The Next Best Picture Podcast "After The Hunt"
Oct 18, 2025
The hosts delve into the intricate dynamics of a professor's tumultuous world amid a student accusation. Julia Roberts' performance is a standout, yet they question the film's narrative coherence and critical engagement with timely themes. Discussions explore character complexities, including past traumas and ambiguous relationships. The film's visuals and score receive praise despite its uneven pacing, and the panel debates its awards potential amidst a polarized reception. In the end, they reflect on the film's broader implications on truth and justice.
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Coda Undercuts The Movie's Payoff
- Many panelists say the five-year coda undermines the film by answering too little and too oddly.
- The reconciliation scene lacks context, leaving emotional and thematic gaps.
Score And Sound Mix Distract Viewers
- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's score splits listeners with jarring, near-horror cues.
- Multiple reviewers found the sound mix intrusive and sometimes drowned dialogue.
Second Viewing To Catch Missing Dialogue
- Matt watched the film twice at New York Film Festival and found the sound mix problematic both times.
- He had to rewatch because dialogue was sometimes drowned out in the Dolby installation.