For our second review of the week, Kristen Lopez and I review Martin Scorsese's latest film "Silence" starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver & Liam Neeson.

For episode 20 on the Next Best Picture Podcast we break down this year's BAFTA nominations, the Producers Guild Of America (PGA), the Directors Guild Of America and the many other guilds which announced their nominations this week as Oscar nomination morning draws near.

For this week's main review, myself and Kristen Lopez review the latest Peter Berg film (He also did "Deepwater Horizon" earlier this year), "Patriot's Day" starring Mark Wahlberg.

Last week we gave you Part 1 of the NBP Film Awards on The Next Best Picture Podcast and now we are here in week two with another set of awards from all members of the team here.

This week's episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast was interesting as we decided to record over the course of 2 days to bring you a jam packed episode.

For our second review of the week, myself and Kristen break out the tissues and discuss the powerful film "A Monster Calls" starring Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Lewis MacDougall & Liam Neeson.

For this week's main review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, myself and Kristen review the film "Hidden Figures" starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae & Kevin Costner.

We here at Next Best Picture are pleased to bring to you Part 1 of our film awards for 2016, The NBP Film Awards.

For this week's main review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, myself and Will take a look the potential Oscar player, "Lion" starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.

Happy New Year everyone! We are kick starting 2017 with this episode of awards talk with the guild awards and our Golden Globes Predictions.

It's a light week as far as Oscar news goes in the wake of the Holidays, so we take the opportunity to answer fan questions and see where that takes us as we wrap up 2016 and look forward to our End of Year Awards.

The second review of the week is Denzel Washington's adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize Winning play "Fences." Kristen Lopez joins me for this review and we dive deep into the themes, acting and filmmaking on display in this Oscar player.

For this week's main review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, we review Pablo Larrain's buzzed about biopic "Jackie" starring Natalie Portman.

For this week's review of "Passengers," I am joined by a special guest from the UK, Sarah Buddery from sarahsawamovie.com, who joined us last time for our review of "The Girl On The Train."

Our second review for the week is the current Best Picture frontrunner "La La Land." Does it totally meet the hype which has surrounded this film since its premiere at Venice? Listen in as we find out.

This week on the main review for the Next Best Picture podcast, we are going to a galaxy far far away with a review of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." Kristen Lopez joins me for this one as we talk about all of the highs and lows of Gareth Edwards' latest.

In episode 16, we react to the SAG Award Nominations and how they impact the acting races moving forward. We respond to the Academy's many shortlists which were released for various categories.

This is a JAM PACKED episode that I wish I had gotten out yesterday but there was a lot of content to go through and discuss, so while part of the conversation may be a moot point after tomorrow (Discussing SAG Nomination Predictions) we hope you can enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it with our special guest for the first time on the Next Best Picture Podcast, from AwardsWatch.com Erik Anderson.

For this week our 2nd review is Jessica Chastain's now Golden Globe nominated (Best Actress Drama) starring film, "Miss Sloane." We have the entire gang on here to review this one and it's a great deal of fun.

This week we are taking a break from our standard Oscar fare and are turning our attention towards some good old fashion Holiday cheer. That cheer comes in the form of laughter from some of television's biggest comedy names in "Office Christmas Party." But is it any good?

For our final review of the week, we tackle Paul Verhoeven's contender for Best Foreign Language Film, "Elle."

This week on episode 14, we talk about the first critics awards out of the gate for the 2016 awards season. The National Board Of Review, New York Film Critics Circle and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association each handed out their awards to three different films making the beginning of the race very exciting.

On this week's main review we discuss Kenneth Lonergan's big Oscar player, "Manchester By The Sea."

And to wrap up this week in podcasts we bring you both our review and spoiler discussion of writer/director Tom Ford's followup to "A Single Man," "Nocturnal Animals."

I am joined for the first time by our newest member to the Next Best Picture Podcast, Kristen Lopez, for our review of Disney's "Moana."

The Oscar Race is finally entering into the critic's phase this week and we have added a new member to our show to not only help us with our discussions about the National Board of Review, the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Film Critics Nominations but to be a part of all of our shows for the foreseeable future.

Myself and Michael review Jeff Nichol's latest "Loving."

On Episode 12 we go over reactions to both "Patriot's Day" and "Hidden Figures" as well as our thoughts on Best Supporting Actor, film news and trailer reactions to "Beauty And The Beast" and "The Zookeeper's Wife."

This week our main review is the new David Yates and J.K. Rowling collaboration "Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them." Cinema Throwdown also makes a return here not having been heard since our "Snowden" episode where we debate over which Harry Potter film is truly the best.

On this episode we review Barry Jenkins' much hyped about second film "Moonlight" and then afterwards I interview the composer for that film plus "The Big Short," "Free State Of Jones" and the upcoming "Oceans 8," Nicholas Britell.

On Episode 11 we discuss the reviews for "Rules Don't Apply," "Moana," "Allied" and others, film news and our reactions to the trailer for "Ghost In The Shell."

On this episode we review Denis Villeneuve's "Arrival" and list our top 3 favorite intellectual science fiction films.

We are very excited about this one. Not only do Will and I review Mel Gibson's latest film "Hacksaw Ridge" but afterwards, Will conducts an interview with the Sound Mixer on the film, 20 time Oscar nominee, Kevin O'Connell.

It's Episode 10 of the Next Best Picture Podcast and this time it's just Will and I as we discuss the first reactions to "Fences," other Oscar & film news along with trailer reactions to "Life," "Gifted," and "T2: Trainspotting."

On this week's edition of the Next Best Picture Podcast, we have a couple of different reviews on the horizon. First up is our review of "Doctor Strange" where myself and Will are joined by DJ Valentine from SimplisticReviews.net

This week on Episode 9, we discuss Viola Davis moving to Supporting, other Oscar news along with film news, the trailer for Shia LaBeouf's newest movie "Man Down" and we answer some fan questions as well.

This week on the Next Best Picture Podcast, we have reviews of "Inferno" and "Certain Women." First up is our review of "Inferno" where I am joined by Lee from BigPictureReviews.co.uk. Then I am joined for "Certain Women" by JD Duran from InSessionFilm.com.

For this week, we review the Gotham Award nominees, talk the latest film news and discuss the trailers for "Guardians Of The Galaxy 2," "Logan," and "A Cure For Wellness."

For our review of "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" I am joined by Mike Vermette and then both Will and Michael Schwartz join me for a review of "Denial."

It's our first episode without Will but Michael and I do our best to discuss where the Oscar Race now stands after the 2nd week of the New York Film Festival comes to a close.

For this week's main review, we have yet another double feature with "The Accountant" and "13th." Myself and Michael are joined for the first time on the show by Mike Vermette whose reviews you may have seen on the site for "The Accountant," "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children," "Blair Witch," and "Morgan."

On this week's episode of the Next Best Picture podcast, we have a lot of news to unpack as we talk about the first week of the New York Film Festival, the latest news in the world of film and the 2016 awards race.

For this week's main review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, we have a double feature. First up is Tate Taylor's thriller adaptation of the Best Selling Novel "The Girl On The Train" with a special guest, Sarah Buddery from Sarahsawamovie.com.

We have decided to split the Next Best Picture Podcast into two separate shows a week. One will focus on the main film review of the week while the other will focus on the Oscar Season.

We have decided to split the Next Best Picture Podcast into two separate shows a week. One will focus on the main film review of the week while the other will focus on the Oscar Season.

On Episode 4, we have a lighter week as we discuss the latest on the 2016 Awards Season, the new "Passengers" trailer and review the 2016 remake of "The Magnificent Seven."

On Episode 3, we discuss the fallout of the Toronto Film Festival, talk the latest trailers, review "Snowden" (With special guest Mike Trapani), recap the 2016 Emmy Awards and then we do battle in "Cinema Throwdown" as to which film we each believe is Oliver Stone's best.

On Episode 2, we continue our 2016 Awards Season Talk recapping the latest news from the festival circuit, predict the Primetime Emmy Awards, discuss and review "Sully" and finally we cap it all off with a countdown of our favorite Tom Hanks performances.

On Episode 1, we start our 2016 Awards Season Talk recapping the latest news from the festival circuit and cap it off with a review of this week's release "The Light Between Oceans."

On Episode 28 (And the FINAL episode) of the Negs Best Film Podcast, I am joined by my friends from InSessionFilm.com, JD & Brendan to discuss and review the new horror film "Don't Breathe." We also list our top 3 favorite blind movie characters.

On Episode 27, I am joined for the first time by Michael Schwartz from https://filmcentralreviews.wordpress.com to discuss and review both "War Dogs" and "Kubo And The Two Strings."

On Episode 26, I am joined for the first time by Jason Michael from thefilmfaculty.wordpress.com to discuss and review "Sausage Party." We also list off our Top 3 Favorite Seth Rogen performances.

On Episode 25, DJ Valentine is back but this time he brings Matthew T Stewart with him from SimplisticReviews.net, to discuss and review "Suicide Squad." We also list off our Top 3 Favorite Antiheroes in film.

n Episode 24, I am joined for the first time by Keith from KeithLovesMovies.com, to discuss and review "Jason Bourne." We also countdown our top 3 favorite performances from Matt Damon.

On Episode 23 my sci-fi, superhero genre loving friend DJ Valentine from SimplisticReviews.net returns to the Negs Best Film Podcast to not only discuss "Star Trek Beyond" but also all of the exciting news to emerge out of this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

On Episode 22 I am joined for the first time by Jackson from Lights-Camera-Jackson.com to discuss and review "Ghostbusters" then we use this reboot/remake as a springboard to talk about the current status of reboots and remakes within Hollywood today.

On Episode 21, I am joined for the first time by Phil from FilmBeef.com as we discuss and review "The Secret Life Of Pets" then we embark on a thoughtful conversation around escapism at the movies.

On Episode 20, I am joined for the first time by Eric from TheMovieWaffler.com, to discuss and review "The Legend Of Tarzan." We also list off our top 10 favorite movies of 2016 so far.

On the first part of this epic Episode 19, I am joined for the first time by Josh from MercWithAMovieBlog.com, to discuss and review "Independence Day: Resurgence."

On the first half of Episode 18, I am joined for the first time by Lolo and BigJay from Lololovesfilms.com, to discuss and review "Finding Dory."

On Episode 17, I am joined for the first half by Justin (Aka. Cinema Commander) to discuss and review "Warcraft."

On the first half of Episode 16, I am joined for the first time by Matt Parkinson from The Escapist to discuss and review "Popstar:

On Episode 15, I am joined for the first time by Kristen Lopez from JourneysInClassicFilm.com to discuss and review "X-Men: Apocalypse."

The split show format continues once again, only this time with two guests! On Episode 14 I am joined by Matt from filmguyreviews.blogspot.com as we discuss Shane Black's latest film "The Nice Guys."

"Money Monster" & "Game Of Thrones" Season 6 Ep. 4 "Book Of The Stranger"

On Episode 12, I am joined by Justin Polizzi from SimplisticReviews.net to discuss and review "Captain America: Civil War." Afterwards, my friend James and I discuss and review "Game Of Thrones" Episode 3 of Season 6 titled "Oathbreaker." Check out more on NegsBestThing.com

On Episode 11, I am joined by first-timer AJ Neely from Tastfilm.com to discuss and review "Keanu." Afterwards, my friend James and I discuss and review Episode 2 of Season 6 from "Game Of Thrones" titled "Home."

On Episode 10, we mix it up with film and television as I am joined by Jack from the "Wages of Cinema Podcast" to discuss and review "The Huntsman: Winter's War." Afterwards (As foretold in Episode 7), my friend James and I discuss and review Episode 1 of Season 6 from "Game Of Thrones" titled "The Red Woman."

I am joined by Dan from GetReelMovies.com as we discuss the new Disney live action remake "The Jungle Book." Afterwards, we discuss Disney's recent trend of live action remakes of their own animated classics, and we do battle on "Cinema Throwdown" over "Which Film Involving CGI Animals Is The Best?"

On Episode 8, I am joined by Couch as we discuss the new action first person film "Hardcore Henry." Afterwards, we also discuss the current state of violence within today's filmmaking world and "Cinema Throw down" is back this week as we debate over "Which Video game to Film Adaptation Is The Best?"

On Episode 7, I am joined by Christian Chavez as we discuss two films this week: Richard Linklater's new film "Everybody Wants Some!!" and Jeff Nichol's "Midnight Special." And on this very special episode, there will be no "Cinema Throwdown" as my pal James and I instead preview Season 6 of HBO's hit show "Game Of Thrones."

I am joined by DJ Valentine and Justin from SimplisticReviews.net as we discuss "Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice," previous portrayals of Batman and Superman on screen and we clash on Cinema Throwdown for which Zack Snyder film we feel is the best.

On Episode 5, I am joined by DJ Valentine as we discuss "Knight Of Cups," daring filmmaking techniques and we clash on Cinema Throwdown for which Terrence Malick film we feel is the best.

I am joined by Carlos aka. @FilmSamurai on Twitter to discuss "10 Cloverfield Lane."

Today I am joined by Dyaln from BeGrizly.com to talk about Walt Disney Animation Studio's latest film "Zootopia."

I am joined today by Will Mavity as we discuss the fallout from the 2016 Oscar ceremony.

The first episode of the "NegsBestFilmPodcast" is recorded on my birthday, as I discuss my final Oscar Predictions with Californian actor Josh Blumenkranz.

It's the most wonderful or horrible time of the year depending on which films you liked last year. The Oscar nominations were finally announced and on episode 22 we discuss them along with our predictions for the ACE, PGA & SAG awards. Myself and Michael are joined for this exciting episode by Jorge from SplashReport.com.