Next Best Picture Podcast

Next Best Picture Podcast episodes:

• 04.22.2024

  Interviews With "Stress Positions" Star John Early & Director Theda Hammel

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "Stress Positions" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its capturing of the chaotic, messy, and stressful COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

  The Jordan Harbinger Show is a podcast we've been listening to - do check it out! We hope you like it as much as we do.

  
• 04.21.2024

  Episode 389 - The 2024 Tribeca Festival Lineup, Tarantino Scraps "The Movie Critic," "Trap" & "Transformers One" Trailers

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For Episode 389, I am joined by Josh Parham, Alyssa Christian & Giovanni Lago. In this week's episode, we react to the 2024 Tribeca Festival lineup, additions to the Cannes Film Festival lineup, and various...

  
• 04.20.2024

  "Abigail"

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Giovanni Lago & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (otherwise known...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Interviews With "We Grown Now" Stars Lil Rel Howery, Jurnee Smollett & Director Minhal Baig

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "We Grown Now" had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its direction, performances, and story about two young friends...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Interview With "The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare" Screenwriter Arash Amel

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is a slick, suave, and effortlessly cool WWII action film directed by Guy Ritchie with a star-studded cast that includes Henry Cavill, Eiza González,...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Interview With "Blood For Dust" Actor Scoot McNairy

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs Scoot McNairy has been one of the world's best and most reliable character actors ever since his career took off in the early 2010s with films such as "Monsters,"...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Interviews With "The Greatest Hits" Stars Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min & Director Ned Benson

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "The Greatest Hits" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its supernatural love story built around music. Stars Lucy Boynton,...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Interview With "Irena's Vow" Actress Sophie Nélisse

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "Irena's Vow" had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Sophie Nélisse's performance as Irena Gut Opdyke, a Polish nurse...

  
• 04.14.2024

  Episode 388 - Reactions To The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup, "Joker: Folie à Deux," "MaXXXine" & "Speak No Evil" Trailers

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For Episode 388, I am joined by Josh Parham. In this week's episode, we react to the 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup (which we'll attend in person next month). We...

  
• 04.13.2024

  "Civil War"

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Alex Garland, "Civil War," starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny,...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Interview With "Shōgun" Costume Designer Carlos Rosario

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "Shōgun" has been one of the most buzzed-about shows of 2024 since it premiered on FX on February 27th. While the show is still going (the series finale is...

  
• 04.11.2024

  "Inception"

  THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs Our 2010 retrospective has...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Interview With "The People's Joker" Director/Writer/Star Vera Drew

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "The People's Joker" had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, but its screenings were canceled due to "rights issues" related to its D.C. characters. The...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Interview With "The Beast" Director/Writer Bertrand Bonello

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "The Beast" had its world premiere at the 80th annual Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and went on to screen at TIFF and NYFFF. A...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Interview With "Girls State" Directors Jesse Moss & Amanda McBaine

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs Documentarians Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine struck gold with their 2020 film "Boys State," winning both the Documentary Competition Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and an Emmy award. Showcasing...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Episode 387 - 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Predictions, "Cuckoo," "Babes" & "Kill" Trailers

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For Episode 387, I am joined by Josh Parham and Dan Bayer. In this week's episode, we preview what we feel will be announced for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup this...

  
• 04.06.2024

  "Monkey Man"

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat. Today, we are reviewing the feature film directorial debut from Dev Patel, "Monkey Man," starring Patel,...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Interview With "The First Omen" Director Arkasha Stevenson & Writer Tim Smith

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "The First Omen" is a prequel to the classic 1976 horror film "The Omen." Directed by first-time feature filmmaker Arkasha Stevenson and written by Tim Smith, the film is...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Interview With “Música” Director/Writer/Star Rudy Mancuso

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "Musica" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received universal acclaim for its ingenuity and heart, announcing to the world that internet star Rudy...

  
• 04.03.2024

  The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 40 - Setting The Stage For The 2024 Emmy Awards Season

  THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs The Next Best Series...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Interview With "In The Land Of Saints And Sinners" Director Robert Lorenz

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs "In The Land Of Saints And Sinners" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it reunited action star Liam Neeson with director Robert Lorenz...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Episode 386 - The Best Films Of 2024 So Far, "Kinds Of Kindness" & "Bad Boys: Ride Or Die" Trailers

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For Episode 386, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Giovanni Lago. For this week's episode, we're recapping what we feel are the best films of 2024 so far as we're a...

  
• 03.31.2024

  "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire"

  SIGN UP FOR REGAL UNLIMITED W/ PROMO CODE - REGALNBP24 - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/q4j9urzs For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago & Brendan Hodges. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from director Adam Wingard, "Godzilla x Kong: The...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Interviews With "La Chimera" Stars Josh O'Connor, Isabella Rossellini & Director/Writer Alice Rohrwacher

  "La Chimera" had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and received positive reviews from critics who singled out Alice Rohrwacher's direction, thematically rich writing, and the layered performances from Josh...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Episode 385 - Early 2024 Oscar Contenders, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" & "Alien: Romulus" Trailers

  For Episode 385, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. For this week's episode, we've said goodbye to the 96th Academy Awards and the 2023 film year, so we're turning our eyes toward the rest of 2024 and discussing the...

  
• 03.23.2024

  "Road House"

  For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Brendan Hodges. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from director Doug Liman, "Road House," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida,...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Interview With "Sleeping Dogs" Director/Writer Adam Cooper

  "Sleeping Dogs" marks the feature-length directorial debut of Adam Cooper, based on the E.O. Chirovici novel "The Book of Mirrors" (2017). With a cast that includes Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marton Csokas & Tommy Flanagan, it tells the story of...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Interview With "Immaculate" Director Michael Mohan

  "Immaculate" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it garnered strong reviews for its dark atmosphere and gut-wrenching performance by Sydney Sweeney. Director Michael Mohan, who previously collaborated with Sweeney on "The Voyeurs," was kind enough...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Episode 384 - 2024 Oscars Fallout, SXSW Recap, "The Crow," "Poolman" & "The Greatest Hits" Trailers

  For Episode 384, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Nadia Dalimonte & Danilo Castro. For this week's episode, we're discussing the fallout of the 96th Academy Awards after one week to reflect on the winners and the ceremony. We also listen to Bayer recap his...

  
• 03.16.2024

  "Love Lies Bleeding"

  I am joined by Josh Parham & Giovanni Lago for this week's main podcast review. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from director Rose Glass, "Love Lies Bleeding," starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone & Anna Baryshnikov. Following...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Interview With "Frida" Director Carla Gutierrez

  "Frida" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award. It marks the feature directorial debut for Carla Gutierrez, who previously worked as an editor on "RBG" and "Julia."...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Interview With "The Animal Kingdom" Director/Writer Thomas Cailley

  "The Animal Kingdom" had its world premiere as the opening film of the Un Certain Regard section at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 17th, 2023. It was released in France this past fall and received a leading 12...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Our Immediate Reactions To The 96th Academy Awards

  THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 96th Academy Awards are over. Another awards season is behind us, and it was indeed a...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Interviews With "Kung Fu Panda 4" Stars Jack Black, Awkwafina, Directors Mike Mitchell & Stephanie Ma Stine

  "Kung Fu Panda 4" is now playing in theaters and just opened up to no. 1 at the box office. The fourth film in the franchise, the animated film continues and possibly concludes the journey of Po, the Dragon Warrior....

  
• 03.09.2024

  "Imaginary"

  For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Danilo Castro & Cody Dericks. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Jeff Wadlow, "Imaginary," starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcon & Betty Buckley. It...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Interview With "Problemista" Director, Writer, Producer & Star Julio Torres

  "Problemista" had its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for writer, director, producer, and star Julio Torres' directorial vision, writing, comedy, and sharp social commentary on the immigrant experience. Torres was kind enough...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Interview With "Love Lies Bleeding" Star Katy O'Brian & Director Rose Glass

  "Love Lies Bleeding" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for its neo-noir influence, muscular direction from Rose Glass, and performances from Kristen Stewart & Katy O'Brian. Glass and O'Brian were kind...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Episode 383 - Our Final Predictions For The 96th Academy Awards, "Horizon: An American Saga" & "I Saw The TV Glow" Trailers

  For Episode 383, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat & Tom O'Brien. This week is the episode you've all been waiting for. We are delivering our final predictions for who we believe will walk away with Oscars one week from...

  
• 03.02.2024

  "Dune: Part Two"

  For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Giovanni Lago & Daniel Howat. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from Denis Villeneuve, "Dune: Part Two," starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence...

  
• 02.29.2024

  "Robot Dreams"

  THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture As we attempt to catch up with all of the Oscar-nominated films, one delightful surprise...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interviews With "Maestro" Co-Writer Josh Singer & Cinematographer Matthew Libatique

  "Maestro" is one of the year's most well-crafted films, both on the page and up on the screen. Following our behind-the-scenes interviews with more people involved in making the film, Ema Sasic got some time with Oscar-nominated co-writer Josh Singer, and Dan Bayer spoke with Oscar-nominated...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interviews With "The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar" Cinematographer & Costume Designer

  "The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar," based on the 1977 short story of the same name by Roald Dahl, had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for filmmaker Wes Anderson bringing...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interview With "Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó" Director Sean Wang

  The release of "Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó" is marking a pivotal moment in the career and life of director Sean Wang. With his first Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Short Film and the world premiere of his feature directorial...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interview With "Ninety-Five Senses" Directors Jared Hess & Jerusha Hess

  "Ninety-Five Senses" is an animated short film by husband and wife directing duo Jared Hess and Jerusha Hess ("Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre") that has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. The two of them...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interview With "The Eternal Memory" Director Maite Alberdi

  "The Eternal Memory" had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary in Competition. It went on to play at other festivals, garnering praise and winning awards,...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Interview With "Bobi Wine: The People's President" Directors Christopher Sharp & Moses Bwayo

  "Bobi Wine: The People's President" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, screened out of competition but received critical acclaim. It would go on to receive the IDA Award for Best Feature Documentary and is now...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Interview With The "Golda" Hair & Makeup Team

  "Golda" may have had a tiny release in 2023, but one noticeable element that had everyone talking who saw it was the incredible makeup work done to change Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren into Golda Meir. The hair and makeup...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Interview With The "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" Visual Effects Team

  "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" was one of the few bright spots Marvel had in 2023, as the third entry in the franchise brought forth an emotional and thrilling conclusion to James Gunn's trilogy with these beloved characters. It...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Interview With "The Creator" Sound Team

  "The Creator" contained one of the most fascinating productions of 2023 as it was shot uncommonly compared to other studio-backed sci-fi blockbusters of today to keep its budget low. The work throughout post-production was equally as interesting as the Oscar-nominated...