Next Best Picture Podcast

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

TV & Film
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"The Florida Project" & Interview With Producer...
For this week, we have a second review, this one with Will Mavity as he and I discuss the critically acclaimed independent film "The Florida Project" starring Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Kimberly Prince & Bria Vinaite.
66 min
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Episode 59 - "Blade Runner 2049" & "The Shape O...
For Episode 59, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity are joined by the returning Deann Chiazzese. Together the four of us talk "Blade Runner 2049" and "The Shape Of Water's" chances in the Oscar race.
68 min
1828
"Blade Runner 2049"
For this week's main review, I am joined by Jorge from SplashReport.com as we review the sequel to Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece "Blade Runner," this time directed by Denis Villeneuve called "Blade Runner 2049" starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.
49 min
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Episode 58 - Week One Of NYFF, "Blade Runner" &...
For Episode 58, myself & Michael Schwartz are joined by a guest: Deann Chiazzese. Together we discuss the state of the Oscar race in the above the line categories, the first week of NYFF, the "Annihilation" trailer and the original "Blade Runner" as we prepare for "Blade Runner 2049."
70 min
1830
"Battle Of The Sexes" & Interview With Composer...
For this week's main review, I am joined by Tommy Barquinero as we review the true story sports drama "Battle Of The Sexes" starring Emma Stone and Steve Carrell. Plus, stay tuned 35 minutes in for an exclusive interview with the composer of that film, Academy Award nominee Nicholas Britell ("Moonlight").
71 min
1831
Episode 57 - Best Female Led Sports Films & "Is...
For Episode 57, myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz issue an invitation, talk about our poll results, discuss the latest poll on the best female led sports films, answer fan questions and discuss the trailers for "Isle Of Dogs," "The Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected)" and "Tomb Raider."
78 min
1832
"Stronger"
For this week's main review, I am joined by Matthew Garrell as we review the new awards-bait film from David Gordon Green "Stronger." Is Jake Gyllenhaal able to get that ever elusive Best Actor Oscar nomination? How does it all pan out? Find out below.
29 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 3 - The 2017 ...
After giving our predictions a few days ago, myself, Will Mavity and Michael Schwartz react and discuss the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards show, going through each category and talking about the smaller elements which really stood out to us.
44 min
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Episode 56 - Wrapping Up TIFF, Jake Gyllenhaal'...
For Episode 56, myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz are back as we analyze the race post Venice, Telluride and TIFF. We also discuss the best performances of Jake Gyllenhaal's career (Our weekly poll) as we look forward to "Stronger" and we discuss the trailers for "Downsizing" and "All The Money In The World."
86 min
1835
"Mother!"
For this week's main review, I am joined Matthew Garrell as we review the massively disturbing and divisive new film from Darren Aronofsky called "Mother!" starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer. We also go into spoilers with our review 34 minutes in so if you don't want to be spoiled, you can stop there.
56 min
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Episode 55 - Telluride, TIFF, Trailers & Darren...
For Episode 55, myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz take a look at where the Oscar race currently stands now that we know about most of the films from Telluride, TIFF and Venice. We also discuss four new trailers this week and talk about which film we feel is Darren Aronofsky's best as we prepare for "Mother!"
79 min
1837
"It"
For this week's main review, I am joined Tommy Barquinero and Matthew Garrell as we review the massive horror blockbuster film, the 2017 reimagining of Stephen King's "It."
39 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 2 - Our 2017 ...
I know it has been awhile since we last talked about the 2017 Emmy race (We decided to review this season of "Game Of Thrones" in the meantime) but here we are with Episode 2. In this podcast exclusive, we are taking a look at the above the line categories at this year's Emmy Awards (Acting, Writing, Directing etc.) and together, myself, Will Mavity and Michael Schwartz give you our predictions.
69 min
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Episode 54 - Celebrating Our One Year Anniversa...
Episode 54 is a special one. Myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz (The original trio) celebrate our one year anniversary of Next Best Picture by reflecting on the past 365 days, answering your fan questions and breaking down what is going on at Venice at Telluride as the 2017 Awards Season officially kicks off. Thank you so much for helping us get this far. There is more to come!
71 min
1840
"Tulip Fever"
For this week's main review, I am joined Mike Vermette as we review what is undoubtedly one of the worst films of the year in "Tulip Fever" starring Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, Christoph Waltz and more. This is a spoiler filled review so please be aware that this review is anything goes...
30 min
1841
Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
This is it. It's the last episode of "Game Of Thrones" we will receive until at least a year (And some say even 2019). Will Mavity and I are back to review the season finale of Season 7 titled "The Dragon And The Wolf" and it is a jam packed episode (The longest episode of the series at 80 minutes long) so there is a TON to unpack and speculate on as we head into the final season.
123 min
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Episode 53 - Previewing The 2017 Awards Season ...
For this week on Episode 53 myself and Will Mavity preview the 2017 Oscar Season, answer fan questions live as they come in and discuss the trailer for Richard Linklater's "Last Flag Flying."
55 min
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"Ingrid Goes West"
For this week's main review, I am joined by Matthew Garrell and Mike Vermette. Together, we review the Sundance hit from earlier this year which is expanding to theaters wide, "Ingrid Goes West" starring Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen.
34 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
Will Mavity and I are back to review an episode of Game Of Thrones which proved to be even more divisive than the week before despite its epic action, moments and extended running time. The penultimate episode of Season 7 is titled "Beyond The Wall." It was written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss and was directed by Alan Taylor.
119 min
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Episode 52 - Recapping The 2017 Summer Movie Se...
For this week on Episode 52 myself and Will Mavity recap the 2017 Summer Movie Season and we also talk about the trailers for "Molly's Game," "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer," and "The Florida Project."
80 min
1846
"Logan Lucky"
For this week's main review, I am joined for the first time by a new contributor towards Next Best Picture in Matthew Garrell. Together, we review Steven Soderbergh's latest film "Logan Lucky" starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Riley Keough and Daniel Craig.
29 min
1847
Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
After last week's epic episode, we now come to what is easily the most divisive "Game Of Thrones" episode yet for Season 7 as Will Mavity and I review it with skepticism, excitement and bewilderment in some cases. The episode is titled "Eastwatch" and was written by Dave Hill while being directed by the director of last week's episode, Matt Shackman.
93 min
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Episode 51 - Previewing "Logan Lucky" & Talking...
For this week on episode 51 myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity preview Steven Soderbergh's new film "Logan Lucky," answer fan questions, talk the news of the week and break down trailers for "Mother!" and "The Death Of Stalin."
71 min
1849
"The Glass Castle"
For this week's main review, I am once again joined by my good friend JD Duran from the InSession Film Podcast as he and I review Destin Daniel Cretton's followup to "Short Term 12," titled "The Glass Castle" starring Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson.
41 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
After being away last week Will Mavity is back with me to review one of the most exciting and biggest episodes in Game Of Thrones history with "The Spoils of War." The episode was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss while being directed by firs time Thrones director Matt Shackman.
105 min