The Next Best Picture Podcast

For Episode 431, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, Daniel Howat, Cody Dericks, Tom O'Brien, and Will Mavity. This is it. It's time for us to deliver our final winner predictions for the 97th Academy Awards, which will be held this Sunday, March 2nd. Tune in as we discuss all 23 categories in detail and use all of the information from this season's precursors to make the best predictions we can. We also reveal the winner of last week's poll, asking, "Which Categories Do You Think Are The Hardest To Predict For The 97th Academy Awards?" and ask this week's poll question for the last time this awards season, "Which Film Do You Think Will Be The Next Best Picture Oscar Winner?" We also answer your fan-submitted questions and give our reactions to the trailers for "Freaky Tales" and "The Actor." We will not have a show next Sunday afternoon, but we will have a post-SAG recap episode and another reactions episode for the Oscar winners following the ceremony next Sunday, all exclusive to our Patreon subscribers. We cannot thank you all enough for always listening, subscribing, and supporting us through another eventful awards season. You're all the absolute best fans any site could ever hope for, and we hope you enjoy this episode and the show this Sunday!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, Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, and I are here to discuss and review the latest film from Osgood Perkins, "The Monkey," starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott & Elijah Wood. Hot off the success of "Longlegs," Perkins decides to switch gears and adapt the 1980 Stephen King short story as a horror comedy, with some of the year's darkest humor and shocking kills. What did we think of this tonal change for the acclaimed horror filmmaker? Please tune in as we discuss the writing, direction, acting, kills, 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 and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Monkey" is the latest horror offering from acclaimed director Osgood Perkins ("Longlegs"). Based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King, the film stars Theo James as twin brothers whose lives are turned upside down by a cursed toy monkey that causes random, horrific deaths. The film has garnered positive reviews for its mixture of gnarly horror and absurd black comedy. Actor Theo James was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON. 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

"Universal Language" had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received universally positive reviews and went on to be the Canadian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. It may not have received the final Oscar nomination, but now the film is currently playing in theaters, and Director/Co-Writer Matthew Rankin & Co-Writer Ila Firouzabadi were kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release from Oscilloscope Laboratories. 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

"Incident" examines the 2018 shooting of Harith "Snoop" Augustus by Chicago police officer Dillan Halley through a series of bodycam and surveillance footage montages. The film reconstructs the incident and its aftermath by piecing together perspectives from multiple sources—such as surveillance cameras, CCTV, dashboard cams, and body-worn cameras—into a synchronized split-screen presentation. Director Bill Morrison & Producer Jamie Kalven were kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on YouTube and is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th 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

"Anuja" had its world premiere at the HollyShorts Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. Philosopher-turned-filmmaker Adam J. Graves and producer Suchitra Mattai were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th 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

"The Last Ranger" had its premiere at the Pan African Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its story of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa, during the pandemic. Based on actual life events, the story was brought to the producers by David S. Lee after witnessing the results of a poaching attack. Director Cindy Lee & Producer/Writer Darwin Shaw were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film. 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

"Conclave" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and was nominated for a bunch of prizes this awards season. Most recently, it received 8 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, won the Art Directors Guild for Contemporary Feature Film, won the Costume Designers Guild for Excellence in Contemporary Film, and won 4 BAFTA Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Oscar-nominated Producer Tessa Ross, Production Designer Suzie Davies, and Costume Designer Lisy Christl were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with Will Mavity and me about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Peacock and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Picture, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. 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

Delve into the highlights of this year's BAFTA and WGA winners as predictions for the SAG and Spirit Awards take center stage. The panel shares their excitement over upcoming films like 'The Accountant 2' and 'G20' while analyzing award dynamics and competitive performances from actors like Adrian Brody. Tune in for discussions about standout films, the emotional impact of trailers, and insights into the tricky landscape of awards predictions. Expect lively debates about the Best Picture Oscar and the intricacies of the current awards race!

For this week's main podcast review, Lauren LaMagna, Cody Dericks, Brendan Hodges and I are here to discuss and review the latest edition in the MCU, "Captain America: Brave New World," starring Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson & Harrison Ford. After many years, delays re-shoots, and a Disney+ series, Anthony Mackie finally gets his own Marvel film as the new Captain America, with Harrison Ford joining the MCU and taking over the role of (now President) Thaddeus Ross. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the writing, direction, acting, action, what this is all leading to, how it toes back to 2008's "The Incredible Hulk," 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 and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices