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Interviews With "Fellow Travelers" Costume Designer Joseph La Corte & Production Designer Anastasia Masaro May 07, 2024

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"Fellow Travelers" is a historical romance political thriller miniseries that has garnered a pretty devoted following since its premiere in October 2023. Based on the 2007 novel by Thomas Mallon, the show has received critical acclaim for its writing, craftsmanship, and performances from Matt Bomer and Critics Choice Award winner Jonathan Bailey. Costume Designer Joseph La Corte and Production Designer Anastasia Masaro were kind enough to talk with us about their contributions to the show. Please be sure to check out the show, which is now available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime and is up for your consideration in all eligible Emmy categories. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Evil Does Not Exist" Composer Eiko Ishibashi May 06, 2024

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"Evil Does Not Exist" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction and writing from Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, and score by Japanese singer-songwriter and musician Eiko Ishibashi. Following their collaboration on the Oscar-winning film, "Drive My Car," the two intended to make a 30-minute short film accompanied by a live score. But as the production got lengthier and the shoot went along, Hamaguchi decided to turn it into a feature film with dialogue, which is the film we have today. Ishibashi was kind enough to sit and talk with us about her latest work which can be listened to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release in the U.S. from Sideshow/Janus Films. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 391 - The 2024 Summer Movie Season, "Mufasa: The Lion King" & "Lee" Trailers May 05, 2024

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For Episode 391, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer. In this week's episode, we preview which films we're most looking forward to seeing during the 2024 Summer movie season. We also go over the weekly polls, give our reactions to the trailers for Mufasa: The Lion King and Lee, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you, and enjoy!

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"The Fall Guy" May 04, 2024

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For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Giovanni Lago. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from stuntman turned director David Leitch, "The Fall Guy," starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham & Stephanie Hsu. After its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival, this love letter to the stunt community is now playing in theaters, but what did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the romance and chemistry between Blunt and Gosling, the action and stunts, the comedy, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 54 - The 2024 Tony Award Nominations May 03, 2024

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The nominations for the 77th annual Tony Awards were announced earlier this week and were led by "Hell's Kitchen" and "Stereophonic," with 13 nominations each. "The Outsiders" followed closely behind with 12 nominations. What did Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien think of this year's nominees? Which nominations surprised them, made them happy, and left them feeling the most disappointed? Tune in below to listen to their thoughts and find out. NBT will return with a winner predictions episode shortly before the 2024 Tony Awards on June 16th. Thank you for all of your support. Enjoy!

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Interview With "I Saw The TV Glow" Director/Writer Jane Schoenbrun & Star Brigette Lundy-Paine May 02, 2024

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"I Saw The TV Glow" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received some of the best reviews of the festival for its striking directorial vision from Jane Schoenbrun ("We're All Going To The World's Fair"), haunting soundscape, unforgettable images, and captivating performances from Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine. Schoenbrun and Lundy-Paine were kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their work on the film. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters by A24 on May 3rd. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "The Idea Of You" Director/Writer Michael Showalter May 01, 2024

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"The Idea Of You" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for the chemistry between stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine and its mature writing and commentary on age-gap relationships, self-worth, prejudice towards middle-aged women, and more. Director and co-writer Michael Showalter ("Spoiler Alert") returned to the podcast and was kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about his work on the film. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on May 2nd. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Evil Does Not Exist" Director/Writer Ryusuke Hamaguchi Apr 30, 2024

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"Evil Does Not Exist" had its world premiere at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction, writing, ambiguous ending, and commentary on climate change. Academy Award-nominee Ryusuke Hamaguchi ("Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy") became a household name after his previous film, "Drive My Car," was nominated for four Oscars, winning Best International Feature Film, so naturally, anticipation for his follow-up was sky high. He was kind enough to sit and talk with us about his latest work during the New York Film Festival last year, where it also screened. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released this weekend in American theaters from Sideshow/Janus Films. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "The Fall Guy" Director David Leitch Apr 29, 2024

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"The Fall Guy" had its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reactions for its practical action, reverence for stunts, and the humor and chemistry between the film's stars, Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling. Director David Leitch has had a successful career as a stuntman turned director and has continuously showcased these brave creatives in the best light through his production company, 87North Productions. His latest work represents his most ambitious and personal effort yet, and he was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the passion he and his crew poured into it, how much closer we are to seeing an Oscar created for stunt performers, and more. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released this weekend in theaters from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 390 - New Oscar Rules, Cannes Additions, "Deadpool & Wolverine" & "Blink Twice" Trailers Apr 28, 2024

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For Episode 390, I am joined by Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, and Will Mavity. In this week's episode, we react to the new rules and regulations AMPAS announced for the 97th Academy Awards and the additions to the 2024 Cannes Film Festival lineup. We also go over the weekly polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Deadpool & Wolverine," "Blink Twice," and "The Watchers," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you, and enjoy!

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