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"The Revenant" Jul 25, 2019

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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 A highly divisive film in every sense of the word, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's brutal yet beautiful story of survival amongst the chilliest and harshest of conditions finally won overdue actor Leonardo DiCaprio an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2015 along with a third win in a row for cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and a back to back director win for Iñárritu. But how has the film held up? What does the NBP team think of it and its awards season run? Joining me for this 2015 retrospective review I have Josh Parham, Daniel Bayer, and Patreon contributors Josh Bluemankranz & Micah Simmonds. One of our most anticipated reviews of the season, click 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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"The Farewell" Jul 25, 2019

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For this week's second podcast review, Beatrice Loayza, Celia Schlekewey, Tom O' Brien and myself discuss the A24 independent film from writer/director Lulu Wang, "The Farwell" starring Awkwafina. Premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and riding a wave of positive buzz to its record setting per theater average opening for 2019, this one has a lot of people talking. So what did we think when we came together to talk about Lulu Wang's second feature film? 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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Next Best Series Podcast: "Big Little Lies" Season 2 Episodes 5-7 Jul 23, 2019

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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 Last time we were here, we reviewed Episodes 1-4 from HBO's second season of "Big Little Lies." Now, Michael Schwartz, DeAnn Knighton, Ryan C. Showers & myself are back this time to talk about the final three episodes, the explosive finale and possibly the very end of "Big Little Lies." 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 152 - Quentin Tarantino, SDCC 2019 & The Trailers For "Top Gun: Maverick" & "Cats" Jul 21, 2019

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For Episode 152, Michael Schwartz, Nicole Ackman, Casey Lee Clark, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Tom O'Brien & myself discuss Quentin Tarantino in anticipation for his latest film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood." he is also the subject of this week's poll. We also have a lot to talk about in regards to San Diego Comic-Con, trailers for "Top Gun: Maverick" and Tom Hooper's adaptation of "Cats." We also answer your 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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"The Lion King" Jul 20, 2019

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For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks and myself discuss the latest Disney live-action remake. This one is probably their most beloved animated film, "The Lion King." Directed by Jon Favreau ("The Jungle Book"), and starring an all-star cast of voice talent including Daniel Glover, Beyonce, John Oliver, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen and a returning James Earl Jones, how does this "photo-relaistic" animated film stack up to the original? Find out our spoiler filled thoughts below. 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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"Crawl" Jul 17, 2019

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For this week's second podcast review, Josh Parham and myself review the Sam Raimi produced giant alligator horror film "Crawl" starring Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper. Every now and then, we need a film like this: a no-nonsense b-level genre thrills movie but does this one deliver? Find out in our short but sweet review. 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 - "Stranger Things" Season 3 Jul 16, 2019

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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 "Stranger Things" is one of the most popular shows in the world. In its third year on Netflix, we are finally taking some time to talk about the series as a part of our Next Best Series Podcast. What did we think of Season 3? How does it compare to the first two seasons? Where does the show go from here? Join Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna and myself as we give our spoiler filled 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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Episode 151 - Disney Live-Action Remakes & The Trailer For "Mulan" Jul 14, 2019

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For Episode 151, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Casey Lee Clark, Dan Bayer, Bianca Garner & myself discuss the reaction to the latest Disney live-action remake "The Lion King," the company's plans for the future, which live-action remakes we would like to see from them (if we have to). We also go over the polls and discuss the trailer for Disney's newest live-action remake "Mulan," answer your 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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"Stuber" Jul 13, 2019

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For this week's main podcast review, Kt Schaefer, Dan Bayer and myself discuss the action-comedy film "Stuber" starring Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista. What did we think of the pairing of these two stars? The film's action? Its comedy, tone and commentary on toxic masculinity? Find out on this week’s review! 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: Episode 7 - 2019 Emmy Nomination Predictions Jul 11, 2019

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Emmy Nominations are only a few days away (July 16th to be exact) so Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Tom O'Brienand myself naturally have thoughts on what we feel will be nominated and why. Be sure to check out our predictions on the podcast below and be on the lookout for our next episode where we will be discussing the nominations and give our predictions for the winners. 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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