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"Exhibiting Forgiveness" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances from its cast members, André Holland, Andra Day, John Earl Jelks & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and debut director Titus Kaphar's sensitive writing and direction which drew upon his own personal experiences with his father. Day, Earl Jelks, and Kaphar were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters from Roadside Attractions on October 18th. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Giovanni Lago to review and discuss the latest film from Ali Abbasi, "The Apprentice," starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Baklava & Martin Donovan. After having its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Abbasi's "Rise of Donald Trump" biopic drama sat without distribution, got stuck in legality issues, and came under heavy scrutiny from supporters (and yes, even opposers) of Donald Trump, leaving us to wonder if the film would ever be released. Well, now, it's finally playing in theaters from Briarcliff Entertainment, and we are here to give you our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts on the performances, writing, direction, awards season chances, and implications the film may or may not have on the election and how the outcome of the election may influence whether audiences even watch the film. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Rumours" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its off-beat humor, entertaining ensemble, which includes names like Cate Blanchett, Charles Dance, Alicia Vikander, Denis Ménochet and more, and hazy, dream-like direction that combines multiple genres. Directors/Screenwriters Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson were kind enough to talk with us about their latest film during the New York Film Festival, which will open in theaters on October 18th from Bleecker Street. Please take a moment to listen to the interview below. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Anora" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Palme d'Or for writer/director Sean Baker and has garnered some of the best reviews of any feature film released this year. Baker and his cast (Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian & Vache Tovmasyan) were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experiences making the film, their characters, working with Sean, and more; which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 18th from NEON and is up for your consideration for all eligible categories at this year's Academy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 412, Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and I discuss the end of the 2024 New York Film Festival (NYFF) and touch upon some other news in the world of awards season. We go over the winners of last week's poll, asking, "Which Is Your Favorite Sebastian Stan Performance?" ask this week's poll question, "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2024 New York Film Festival?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "The Six Triple Eight," "The Order," "The Seed Of The Sacred Fig," and "All We Imagine As Light," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. Thank you all so very much for listening, supporting, and subscribing. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte & Dan Bayer to review and discuss the latest film from John Crowley, "We Live In Time," starring Academy Award nominees Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. After premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to solid reviews, this non-linear romantic drama from A24 is now playing in limited release and will expand to more theaters nationwide next week. What did we think of its narrative structure, the performances, and the writing? Please tune in to find out as we discuss these elements and more in our personal and SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Woman Of The Hour" had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Anna Kendrick's direction (making her feature directorial debut) and performance as a woman who finds herself on a dating game show, targeted by a serial killer. Anna and screenwriter Ian MacDonald were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be available to stream on Netflix on October 18th. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power" is the most expensive television show of all time and it shows. It's a massive production with giant battles, set pieces, tons of characters, and every department working at the top of their game to transport audiences to Middle Earth. One of the key people who helped with that level of immersion is composer Bear McCreary,, who has now composed the music for the show's first two seasons. During the airing of the second season, McCreary was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the latest season. Please listen to the interview below and be sure to check out the show, which is now available to stream in full on Prime Video. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Apprentice" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong's performances as President Donald Trump and Roy Cohn, respectively. The film almost did not make it to theatrical release but is finally making its way to theaters this weekend from Briarcliff Entertainment. The two critically acclaimed actors were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, and they have a lot to say on the matter as to why people should be seeking this film out, no matter how triggering the subject may be for some viewers. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on October 11th and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at this year's Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Will Mavity to review and discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman, "Saturday Night," starring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys & J. K. Simmons. With a large ensemble cast, Reitman and his writing partner Gil Kenan tackle the madness, chaotic energy, and spontaneity of creating the first "Saturday Night Live" episode in real-time, 90 minutes before the show is about to air. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the cast, the writing, the editing, the score, the humor, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jTYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOwAnd 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