The Next Best Picture Podcast

"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

"Blink" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for telling the inspiring story of a family who journeys around the world before their children lose their vision to a rare genetic disorder to experience the world's beauty while they still. Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher ("Navalny") and co-director Edmund Stenson were kind enough to speak with us about their experiences making the film. Please be sure to check out the documentary film, which is now playing in limited release from National Geographic and will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu at a later date. 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 411, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Giovanni Lago, and I discuss the continuation of the 2024 New York Film Festival (NYFF), go over the 2024 AFI Film Festival lineup, 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 Saoirse Ronan Performance?" ask this week's poll question, "Which Is Your Favorite Sebastian Stan Performance?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Emilia Pérez," "Juror #2," "Babygirl," and "Better Man," 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

Lauren LaMagna, a comic book fan and podcast contributor, joins insightful film commentators Josh Parham and Tom O'Brien. They dive deep into "Joker: Folie à Deux," exploring its dark musical elements and mixed audience reactions. The trio debates its portrayal of isolation, mental health, and the disconnect between narrative ambition and execution. They also analyze Joaquin Phoenix's performance and the film's musical score, highlighting missed opportunities for emotional impact while pondering its potential awards season fate.

"It's What's Inside" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its twisted party-game concept, ensemble cast, and dark humor. Director and screenwriter Greg Jardin was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his feature directorial debut, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the horror-comedy film, which is currently 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

"Hold Your Breath" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and marked the feature directorial debut of Karrie Crouse and William Joines. Set in 1930s Oklahoma, the story revolves around a young mother (Sarah Paulson) haunted by the past. She becomes convinced that a mysterious presence in dust storms threatens her family, and she takes extraordinary measures to protect them. Crouse and Joines were both 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 horror film, which is currently available to stream on Hulu. 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

"Azrael" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its concept and Samara Weaving's performance. Director E.L. Katz was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the horror film, which is currently playing in theaters from IFC Films and will be available on Shudder at a later date. 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