The Next Best Picture Podcast

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements & Giovanni Lago. Today, we're discussing the latest DC superhero film, "Blue Beetle," starring Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon & George Lopez. What did we think of this Latino superhero origin story? Tune in as we discuss the performances, characters, story, visual effects work, and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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

"Landscape With Invisible Hand" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and is the third feature film from filmmaker Cory Finley who previously directed "Thoroughbreds" and "Bad Education." Cory was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his latest film, how he wanted to tackle something different than his previous two films, what it was like creating the aliens and sounds they make within the movie and more. Please take a moment to listen to the interview below and check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from MGM Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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 Episode 356, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Alyssa Christian. For this week's episode, we discuss the 61st New York Film Festival (NYFF) Main Slate lineup, go over the most recent announcements for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), including the Centerpiece lineup, announce the 2011 NBP Film Community Award Winners, give our reactions to the trailers for "Fair Play," "El Conde" and "All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund for SAG & WGA members here), and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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 main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're discussing "Gran Turismo," starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner & Djimon Hounsou. Based on an incredible true story, the video game and racing worlds collide for what might be Neil Blomkamp's best-directed film in years. What did we think of the story, performances, racing sequences, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review? Take a listen to find out. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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

"Red, White & Royal Blue" is based on the popular 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston and marks the feature directorial debut for Tony Award-winner Matthew Lopez ("The Inheritance" and "Some Like It Hot"). Lopez was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the romantic comedy film, which you can listen to below, including his feelings about the film receiving an R-rating, how we came across the book, what's next for him after he's made his first film and more! Please take a listen and be sure to check out the film, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/unlimitedNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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

"The Last Voyage Of The Demeter," tells the story of a doomed crew aboard the merchant ship Demeter as it sails from Carpathia to London. On it, they encounter a monstrous creature who happens to be Dracula. I was fortunate enough to spend time speaking with the individuals who came together to bring this horrific creature and the makeup of the crew members to life. First, we have SFX Make-up Designers Jörn Seifert & Tamar Aviv, then Creature FX Designer & Sculptor Göran Lundström, and finishing it off is Makeup Designer Heike Merker. Please take a listen and be sure to check out the film, which is now playing exclusively in theaters from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/unlimitedNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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

"Dreamin' Wild" had its world premiere at last year's Venice Film Festival. It stars Casey Affleck, Noah Jupe, Zooey Deschanel, Walton Goggins, Jack Dylan Grazer, Chris Messina & Beau Bridges and was directed, written, and produced by Bill Pohlad. Following up on his critically acclaimed film "Love And Mercy," Pohlad was kind enough to spend some time talking about why it took so long to get his latest film made, working with the actors, his relationship with music, what is next in his career, and more. Please take a listen and be sure to check out the film, which is now playing exclusively in limited release from Roadside Attractions. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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 Episode 355, I am joined by Lauren Cohen & Josh Parham. For this week's episode, we discuss what we think will be announced this week for the 61st New York Film Festival (NYFF) Main Slate lineup. We also go over the TIFF Midnight Madness lineup for this year's film festival, announce the 2011 NBP Film Award Nominations, give our reactions to the trailer for "Dicks: The Musical," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund for SAG & WGA members here), and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comFor more about Regal Unlimited - https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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 main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. Today, we're discussing the animated film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" starring Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Nicolas Cantu, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Brady Noon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd & Maya Rudolph. Continuing a strong year in animation, this latest film in the "TMNT" franchise features world-class comedy stars and highlights the titular characters as actual teenagers for the first time. What did we think of the film's creative decisions, voice-acting, animation, story, and score? Tune in as we discuss these points, the film's awards potential, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comMake every night a movie night with Regal Unlimited! Designed with the most passionate movie fans in mind, it lets you see as many movies as you want and gives you 10% off concessions — for less than the cost of two tickets a month!https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgNew subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 monthsPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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 Episode 354, I am joined by Lauren Cohen, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Tom O'Brien. On this week's packed and exciting show, we discuss the 2023 Venice & Toronto International Film Festivals lineups. We also announce the 2011 NBP Film Community Award Nominations, give our reactions to the trailers for "Saw X," "The Exorcist: Believer," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your continued support (which you can also share by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund for SAG & WGA members here), and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comMake every night a movie night with Regal Unlimited! Designed with the most passionate movie fans in mind, it lets you see as many movies as you want and gives you 10% off concessions — for less than the cost of two tickets a month!https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/937isfrgPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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