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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & guest Amanda Guaraggi. Today, we're discussing the newest film in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise titled, "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore," starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, and a bunch of others. This franchise has gotten off to a rocky start and hasn't been helped by the actions of many involved, both behind and in front of the camera, in their personal lives. Was this an improvement on the last film? Does it come close to recapturing the magic of the original "Harry Potter" films? What did we think of the acting, crafts, writing, and do we believe the franchise will be able to close out with the planned fourth and fifth installments? We discuss all of these points and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.a

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture As promised at the conclusion of the 2021 awards season, we have our first of ten NBP Podcast reviews for our 2012 retrospective, which will be running from now until the end of the summer. That first film is Kathryn Bigelow's follow-up to her Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker," titled "Zero Dark Thirty," which saw her re-team with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Mark Boal. With a large ensemble cast led by Jessica Chastain, Bigelow's film ignited a ton of controversy upon its release, making for one of the most spectacular rises and falls in awards season history. What do we think of the film ten years later? We discuss the direction, writing, editing, Chastain's performance, and more in our review. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review, I have Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and guests Nadia Dalimonte and Charle

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

For Episode 289, I'm being joined by Josh Parham, Eve O'Dea & Will Mavity. Today, we're talking about the films we think might be announced for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival this week. We also discuss the latest developments in the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar incident, give our reactions to the trailer for "Marcel The Shell With Shoes On," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guest Ryan McQuade. Today, we're discussing the newest film from action film director Michael Bay, "Ambulance," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul Mateen II & Eiza González. With a stripped-down story and a smaller budget than what accustomed to seeing in a Michael Bay movie, what did we think of his latest? We discuss the acting, action, story, editing, and Bay-isms in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

It's been one week since the 94th Academy Awards, and for Episode 288, I'm joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the fallout of the Will Smith-Chris Rock "Slap Heard Around The World," the contenders to keep an eye on for the 95th Academy Awards, giving our reactions to the trailer for Riley Stearns' "Dual," going over the polls, answering your fan-submitted questions and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Ema Sasic & guest Tessa Smith. Today, we're discussing the long-delayed and morbidly anticipated "Morbius," starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal & Tyrese Gibson. A new entry into Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) alongside the "Spider-Man" and "Venom" films, the movie was delayed multiple times by Sony due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rumors that they were not confident in the film's success. Was that fear warranted? Does the movie meet, exceed or miss our expectations? What did we think of the acting, visual effects, action, and story? Tune in below to find out what we thought of it in our SPOILER-FILLED review, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help suppo

Justin Kurzel has become one of Australia's leading filmmakers delivering memorable films such as "Macbeth" and "The True History Of The Kelly Gang." His latest film, "Nitram," captures a dark moment in modern Australian history pertaining to gun violence and mental health. The film had its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival and has since gone on to win the Best Actor prize for its star Caleb Landry Jones and eight AACTA awards, including Best Film & Best Director. Justin was kind enough to take a few minutes to discuss what drew him to the project, working with Landry Jones, what he hopes audiences will take away from the film, and more. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreo

Oscar Producer Will Packer promised us an unforgettable 94th Academy Awards ceremony, which certainly was, but not for the reasons he intended. Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Zoe Rose Bryant, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea & Daniel Howat all joined me to discuss the predictable winners for what was an unpredictable evening. We go over the musical numbers, the controversial decision to hand out eight categories before the live ceremony, the hosts, the slap heard around the world, and more. Please take a listen down below, and a huge shoutout to all of the fans who have supported us through another awards season. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Will Mavity & guest Kevin Lee. Today, we're discussing the newest film from Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (otherwise known as "Daniels"), "Everything Everywhere All At Once," starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr. & Jamie Lee Curtis. A highly original, truly bizarre multiverse movie with action, comedy, and a surprisingly emotional thoughtful rumination on life, relationships, and our unlimited potential, there's so much to talk about with this one. Tune in below to find out what we thought of it in our SPOILER-FILLED review, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.pa

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Academy Award-winner Jane Campion is set to have a big weekend as her latest film, "The Power Of The Dog," is heading into Oscar Sunday with a leading twelve nominations, and many are expecting the New Zealand-born director to win her first Oscar for Best Director. However, back in 1993, she made a huge splash with her beautifully haunting film "The Piano," starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill & Anna Paquin. Becoming the first woman ever to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the film would also earn two additional Academy Awards for Best Actress (Holly Hunter) and Best Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin, who was only eleven at the time). What did we think of the film, revisiting it all of these years later? What did we think of the themes, characters, music, cinemato

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture After a bit of a hiatus during the film awards season, the Next Best Theatre team is back to reflect on the 2021 film year and all of the movie musicals it brought us. We discuss eight films in total, ranging from very poor to near-masterpiece levels of greatness. Joining me for this wholesome discussion are Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, and Casey Lee Clark. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

The wait is over. After numerous podcasts, discussions, and debates, the time has come for the NBP Team to reveal their final Oscar winner predictions for the 94th Academy Awards. I am joined by Amy Smith, Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity for this super-sized all-important episode. Together, we leave no stone unturned as we explore everything we know up until this point (we did not know the ASC & WGA Winners at the time of recording), from stats to general feelings in the air of how voters are feeling about the nominees, all in an effort to try and see all possible outcomes for what might go down one week from today. We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please sit back, relax and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.

For our main podcast review this week, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity all join me to discuss the first film from Academy Award-nominee Adrian Lyne in over twenty years, "Deep Water," starring Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, Jacob Elordi & Rachel Blanchard. What did we think of this new erotic thriller? Did we enjoy the performances, the writing, the sex, the murder, the intrigue, and how about that sometimes intentional but mostly unintentional comedy? We discuss all of these points and more in our review down below. Please take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/Nex

Graham Moore is a name you may remember from 2014 when he won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Imitation Game." Now, he's back, and this time he's writing and stepping behind the camera for the first time with his directorial debut "The Outfit," starring Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O'Brien, Nikki Amuka-Bird & Simon Russell Beale. A sophisticated single location crime thriller with more than enough twists to fill ten movies, the film opens in theaters from Focus Features this weekend. Graham was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the screenplay, the twists and turns it takes, working with Mark Rylance, and more. Click below to take a listen and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Pa

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

For Episode 285, it's the calm before the storm (aka. our Final Oscar Predictions episode next week). While we're recording this week's episode before the BAFTA and Critics Choice Award winners are revealed (we'll go over those next week), there's still plenty to talk about, including the DGA, CDG, and VES winners, our predictions for what we think will win the PGA, and the trailer for Richard Linklater's "Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood." We also go over the polls, announce the staff-voted 2021 NBP Film Awards winners, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Here to join me this week, I have Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and as a guest from Awards Watch, Erik Anderson. Thank you all so very much for your support, and enjoy! Next week is the big one... Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IM

For our main podcast review this week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & guest Katie Smith-Wong all join me to discuss the latest film from Disney-Pixar, "Turning Red," starring Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho & James Hong. Currently streaming on Disney+, the coming-of-age story tackles subjects rarely explored in animated films but does so with wit, insight, and a superb grasp of storytelling as only the wonderful artists at Pixar can deliver. What did we think of the voice-acting, music, writing, and animation? Tune in below to listen to our thoughts on these topics and more in our review. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https:/

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture "Drive My Car" had its world premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, winning the Best Screenplay prize. Then it went on to play at various other festivals before making history as the first Japanese film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. With wins from the New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and National Society Of Film Critics for Best Film, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's nearly three-hour-long meditation on grief, regret, and artistic expression is one of the best-reviewed films of the year, also securing Oscar nominations for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best International Feature Film. Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & guest Jonathan Fujii aka. "The Film Drunk," joined me to discuss the film's themes, characters, filmmaking style, and more. If you have not yet seen the film, you