Episode 81 - Video Game Adaptations & Trailers ...
For Episode 81, it is the unofficial beginning of Season 3 on the Next Best Picture Podcast as we return back to our regular format now that the Oscars are officially behind us. Myself, Will Mavity, DeAnn Chiazzese and Josh Williams introduce a new member of NBP in Jacey Aldredge, discuss the weekly poll as it pertains to "Tomb Raider" and give our reactions to trailers for "Christopher Robin," "The Grinch" and "Mary Poppins Returns."
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"A Wrinkle In Time"
For this week's review, I am joined by DeAnn Chiazzese and together we review the latest film from Ava DuVernay, Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" starring Oprah Winfrey, Storm Reid, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Chris Pine.
30 min
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Episode 80 - Our Full Reactions To The 90th Aca...
For Episode 80, it is one of the most special episodes we have ever done. Not only do we recap the 90th Academy Awards hosted once again by Jimmy Kimmel but there is also an announcement at the end which means a great deal to all of us here at Next Best Picture. Filled with debate, happiness, complaints and laughs, this is our full recap of the 2018 Oscars with Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity, DeAnn Chiazzese & Daniel Howat.
108 min
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Our Instant Reactions To The 90th Academy Awards
We were so excited by the 90th Academy Awards that myself, Michael Schwartz & DeAnn Chiazzese could not wait until tomorrow night to tell you our thoughts on the evening. Episode 80 will still go on as planned where we will go into greater detail on the evening but here are our instant reactions right after the ending to the Oscars.
15 min
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"Red Sparrow"
For this week's review, I am joined by Deann Chiazzese and together we review the latest divisive Jennifer Lawrence movie called "Red Sparrow" also starring Joel Edgerton.
31 min
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Episode 79 - Our Final Oscar Predictions For Th...
For Episode 79, myself, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity & DeAnn Chiazzese debate, joke, agonize and throw lots of stats at each other, as we reveal to you our final Oscar predictions for the 90th Academy Awards.
102 min
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"Annihilation"
For this week's review, on my birthday no less, I am joined by the another who is also celebrating their birthday, DeAnn Chiazzese. Together, we are joined by Ryan C. Showers and guest Jessica Peña (Who are not celebrating their birthdays) as the three of us review Alex Garland's new sci-fi film "Annihilation" starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez and Oscar Isaac. The spoiler section of the review starts at 36:33.
51 min
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Episode 78 - BAFTA Reactions & The Winners Of T...
For Episode 78, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & this week's guest Paul Hardister talk about the BAFTA's, reveal what will be the first ever historical film review on the podcast (For Patreon members only), discuss the weekly poll, answer fan questions and reveal the winners of the first ever NBP Film Community Awards voted on by the fans of Next Best Picture.
79 min
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Interview With The Sound Mixing Team On "The Sh...
Earlier this week we brought you an interview with the Sound Editor/Mixer of "Baby Driver, " Julian Slater. This week we have another interview, this time with the Oscar nominated Sound Mixing team on "The Shape Of Water," Chris Cooke and Glen Gauthier.
18 min
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"Black Panther"
For this week's review, I am joined by Daniel Howat & Josh Williams as we talk Marvel's highly anticipated film from director Ryan Coogler ("Fruitvale Station" & "Creed"), "Black Panther" starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Daniel Kaluuya and many more!
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Interview With Sound Editor/Mixer On "Baby Driv...
As we continue our Oscar coverage here at Next Best Picture, we have another interview with an individual who's name you may not have heard before, but you've certainly heard his work in the film "Baby Driver." Julian Slater is nominated for the BAFTA for Best Sound and is a two-time nominee at the Oscars this year for both Sound Editing and Sound Mixing for his work on Edgar Wright's film. I had the pleasure to talk with Julian about his work on the film, his thoughts on the awards season and more!
52 min
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Episode 77 - Our BAFTA Predictions, Johann Joha...
For Episode 77, myself, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity, Ryan C. Showers & guest Liam Heffernan all put our minds together to give you our predictions for the 2018 BAFTA Awards. We also discuss the enormous amount of trailers released this week, the sad passing of composer Johann Johannsson and other thoughts on the Oscar race.
81 min
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"The 15:17 To Paris"
For this week's review, I am joined by a guest: Josh Parham. Together, he and I review Clint Eastwood's newest film "The 15:17 To Paris" starring the real-life heroes from the events depicted in the film.
30 min
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"A Fantastic Woman"
For this week's review, I am joined by a guest: Erik Anderson from AwardsWatch.com Together, he and I review what e both think is the frontrunner for this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, "A Fantastic Woman" starring Daniela Vega.
29 min
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Episode 76 - The 2017 NBP Film Awards Winners &...
For Episode 76, it is a packed house where I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity, Deann Chiazzese, Daniel Howat & Josh Williams. Together, we reveal the winners of the first ever NBP Film Awards for 2017 voted on by the staff at Next Best Picture and then afterwards, we reveal the first ever NBP Film Community Awards Nominations which will be voted on by all of you starting on Sunday February 4th until February 17th 2018.
82 min
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Interview With The Cast & Crew Of "Funny Story"
Next Best Picture presents a special Slamdance edition of the Podcast. We interviewed Michael Gallagher, Director of "Funny Story," along with cast members Matthew Glave, Emily Rickards, and Jana Winternitz.
28 min
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Episode 75 - Oscar Nominations Reactions & Sund...
For Episode 75, myself, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity, Deann Chiazzese & Ryan C. Showers are all together to talk about our reactions to the Oscar Nominations and then myself, Will and Deann break off to discuss the films we saw at this year's Sundance Film Festival
86 min
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Episode 74 - SAG, PGA Winners & Our Final Oscar...
For Episode 74, myself, Deann Chiazzese & Will Mavity are coming to you LIVE for the first time ever from the 2018 Sundance Film Festival to bring you our final Oscar predictions before the nominations are announced.
For Episode 73, myself, Deann Chiazzese, Will Mavity & Ryan C. Showers break down the BAFTA and other various guild nominations, the Critics Choice Award winners, this week's poll and more!
71 min
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Interview With The Writer/Director Of "Humor Me...
Yesterday, I posted my review of "Humor Me" on Next Best Picture. After seeing the film, I had the pleasure of speaking with the writer and director of that film, Sam Hoffman.
20 min
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"The Commuter"
For this week's review, I am joined by Deann Chiazzese as we conduct our first film podcast review of 2018, "The Commuter" starring Liam Neeson.
24 min
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Interview With The Composer Of "The Shape Of Wa...
and most acclaimed film composers working today. Winning an Oscar for his work on "The Grand Budapest Hotel" in 2014, his most recent work on "The Shape Of Water" has earned him Critics Choice, BAFTA nominations and a Golden Globe win for Best Original Score.
11 min
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"Phantom Thread"
For this week's review, I am joined by Will Mavity and the newest member to Next Best Picture, Fiona Underhill. Together, the three of us review Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film "Phantom Thread" starring Daniel Day-Lewis (In quite possibly his last on-screen role), newcomer Vicky Kris and Lesley Manville.
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Episode 72 - Our Reactions To The 75th Golden G...
For Episode 72, myself, Deann Chiazzese, Will Mavity & Daniel Howat give you our Golden Globe reactions immediately following the show.
63 min
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Interview With Writer & Actor Kumail Nanjiani (...
Ever since debuting at Sundance last year, "The Big Sick" has continued to defy expectations becoming a critical and box office office hit and also contending within this year's awards season in various categories including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Holly Hunter) and Best Original Screenplay.