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
2151
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"
For this week's second podcast review, Will Mavity and I review Martin McDonagh's third feature length film, the much talked about awards contender "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" starring Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Lucas Hedges, Peter Dinklage and John Hawkes.
37 min
2152
Episode 64 - "The Post" Trailer And What Will B...
For Episode 64, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity welcomed Deann Chiazzese to the podcast a few weeks ago and now the four of us do the same for Ryan C. Showers.
70 min
2153
"Murder On The Orient Express"
For our main review this week I am joined by Deann Chiazzese and for the first time, one of our own staff writers makes his debut on The Next Best Picture Podcast, Daniel Howat. Together, the three of us review Kenneth Branagh's 2017 adaptation of "Murder On The Orient Express."
25 min
2154
"Lady Bird"
For this week's second podcast review, Will Mavity and I gush for a half an hour over our love of Greta Gerwig's directorial debut "Lady Bird" starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Timothy Chalamet and Lucas Hedges.
29 min
2155
Episode 63 - Spacey & Hoffman Are Out & The "I,...
For Episode 63, myself, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity and Deann Chiazzese discuss how the shape of the race has changed drastically with the recent allegations thrown at Kevin Spacey & Dustin Hoffman. We also...
76 min
2156
"Thor: Ragnarok"
For our main review this week I am joined by Deann Chiazzese and the returning guest, DJ Valentine from SimplisticReviews.net as the three of us review the third standalone Thor film known as "Thor: Ragnarok" starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett and a ton of others.
39 min
2157
"Novitiate"
For this week, we have a second podcast film review as we continue to roll along this year's awards season. Will Mavity and I discuss Margaret Betts' debut feature film, the Sundance hit, "Novitiate," starring Margaret Qualley & Academy Award winner Melissa Leo.
36 min
2158
Episode 62 - Horror At The Oscars & The Trailer...
For Episode 62, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity welcome Deann Chiazzese to the Next Best Picture Podcast as an official member as we all discuss the current state of the Oscar race, how the horror genre has fared with the Academy over the years (In honor of Halloween), the trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's new film "Phantom Thread" starring Daniel Day-Lewis and more!
74 min
2159
"Thank You For Your Service"
For our main review this week I am joined for the first time on a film podcast review by Deann Chiazzese as her and I review the PTSD war drama "Thank You For Your Service" starring Miles Teller.
30 min
2160
Interview With "Blade Runner 2049" Set Decorato...
"Blade Runner 2049" remains one of the most impressive technical achievements in 2017. Will Mavity recently had the opportunity to talk to the Set Decorator for the film, Alessandra Querzola.
37 min
2161
"The Killing Of A Sacred Deer"
For this week, we have a second podcast film review. Will Mavity and I discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' ("Dogtooth" & "The Lobster") newest film "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer" starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman & Barry Keoghan.
29 min
2162
Episode 61 - The 2017 Gotham Nominations, Forei...
For Episode 61, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity discuss the 2017 Gotham Nominations, preliminary SAG thoughts, the Best Foreign Language and Sound categories and we also answer a ton of fan questions.
72 min
2163
"The Snowman"
For this week's main review, we are joined by David Hart who does the podcast Pop Culture Case Study as he and I discuss one of the worst films of the year, "The Snowman" starring Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Val Kilmer & J.K. Simmons. This is from the same director (Tomas Alfredson) who gave us "Let The Right One In" and "Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy" and even he has distanced himself from the film. Never a good sign. Take a listen as we sharpen our knives for this one. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2
26 min
2164
Episode 60 - Harvey Weinstein, The End Of NYFF ...
For Episode 60, myself, Michael Schwartz and Will Mavity discuss the sick state of affairs in Hollywood following the Harvey Weinstein accusations
80 min
2165
"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
2166
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
2167
"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
2168
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
2169
"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
2170
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
2171
"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
2172
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
2173
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
2174
"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
2175
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