Next Best Picture Podcast

Next Best Picture Podcast


Latest Episodes

Interview With "Sugar" Cinematographer Richard Rutkowski
August 15, 2024

"Sugar" premiered on Apple TV+ earlier this spring, and it received strong reviews for its stylish filmmaking, major plot twist, and lead performance from Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell. Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Sing

Interview With "Daughters" Directors Natalie Rae & Angela Patton
August 15, 2024

"Daughters" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award: U.S. Documentary. It's a moving, beautiful, and impactful story that follows four young girls as they and their incarcerated fathers prepare for a spec

Interviews With "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" Star Carolyn Lawrence & Director Liza Johnson
August 05, 2024

"Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" is based on the famous animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," and it combines CGI animation with live-action, starring the series' regular voice cast along with new characters. The plot follows S

Episode 404 - NYFF62 Predictions, BAFTA Rule Changes, "Slingshot" & "Greedy People" Trailers
August 04, 2024

For Episode 404,Josh Parham &Dan Bayer, and I talk about what we believe will be announced this week for the62nd New York Film Festival's (NYFF) Main Slate; we also discuss the recentBAFTA rule changes and other film festival news. We also react to th

"Trap"
August 03, 2024

For this week's main podcast review,Giovanni Lago,Sara Clements,Josh Parham, &Tom O'Brien are reviewing the latest film from M. Night Shyamalan, "Trap," starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills & Alison Pill. Shyamalan is

Interview With "Kneecap" Stars Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí & Director/Writer Rich Peppiatt
August 02, 2024

"Kneecap" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received strong reviews and won the NEXT Audience Award. It has since gone on to be selected as Ireland's submission for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming Academy

Interviews With "Coup!" Stars Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen & Directors/Writers Austin Stark & Joseph Schuman
August 01, 2024

"Coup!" is a dark comedy film set against the backdrop of the 1918 flu pandemic and centers on a rebellious servant (Peter Sarsgaard) who incites a revolt against his affluent employer (Billy Magnussen). The film, written and directed by Austin Stark and

Interviews With "Dìdi" Director/Writer Sean Wang & Stars Izaac Wang & Joan Chen
July 31, 2024

"Ddi" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Cast and the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award. Writer and director Sean Wang and stars Izaac Wa

"Dìdi"
July 30, 2024

For this week's second podcast review,Dan Bayer,Daniel Howat,Danilo Castro, and I are reviewing the feature directorial debut from Academy Award-nominee Sean Wang, "Ddi," starring Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen & Chang Li Hua. After making its wo

Interview With "Thelma" Star June Squibb
July 29, 2024

"Thelma" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received strong reviews for Academy Award-nominee June Squibb's performance, her chemistry with the late Richard Rountree, the parody style of action filmmaking and its sweet dep