The Next Best Picture Podcast

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

TV & Film
2026
Episode 107 - TIFF Reactions, Venice Winners & ...
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.
60 min
2027
"The Social Network"
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24 min
2028
Episode 106 - Venice/Telluride Recap, Celebrati...
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.
98 min
2029
"The Little Stranger"
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.
36 min
2030
Next Best Series Podcast: "Sharp Objects" - Epi...
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25 min
2031
"The Silence Of The Lambs"
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23 min
2032
Interview With The Editors Of "Searching," Nick...
"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.
31 min
2033
Episode 105 - Phase One Of The Oscar Season Is ...
For Episode 105, I am joined by Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Kt Schaefer & for the first time ever, Tom O'Brien.
76 min
2034
"Searching"
Our review this week on the podcast is the Sundance hit thriller told exclusively through screens, "Searching" starring John Cho.
41 min
2035
Next Best Adaptation - "Beautiful Boy" By David...
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21 min
2036
Episode 104 - More On The Oscar For Best Popula...
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.
77 min
2037
"Crazy Rich Asians"
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!
34 min
2038
Interview With The Writer/Director Of "We The A...
"We The Animals" is one of the most visually inventive and breathtaking independent features of the year.
17 min
2039
Interview With The Writers Of "BlacKkKlansman,"...
After debuting at this year's Cannes Film Festival to high acclaim, Spike Lee's latest film "BlacKkKlansman" is now finally playing in theaters.
21 min
2040
Episode 103 - Our Reactions To The Academy's Ch...
112 min
2041
"BlacKkKlansman"
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.
55 min
2042
"Do The Right Thing"
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21 min
2043
Interview With The Director Of "Half The Pictur...
"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.
48 min
2044
Episode 102 - New Team Members & Trailers For "...
For Episode 102, after introducing new team member Celia Schlekewey last week, we're not stopping there.
80 min
2045
"Christopher Robin"
Our review this week on the podcast is Disney's live-action answer to last year's "Goodbye Christopher Robin" and the "Paddington" films.
31 min
2046
Next Best Series Podcast: "Sharp Objects" - Epi...
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19 min
2047
The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 7 - Cele...
For the first time ever, Next Best Theatre is proud to give you an episode that is not solely focused on the Tony Awards but instead on relevant news inside the world of theatre arts and we take a look back at the 2003 Tony Award winning Musical "Avenue Q" which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
86 min
2048
"Casablanca"
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20 min
2049
Episode 101 - Venice/TIFF Announcements, MovieP...
For Episode 101, we introduce a new team member, Celia Schlekewey. Along with myself, Will Mavity & Michael Schwartz, the four of us talk about this weeks fall film festival announcements for the lineups for Venice, Toronto (TIFF) and what this means for Telluride and NYFF.
78 min
2050
"Mission: Impossible - Fallout"
Our review this week on the podcast is the next (And best?) installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise titled "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and directed/written by Christopher McQuarrie (Director of "Rogue Nation" & writer for "Edge Of Tomorrow").
54 min