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For this week's podcast film review, it's just Ryan C. Showers & I as we bring you our final review of a 2018 release with the Nicole Kidman starring thriller "Destroyer."

Because Episode 123 was packed with so much content to cover, we decided to get together at the last minute and record a special bonus episode for you all detailing our predictions in all categories for this Sunday's Golden Globe Awards.

Michael P. Shawver has had a long collaboration with writer/director Ryan Coogler going all the way back to their years in film school together.

For Episode 123, Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, guest Valerie Complex and myself bring you our 2018 recap episode where we go through different aspects of the year ranging from general themes, best trailers, posters, scenes and more!

For this week's review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Celia Schlekewey, Danilo Castro, Josh Williams, Tom O'Brien & our guest from InSession Film, JD Duran.

For weeks there has been a debate over how much of "The Favourite's" much awarded (and Oscar hopeful) production design was actual production design and how much of it was simply very good location scouting.

For this week's second podcast film review, myself, Jacey Aldredge & Danilo Castro review another entry in the DC Extended Universe.

For Episode 122, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, DeAnn Knighton & Jacey Aldredge bring you our 2018 Holiday episode where we discuss the Academy's shortlists, the trailers for "Greta" and "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," the polls, answer your fan questions and more!

For this week's podcast film review, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Josh Parham review the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved 1964 film "Mary Poppins," directed by Rob Marshall and starring Emily Blunt in the title role, this is "Mary Poppins Returns."

Justin Hurwitz has in a short amount of time, through his collaborations with Damien Chazelle on "La La Land" and "First Man," made a huge impact on the cinematic landscape with his memorable film scores for both movies.

For this week's podcast film review, myself, Nicole Ackman, Tom O'Brien & guest Sharronda Williams from PayOrWait.com review Barry Jenkins' follow-up film to his Oscar-winning film "Moonlight," titled "If Beale Street Could Talk."

David Magee has already earned himself a reputation in Hollywood as being a go-to man for adapting stories for the screen receiving an Oscar nomination in 2012 for "Life Of Pi" and now he's back with a new film, a sequel to a movie that is over 50 years old, "Mary Poppins Returns."

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Łukasz Żal earned an Oscar nomination for his first feature length film as the director of photography on Paweł Pawlikowski's Academy Award winning film "Ida."

For Episode 121, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Josh Parham, Cody Derricks & Tom O'Brien give our reactions to the SAG and Critics Choice Nominations.

For this week's podcast film review, myself, Daniel Howat and guest Kathia Woods from CupOfSoulShow.com review one of the best animated films of 2018: "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse."

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Patrick J. Don Vito is a name in film editing you may not have heard of much but after seeing Peter Farrelly's hit comedy film "Green Book" you will understand that this once assistant editor, now feature length head editor is one to watch out for.

For this week's podcast film review, myself, Will Mavity and Beatrice Loayza go back into history with Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie in the epic and tragic film from director Josie Rourke "Mary Queen Of Scots."

For Episode 120, myself, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham talk about the Golden Globe Nominations, give our SAG Awards predictions, talk about Kevin Hart's Oscar host fiasco, go over the polls, answer your questions and give our thoughts on the trailers for "All Is True" and "Avengers: Endgame."

Richard E. Grant is a character actor who has been acting in Hollywood since his debut performance in 1987 for "Withnail And I."

Rolfe Kent has composed films for Alexander Payne ("Downsizing" & "Sideways") and Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking" & "Up In The Air").

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For Episode 119, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Josh Parham talk about the Gotham, NBR and NYFCC Winners.

For this week's review, myself, Beatrice Loayza and guest Jose Solis discuss Alfonso Cuaron's latest masterpiece, the Netflix film "Roma."

Yorgos Lanthimos' film "The Favourite" is easily one of the most technically splendid films of 2018 with an abundance of riches from all departments.

Fresh off its win from the National Board Of Review (NBR) yesterday, our additional film podcast review this week is the crowd pleasing yet divisive Oscar contender "Green Book" starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.

Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film "The Favourite" has been lighting up the festival circuit with its trio of winning performances from Emma Stone, Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz, its technical aspects and more.

"The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs" represents the Coen Brothers first foray into the world of Netflix. One of the unsung elements of their latest western are the seamless visual effects overseen by Alex Lemke and Michael Huber.

For Episode 111, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Josh Parham discuss the possibility of "A Star Is Born" sweeping at the Oscars, the trailers for "Vice," "Rocketman" and "The Mule," the poll question of the week pertaining to "First Man," and we answer your questions on the show.

Our review this week on the podcast is the much anticipated remake from Bradley Cooper titled "A Star Is Born."

Our review this week on the podcast is the last...err, I mean latest film starring the legendary Robert Redford, "The Old Man And The Gun," also starring Casey Affleck & Sissy Spacek and written and directed by David Lowery ("A Ghost Story").

As we did with our look back on 15 years of "Avenue Q," the Next Best Theatre team is back to look back on the 20th anniversary of "Ragtime."

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For Episode 109, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Tom O'Brien discuss our current Oscar Predictions in key categories, the first days of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Captain Marvel" and "Stan & Ollie," answer your questions on the show and more!

Our review this week on the podcast is the divisive, controversial and potentially new cult classic film from first-time director Sam Levinson titled "Assassination Nation." Joining me for this review of the Sundance hit film is Beatrice Loayza, Dan Bayer & from InSession Film: Kate Boyle.

After giving our predictions last week, myself, Michael Schwartz and Ryan C. Showers are back to give you our instant reactions to the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of our predictions turned out to be true but the Emmys still had plenty of surprises in store for us including one of the most memorable award show moments we've ever seen involving Oscar director Glen Weiss and his (now) fiancé Jan.

For Episode 108, we have a jam packed episode as myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer & Tom O'Brien are joined by the returning Beatrice Loayza from TIFF.

Our review this week on the podcast is the new film from "71" director Yann Demange titled "White Boy Rick" starring Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry and a few others in the true story of Richard Wershe Jr., a young boy who became a drug pusher, FBI informant and crime kingpin in Detroit in the mid 80's all before he turned 16.

The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, rewarding the best in television for 2018, will be held next Monday on September 17th.

Joseph Fraioli is a sound designer who has worked in the industry for the past decade. His latest film "Kin," was recently released in theaters.

For Episode 107, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien give our thoughts on the reactions coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival.

For Episode 107, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien give our thoughts on the reactions coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival.

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For Episode 106, it is our 2 year anniversary here at Next Best Picture as myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Celia Schlekewey, Danilo Castro & Tom O'Brien give our thoughts on the reactions coming out of the Venice & Telluride Film Festivals for many of the season's Oscar hopefuls including Jason Reitman's "The Front Runner" starring Hugh Jackman which is also our trailer discussion for this week.

Our review this week on the podcast is the follow up from director Lenny Abrahamson ("Room"), the creepy haunted drama titled "The Little Stranger" starring Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter & Charlotte Rampling. Please listen to myself, Celia Schlekewey & Josh Parham review the film to find out our thoughts on Abrahamson's latest with a spoiler section at 24:45.

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THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

"Searching" is one of the most thrilling and creative films of the year precisely because it tells its entire story through the use of various technological screens.

For Episode 105, I am joined by Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Kt Schaefer & for the first time ever, Tom O'Brien.

Our review this week on the podcast is the Sundance hit thriller told exclusively through screens, "Searching" starring John Cho.

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For Episode 104, I am joined by Will Mavity, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer & Josh Parham. Together we continue our discussion from Episode 103 about the Academy's newest Oscar category: Best Popular Film.

Our review this week on the podcast is the all Asian starring film "Crazy Rich Asians" starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and a lot more!

"We The Animals" is one of the most visually inventive and breathtaking independent features of the year.

After debuting at this year's Cannes Film Festival to high acclaim, Spike Lee's latest film "BlacKkKlansman" is now finally playing in theaters.

Our review this week on the podcast is Spike Lee's latest film (joint) titled "BlacKkKlansman" starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier and Topher Grace.

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"Half The Picture" is a documentary, directed by Amy Adrion, which explores the dismal number of women directors working in Hollywood, the hardships they go through on a daily basis to get their projects made and their hopes for the future in the wake of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.

For Episode 102, after introducing new team member Celia Schlekewey last week, we're not stopping there.

Our review this week on the podcast is Disney's live-action answer to last year's "Goodbye Christopher Robin" and the "Paddington" films.

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For the first time ever, Next Best Theatre is proud to give you an episode that is not solely focused on the Tony Awards but instead on relevant news inside the world of theatre arts and we take a look back at the 2003 Tony Award winning Musical "Avenue Q" which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

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For Episode 101, we introduce a new team member, Celia Schlekewey. Along with myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz, the four of us talk about this weeks fall film festival announcements for the lineups for Venice, Toronto (TIFF) and what this means for Telluride and NYFF.

Our review this week on the podcast is the next (And best?) installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise titled "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and directed/written by Christopher McQuarrie (Director of "Rogue Nation" & writer for "Edge Of Tomorrow").

Peter Albrechtsen is a sound designer and sound re-recording mixer for many films both with features and documentaries including last year's Oscar winning film "Dunkirk," "Thelma," 2009's "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," "Antichrist" and more.

For Episode 100 (!!), myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham welcome Nicole Ackman & Dan Bayer from Next Best Theatre to join us for this milestone episode.

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"Puzzle" is a a wonderfully written and beautifully acted independent film starring Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan & David Denman.

For Episode 99, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham discuss our first Oscar predictions mid-way through 2018.

Our review this week on the podcast is Bo Burnham's directorial debut which premiered at Sundance to acclaim titled "Eighth Grade."

For Episode 98, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham continue on from last week's episode where we revealed our top films of 2018 so far and now we are revealing what we feel are the most realistic Oscar contenders from the first half of the year.

Our review this week on the podcast is the wildly bonkers yet brilliant social/political satire "Sorry To Bother You" which is also the directorial debut of rapper and activist Boots Riley.

t's been awhile. But with the Emmy Nominations being announced next week (July 12th) myself, Michael Schwartz and the returning Ryan C. Showers are back with our final Emmy Nomination Predictions for Next Best Series Episode 4.

For Episode 97, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham tell you all our Top 5 favorite films of 2018 so far as the first half of the year comes to a close.

Our review this week on the podcast is the sequel to Denis Villeneuve's 2015 film "Sicario," however this time there is no Denis Villeneuve, no Roger Deakins, no Emily Blunt and no Johann Johannsson (RIP) but we have writer Taylor Sheridan and stars Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin for "Sicario: Day Of The Soldado." Is it any good? Does it live up to the first film? Danilo Castro joins me to discuss.

"Leave No Trace" is writer/director Debra Granik's first film since her Oscar nominated 2009 hit "Winter's Bone." The film made its debut at this year's Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.

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Steve Newburn is a make-up, special effects and all round true craftsman from the film industry who has worked on movies such as "Inception," "The Dark Knight Rises," "Suicide Squad" and more.

For Episode 96, myself, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham comment on the latest development in the so called "fan's" backlash towards "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," answer fan questions, play a few rounds of Oscars So Right, talk about the polls and the trailers for "Creed II" & "Welcome To Marwen."

For this week's new theatrical release review, myself and Josh Williams discuss the latest film in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" directed by J.A. Bayona and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.

For Episode 95, myself, Will Mavity & Josh Parham comment on Brie Larson's call for more diversity in film criticism, answer fan questions, talk about this week's poll pertaining to "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and the trailers for "Dumbo" and "The Little Stranger."

Our review this week on the podcast is writer/director Brad Bird's much anticipated followup to the 2004 Academy Award winning Pixar film "The Incredibles." 14 years later, we finally have "Incredibles 2" now playing in theaters and myself, Will Mavity and Danilo Castro are here with the spoiler filled review.

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The 2018 Tony Awards were held this past Sunday and there were some expected winners with more than a few surprises.

For Episode 94, myself and Will Mavity are joined by a special guest as the three of us break down the unbelievable number of trailers we received in a single week which unofficially kicked off our hype for the 2018 awards season race.

For this week, myself and Josh Williams are joined by guest Kevin Brackett of ReelSpoilers. Together, the three of us talk about A24's acclaimed and horrifying film "Hereditary," starring Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro and Ann Dowd.

The Tony Awards are being held this Sunday. Myself, Nicole Ackman & Dan Bayer are back with the podcast special "Next Best Theatre" to give you our predictions for this Sunday's show in all categories.

For Episode 93, myself and Will Mavity discuss early potential Oscar contenders that have screened already, this week's poll which asks "Which is the scariest movie you've ever seen?" which ties directly into our anticipation for "Hereditary" and more!

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For the month of June, you all chose "Hereditary" as the June 2018 release which our Throwback Review podcast would be tied to.

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For Episode 92, myself and Will Mavity discuss the latest news on Morgan Freeman, Harvey Weinstein, war films to watch on Memorial Day, the best danger at sea movies, this week's poll results and trailers for "Damsel," "The Sisters Brothers," "Wildlife" and "Mowgli."