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A Behind The Scenes Look At "Maria" Dec 19, 2024

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"Maria" had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Angelina Jolie's breathtaking performance as Maria Callas, one of the world's most renowned Opera singers, Pablo Larraín's gorgeous direction, Ed Lachman's sumptuous cinematography and the detailed production design from Guy Hendrix Dyas. The Next Best Picture team was lucky enough to speak with Larraín, Lachman, and Dyas to get an insightful look into the making of the Netflix film. First up, we have Ema Sasic's interview with director Pablo Larraín. Then we have Giovanni Lago's interview with cinematographer Ed Lachman, and then we end with Cody Dericks'sinterview with production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration at this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Actress (Angelina Jolie), Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup & Hairstyling and Best Production Design. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Nickel Boys" Dec 18, 2024

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For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago & Cody Dericks to review and discuss the latest film from Academy Award-nominee RaMell Ross, "Nickel Boys," starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize Award-winning novel, the story follows two African American boys, Elwood and Turner, who are sent to an abusive reform school called the Nickel Academy in 1960s Florida. It has received critical acclaim since its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and has since been nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards and five nominations at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture. What did we think of the story, cinematography, performances, themes, score, and direction from Ross? Please tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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A Behind The Scenes Look At "Nickel Boys" Dec 17, 2024

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"Nickel Boys" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews from critics who praised writer and director RaMell Ross's adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the cinematography by Jomo Fray, the score by Alex Somers and Scott Alario and the performances from the entire cast. The film has gone on to be nominated for the Independent Spirit Award, Gotham Award, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award for Best Picture. The Next Best Picture team was lucky enough to speak with some people involved in the making of the film. First up, we have Dan Bayer's interview with director and writer RaMell Ross, followed by my conversation with stars Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson, followed by Giovanni Lago's interview with cinematographer Jomo Fray and then ending with my talk with the film's composers Alex Somers and Scott Alario. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in select theaters from Amazon MGM Studios and is up for your consideration at this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Vermiglio" Director/Writer Maura Delpero Dec 16, 2024

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"Vermiglio" had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing and direction from Maura Delpero as she tells the story of a remote mountain village family's life in 1944, Vermiglio. The film competed for the Golden Lion and was awarded the Grand Jury Prize. It has been chosen as Italy's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Delpero was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in select theaters from Janus Films on December 25th and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best International Feature Film. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "The Girl With The Needle" Director/Co-Writer Magnus von Horn Dec 16, 2024

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"The Girl With The Needle" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and received strong reviews for its dark true story, striking black and white cinematography, and haunting performances from Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm. The film has been chosen as the Danish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Director and co-writer Magnus von Horn was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in select theaters from MUBI and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best International Feature Film and Best Cinematography. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Queer" Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes Dec 16, 2024

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"Queer" had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, where it received polarizing reviews but has continued to fascinate audiences since as it expands to more theaters from A24. Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, who also worked with director Luca Guadagnino earlier this year on "Challengers," was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about adapting William S. Burroughs's novel for the screen, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from A24 and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Actor for Daniel Craig. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 421 - Golden Globe, CCA, ACE, CDG & MUAHS Nominations, Oscar Shortlist Predictions, "28 Years Later" Trailer Dec 15, 2024

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For Episode 421, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and I have a packed episode of more awards season updates this week. We go over the winners from the 2024 Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), discuss the nominations from the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards (CCA), American Cinema Editors (ACE), Costume Designer Guild (CDG), and Makeup & Hairstylist Guild (MUAHS). We also give some predictions for what we feel will make the Oscars shortlists this week, touch upon the 2025 Sundance Film Festival lineup, and more. We reveal the winner of last week's poll, asking, "Which Is Your Favorite Angelina Jolie Performance?" and ask this week's poll question, "Which Best Picture Oscar Nominee With A Runtime Over 3 Hours Is Your Favorite?" We also give our reactions to the trailer for "28 Years Later," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. Thank you all so very much for listening, supporting, and subscribing. Enjoy!

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"Queer" Dec 14, 2024

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Brendan Hodges to review and discuss the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, "Queer," starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga & Lesley Manville. The film received polarizing reviews after its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. However, it has long lingered with all of us since our first viewings, compelling some of us to rewatch it. What did we think of its themes, the cinematography, Daniel Craig's performance, the score, and Guadagnino's direction? Tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" Director Kenji Kamiyama & Producer Philippa Boyens Dec 14, 2024

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"The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" is an anime fantasy film directed by Kenji Kamiyama set 183 years before Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy" (2001–2003) and tells the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Kamiyama and Producer Philippa Boyens were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Warner Bros. Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Maria" Dec 13, 2024

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For this week's second podcast review, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien & Will Mavity to review and discuss the latest film from Pablo Larraín's "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer & Kodi Smit-McPhee. The Netflix film had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and officially completes Larraín's important women trilogy, which also included "Jackie" and "Spencer." What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss Angelina Jolie's performance, the cinematography, costumes, production design, themes, awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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