The Next Best Picture Podcast

For Episode 114, myself, Will Mavity, Ryan C. Showers, Josh Parham, Nicole Ackman & Cody Derricks go over the films we've caught up on and the Oscar race as October comes to an end, we go over the polls, answer fan questions and discuss the trailers for "Bird Box" and "Vox Lux." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itun...

For Episode 112, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Tom O'Brien & Cody Dericks discuss the movies we saw this week, the recent troubles going on at Annapurna and what it means for mid-budget filmmaking, the decision by the Academy to release all of their shortlists on the same day in December, the disappointing box office of "First Man," the trailers for Guy Ritchie's "Aladdin," the Julia...

Our review this week on the podcast is the much anticipated followup from Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle ("La La Land") titled "First Man." It stars Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and examines Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon. The film has generated a lot of Oscar buzz and also some (ridiculous) controversy but what did the NBP team think of it? Find out as myself, Kt Schaefer & Dan...

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For the final episode of Next Best Adaptation myself & Kt Schaefer read James R. Henson's massive biography on Neil Armstrong titled "First Man: The Life Of Neil Armstrong." The adaptation is directed by Damien Chazelle, stars Ryan Gosling...

For Episode 111, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Josh Parham discuss the possibility of "A Star Is Born" sweeping at the Oscars, the trailers for "Vice," "Rocketman" and "The Mule," the poll question of the week pertaining to "First Man," and we answer your questions on the show. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Po...

Our review this week on the podcast is the much anticipated remake from Bradley Cooper titled "A Star Is Born." Cooper writes, directs, produces and stars in the film alongside Lady Gaga. The film has generated a ton of Oscar buzz but what did the NBP Team think of it? Find out as myself, Kt Schaefer & Celia Schlekewey discuss the movie, its performances, music and more! Check out more on NextBest...

For Episode 110, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Kt Schaefer talk about the films we have seen so far in the Oscar conversation at various film festivals including the beginning of the New York Film Festival. We also go over the polls, answer your questions on the air and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcas...

Our review this week on the podcast is the last...err, I mean latest film starring the legendary Robert Redford, "The Old Man And The Gun," also starring Casey Affleck & Sissy Spacek and written and directed by David Lowery ("A Ghost Story"). Joining me for this review is Beatrice Loayza (who saw the film at this year's TIFF) & Tom O'Brien. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on...

As we did with our look back on 15 years of "Avenue Q," the Next Best Theatre team is back to look back on the 20th anniversary of "Ragtime." Join us as we discuss Act I of the famous musical featuring myself, Dan Bayer, Nicole Ackman, Cody Dericks and for the first time ever on an episode of NBT, Beatrice Loayza. An episode discussing Act II will follow at a later date. Check out more on NextBest...

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For our Patreon supporters, we asked them to pick a film related to "The Old Man & The Gun" for the month of September that had not been nominated for Best Picture. We are happy to see that they chose to be our Throwback Review for this mon...

For Episode 109, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Tom O'Brien discuss our current Oscar Predictions in key categories, the first days of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Captain Marvel" and "Stan & Ollie," answer your questions on the show and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nex...

Our review this week on the podcast is the divisive, controversial and potentially new cult classic film from first-time director Sam Levinson titled "Assassination Nation." Joining me for this review of the Sundance hit film is Beatrice Loayza, Dan Bayer & from InSession Film: Kate Boyle. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podc...

After giving our predictions last week, myself, Michael Schwartz and Ryan C. Showers are back to give you our instant reactions to the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Some of our predictions turned out to be true but the Emmys still had plenty of surprises in store for us including one of the most memorable award show moments we've ever seen involving Oscar director Glen Weiss and his (now) fia...

For Episode 108, we have a jam packed episode as myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer & Tom O'Brien are joined by the returning Beatrice Loayza from TIFF. She gives us her thoughts on the film festival along with our guest Jorge Birnam from SplashReport.com who also attended this year's Toronto Film Festival along with Telluride. We also go over the polls, answer you...

Our review this week on the podcast is the new film from "71" director Yann Demange titled "White Boy Rick" starring Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry and a few others in the true story of Richard Wershe Jr., a young boy who became a drug pusher, FBI informant and crime kingpin in Detroit in the mid 80's all before he turned 16. Joining me for...

The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, rewarding the best in television for 2018, will be held next Monday on September 17th. Myself, Michael Schwartz and Ryan C. Showers are back to bring you our final predictions for this year's winners hot off of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards which were held this previous weekend. Will "The Handmaid's Tale" be victorious again? Will "Game Of Thrones" come roari...

Joseph Fraioli is a sound designer who has worked in the industry for the past decade. His latest film "Kin," was recently released in theaters. With his thunderous and dynamic work on display, he has showed us all that he is a creative talent to watch out for as he continues with new projects. Please take a moment to listen to our discussion about his work in the movie "Kin." Check out more on Ne...

For Episode 107, myself, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Kt Schaefer, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien give our thoughts on the reactions coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival. We also discuss the winners from the Venice Film Festival, the current state of the Oscar race, the trailers for "22 July" and "At Eternity's Gate," the polls and answer your questions on the show. Check out mor...

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture We have now come to the point in our Last Best Picture series, (where we review a Best Picture winner or nominee selected by you), where we have our first podcast review for a film that did not win the Oscar for Best Picture. Winner of thre...

For Episode 106, it is our 2 year anniversary here at Next Best Picture as myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers, Celia Schlekewey, Danilo Castro & Tom O'Brien give our thoughts on the reactions coming out of the Venice & Telluride Film Festivals for many of the season's Oscar hopefuls including Jason Reitman's "The Front Runner" starring Hugh Jackman which is also our trailer dis...

Our review this week on the podcast is the follow up from director Lenny Abrahamson ("Room"), the creepy haunted drama titled "The Little Stranger" starring Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter & Charlotte Rampling. Please listen to myself, Celia Schlekewey & Josh Parham review the film to find out our thoughts on Abrahamson's latest with a spoiler section at 24:45. Check out more on NextBe...

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Next Best Series Podcast is back to finish reviewing HBO's "Sharp Objects" with episodes 5-8. Previously myself, Michael Schwartz & Ryan C. Showers gave our initial thoughts on HBO's new miniseries and as the show went on it gained some...

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The Last Best Picture podcast series continues as we wrap up the summer of 2018 with Jonathan Demme's 1991 masterpiece, "The Silence Of The Lambs" starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. Joining me for this fan voted podcast is Celia Sch...

"Searching" is one of the most thrilling and creative films of the year precisely because it tells its entire story through the use of various technological screens. In one of the more unique interviews we have ever conducted here, I had the pleasure to talk with the editors behind the film, Nick Johnson and Will Merrick. We discuss how they met writer/director Aneesh Chaganty, the techniques they...

For Episode 105, I am joined by Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Kt Schaefer & for the first time ever, Tom O'Brien. Together we prepare for phase one of the Oscar Season (The Fall Film Festivals), talk about the polls and give our reactions to the trailer for Netflix's "Outlaw King." Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts -...