The Next Best Picture Podcast

After a successful world premiere at the London Film Festival and then going on to play at the AFI Film Festival, "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" is now available to stream on Netflix. A reimagining of a timeless classic using stop-motion animation and with an all-star cast, the film has received critical acclaim for its storytelling, voice acting, animation, and score by Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat. Director, writer, and producer Guillermo del Toro was kind enough to talk with me about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Be sure to check out the film, listen to our podcast review, and enjoy my conversation with one of the great storytellers of our time. Thank you! 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 second podcast review, I am joined by Sara Clements & Dan Bayer. Today we're reviewing Guillermo del Toro's latest film, "Pinocchio," (or titled "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio") starring Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Ron Perlman, Cate Blanchett, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz & Tilda Swinton. There have been many versions of this timeless story, but del Toro and co-director Mark Gustafson have taken the beloved wooden puppet and placed him in the world of stop-motion animation. What did we think of the characters, story, themes, animation, score, and more? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts and feelings on the film and its Oscar prospects. Thank you 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

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureFor our next throwback review, in anticipation of the new release of "Avatar: The Way Of Water," we are traveling back to Pandora for James Cameron's 2009 film "Avatar." A true game changer in cinematic history, the film became the highest-grossing movie of all time and ushered in a new era of 3D and motion capture technology. What do we think of Cameron's film thirteen years later, ahead of the release of the much-anticipated sequel? Tune in as I, Lauren LaMagna, Brendan Hodges, Meredith Loftus, Alyssa Christian & Giovanni Lago discuss the story, dialogue, characters, performances, and craftsmanship that went into immersing audiences into a science fiction world that was unlike anything they had seen before. We also discuss its awards season run and more! Thank you for all your support, 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

"Top Gun: Maverick" has gone on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time since its release earlier this year. Now, the film is a bonafide Oscar contender for multiple categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Cruise), and many of its craft categories. One Oscar race where it's been the frontrunner for almost the entire season has been in Best Original Song for Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand." The rock, power ballad plays over the credits but has its music weaved in throughout the movie, giving her composer credit alongside Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, and Harold Faltermeyer. Balfe was kind enough to take some time over the summer to talk with us about working on the score, what went into creating "Hold My Hand," and more. Please take a listen below and enjoy. Thank you! 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

"Bros" had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing, performances, humor, and representation of the LGBTQ community. One aspect of the film which took some by surprise was the inclusion of an original song in the film's climax titled "Love Is Not Love." The song is seen as a contender for this year's Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Songwriters Billy Eicher and Marc Shaiman were kind enough to spend some time talking about the song with us, including if Billy will perform at the ceremony if the song is nominated, and more. Please take a listen and enjoy our conversation. Thank you! 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

"Hunt" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the midnight section following Director, Writer, Producer, and Star Lee Jung-jae's historic Emmy win for his role in "Squid Game." To say he had a meteoric rise for western audiences over the last year is an understatement. Now a household name, the 49-year-old South Korean actor has made his feature directorial debut with an espionage spy thriller featuring exhilarating action scenes, double-crosses, and more twists than one can count. Lee Jung-jae was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please take a listen and enjoy. Thank you! 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 322, I am joined by Eve O'Dea, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity. We have a lot to talk about for this week's show, including the Academy's announcement to showcase all 23 awards at this year's Oscar ceremony, the new Sight & Sound Greatest Films Of All Time Poll, and the Gotham and NYFCC winners. We also give our predictions for what we think will win the National Board Of Review later this week, give our reactions to the trailers for "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny," "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3," "Cocaine Bear," "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts," go over the polls, answer fan-submitted questions, and more! Awards season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy the ride with us. Thank you! 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 podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week we're reviewing Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton & Ty Simpkins. Based on the stage play by Samuel D. Hunter (who is adapting his play for the screen), the film is a dark drama following a 600 lbs character who doesn't have much time left due to his obesity health issues and is trying to re-connect with his estranged teenage daughter and make amends. What did we think of the performances, writing, makeup, and direction from Aronofsky? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts and feelings on how we think it will perform at the Oscars. Thank you 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

"The Eternal Daughter" had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and later played at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival (where this interview took place). Director Joanna Hogg and the film's star, Tilda Swinton (who is playing a dual role as both mother and daughter characters), were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their unique working relationship, friendship, and what went into the aesthetic and emotionally into crafting their latest project coming off of the "The Souvenir" films. Please take a listen and enjoy. Thank you! 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 second podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Together, we are reviewing Rian Johnson's new whodunnit murder mystery film "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson & Dave Bautista. The hotly-anticipated sequel to 2019's "Knives Out" features an all-star cast, a new location, and the return of Benoit Blanc. What did we think of the story, characters, twists, and crafts? Tune in below to find out. But before you do, considering the film has only so far screened at TIFF and just wrapped up a limited one-week theater run (it will be available to stream on Netflix on December 23rd), we urge you to take a listen once you've seen the movie. For those more adventurous, we've provided a non-spoiler and spoiler section so you can enjoy the film's many reveals and surprises. Thank you, as always, for your support. 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