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Episode 196 - Addressing Our Cultural Conversation May 31, 2020

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For Episode 196, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week, we take a moment to address our feelings on what is going on related to the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and the various protests happening all over the country. We also provide film recommendations that speak to a large number of the issues being discussed in the news as a means to help educate our listeners on these vital topics. To help balance things out, we also talk about the latest news surrounding how the coronavirus has impacted the film industry, the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Enjoy and I'll leave you with this, "Always do the right thing." 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 High Note" May 30, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nicole Ackman and Dan Bayer. Together, the three of us are reviewing the new film from Focus Features which just released on digital streaming this weekend titled "The High Note" starring Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Ice Cube. What did we think of the film's music, performances, and story during this quarantine crisis? 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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Next Best Series Podcast - "Mrs. America" Episodes 7-9 May 29, 2020

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THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast is back where we discuss television! For this week, we wrap up miniseries Emmy contender "Mrs. America" starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale and more as they portrayal real-life political figures (and Sarah Paulson playing a pivotal fictional character, especially in these final three episodes) involved in the Women's Rights Movement of the 1970s. This first podcast covered episodes 1-3, the second one covered episodes 4-6 and now we've covering episodes 7-9 along with a discussion on the show's Emmy prospects. Joining me for this final podcast I have Amanda Spears, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Dan Bayer. 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 Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 29 - Our Favorite Mothers Of Broadway May 26, 2020

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THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture To commemorate Mother's Day earlier this month and all of the wonderful mothers who dedicate their lives to their families, the NBT team takes a deep dive into our favorite mothers of Broadway. From "Into the Woods" to "Fun Home" and everything in between, we salute the maternal figures of the stage we have come to know and love over the years. Give a listen and let us know your favorite mothers of Broadway. Joining me for this episode we have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Casey Lee Clark, Cody Dericks and for the first time ever Lauren LaMagna. 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 195 - Christopher Nolan's "Tenet," HBO Max & "Da 5 Bloods" Trailer May 24, 2020

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For Episode 195, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. This week, we discuss the hype surrounding Warner Bros. this week as they get ready to launch HBO Max, the Snyder Cut of "Justice League" and a new trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Tenet." Sticking with that, our poll this week asks everyone which is their favorite Christopher Nolan film. We give our reactions to two new Netflix trailers for Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" and "The Old Guard" starring Charlize Theron. We also discuss other news in the film industry related to COVID-19 such as a potential date change for the Academy Awards, answer your fan questions and more! Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! Stay healthy. Stay safe. And enjoy! 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 Lovebirds" May 23, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, we're reviewing a new film release for a change! Originally set to have its world premiere at this year's South By Southwest Film Festival, "The Lovebirds" finds director Michael Showalter re-teaming with his "The Big Sick" star Kumail Nanjiani and pairing him up this time with Issa Rae in this romantic-crime-comedy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now a Netflix film and many have had the chance to watch it at home. What did we think of it though? Tune in to hear thoughts from Dan Bayer, Daniel Howat, and myself. 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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"Inherent Vice" May 21, 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 one of the year's more challenging films, Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "Inherent Vice." With an incredibly dense noir plot, lots of characters, and plenty of comedic gags, this one gave us a lot to talk about as our reactions were pretty split. We do our best to break down the film's whacky and ever-evolving story, the performances (led by Joaquin Phoenix), the technicals, and more! Joining me for this podcast review I have Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, Danilo Castro & Patreon guest Travis Clark. 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 194 - The Current State Of Cinema & The "Unhinged" Trailer May 17, 2020

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For Episode 194, I am joined by Michael Schwartz, Bianca Garner, Josh Parham, Rebecca Daniel & Dan Bayer. This week, we discuss the current state of cinema. Will the film festivals be taking place? Are theaters going to re-open? We give our reactions to the trailer for "Unhinged" starring Russell Crowe, which new movie studio Solstice Studios hopes will be the first film to play in theaters this summer. We also discuss what we think is winning the Oscar for Best Picture as of today, go over the polls, 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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"Snowpiercer" May 16, 2020

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For this week's main podcast review, we have a packed house for Academy Award Winner Bong Joon-ho's first english language film. "Snowpiercer" starring Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, Tilda Swinton, Song Kang-jo, Jamie Bell and more! Released in 2014 to critical acclaim for its story and creative world building, it is now being adapted into a television series for TNT. Fitting into our 2014 retrospective and after Bong Joon-ho's profile raised considerably with "Parasite" we decided this was a more than appropriate film to revisit. Joining me for this one is Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Amanda Spears, Tom O'Brien & guest Daniel Brilliant. 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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"Wild" May 14, 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 rolls on. This week we're taking a look back at Jean-Marc Vallée's followup to his Oscar winning "Dallas Buyers Club" titled "Wild." Based on the memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Stayed, this deeply personal true story stars Reese Witherspoon & Laura Dern in Oscar nominated performances. Joining me for this review I have Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer and two Patreon guests: Connor Olen & Cheyne Nomura. Also be sure to check out our other 2014 reviews of "Selma," "Ida," "Foxcatcher" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel." 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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