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"The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain" had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, went on to play at the Toronto International Film Festival, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It tells the biographical story of the eccentric and brilliant artist Louis Wain, brought to life by Benedict Cumberbatch in another terrific performance. Director and writer Will Sharpe was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about the design of the film, working with Cumberbatch, his chemistry with Claire Foy, some of the more challenging yet fully realized sequences in the film, and more. Be sure to please take a listen down below and check out the film on 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

One of the most meticulously constructed films of 2021 is Pablo Larraín's unconventional Princess Diana biopic, "Spencer." Since its worldwide premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, the movie has challenged audiences with its storytelling, but the crafts on display have consistently impressed. Pablo was kind enough to take some time and talk with me about his work on the film along with his cinematographer Claire Mathon, production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, and film editor Sebastián Sepúlveda. It's a wonderful series of conversations taking us deeper into the making of one of 2021's best films. 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

For our second podcast review this week, I am joined by Sara Clements, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Amanda Spears & Casey Lee Clark. Together, we review and discuss Pablo Larraín's latest film, "Spencer," starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. The opening title calls the film "A fable based on a true tragedy," and such a unique portrayal of what might have happened over that Christmas weekend at the Queen's Sandringham Estate has fascinated critics and divided audiences. What did we think of the film's story, Kristen's performance, the technical elements, and the film's Oscar potential? 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

"Finch" is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film starring Tom Hanks as a dying man who builds a robot named Jeff to take care of his dog once he's gone. The robot is brought to life by Caleb Landry Jones and the visual effects team, led by Scott Stokdyk. Scott was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about what went into creating Jeff, and the other visual effects work within Miguel Sapochnik's latest film. 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 268, I am being joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. This week, we're previewing the 2021 AFI Film Festival and all of the premieres happening there, including "Tick...Tick...Boom!" and "Swan Song" (which is also one of our trailer reactions this week). We're also discussing the British Independent Film Award (BIFA) Nominations, giving our reactions to the trailers for "Moonfall," "Morbius," going over the polls, answering your fan-submitted fan questions, and more! Thank you for your continued support of this podcast, 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 our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guests Amanda Guaraggi and Kevin Lee. Today, we're discussing the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Eternals," starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek & Angelina Jolie. After winning Best Picture and Best Director last year with "Nomadland," filmmaker Chloé Zhao's follow-up is a massive leap forward for her into big-budget filmmaking. With a ton of discourse surrounding the film, including the lowest rating for an MCU film on Rotten Tomatoes to date, what did we all think of it? How did we like the story, characters, visual effects, action, and humor? Tune in below to find out in our SPOILER-FILLED review, 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've probably heard of Jim Cummings' last two films, "Thunder Road" and "The Wolf Of Snow Hollow." Well, now he's partnering with his buddy PJ McCabe and together, the two are co-directing, co-writing, and co-starring in one of the year's best comedies, "The Best Test." With a biting commentary on toxic masculinity, today's Hollywood culture, data privacy, and more, the film is as ambitious as it is outrageous. Both Jim and PJ were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their film, which will be playing in theaters and available to rent on VOD from IFC Films on November 5th. 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

For our second podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guest Kolby Mac join me to discuss the directorial debut from Jeymes Samuel, "The Harder They Fall," starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo & Lakeith Stanfield. A Black western on Netflix with an all-star cast, the film is fun, brutal, entertaining, and stylish. What did we think of it? Tune in below to hear our thoughts on the story, the cast, the direction, the film's awards potential, 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

Academy Award-nominated actor Harvey Keitel has been working in the film industry since the 1960s. He's had many wonderful collaborations over the years with directors such as Jane Campion, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, Ridley Scott, and many others, which has resulted in a body of work that constitutes him as a living legend in this business. His latest performance is in the Eytan Rockaway directed crime drama "Lansky," playing the titular role of the aging gangster near the end of his life. Mr. Keitel was kind enough to spend some time talking about the role, his career, and what's next for him at this stage in his life. 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 267, I am being joined by Bianca Garner & Dan Bayer. This week, we're discussing various news in Hollywood & Awards Season, including the recently announced sequel for "Dune," the new "House Of Gucci" trailer, more country's selections for Best International Feature, and more! We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "The Unforgivable and "Lightyear," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Enjoy and Happy Halloween!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