The Next Best Picture Podcast

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureToday is a big one. We're reviewing Alfonso Cuarón's technical masterpiece "Gravity," starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. A visual stunner upon its release, the film begged to be seen on the biggest screen possible (and in 3D) with its groundbreaking cinematography and visual effects. The story deeply resonated with audiences, too, bringing in a ton of box office and seven Academy Award wins, including Cuarón's first Best Director win. What do we think of it all of these years later? How does it hold up watching it at home as opposed to in the theater? What did we think of the story, the performances, and the craft on display? We discuss all of this and more in our review down below! Joining me for this review, I have Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Michael Schwartz, Will Mavity & Patreon guest Matt Ward. 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

Screening a few weeks ago at the Tribeca Film Festival and opening this weekend from Vertical Entertainment, Sabrina Doyle's feature directorial debut "Lorelei" tells the story of a felon who reunited with his ex-girlfriend, who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a moving independent drama with surprises in its storytelling and two fantastic performances from Pablo Schreiber and Jena Malone. Sabrina Doyle was kind enough to chat with us during the Tribeca Film Festival about the making of her first feature film, which you can listen to down below. Enjoy and be sure to check out the movie, now playing in theaters and available on VOD.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

Alex Wolff is one of the most exciting young actors working today. Never attempting to repeat himself, he has two movies currently playing in theaters ("Pig" and "Old") with vastly different performances in each of them. At age 23, the New York-based actor and musician has already impressed us with performances in movies such as "Hereditary," "Patriot's Day," and "Bad Education." That trend is only continuing with his latest performances. Alex was kind enough to talk with us about both projects, his experience working with M. Night Shyamalan, Nicolas Cage, 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

For episode 253, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the 2021 TIFF Gala and Special Presentations lineup, the NYFF Opening Night Film announcement for "The Tragedy of Macbeth," what might get announced for the Venice International Film Festival this week, and more! We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Dune," "Malignant," & "The Last Duel," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's episode!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, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Danilo Castro join me for our main podcast review of the newest film from M. Night Shyamalan, "Old," starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Alex Wolff, Eliza Scanlen & Thomasin McKenzie. A filmmaker with his own highly unique sensibilities, M. Night Shyamalan has polarized critics and audiences for years, and his latest film is no exception. What did we think of the story, the characters, the twist (we do discuss spoilers at the end), cinematography, direction, and writing? Tune in below to listen to us grapple with our feelings towards this movie, 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

Premiering earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and screening later at the Tribeca Film Festival, NEON's latest documentary "Ailey" has garnered overwhelmingly positive critical praise for its look at one of the most influential dancers of all time, Alvin Ailey. As a former dancer myself, it was very meaningful for me to watch a documentary tell Ailey's life story, and getting the chance to speak with director Jamila Wignot about how she brought that to the screen was an immense joy. Please tune in to our conversation below, where we discuss Ailey's importance in dance culture, his legacy, and more! 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 IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureFor our final 2013 retrospective podcast review for July, we are reviewing the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature that year, "Frozen," starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff & Josh Gad. A cultural phenomenon upon its release, the film has gone on to become one of the most beloved Disney animated films of all time, with hit songs that inspired a Broadway show and found their way into the hearts of fans all over the world, how well does it hold up today? What did we think of it then compared to today? Tune in below as we discuss the story, characters, songs, animation, and more! Joining me for this review, I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Will Mavity, Ema Sasic & Patreon guest John Millholland. 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 for our second review, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer & Sara Clements are joining me to discuss the latest Netflix film, "Gunpowder Milkshake," starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Chloe Coleman, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett & Paul Giamatti. The film is a neon-lit, blood-soaked, electrifying adrenaline rush and has created lots of discussion surrounding the style, performances, writing, action set pieces, and violence on display. What did we think of it, though? Tune in below to find out 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

"Joe Bell" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival under the name "Good Joe Bell." It sat on the shelf for almost a year, underwent a re-edit, and is now finally coming to theaters this weekend from Roadside Attractions. Despite what people felt about the movie, many agreed that Reid Miller delivered a fantastic breakout performance. He was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about his experience making the film, working with his co-star Mark Wahlberg, what he related to most in his character, his favorite Lady Gaga song, and more! Be sure to listen to our conversation 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

For episode 252, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the second week of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, including yesterday's award winners from the festival. We're fortunate to have Rafael Motamayor call in to tell us about his experience at the festival. We also give our reactions to the trailers for Cannes titles "Memoria," "Blue Bayou," & the upcoming "Flee," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's episode!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