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/NextBestPictureWe are back to doing Patreon Throwback Podcast reviews here at Next Best Picture! For our second of 2021, to help us get ready for the release of "One Night In Miami," we are taking one of that film's key central figures and looking back on his own biopic film from director Spike Lee, "Malcolm X." We discuss the film's epic scope, Denzel Washington's monumental performance, how much the film still means to all of us today and its shameful snubbing at the 1992 Academy Awards. For this review, I am being joined by Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Danilo Castro, guest Sharronda Williams from PayOrWait.com and Patreon guest Giovanni Lago. Please 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

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has had a huge rise within the film industry over the past few years. After starring in "The Greatest Showman," "Aquaman," "Us" and then winning an Emmy earlier this year for his work on "Watchmen," he now finds himself in the crucial role of Bobby Seale in Aaron Sorkin's Oscar contender, "The Trial Of The Chicago 7." Yahya was kind enough to take some time to talk to us about the importance of the role to him, the preparation he did in playing such an iconic historical figure, his experience in making the film 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

Kornél Mundruczó gained international recognition with his films playing at the Cannes International Film Festival, most notably 2014's "White God." Now, in his first English language feature, he's working with acclaimed actors such as Vanessa Kirby and Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn for his latest, "Pieces Of A Woman." Kornél was kind enough to talk to us about his experience working with such gifts actors, crafting the film's much talked about 20 minute unbroken "birthing sequence," and more. Take a listen down below, enjoy and be sure to check out his film now streaming on Netflix.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

"Herself" premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim for Clare Dunn's lead performance and her screenplay. However, there have been other notable elements which have flown under the radar since its premiere, including the direction by Phyllida Lloyd and the performances from the rest of the ensemble. One of those actors is Tony and Emmy nominated Harriet Walter. The British actress was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about her experience making the film, what she feels it means for survivors of domestic violence and more. "Herself" is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. 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 228, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham & Ryan C. Showers. This week we're discussing the current state of the Oscar race in multiple categories, giving our predictions for tomorrow's Gotham Awards, going over the polls, giving our reactions to the trailer for "Malcolm & Marie" and more! Thank you as always for listening 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 this week's main review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, Ryan C. Showers & Cody Dericks. This week, we are reviewing the newest movie on Netflix, "Pieces Of A Woman," starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf & Ellen Burstyn. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival where Kirby won the Best Actress prize for her performance, the film has been receiving serious Oscar buzz for Kirby and Burstyn in their respective categories. We discuss their work, the film's writing, direction, its much talked about extended long take birthing sequence and much more! Tune in 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 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/NextBestPictureWe are back to doing Patreon Throwback Podcast reviews here at Next Best Picture and for our first of 2021, to help us get ready for the release of "News Of The World," we are looking back on the Coen Brothers' Academy Award nominated western, "True Grit," starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld. For this review, I am being joined by Josh Parham, Michael Schwartz and Patreon guests Jason Woods and Cheyne Nomura. We go over the writing, performances, crafts, the film's box office success, its awards run and more! Please 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

You probably know cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle for his Oscar winning work with director Danny Boyle on "Slumdog Millionaire," or their other collaborations on "28 Days Later" & "127 Hours." He has also worked with Lars Von Trier, Ron Howard, Angelina Jolie and his latest collaboration has been with Marjane Satrapi, on her biopic of Marie Curie (played by Rosamund Pike) titled "Radioactive." Taking his unique visual style to a period setting, Mantle deploys colorful and bold choices to the film's look, resulting in one of the most gorgeous looking movies of the year. He was kind enough to talk about his work on the film which you can listen to 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

Happy New Year everyone! For Episode 227, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Cody Dericks. This week we're reflecting on the end of 2020 and looking forward to 2021 as we discuss the films we are most looking forward to this year. We also go over the polls, answer your fan questions 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

For this week's main review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer & Ryan C. Showers. This week is one of our most anticipated podcasts of year. We are finally discussing Emerald Fennell's directorial debut, "Promising Young Woman," starring Carey Mulligan & Bo Burnham. Since its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, this movie has been my number one favorite film of the year and now that enough people on the team have seen it, we can finally discuss it. Be warned, this is a SPOILER FILLED discussion so if you have not seen the movie yet, do yourself a favor and please wait to listen to our thoughts as we go over all of the film's various twists and turns. 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