The Next Best Picture Podcast

For our 250th episode on the Fourth of July, I am joined by Dan Bayer & Josh Parham. Today, we're discussing the recent announcements made by the Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Association about their upcoming ceremonies. We also do our final preview for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, give our reactions to the trailers for "The Many Saints Of Newark" & "Don't Breathe 2," answer your fan questions and more! Thank you all for 250 episodes. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend as you take a listen down below. 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, Daniel Howat & Tom O'Brien are joining me for our main podcast review of "The Tomorrow War," starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J. K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin & Sam Richardson. Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the original IP blends a mixture of ideas from other sci-fi action films and features some of the best creature design and action scenes we've seen in quite some time. How does it all come together? We discuss the story, the acting, the visual effects, the action sequences, and more in our review down below. Take a listen 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 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/NextBestPictureOur 2013 retrospective continues with an initially misunderstood but since its release, a reevaluated masterpiece from the Coen Brothers, "Inside Llewyn Davis" starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman & Adam Driver. The film's protagonist, music, and time period have captivated audiences over the years, turning this into a beloved film by many. We are very excited to talk about its themes, songs, cinematography, awards season run, and more on this very special throwback review. Here to join me, I have Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Amanda Spears, Michael Schwartz & Ema Sasic. 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 this week's episode, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're discussing the halfway point of 2021 and the best movies it has given us so far. We also discuss the trailers for "The Harder They Fall," "Halloween Kills" & "CODA." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, 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, Daniel Howat & Danilo Castro are joining me for our main podcast review, "F9," starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, John Cena & Jordana Brewster. It is the ninth film in what has now become known as The Fast Saga. What do you think of it compared to the others, and how do we feel about the franchise's future? We discuss heavy spoilers in this review, so listen with caution if you haven't seen the film already. Just remember, this franchise doesn't need our approval; it's got family. So kick back, pop open a Corona 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 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/NextBestPictureOur 2013 retrospective is continuing with Spike Jonze's Oscar-winning film "Her," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pratt and the incredible voice talent of Scarlett Johansson. Set in the not too distant future, the film explores relationships, depression, loneliness, and humanity's connection (or lack thereof) with one another as it relates to our ever-growing dependence on technology. There's a lot to talk about with this one, and to join me in this discussion, I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, and guest Joe Lorenzini. Take a listen as we discuss the film's themes, its crafts, performances, Oscar awards season run, and more! Enjoy! You can also check out our previous 2013 retrospective reviews of "Captain Phillips," "Philomena," "The Wolf Of Wall Street," & "The Great Gatsby" if you have not done so already.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

Disney Pixar's latest film "Luca" is now available for everyone to enjoy on Disney+ and has already garnered a lot of praise and discussion for its themes, characters, Italian setting and more! Director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren were kind enough to take a few minutes to chat with us about the origins of the story, their experience making the film, working with the voice actors and other fun topics. We hope you can see what has been described as "an absolute joy of a film" and enjoy our interview down below.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

Happy Father's Day, everyone! For this week's episode, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. Today, we're discussing the end of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, the continuing controversy and box office results for "In The Heights," the trailers for "Gunpowder Milkshake," "Pig," and "Joe Bell" We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, 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, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Zoe Rose Bryant are joining me for our main podcast review, "Luca," starring Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer & Emma Berman. The newest Pixar film is currently streaming on Disney+ and is a coming-of-age story that has already gathered some lively discussion surrounding its themes and subtext. What did we think of the story, the animation, voice acting, and more? How does it compare to other Disney Pixar films? 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

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/NextBestPictureOur 2013 retrospective is continuing with another Leonardo DiCaprio-led film, "The Great Gatsby." Starring Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, and Joel Edgerton alongside Leo, the film was adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel by flashy director Baz Luhrmann, who went all-in on his vision for this film. What did we think of the costumes, the sets, the performances, writing, and overall execution? Tune in below to listen to me, Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Will Mavity, and returning guest Eve O'Dea all discuss. Enjoy Old Sport! You can also check out our previous 2013 retrospective reviews of "Captain Phillips," "Philomena," & "The Wolf Of Wall Street" if you have not done so already.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