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Episode 199 - The Oscars Have Moved & Trailers For "Palm Springs," "The Nest" & "The Rental" Jun 22, 2020

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For Episode 199, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Dan Bayer & guests Kaiya Shunyata & Ryan McQuade. Not soon after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced that they were reverting back to 10 Best Picture nominees in 2021, they also announced a date change and an extended eligibility window. We discuss this major shift in the Awards Season, other various news in the industry this week, go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Palm Springs," "The Nest" & "The Rental," answer your fan questions and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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"Portrait Of A Lady On Fire" Jun 20, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and guests Sarah Williams & Kaiya Shunyata. For this week, we're taking a break from new releases and reviewing a movie that slipped through the cracks in our podcast schedule last year. A movie with a passionate fanbase. A movie that is getting added to the Criterion Collection in a few days. A movie that is a perfect representation for Pride Month. We are of course talking about Céline Sciamma's breathtaking "Portrait Of A Lady On Fire" starring Noémie Merlant & Adèle Haenel. This podcast is long overdue and there is plenty to talk about, so don't waste any time, click below and listen to our thoughts on one of 2019's best. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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"The King Of Staten Island" Jun 16, 2020

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For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. For this review, we are taking a look at the latest film from filmmaker Judd Apatow called "The King Of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, and a few others. What do we think of the film's balance of comedy and drama? Its runtime? The performances? Reactions are definitely all over the place. Tune in to find out! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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Interview With "Aviva" Director/Writer, Boaz Yakin Jun 15, 2020

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Boaz Yakin has been a director of solid studio and indie fare since his crossover hit "A Price Above Rubies", starring Renee Zelweger in 1998. With such mainstream successes as "Remember The Titans" and "Max" to his credit, it was a bit of a surprise reading the synopsis of his latest feature "Aviva", which was announced as part of the lineup for this year's SXSW. It was said to track "the evolution of a relationship driven by dance sequences... and a pair of principal characters played by four different actors." Available now on VOD, "Aviva" feels like something completely new and exciting, an experimental film that is nonetheless completely accessible. We got to talk with Boaz about the making of this fascinating film, including the collaboration with choreographer/co-star Bobbi Jene Smith, how he came up with the concept of externalizing each character's masculine and feminine sides, and shooting guerilla-style on the streets of France. Take a listen to find out more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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Episode 198 - Oscars Going Back To 10 Best Picture Nominees & The "You Should Have Left" Trailer Jun 14, 2020

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For Episode 198, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & guest Kaiya Shunyata. This week, we're discussing the major news from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences regarding their move back to 10 Best Picture nominees and their push for greater diversity and representation in their nominations. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailer for "You Should Have Left", answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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"Da 5 Bloods" Jun 13, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & guest Aaron Neuwirth. For this one, we are taking a look at Spike Lee's latest film "Da 5 Bloods" on Netflix. Spanning 2.5 hours, with an ensemble cast, one of the very best performances of the year from Delroy Lindo and enough social commentary, film references & filmmaking techniques that will surely inspire countless essays for years to come, there is a lot to unpack with this movie. What did we all think? Tune in below to find out! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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Interview With "Shirley" Writer, Sarah Gubbins Jun 09, 2020

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"Shirley" premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to great acclaim where it got picked up by NEON and was released this past weekend on Hulu for everyone to stream from home. Much praise has been given to director Josephine Decker and the film's ensemble led by the always incredible Elisabeth Moss but for this interview, we're focusing on writer Sarah Gubbins. Sarah was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk to us about Shirley Jackson, her unusual but inspired adaptation of her story for the screen and the process of working on "Shirley." Listen to find out more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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Episode 197 - The 2020 Cannes Official Selection & Our Favorite Spike Lee Movies Jun 07, 2020

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For Episode 197, I am joined by Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the Cannes 2020 Official Selection lineup, the latest updates the coronavirus has had on the film industry, how the industry is reacting to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and our favorite Spike Lee films (which is this week's poll question) in anticipation for his latest movie, "Da 5 Bloods." We're also playing some games, answering your fan-submitted questions, and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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"Shirley" Jun 06, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Dan Bayer. Together, we review the latest film from director Josephine Decker ("Madeline's Madeline") in what will surely go down as one of the more unconventional biopics of the year, "Shirley." The film features a fantastic ensemble which includes Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg & Logan Lerman. We discuss their work, the writing from Sarah Gubbins, the bold filmmaking decisions from Decker, and more! Listen to find out our thoughts. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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"Whiplash" Jun 04, 2020

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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 The 2014 retrospective continues this week with not only one of the year's most acclaimed independent films but one of the year's best films in general. Damien Chazelle's second feature-length film "Whiplash" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and went on to earn 5 Academy Award nominations including 3 wins. We talk about the film's themes, its characters, its craft and even dish out some criticism as well. Joining me for this podcast review I have Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Patreon guest Connor Olen. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

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