. What does the NBP Team think though? We decided to discuss full SPOILERS for this review so we could get specific with the themes around the film's story and what happens to its characters. If you have not seen the film yet and do not wish to be spoiled, please come back and listen once you've seen the film. Thanks. 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 168, myself, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien preview the 2019 Independent Spirit Award Nominations, discuss the latest news surrounding SAG, the Golden Globes and other aspects of awards season, go over the polls, give reactions to the trailers for "The Way Back," "Seberg" and "The Death And Life Of John F. Donovan," plus we 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, myself, Bianca Garner, Daniel Howat & Danilo Castro head to the race track to discuss the new film from director James Mangold, "Ford v Ferrari" starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon. Based on a true story, with high production value and every department firing on all cylinders to deliver us some popcorn entertainment that also moves us, it's undoubtedly one of the year's best films. Find out why we think so in this week's main 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

In what is truly one of 2019's most emotionally impactful cinematic experiences, writer/director Trey Edward Shults has outdone himself with his third feature film "Waves." Marking his second collaboration with star Kelvin Harrison Jr. ("Luce"), the two were kind enough to chat with me separately about the year they are both having, the making of "Waves," how the film has been received so far during its festival run and more! Take a listen and be sure to check out "Waves" now playing in limited release from A24. 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, myself, Casey Lee Clark, Ryan C. Showers , Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien talk about Martin Scorsese's latest film "The Irishman" reuniting him with Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and for the first time ever, working with Al Pacino. A Netflix film with a production budget of over $150 million, heavily involved CGI, a sprawling story that takes place over several decades, packed with heavy themes and meta-commentary, Scorsese's late career gangster film has been hailed as a modern masterpiece. What does the NBP team think about it though? Kick back and a take a listen as we chat about Scorsese's near three and a half hour epic. 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 year's biggest technical marvels, is the year's biggest film made by Marvel. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest grossing film of all time and a culmination not just for the Marvel Cinematic Universe but also for everyone behind the scenes who have worked tirelessly to bring this chapter to its stunning conclusion. Two people heavily involved with the making of the film were kind enough to lend their time to talk about their involvement in "Avengers: Endgame." First up we have Daniel Howat interviewing composer Alan Silvestri, followed by Will Mavity's interview with Visual Effects Supervisor Dan DeLeeuw. Tune in to hear from both of them what their experience was like making the year's biggest film, the lasting impact of their work on the MCU 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 Episode 167, myself, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & Lauren LaMagna preview this year's AFI Film Festival by discussing "Richard Jewell," "Queen & Slim" along with the AppleTV+ film "The Banker." We also discuss the trailer for that film along with trailers for Pixar's "Soul" and "Wendy" from "Beasts Of The Southern Wild" director Benh Zeitlin. We also go over the polls, answer your fan questions, give our latest thoughts on the Oscar race 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, Cody Dericks and I review the sequel to the 1980 film "The Shining," based on a novel by Stephen King published in 2013 which was written in response to his dissatisfaction with the Stanley Kubrick film adaptation. Director Mike Flanagan ("Gerald's Game") has the tough task of trying to appease both camps with "Doctor Sleep." Does he succeed? What do we think of the performances by Ewan McGregor & Rebecca Ferguson? The themes? We discuss all of these things on this week's podcast 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 The Next Best Picture Podcast is back with another Patreon Throwback review! This one is to help us get ready for Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman." So we are traveling back to 1990 to revisit his gangster masterpiece. A film that created its own cinematic language and has had an enduring legacy to this day, so much so that Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci have re-united once again in 2019. The film is "Goodfellas" and it also stars Ray Liotta & Lorraine Bracco. Myself, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and guest Brad Heyen go into what makes this film so special, has does it stand up today, our favorite moments and more! Be sure to take 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

For this week's second podcast review, myself, Josh Parham and Nicole Ackman head back to our streaming devices for another Netflix film, David Michôd's "The King" starring Timothée Chalamet as King Henry V. In this Shakespeare adaptation (co-written by Michôd and star Joel Edgerton), wars are fought, kingdoms are conquered and betrayal lurks around every corner from within. What did we think of it? 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

"The Farewell" has been one of the most well received films of the year both with audiences and with critics. A large part of that is due to the storytelling involved from all departments and this case, we are chatting with editor Matt Friedman on what he brought to Lulu Wang's independent breakout film. Be sure to give our chat with Matt a listen and rent or purchase the film on digital if you have not seen it yet. 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 166, myself, Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks & Tom O'Brien discuss the Academy's 11th annual Governors Awards where they bestowed Honorary Oscars to David Lynch, Lina Wertmüller, Wes Studi & Geena Davis. We also discuss the current state of "The Streaming Wars" with the launch of Apple TV Plus and what it means for the industry moving forward. And we 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, Josh Parham and I review the sixth film in the Terminator franchise (which also disregards the last three films and serves as a direct sequel to 1992's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day"). "Terminator: Dark Fate" sees the return of series creator James Cameron as a producer, along with original stars Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger and newcomers Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna along with "Deadpool" director Tim Miller stepping into the director's chair this time around. How do all of these elements new and old mix together? Find out, as Josh and I discuss on this week's 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 It's Halloween! And we are here with another Patreon Throwback review on the Next Best Picture Podcast! We had the NBP Community vote on a "horror masterpiece" to be reviewed on the show. The winner was Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic "The Shining," which also functions as a perfect lead in to our upcoming review of "Doctor Sleep." For this review I am joined by Josh Parham, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, and guest Matty Zaradich from FriGay The 13th Horror Podcast. We talk about the production, the theories, the characters, the performances, the craft, the flaws, the legacy and more in this all encompassing review! Be sure to listen and have a Happy Halloween! 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 Theatre team is back during this spooky time called Halloween to bring you a review of one of the darkest musicals ever made: Steven Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street." What does myself, Nicole Ackman, Michael Schwartz & Casey Lee Clark all think of the show and the popular film adaptation by director Tim Burton? Tune in as we give you our thoughts on our favorite moments, songs 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 second podcast review, myself, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & guest Wilson Morales (Editor at BlackFilm.com) review the Eddie Murphy comeback vehicle which recently took the Netflix world by storm: "Dolemite Is My Name." Exploring the history of comedian and filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, the film has been compared to films such as "Ed Wood" and "The Disaster Artist," but we believe there's something more here. Take a listen as we explain it all 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

For Episode 165, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Tom O'Brien & I discuss the nominations for the 2019 Gotham Awards, the IDA Nominations, the initial reactions to Greta Gerwig's "Little Women," the polls, the trailer for "Antlers" and we answer your fan questions as well. 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, myself, Bianca Garner & Dan Bayer review the second feature film from filmmaker Robert Eggers: "The Lighthouse" starring Robert Pattinson & Willem Dafoe. Due to the maddening nature of this movie, we felt it best to discuss the movie with FULL SPOILERS so if you haven't seen the film yet, please do not listen as this wholly unique and original film should be experienced unspoiled. For those who have already lost their minds watching the film...strap in. There's a lot to discuss. 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 third podcast review, myself, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & Ryan C. Showers review the latest film from filmmaker Steven Soderbergh on Netflix "The Laundromat." Garnering a mixed reception since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, this entertaining but dizzying take on the Panama Papers scandal also divided the NBP team. What did we all think about the storytelling, the performances (especially from Meryl Streep) and more? 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

For this week's second podcast review, myself, Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien review the latest film from Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit." Receiving a mixed response since its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (where it won the audience award) the film has divided many over its content and balance of comedic and dramatic tones. What did we think of it though? 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

For Episode 164, Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Bianca Garner, & Lauren LaMagna & I discuss different Best Picture winner possibilities with other Oscar wins, "The Batman" casting news, the ongoing war between the Hollywood old guard & Marvel, initial reactions to "Bombshell," the polls, and also answer your fan questions! 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, myself and guest Kolby Mac (from kolbytoldme.com) review the a sequel that has been a decade in the making: "Zombieland: Double Tap" starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin . Does it live up to the first film? Is it funny? Are the zombie kills fun? How is the cast, new and old? We answer all of this and more on our review. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this month's Patreon Throwback review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham and guest Brianna Zigler. To get ready for Taika Waititi's newest film "Jojo Rabbit," we are looking at his co-directed, co-written & co-starring (alongside Jemaine Clement) horror-comedy-mockumentary titled "What We Do In The Shadows." A surprise independent hit that launched the careers of its stars and made vampires cool again, it's the perfect movie to revisit for the month of Halloween and to just get some good laughs in from time to time. Take a listen to find out what we all think. 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 extra podcast review, we are taking a look at a movie that we didn't necessarily know we needed until we saw it: "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." Acting as an epilogue to the hit AMC show and reuniting series creator Vince Gilligan with star Aaron Paul and a few others, this surprise movie gave us the closure we wanted for one of television's most beloved shows and characters. Joining me for this special Patreon podcast review I have Jack Shipley, Josh Blumenkranz & Charles Bright. 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