The Next Best Picture Podcast

"Elemental" had its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival and is now playing in theaters by Pixar. Will Mavity was given the opportunity to go to Pixar studios and interview the film's stars Leah Lewis ("Ember"), Mamoudou Athie ("Wade"), director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream. I had the immense pleasure of speaking with the film's composer, 15-time Academy Award nominee Thomas Newman. Together, they all provided deep creative insights into what went into making Pixar's first romantic comedy that also plays as a moving immigrant story. We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the making of Pixar's latest animated film. Please take a listen or watch the interviews down below and enjoy! Thank you.Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat, Isaiah Washington & Will Mavity. Together, we're discussing the latest film from Pixar, "Elemental" starring Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O'Hara, Mason Wertheimer, Joe Pera & Matt Yang King. After its world premiere at Cannes, expectations were brought down by the mixed reviews but having seen it ourselves now, what did we ultimately think of the animation studio's first rom-com? What did we think of its immigrant story exploring the relationship between a daughter and her parents? Tune in as we discuss these elements (pun intended) along with the film's score, animation, voice acting, awards potential, and more! Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

One of the most buzzed-about shows of 2023 was the Amazon Prime Video series "Swarm" starring Dominique Fishback, whose obsession with a famous pop star leads to some dark places. Co-showrunner Janine Nabers was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work on the show, working with co-showrunner Donald Glover, how she feels about the reception for the series, and more! Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the show, which is now streaming in full on Amazon Prime Video and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

For Episode 348, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. Together, we discuss the Golden Globesbeing purchased by Dick Clark Productions & Eldridge, the end of the Tribeca Festival, various film news over the past week, give our reactions to the trailers for "Elio," "Nimona" and "Shortcomings," go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for your support, as always, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham and guests Jonathan "The Film Drunk" Fuji & Larry Fried from Geek Vibes Nation. Today, we're discussing "The Flash" starring Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue & Michael Keaton. With so many delays and production troubles, what did we ultimately think of this movie that was dubbed by many (including Tom Cruise) as the greatest superhero movie of all time? Tune in as we discuss the characters, story, performances, visual effects, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

The 76th annual Tony Awards were held last Sunday night, and it was a memorable show for being unscripted with some incredible wins, dazzling musical performances, and Ariana DeBose doing the thing once again! What did Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Cody Dericks think of the show? Tune in below to listen to their thoughts on this free full-length episode. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy it!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPictureOur 2011 retrospective is back with Stephen Daldry's "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, Viola Davis, John Goodman, Jeffrey Wright & Max von Sydow. The surprise Best Picture nominee stunned everyone in 2011 when it overcame its poor reviews to make it into the final lineup, receiving two Oscar nominations overall. What do we think of it all these years later? Has it improved over the years, gotten worse, or remained the same? Tune in as Josh Parham, Isaiah Washington, Patreon supporter Connor Olen, and I discuss the performances, story, score, themes of this 9/11 drama, its awards season run, and more. Thank you for all your support, and enjoy! Also, be sure to check out our other 2011 retrospective reviews for "War Horse," "The Help," "The Iron Lady," "Midnight In Paris," & "The Tree Of Life."Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last month and has been receiving positive reviews for its aesthetic design (as only Anderson can deliver), existential, layered story, and performances from the large ensemble cast. We were lucky to interview six cast members from the film, including Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Maya Hawke, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Stephen Park. Please take a listen or watch the interviews below and be sure to check out the film, which is opening in limited release this weekend from Focus Features. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

After five wonderful seasons, the Emmy Award-winning hit Prime Video series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" ended its run a few days ago. We were lucky enough to have Composers Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore return to the show and also speak with Choreographer Marguerite Derricks for the first time about their work on this final season filled with many musical numbers, songs and other surprises. Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the show, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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

"Moonage Daydream" had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and later went on to play at the Toronto Film Festival, get acquired by NEON, become the first documentary in over 50 years to be shortlisted for Best Sound and made the Academy's shortlist for Best Documentary Feature. It would go on to win Best Sound awards from the Cinema Audio Society and Cinema Eye Honors, and now it's eligible for this year's Emmy Awards over a year after it premiered. Re-recording sound mixers Paul Massey and David Giammarco were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about working on Brett Morgen's immersive David Bowie documentary, which you can listen to below. Be sure to check out the film, which is streaming Max and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards. Thank you, and enjoy!Check out more on NextBestPicture.comPlease subscribe on...SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcastApple 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