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.
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
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"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
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"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
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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
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"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
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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.
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
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"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
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Episode 50 - Previewing "The Glass Castle" & Tr...
We made it. 50 episodes. We cannot thank you enough for all of your support as we approach one year of Next Best Picture. For this milestone episode, myself, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity and Josh Williams answer fan questions, preview "The Glass Castle" and discuss the trailers for "Call Me By Your Name" and "Novitiate."
82 min
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"Detroit"
For this week's main review, I am being joined for the first time by fellow writer on Next Best Picture, Tommy Barquinero, who makes his debut on the podcast as he and I review the highly controversial and provocative film by Kathryn Bigelow "Detroit."
43 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
This week on our review of Season 7 for "Game Of Thrones," Will Mavity is traveling the country after reviewing the first two episodes with me, so for this week I have Mike Vermette joining me to review Episode 3 titled "The Queen's Justice." This episode was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and directed by Mark Mylod.
For Episode 49 on The Next Best Picture Podcast, it's just myself and Michael Schwartz this week as we preview Kathryn Bigelow's new film "Detroit." We also answer fan questions, talk about the trailer for "Suburbicon," this year's TIFF lineup and more!
62 min
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"Atomic Blonde"
For this week's main review, I am joined by guest J Don Birnam from SplashReport.com and together we review the new Charlize Theron action film "Atomic Blonde."
26 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
After last week's successful episode for "Dragonstone," Will Mavity and I are back with our weekly podcast review/breakdown of Game Of Thrones Season 7. This week's episode is titled "Stormborn" and was written by Bryan Cogman while being directed by Mark Mylod.
For Episode 48 on The Next Best Picture Podcast, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity preview "Atomic Blonde" starring Charlize Theron.
88 min
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"Dunkirk"
For this week's main review, I am joined by a returning Mike Vermette and our guest is Andrew Carden from The AwardsConnection.com and GoldDerby.com. Together we review Christopher Nolan's World War II epic "Dunkirk."
49 min
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Next Best Series Podcast: "Game Of Thrones" Sea...
Here we are. After over a year of waiting, Season 7 of "Game Of Thrones" is finally here! Will Mavity and I are back, as promised, with our weekly breakdown of the Episode, predictions for next week and more. This week's episode is titled "Dragonstone" and was written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss while being directed by Jeremy Podeswa.