The Next Best Picture Podcast

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/NextBestPictureJoin the Next Best Theater team for a wild, wild party. That's right; we're tackling both the Andrew Lippa and John Michael LaChuisa iterations of "The Wild Party." Not only were there two stage adaptations of the classic poem, but they both debuted on New York stages in the same season. Join Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and me as we take a deep dive into both productions, state our favorite elements, and compare and contrast. It's sure to be a wild, wild time!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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

There's no denying that David Lowery's A24 fantasy epic "The Green Knight" is one of the most visually stunning achievements of 2021. Every design element had to be meticulously planned, constructed, and executed to bring the Arthurian legend to the screen. Two of the people most instrumental in that process were Production Designer Jade Healy and Cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo. Both were kind enough to spend a few moments with me discussing their work on the film, their collaborations with Lowery, and what they have coming up next. If you've seen the film, you know this is a conversation worth listening to! Enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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 255, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. This week, we're discussing more additions to the 2021 TIFF lineup, plus the NYFF Closing Night Film announcement for "Parallel Mothers" and more! We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for the new Clint Eastwood film "Cry Macho," answer your fan questions, and more! Believe it or not, it's our shortest Main Show episode in over three years! We hope you enjoy it!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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 week, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer & Daniel Howat join me for our main podcast review of James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Daniela Melchior & Peter Capaldi. It's the second time Warner Bros. is attempting this property after the disappointing 2016 film by David Ayer. How does this version compare? What did we think of the characters, humor, violence, and more? Tune in below to listen to our spoiler-free (we try our best) review. Enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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

With only three 2013 retrospective podcast reviews remaining, we now come to Alexander Payne's Best Picture nominee, "Nebraska." A lovely, easy-going, straightforward film that resonated with many upon its release, the film went on to earn six Academy Award nominations. How does it hold up today? What did we think of the story, the pacing, black and white cinematography, performances, and more? Tune in below to find out and enjoy! Joining me for this review, I have Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney's "Jungle Cruise," starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, is now playing in theaters and available to stream on Disney+ with Premiere Access. The film's cinematographer, Flavio Martínez Labiano, was kind enough to speak with us about his work on the film, working with the film's big stars, his collaboration with director Jaume Collet-Serra, working on such a huge scale and more! Take a listen down below and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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 week, Sara Clements, Casey Lee Clark & Dan Bayer join me for our second podcast review of the newest film from filmmaker David Lowery, "The Green Knight," starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton & Sean Harris. The fantasy epic has divided audiences and united critics with its meditative and beautiful approach to the Arthurian poem it is based on. Filled with symbolism and no easy answers to its challenging questions about its themes, we have many interpretations of this new work of art from Lowery. As a result, this is a spoiler-filled discussion, so please don't listen if you have not already seen the movie. What did we think of the story, the craftsmanship, performances, and the many themes the film is working with? Tune in below to listen to us help each other sort our thoughts, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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 254, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week, we're discussing the films which were added to the 2021 TIFF lineup, plus the full lineup for the Venice International Film Festival, the NYFF Centerpiece announcement for "The Power Of The Dog," and more! This is also a big week for trailers as we give our reactions to "House Of Gucci," "King Richard," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," "The Card Counter," "Lamb," and "Flag Day." We also go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and announce the nominations for the 2013 NBP Film Community Awards! It's a jam-packed episode, and we hope you enjoy it!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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 week, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer join me for our main podcast review of the newest Disney film, "Jungle Cruise" starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt. Based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name, the film is borrowing many elements from "Pirates Of The Caribbean," "The Mummy," "The African Queen," and many others to craft a new action-adventure franchise. Does it sink or swim? Tune in below to find out what we thought of the story, characters, visual effects, and of course, the many puns from Captain Frank Wolff. Enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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

Writer and director Edson Oda's "Nine Days" had its world premiere what feels like forever ago at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. After numerous release delays, the Independent Spirit Award nominee is now playing in theaters from Sony Pictures Classics and will be expanding to more theaters on August 6th. Edson was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about the origins of the film's unique concept, working with Winston Duke, his belief in pre-existence, and more! It's a fascinating interview for one of the most equally fascinating films of the year. Do not miss this one! Take a listen down below and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastiTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTAnd 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