Next Best Picture Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

And that's a wrap on the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. Following our preview podcast from our hotel room the other day, Will Mavity, J Don Birnam, and I sat in the park on the final day of the festival during the Labor Day Picnic (sorry for all of the background noise) to give you our rundown of the films we saw at the film festival if they were worth checking out, and if we feel any of them are Oscar contenders. From world premieres such as "Conclave," "Saturday Night," "Piece By Piece," "The Piano Lesson," and "Nickel Boys," to Sundance and Cannes favorites "The Outrun," "A Real Pain," "Anora" and "Emilia Pérez," to Venice crossovers such as "Maria," and "September 5," to hidden gems like "Memoir Of A Snail" we've got you covered. We hope you enjoy our quick recap. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we did with our Telluride Film Festival podcast the other day, I called Ema Sasic over at the Venice International Film Festival to talk about her experience so far, what movies she's seen, and if she has seen any Oscar contenders. Tune in as we discuss "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Maria," "The Brutalist," "Babygirl," and many other world premieres taking part at the festival. We will be back to discuss the films we saw at the Telluride Film Festival, and Ema will return to discuss the second half of Venice upon her return to the States. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Baby Reindeer" became a cultural phenomenon seemingly overnight. With minimal early buzz before its release, the Netflix limited series exploded and became one of the most talked about and praised shows of 2024, earning eleven Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. For many who binge-watched it, Episode 4 marked a turning point that took the already dark show to even darker and more complex depths, which resonated with audiences on a deeply personal and profound level. Director Weronika Tofilska, who also directed Episodes 1-3, was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her Emmy-nominated episode and experience making the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is available to stream in full on Netflix and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories for this year's Emmy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Handling The Undead" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its chilling atmosphere, subdued approach to the zombie genre, makeup effects, and performances. Director and co-writer Thea Hvistendahl was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting with us about her second directorial feature, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's newest episode, I am joined by Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we discuss the arrival of the 2021 summer movie season, the trailer for "Dear Evan Hansen," and various bits of news that occurred this week. We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and a lot more! Be sure to listen and subscribe down below! Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. Today, we are discussing the latest film from Zack Snyder, "Army Of The Dead" starring Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi, Tig Notaro & Raúl Castillo. The film is streaming on Netflix and marks as a return to the zombie genre for Snyder. Part heist film, part action film, part zombie film. What parts did we like? Did it meet expectations? Find out our thoughts in our review below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making its premiere at Sundance over a year ago, "The Killing Of Two Lovers" is one of those independent discoveries that makes you excited to see what everyone involved will be doing next. That's because so many elements are well-thought-out and pronounced within the film to tell a story that feels familiar but is being presented in ways unlike we've previously seen before. Part of that is the richly layered performance from Clayne Crawford as the film's protagonist David and the unnerving sound work by Sound Re-Recording Mixer and Sound Designer Peter Albrechtsen. Both of them were kind enough to take some time to tell us about their roles in the making of this excellent film which is now in theaters and on VOD. Take a listen down below. We hope you enjoy it and that you seek this one out. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture After taking a month off to focus on the Oscars, the Next Best Series Podcast is back to discuss the busiest time of the year when it comes to elite television programming. We talk about a lot of shows on this episode, including "Mare Of Easttown," "Halston," "The Underground Railroad," "Hacks," "Made For Love," "The Handmaid's Tale," and so much more! We also give our thoughts on the recent announcement that the Golden Globes have been canceled for 2022 and what that means for next year's Emmy race. Here to join me this month, I have Michael Schwartz & Amanda Spears. Please take a listen down below and let us know what you think. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our second podcast review this week, I am joined by Sara Clements, Josh Parham & Zoe Rose Bryant. Today, we're reviewing the newest film from Taylor Sheridan titled "Those Who Wish Me Dead." Starring action star Angelina Jolie, the film is an entertaining action-thriller set in the Montana mountains with a brutal neo-western vibe that has reminded people of straightforward action films from the 90s. What did we think of it, though? Tune in below to find out! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's newest episode, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. Last week we discussed the potential fate of the Golden Globes, and soon after the episode went up, we got confirmation that NBC would not be airing the awards season show for 2022. We give our reactions to the big news, go over the polls, discuss the trailers for "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," "Stillwater," answer fan-submitted questions, and more! Take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices