The Next Best Picture Podcast

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Brendan Hodges to review and discuss the latest film from legendary Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola, "Megalopolis," starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter & Dustin Hoffman. Long in development and self-funded with his own money, the ambitious film from Coppola had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and has continued to divide audiences since. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the experience, performances, themes, humor, story, technical crafts, discourse, 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

"Will & Harper" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews and went on to screen at TIFF, where it was named first runner-up for the Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award: Documentary. Director Josh Greenbaum was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, his relationship with Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, what went into Kristen Wiig's song "Harper & Will Go West" at the end of the film and more, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is currently streaming 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

For Episode 410, Sara Clements, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, and I are here to discuss the start of the 2024 New York Film Festival (NYFF) and go over some other news in the world of awards season. We go over the winners of last week's poll, asking, "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2024 New York Film Festival?" ask this week's poll question, "Which Is Your Favorite Saoirse Ronan Performance?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Maria," "From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina," "Sinners," "Rumours," and "Thunderbolts," 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 Sara Clements, Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat & Will Mavity to review and discuss the new animated film from Dreamworks Animation, "The Wild Robot" starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Berry & Ving Rhames. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Chris Sanders ("How To Train Your Dragon"), it's the final film to be animated entirely in-house at DreamWorks and has received universally positive reviews since its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. What did we think of it? Tune in as we discuss the animation, voice acting, humor, emotion, score, storytelling, its award chances, 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

"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