Interview With Sound Editors Ethan Van Der Ryn ...
With two shared Oscar Nominations for "Transformers: Dark Of The Moon" and "Argo" between them and two wins for one of them on "The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers" and "King Kong," Ethan Van Der Ryn and Erik Aadahl have been working together since 2007's "Transformers" and are two of the very best in the business when it comes to Sound Editing.
27 min
1927
"Isle Of Dogs"
For this week's main review, myself and Jacey Aldredge discuss the new stop motion animated film from writer/director Wes Anderson titled "Isle Of Dogs" which is expanding in wide release this weekend.
39 min
1928
Episode 85 - A New Member, Dwayne Johnson, & Th...
For Episode 85, myself & Will Mavity officially welcome Liam Heffernan to the team over at Next Best Picture. Together, we talk about this week's weekly poll revolving around the star power of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, trailers for "Cargo," "Upgrade" and "How To Talk To Girls At Parties" plus we reveal the books we will be reviewing for Next Best Adaptation and so much more!
65 min
1929
"A Quiet Place"
For this week's main review, myself and Josh Williams discuss the new horror film from writer, director and star John Krasinski called "A Quiet Place" co-starring his real life wife, Emily Blunt.
30 min
1930
Episode 84 - Best Of Q1 Of 2018 & The Trailer F...
For Episode 84, myself & DeAnn Chiazzese discuss many new polls which you can vote for on the weekly poll page, the first quarter of 2018, best uses of sound in horror films, faith-based films and the trailer for "First Reformed."
58 min
1931
"Ready Player One"
For this week's review, I am joined by two guests this week: JD Duran from the InSession Film Podcast and J Don Birnam from SplashReport.com. Together, the three of us review Steven Spielberg's latest film "Ready Player One."
36 min
1932
Interview With "Finding Your Feet" Star, Imelda...
Imelda Staunton is an English actress who has amassed quite a career in films such as the "Harry Potter" series as Dolres Umbridge, "Vera Drake" for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Leading Actress and on stage where she has won four Oliver Awards.
85 min
1933
Episode 83 - Changes In Hollywood & The Trailer...
For Episode 83, myself & Will Mavity are joined for the first time in a long time by this week's guest...Kristen Lopez from the podcast Citizen Dame. Together, we talk about Steven Spielberg's thoughts on Netflix, recent allegations against Academy President John Bailey, the trailer for "Under The Silver Lake" and this week's weekly poll.
85 min
1934
"Unsane"
For this week's review, I am joined by Jacey Aldredge & Jessica Peña and together the three of us review the new thriller from Steven Soderbergh (Shot exclusively on the iPhone) titled "Unsane" starring Claire Foy.
39 min
1935
Interview With The Cinematographer Of "Isle Of ...
Tristan Oliver has been the cinematographer on many acclaimed stop-motion animated films such as "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were Rabbit," "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and now "Isle Of Dogs." Tristan was kind enough to take a few minutes out of his day to talk to us about his work on Wes Anderson's latest film on the Next Best Picture Podcast.
For Episode 82, myself, Will Mavity & DeAnn Chiazzese give our reactions to many new trailers including "Sorry To Bother You," "Eighth Grade" and more! We also discuss the weekly poll as it pertains to "Isle Of Dogs" and various other topics!
79 min
1937
"Tomb Raider"
For this week's review, I am joined by Jacey Aldredge & Daniel Howat and together the three of us review the 2018 video game adaptation of "Tomb Raider" aptly titled "Tomb Raider" starring Alicia Vikander.
32 min
1938
Interview With The Director & Writer Of "Midnig...
This is an interview with Julius and Alston Ramsay is practically a "Indie Filmmaking How To Guide." Get an in-pepth look at how "The Walking Dead" director and the former speechwriter for General Petreaus and the Secretary of Defense created a low budget thriller called "Midnighters," using inventive techniques for effects work, set design, noir cinematography and more.
35 min
1939
"Fantastic Mr. Fox"
Next Best Picture has decided to start doing "historical" podcast film reviews for movies that pre-date the creation of the site for you, our dear fans.
9 min
1940
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."
30 min
1941
"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
1942
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
1943
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
1944
"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
1945
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
1946
"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
1947
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
1948
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
1949
"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!
34 min
1950
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!