The Next Best Picture Podcast

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"Mad Max: Fury Road" Feb 21, 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 For this month's Patreon review on the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham, Danilo Castro and our Patreon guest, Hannah Lorence. Together, we review George Miller's Academy Award winning film "Mad Max: Fury Road." We discuss the technical elements that went into making the film, the stripped down storytelling, its historic awards run and its impact on the action genre. We discuss all of this and more in the latest review for the Last Best Picture series. 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 14 - Best Picture Oscar Nominated Musical Adaptations Feb 21, 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 With the Oscars approaching this Sunday, we here at Next Best Theatre are starting something new and fun. We are going to start looking at movie musical adaptations from stage to screen. In this first awesome episode, we take a look at the shows which were turned into film musicals and nominated or won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Joining me for this special and fun episode is Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer, Cody Derricks and guest Andrew Carden. 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 130 - Our Final Oscar Predictions & The 2018 NBP Film Community Awards Winners Feb 17, 2019

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For this week's episode, it's the big one. We discuss the polls and announce the 2018 NBP Film Community Award Winners. We also announce our FINAL Oscar Predictions for the 91st Academy Awards this Sunday. Joining me for this riveting, intense and detailed podcast episode I have Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks & Liam Heffernan. 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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"Alita: Battle Angel" Feb 16, 2019

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Director Robert Rodriguez is back in cinemas with a script co-written by James Cameron for "Alita: Battle Angel." Starring Rosa Salazar, Mahershala Ali, Christoph Waltz & Jennifer Connelly, this manga adaptation has a lot of potential to not just entertain with its dazzling special effects but to also set up sequels for the future due to its world building. Does it accomplish any of this? Kt Schaefer joins me to talk about this and many more aspects from Rodriguez's latest. 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: "True Detective" Season 3 Episodes 4-6 Feb 13, 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 Josh Parham and I are back to continue discussing the latest season of "True Detective" and where we feel the show has gone after 3 initially strong episodes that left us intrigued and filled with anticipation. How do the latest three episodes fare? Are we optimistic about the final two episodes? What do we think of Mahershala Ali's multi-timeline performance? We answer all of this and more on our latest discussion. 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 129 - Reactions To The BAFTA Awards & The 2018 NBP Film Awards Nominations Feb 11, 2019

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For this week's episode we discuss the BAFTA, ASC, VES & USC Scripter winners, the polls and announce the 2018 NBP Film Award Nominations. Joining me for this podcast episode I have Ryan C. Showers, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. Next week, we will give you all our final Oscar winner predictions! 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 Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" Feb 09, 2019

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The much anticipated direct sequel to 2014's "The Lego Movie" is finally here. How does "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" stack up to the original without Phil Lord and Chris Miller in the director's chair? Josh Parham and myself take a dive into the world of legos once again to find out if everything is still awesome. 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 13 - "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812" Feb 08, 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 In this episode, we look back on one of the most exciting and diverse shows recently seen on Broadway, Dave Malloy's "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812." I am joined by Dan Bayer as we discuss the show's history, themes, unique staging, cast, awards success, and look forward to its future. 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 Lego Movie" Feb 07, 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 With the release of "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" this weekend, the NBP Film Community voted for us to review the 2014 film "The Lego Movie" on the Next Best Picture Podcast exclusive for our Patreon listeners. A perfect example of the creative and brilliant minds of Phil Lord & Chris Miller, with breathtaking animation and an energetic voice cast, "The Lego Movie" is a supremely entertaining movie which Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, guest Steven Keller and myself were so happy to discuss as we get ready for the much anticipated sequel. Everything is truly awesome! 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 2019 Sundance Film Festival Recap Feb 06, 2019

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For this special podcast recording Will Mavity and guests Jorge Birnam from SplashReport.com, Robert Daniels from 812filmReviews & Lisa Gullickson from In The Mouth of Dorkness join myself and together we give you a thorough overview of all of the major titles we saw at this year's Sundance Film Festival from the documentaries, to the world cinema selections, to the midnight section, U.S. dramatic competition and more! There's a lot to unpack here with many films to discuss but if you want to know about what's to come for 2019, click below to listen. 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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