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"Old" Jul 24, 2021

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This week, Ema Sasic, Josh Parham & Danilo Castro join me for our main podcast review of the newest film from M. Night Shyamalan, "Old," starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Alex Wolff, Eliza Scanlen & Thomasin McKenzie. A filmmaker with his own highly unique sensibilities, M. Night Shyamalan has polarized critics and audiences for years, and his latest film is no exception. What did we think of the story, the characters, the twist (we do discuss spoilers at the end), cinematography, direction, and writing? Tune in below to listen to us grapple with our feelings towards this movie, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Ailey" Director, Jamila Wignot Jul 23, 2021

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Premiering earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and screening later at the Tribeca Film Festival, NEON's latest documentary "Ailey" has garnered overwhelmingly positive critical praise for its look at one of the most influential dancers of all time, Alvin Ailey. As a former dancer myself, it was very meaningful for me to watch a documentary tell Ailey's life story, and getting the chance to speak with director Jamila Wignot about how she brought that to the screen was an immense joy. Please tune in to our conversation below, where we discuss Ailey's importance in dance culture, his legacy, and more! Enjoy!

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"Frozen" Jul 22, 2021

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THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

For our final 2013 retrospective podcast review for July, we are reviewing the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature that year, "Frozen," starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff & Josh Gad. A cultural phenomenon upon its release, the film has gone on to become one of the most beloved Disney animated films of all time, with hit songs that inspired a Broadway show and found their way into the hearts of fans all over the world, how well does it hold up today? What did we think of it then compared to today? Tune in below as we discuss the story, characters, songs, animation, and more! Joining me for this review, I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Will Mavity, Ema Sasic & Patreon guest John Millholland.

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"Gunpowder Milkshake" Jul 21, 2021

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This week for our second review, Bianca Garner, Dan Bayer & Sara Clements are joining me to discuss the latest Netflix film, "Gunpowder Milkshake," starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino, Chloe Coleman, Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett & Paul Giamatti. The film is a neon-lit, blood-soaked, electrifying adrenaline rush and has created lots of discussion surrounding the style, performances, writing, action set pieces, and violence on display. What did we think of it, though? Tune in below to find out and enjoy!

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Interview With "Joe Bell" Star, Reid Miller Jul 20, 2021

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"Joe Bell" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival under the name "Good Joe Bell." It sat on the shelf for almost a year, underwent a re-edit, and is now finally coming to theaters this weekend from Roadside Attractions. Despite what people felt about the movie, many agreed that Reid Miller delivered a fantastic breakout performance. He was kind enough to take some time to talk with us about his experience making the film, working with his co-star Mark Wahlberg, what he related to most in his character, his favorite Lady Gaga song, and more! Be sure to listen to our conversation down below and enjoy!

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Episode 252 - 2021 Cannes Film Festival Recap Part Two And Trailers For "Memoria," "Blue Bayou" & "Flee" Jul 18, 2021

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For episode 252, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the second week of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, including yesterday's award winners from the festival. We're fortunate to have Rafael Motamayor call in to tell us about his experience at the festival. We also give our reactions to the trailers for Cannes titles "Memoria," "Blue Bayou," & the upcoming "Flee," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's episode!

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"Space Jam: A New Legacy" Jul 17, 2021

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This week, Josh Parham & Daniel Howat join me for our main podcast review of "Space Jam: A New Legacy ," starring LeBron James and Don Cheadle. Arriving in theaters and on HBO Max 25 years after the original "Space Jam," the film incorporates the Looney Tunes characters, Basketball superstar LeBron James, and other Warner Bros. owned intellectual properties in a way that has sparked a ton of criticism and discussion over its manipulating use of nostalgia and the corporate intentions behind the film's very existence. What did we think of it, though? Tune in below to find out.

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Interview With "Pig" Director/Writer, Michael Sarnoski Jul 16, 2021

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"Pig" is receiving some of the best reviews of the year. Many have praised the film's surprising story, Nicolas Cage's performance, and the writing and direction from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, who's making his feature-length directorial debut with this movie. Michael was kind enough to talk with us about where the idea for the film came from, working with Cage, the film's bold storytelling, and more! Be sure to check it out below and seek out the film itself, currently playing in theaters and streaming on VOD from NEON.

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The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 21 - Reactions To The 2021 Emmy Nominations Jul 14, 2021

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The 2021 Emmy Nominations were announced yesterday morning and as always, there were surprises and snubs to be found! There were historic nominations and nominations which made us scratch our heads. Michael Schwartz & Amanda Spears joined me yesterday evening to discuss our reactions to the nominations. We will be back next month to deliver our final winner predictions podcast for all of our listeners before the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 17th.

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Episode 251 - 2021 Cannes Film Festival Recap Part One And Trailers For "Encanto" & "Nitram" Jul 11, 2021

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For episode 251, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're discussing the first week of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. What have the reactions been out of the festival? have any Oscar contenders emerged? We are also lucky to have Cole Jaeger (Otherwise known as The Oscar Expert) call in to tell us his experience firsthand from the festival. We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Encanto" & upcoming Cannes title "Nitram," go over the polls, answer your fan questions, and more! We hope you enjoy today's episode as we'll be back next week to recap the second week of Cannes 2021.

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