The Next Best Picture Podcast

"Lee" had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances from the cast and the telling of Lee Miller's extraordinary life as a WWII journalist. Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet and Academy Award-nominee Andrea Riseborough were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about the work on the film as Miller and English journalist Audrey Withers, respectively, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is currently playing in theaters from Roadside Attractions. 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 Wild Robot" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews, with many claiming it was not only the best-animated film of the year but that it was one of the best-animated films ever made by Dreamworks Animation. Director/Writer Chris Sanders and Academy Award-winning star Lupita Nyong'o were both kind enough to spend a few moments 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 theaters from Universal Pictures and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at this year's Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song ("Kiss The Sky"). 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

"His Three Daughters" had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for its three performances from Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne, and director/writer Azazel Jacobs' theatrical play-like direction and screenplay. Jacobs was kind enough to spend some time with us to discuss his 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 Netflix. 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

"Omni Loop" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its sci-fi premise from director/writer Bernardo Britto and the chemistry between its two stars, Emmy Award-winners Mary-Louise Parker and Ayo Edebiri. All three of them were kind enough to spend some time with us to discuss their 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 Magnolia Pictures. 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 third podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Lauren LaMagna, Alyssa Christian & Dan Bayer to review and discuss the newest film from Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance," starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid. After its world premiere at Cannes, where it won the festival's Best Screenplay prize, many have been anxiously awaiting to experience what is considered a new body horror classic and one of 2024's very best films. The film is an onslaught of maximalist filmmaking with grotesque imagery, impactful sound, and dramatically effective performances mixed with a satirical tone that pokes at our preconceived notions of beauty, aging, and self-image. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the performances, writing, direction, makeup effects, its awards season potential, 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

"A Different Man" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received some of the best reviews of the festival, with many praising the performances of Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson and lauding writer/director Aaron Schimberg's vision for this dark comedy on self-image. Stan, Pearson, and Schimberg were kind enough to spend some time talking 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 playing in theaters from A24. 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 Dan Bayer & Brendan Hodges to review and discuss "His Three Daughters" starring Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne & Jovan Adepo. Directed and written by Azazel Jacobs, the Netflix film boasts three exceptional performances and insightful writing about the passing of a loved one and the bonding siblings share over such an experience. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the performances, writing, direction, 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 Substance" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it shocked and stunned the festival audience, ultimately earning the Best Screenplay prize for Director/Writer Coralie Fargeat. It would go on to play in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival where it would go on to win the People's Choice Award for the special section of the film festival. Only her second feature film (following "Revenge"), Fargeat has proven herself to be a powerhouse storyteller, using every tool at her disposal as a filmmaker for maximum impact on the audience. Her latest is no different, and she was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about her experience writing, directing, and unleashing the body horror film onto the world, how she feels about the reception it has received, the casting process, what went into the astonishing makeup effects and more. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from MUBI. 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 409, Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien, and I are here to deliver our preview of the 2024 New York Film Festival (NYFF) and go over the additions to the 2024 AFI Film Festival. We go over the winners of last week's poll, asking, "Which World Premieres From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Are You Most Looking Forward To?" 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 "Blitz," "Mickey 17," "Small Things Like These," "Woman Of The Hour," and "Brothers," 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 epic 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-freeSecure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code NEXTBEST for 4 months EXTRA at https://surfshark.com/nextbest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Daniel Howat, Brendan Hodges & Giovanni Lago to review and discuss "Transformers One" starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne & Jon Hamm. Directed by Academy Award-winner Josh Cooley ("Toy Story 4"), the film tells an origin story for the beloved Hasbro characters Optimus Prime and Megatron in the medium of animation, a first for the franchise since the original 1986 "The Transformers: The Movie." What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the animation, voice acting, humor, action, 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