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"Hillbilly Elegy" Nov 26, 2020

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! For this week's main review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Ryan C. Showers, Daniel Howat, Cody Dericks & Danilo Castro. This week we're discussing Ron Howard's latest film "Hillbilly Elegy" starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close. After receiving a negative reception from critics, what did the NBP team think of it once we saw it on Netflix? We discuss the film's politics (or lack of), performances, writing and more in our analysis of one of the year's most controversial films. We hope you enjoy our discussion.

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Interviews With "Sound Of Metal" Sound Supervisor Nicolas Becker, Writer/Director Darius Marder & Actor Paul Raci Nov 24, 2020

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"Sound Of Metal" is one of the best films of 2020 and we have a treat for you all today. We conducted three separate interviews talking with key people involved in the making of the film. First up is supervising sound editor Nicolas Becker, who takes us into one of the year's best soundscapes. Then we have writer/director Darius Marder who tells us about the screenplay, working with the deaf community and the actors of the film. And then we have someone who is part of both groups, actor Paul Raci who plays Ruben's mentor Joe in the film. All of them have a unique perspective to lend in these fascinating conversations. We hope you enjoy!

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Interview With "Ammonite" Composers, Dustin O'Halloran & Volker Bertelmann Nov 23, 2020

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Dustin O'Halloran & Volker Bertelmann were in high demand following their Oscar nomination for their work on the 2016 film "Lion." The two would go off to do their own projects while occasionally re-teaming for another film score now and then. Dustin O'Halloran would go on to work with Francis Lee on "God's Own Country," and now he's back with Volker to work with Francis Lee again on his latest film "Ammonite." The two composer were kind enough to talk to us about what it was like working with Francis Lee, what he was looking for in the score for "Ammonite" and how Dustin and Volker approached the project. Take a listen down below and enjoy!

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Episode 221 - Critics Choice Documentary & Super Awards & "Pieces Of A Woman" & "One Night In Miami..." Trailers Nov 22, 2020

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For Episode 221, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Will Mavity & Tom O'Brien. This week we're discussing the latest shifts in the Oscar race, the nominations for the first ever Critics Choice Super Awards and the winners of the 2020 Critics Choice Documentary Awards. We also announce the nominations for the 2016 NBP Film Community Awards, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Pieces Of A Woman" and "One Night In Miami...," answer your fan-submitted questions and more! Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy!

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"Run" Nov 21, 2020

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For this week's main review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week we're discussing "Run," the newest film from director Aneesh Chaganty ("Searching"). We discuss the film's two main performances from Sarah Paulson and newcomer Kiera Allen, the film's tight premise, thrilling tension, filmmaking craft and more! You can catch the film currently streaming on Hulu and we hope you enjoy our discussion.

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Interview With "Run" Director & Writer Aneesh Chaganty & Producer Natalie Qasabian Nov 20, 2020

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Filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty exploded onto the scene with his hit debut feature film "Searching," back in 2018. And now, he and producing parter Natalie Qasabian are back with their latest thriller, "Run," which premieres on Hulu this weekend. Starring Emmy winner Sarah Paulson and newcomer Kiera Allen in a breakout roll, the film explores the troubled relationship between a mother and a daughter. We'll leave it at that as Aneesh's newest has more than a few surprises up its sleeve. He and Natalie were kind enough to talk with us about the genesis of the project, the discovery of Kiera Allen, what the ultimate message of the movie is and more! Take a listen down below and enjoy!

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Interview With "The Nest" Writer/Director, Sean Durkin Nov 18, 2020

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"The Nest," starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon, premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews. For director Sean Durkin, this was his first film since his successful 2012 debut feature film "Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene." Why was it such a long wait between projects? What was his experience like working on the film? Where did the idea for the project come from. Durkin was kind enough to spend a few moments answering these questions and more in our interview with him. Take a listen down below and enjoy!

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Interview With "The Climb" Filmmakers, Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin Nov 16, 2020

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It's been over a year since the premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival but now, the dark-indie comedy "The Climb," was finally released in theaters this weekend through Sony Pictures Classics. The film tracks the toxic friendship between the two over the course of many years in long and elaborately staged sequences. Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin co-wrote the script and star in the movie together with Covino serving as director. Michael and Kyle were kind enough to talk to me back in March about their film before its previously scheduled release in the Spring got pushed back due to Covid-19. That interview is finally available for you to listen to and please do seek out the film if you can! Enjoy!

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Episode 220 - Gotham Award Nominations & Trailers For "Happiest Season" & "Wild Mountain Thyme" Nov 15, 2020

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For Episode 220, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Ryan C. Showers. This week we're discussing the latest shifts in the Oscar race, which include the reactions to "Hillbilly Elegy" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." We also go over the 2020 Gotham Independent Film Award Nominations, the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Happiest Season" and "Wild Mountain Thyme," answer your fan-submitted questions and more! Enjoy!

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"Ammonite" Nov 14, 2020

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For this week's main review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Sara Clements & Dan Bayer. This week we're discussing the lesbian period romance film "Ammonite," starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Written and directed by "God's Own Country" filmmaker Francis Lee, this movie was NEON's major Oscar player this year before mixed reviews halted its buzz. Was it warranted? Does the film still have a chance to be an Oscar player? We discuss this, the performances and more in this week's review. Tune in below to listen and enjoy!

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