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Episode 295 - Cannes Begins, Oscar Rule Changes & The "Three Thousand Years Of Longing" Trailer May 22, 2022

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For Episode 295, I'm joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. Today, we're discussing the initial reviews and reactions for some of the biggest titles from the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. We also give our thoughts on the recent AMPAS rule changes for the 95th Academy Awards, share our thoughts on the trailers for "Three Thousand Years Of Longing," "Good Luck To You, Leo Grande," "Bros," go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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"Downton Abbey: A New Era" May 21, 2022

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman and guests Maggie Lovitt from Wealth Of Geeks & Nathaniel Rogers from The Film Experience. We're heading back to Downton for "Downton Abbey: A New Era," starring Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Jim Carter, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Dancy, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Haddock, Laura Carmichael, Dominic West, and a lot more! A sequel to the 2019 film, the story is split into two. One plot line follows characters traveling to the South of France for an inherited villa while the other characters back at the Downton estate work with a Hollywood crew who have chosen to shoot their film on location. What did we think of this story, how it pushed the characters forward, the performances, the future of Downton Abbey, and more? Click below to hear our thoughts and enjoy!

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Interview With "Emergency" Stars RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins & Sebastian Chacon May 20, 2022

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"Emergency" had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing, blend of drama with dark humor, and performances from RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins & Sebastian Chacon. The three actors were kind enough to talk with us about their work on the film, and you can tell from listening that there is a deep sense of camaraderie amongst them. Be sure to take a listen down below and check out the film, which is currently playing in limited release and will be available on Prime Video on May 27th. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Amour" May 19, 2022

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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/NextBestPicture

Our 2012 retrospective continues with the Palme d'Or and Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner of 2012: Michael Haneke's brutally devastating but honest love story, "Amour," starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva & Isabelle Huppert. Incredibly heavy in its subject matter, the film has endured as one of the great cinematic works of art over the last decade earning various accolades from all over the world, including a nomination for Best Picture. What do we think of the themes, the performances, and the life-confronting questions this movie forces us to ask of ourselves? Tune in below to find out in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review I have Sara Clements, Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea, and Tom O'Brien. We hope you enjoy it. Thank you!

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Interview With "Montana Story" Star, Owen Teague May 16, 2022

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"Montana Story" had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances by Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague. Owen was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing how he's similar and different from the character he's playing, his experience with horses during production, and more. Be sure to take a listen down below and check out the film, which is currently playing in limited release from Bleecker Street. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 294 - Cannes 2022 Preview, Oscar Dates & "Avatar: The Way Of Water" Trailer May 15, 2022

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For Episode 294, I'm joined by Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte & Will Mavity. Today, we're talking about the dates announced for the 95th Academy Awards and our final preview for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, which begins this week on May 17th. We also give our thoughts on the trailers for "Avatar: The Way Of Water," "Cha Cha Real Smooth," and "Resurrection," go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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"Firestarter" May 14, 2022

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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the remake of the 1984 film "Firestarter" starring Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes & Gloria Reuben. Will this modern-day take on the Stephen King horror-science fiction novel from Blumhouse and director Keith Thomas ("The Vigil") light the world on fire, or will it fizzle out into nothingness? Tune in down below as we discuss the writing, acting, special effects, and more in our review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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Interview With "On The Count Of Three" Screenwriters, Ari Katcher & Ryan Welch May 13, 2022

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"On The Count Of Three" had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where a lot of people were wondering who would be daring enough to pick up the film, which dealt with a highly sensitive subject matter, blending dark comedy with the heartwarming drama between two best friends who make a pact to kill themselves on the same day. Screenwriters Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch had a difficult tight rope to walk when communicating the themes of their story and the humanity of their characters without rubbing audiences the wrong way. The overall positive critical reception to the film suggests they struck the balance just right. The two were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about their work on the film, which is now playing in select theaters and available on digital from Annapurna & Orion Pictures. Please take a listen down below and enjoy!

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Interview With "Pleasure" Director/Writer, Ninja Thyberg May 12, 2022

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"Pleasure" premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and within the opening moments, everyone who was watching it knew it was going to be a tough sell. An uncompromising look at the porn industry with many graphic sex scenes, it is a testament to writer and director Ninja Thyberg that the movie works as well as it does. With no judgment being placed on its protagonist (played brilliantly and fearlessly by Sofia Kappel), the film is a psychological character study that showcases both the good and ugly side of a business many have pre-conceived ill notions of. Tune in below to listen to my conversation with Ninja on her daring film, which is finally being released this weekend from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy!

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The Next Best Series Podcast - Interview With "Pachinko" Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Luciano Vignola & Re-Recording Mixer Martin Czembor May 11, 2022

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"Pachinko" premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25th and has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed series of 2022, resulting in a renewal for a second season which will come in 2023. The series is based on a novel of the same name by author and journalist Min Jin Lee. Soo Hugh created the series, with all episodes directed either by Kogonada ("After Yang") or Justin Chon ("Blue Bayou"). It tells the generational story of a Korean family who immigrates to Japan from various perspectives in different timelines and languages. Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Luciano Vignola & Re-Recording Mixer Martin Czembor were kind enough to spend some time talking about their work on the first season with us which you can listen to down below. Thank you, and enjoy!

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