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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

"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.