The Next Best Picture Podcast
A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film and television releases and discusses various topics within the world of the awards season race.
Episodes
Interview With "Whalefall" Filmmaker Brian Duffield
"Whalefall" is an American survival thriller directed, co-written, and produced by Brian Duffield, based on Daniel Kraus's 2023 novel. The film follows a scuba diver (Austin Abrams) who, while searching for the remains of his father (Josh Brolin), is swallowed alive by a sperm whale and attempts to escape. Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd also star in supporting roles. The fil
"Fjord"
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For this week's second podcast review, Amy Kim, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Tom O'Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from director Cristian Mungiu, "Fjord," starring Sebastian Stan
Episode 511 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 511th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, and Larry Fried join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, indus
Episode 511 - NYFF64 Ends, "The Exorcist: Martyrs," "Godzilla Minus Zero," "Heartland" & "La Gradiva" Trailers
For Episode 511 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, and Larry Fried. This week, we're discussing the end of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the world premieres of "Artificial" and "14th," as well as high-profile screenings of "Fjord," "The Debut," and more! For this week's NBP poll question, to mark the end of the "b
"The Social Reckoning"
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic and Dan Bayer join me to review and discuss the latest film from Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Reckoning," starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong. A companion piece to 2010's "The Social Network," where that film was about the rise
Interview With "Love Of Your Life" Director Rachel Morrison
"Love Of Your Life" is an American romantic drama directed by Rachel Morrison ("The Fire Inside"), written by Julia Cox. It stars Margaret Qualley as Maya, whose chance encounter with Charlie (Gabriel Basso) sets in motion a sweeping romance and a future beyond anything she's ever imagined. When that future is suddenly upended, she's sent hurtling toward an unexpected new life -- one that forces h
Interview With "California Schemin'" Director James McAvoy
"California Schemin'" (stylized as "California $chemin'") is a 2025 biographical musical film directed by James McAvoy in his directorial debut. The film stars Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross as the Scottish faux-American rap pairing Silibil N' Brains, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, and is based on Bain's 2010 memoir "California Schemin': How Two Lads from Scotland Conned the Music Industry."
Interview With "My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile" Filmmaker Julia Loktev
"My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile" is a 2026 American documentary film produced and directed by Julia Loktev. A sequel to the 2024 film "My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow," it follows several independent Russian journalists as they flee the country into exile, following Vladimir Putin government's repression of free speech. The film had its world premiere out of competitio
Interviews With "East Of Eden" Star Hoon Lee & Director Garth Davis
"East of Eden" is a 2026 American historical drama limited television series created by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames. It is adapted from John Steinbeck's 1952 novel of the same name and premiered on Netflix on October 1st to positive reviews for its adaptation, direction by Davis (episodes 1-4) and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (episodes 5-7), and performances from Pugh and Hoon
Episode 510 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 510th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Ema Sasic, Nadia Dalimonte, Sara Clements, and Tom O’Brien join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar prediction
Episode 510 - NYFF64 Continues, Farewell Warner Bros., "Elsinore," "La Bola Negra," "Rose" & "Clarissa" Trailers
For Episode 510 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Giovanni Lago, Nadia Dalimonte, Sara Clements, and Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the continuation of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the world premieres of "Behemoth!" and "A Statement," as well as high-profile screenings for "You Can See Everything," "All Of A Sudden,"
"Digger"
For this week's main podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Tom O'Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, "Digger," starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg & Jesse Plemons. The final film released by Warner Bros. after 103 years as an
Interview With "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" Filmmaker Bassam Tariq
"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is a 2026 American action thriller film written and directed by Bassam Tariq, starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Laith Nakli. The film follows a devoutly religious widower and hitman (Ali) who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closin
Interview With "Atonement" Stars Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook & Filmmaker Reed Van Dyk
"Atonement" is a 2026 American drama film, written, produced, and directed by Reed Van Dyk in his directorial debut, based on the 2012 New Yorker article "Atonement" by Dexter Filkins. It stars Boyd Holbrook as a U.S. Marine who accidentally kills three members of a family during a firefight in Baghdad, Iraq. Haunted by memories of war and racked with guilt, he tries to reconcile with the family m
Interviews With "Beware Boiúna" Stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe & Director Mike P. Nelson
"Beware Boiúna" is a 2026 monster horror film directed by Mike P. Nelson and written by Alan B. McElroy, based on a story by McElroy and Tony Giglio. The film stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe, and Logan Marshall-Green. It follows a medical mission deep in the Amazon rainforest that encounters a colossal mythical serpent. Nelson, Madeira, and Rothe were all kind enough to spend some time talking
"Primetime"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Megan Lachinski, Larry Fried, and Lauren LaMagna join me to review and discuss the narrative feature debut from director Lance Oppenheim, "
Episode 509 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 509th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Lauren LaMagna join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, indus
Episode 509 - NYFF64 Begins, "The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth," "Ray Gunn," "Werwulf" & "Day Drinker" Trailers
For Episode 509 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, and Cody Dericks. This week, we're discussing the start of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the North American Premiere of the Opening Night Film "Paper Tiger," the world premiere of the Spotlight Gala, "Godzilla Minus Zero," and more! For this week's&nb
"Forgotten Island"
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham joins me to review and discuss the latest film from "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish" Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, "Forgotten Island," starring H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Kevin McCann, and Lea Salonga. Steeped within Philippine mythology an
Interviews With "Primetime" Stars Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever & Director Lance Oppenheim
"Primetime" is a 2026 American psychological crime thriller film directed by Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature film debut. Based on the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die," the film follows the production of the reality television series "To Catch a Predator." Robert Pattinson stars as series host Chris Hansen and also serves as a producer with Merritt Wever (Andie
Interview With "Unabomber" Director Janus Metz Pedersen
"Unabomber" is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Janus Metz Pedersen and written by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves. It stars Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, Annabelle Wallis, and Shailene Woodley. The film centers on Ted Kaczynski (Tremblay), also known as the Unabomber, a domestic terrorist who terrorized the United States for nearly 20 years. It alternates between two timelines: K
Interview With "The Incomer" Stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin & Grant O'Rourke
"The Incomer" is a 2026 British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and John Hannah. On a remote Scottish island, siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O'Rourke) have lived alone for 30 years since their parents disappeared, surviving by hunting seabirds, speaking to mythical creatures, and defendin
An Early Behind The Scenes Look At Brad Bird's "Ray Gunn"
Netflix invited Next Best Picture to their headquarters a few weeks ago for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “Ray Gunn” ahead of its release. During our visit, we spent time with the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated film from multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker Brad Bird. Joining us for these interviews are director Brad Bird, composer Michael Giacchino, art director Wendell Lueb
Interview With "Charlie Harper" Stars Emilia Jones & Nick Robinson
"Charlie Harper" is a 2025 American romance film directed by Mac Eldridge and Tom Dean, and written by Dean. It stars Emilia Jones as Harper, a young woman, and Nick Robinson as Charlie, a young man, who, after meeting, leave their lives behind and try to build a life together in a new city. As Harper builds a career as a chef and Charlie struggles to get on track, their relationship faces growing
Episode 508 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 508th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Amy Kim & Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever el
Episode 508 - TIFF Recap, NYFF64 Preview, "You Can See Everything," "Artificial," "Remain" & "Love Of Your Life" Trailers
For Episode 508 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Amy Kim & Dan Bayer. We are back from the Venice/Telluride/TIFF film festivals, and we have a lot to unpack regarding the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), from the films we saw there to the recently announced award winners. We also deliver a preview of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), which has had pr
"Resident Evil"
For this week's main podcast review, Larry Fried hosts, as I couldn't make it for this review, and he's joined by Josh Parham, Brendan Hodges, and Will Mavity to review and discuss the latest film from Zach Cregger, "Resident Evil," starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. Based on Capcom's "Resident Evil" video game franchise, this reboot of the Resident Evil film s
Interview With "The Weight" Director Padraic McKinley
"The Weight" is a 2026 historical drama film directed by Padraic McKinley. It stars Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaad Tonnesen, George Burgess, Cameron Brady, Avy Berry, Alec Newman, and Sam Hazeldine. The film tells the story of Samuel Murphy (Hawke), who, in Oregon in 1933, is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy (Cro
Interview With "American Doctor" Director Poh Si Teng
"American Doctor" is a 2026 documentary film directed by Poh Si Teng. The film follows three American physicians of diverse backgrounds who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid during the genocide. It premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Si Teng was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and ex
The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 66 - Our Reactions To The 2026 Emmy Award Winners
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The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held last night! Daniel Howat, Amy Kim, and Alyssa Christian recorded their reactions to the winners while other NBP members and I were at the Toronto In
"Hope"
For this week's main podcast review, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and Brendan Hodges joined me before I left for Telluride/TIFF to review and discuss the latest film from South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin, "Hope," starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. The film premiered in competition at the 202
Interview With "Hope" Filmmaker Na Hong-jin
"Hope" is a 2026 South Korean epic science fiction action thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by Na Hong-jin ("The Wailing"). Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender, the film centers on a village police chief and his rookie deputy who must defend his local community fro
Interview With "The Uprising" Star Andrew Garfield
"The Uprising" (briefly marketed in the U.S. as "The Uprising: The Rise of Robin Hood") is an action period drama film written, produced, and directed by Paul Greengrass. It stars Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman and Katherine Waterston. It dramatizes the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. Academy Award-nomi
Our 2026 Telluride Film Festival Recap
The 2026 Telluride Film Festival has concluded. Unfortunately, Will Mavity had to leave early, and J Don Birnam wasn't staying with us again this year, so it was just Daniel Howat and me as we take you through all of the movies we saw over the Labor Day weekend. From world premieres such as "The Debut," "Elsinore," "Tender Loving Care," and "The Liberation," to the se
"By Any Means"
For this week's main podcast review, Giovanni Lago joined me before I left for Telluride/TIFF to review and discuss the latest film from Elegance Bratton, "By Any Means," starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, and Giancarlo Esposito. Following up his feature narrative debut, "The Inspection," Bratton finds himself working within the m
Interview With "By Any Means" Director Elegance Bratton
"By Any Means" is an American historical crime thriller film directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a young Black FBI agent who teams up with notorious New York City mafia hitman Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg) to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in Mississippi in 1966. The film also stars Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, LisaGay Hami
Interview With "Onslaught" Filmmaker Adam Wingard
"Onslaught" is an American action horror film directed by Adam Wingard and written by Simon Barrett, starring Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, and Rebecca Hall. The film follows an army sniper as she struggles to protect her young daughter from an army of genetically engineered super soldiers who escaped from a secret militar
The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 65 - Our Final Winner Predictions For The 2026 Emmy Awards
The Next Best Series Podcast is back with Episode 65 as we discuss the latest television shows and, more importantly, for this free episode, we reveal our final winner predictions for the 78th Annual Emmy Primetime Awards on Monday, September 14th (with a few Creative Arts Emmy predictions thrown in there too). The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be held this weekend, and w
"Slumdog Millionaire"
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Our 2008 retrospective has officially come to an end with our final podcast review for Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film for Best Picture, "Slumdog Millionaire," starring Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor,
Episode 507 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 507th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat, Larry Fried & Tom O'Brien join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awa
Episode 507 - Venice Film Festival Preview, "Fjord," "Possible Love," "The Social Reckoning" & "A Talent For Murder" Trailers
For Episode 507 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat, Larry Fried & Tom O'Brien. This week is a special one, for effective September 1st, NBP will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, and how fitting such a milestone episode falls right before our team heads off to Venice, Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF to delive
"The Dog Stars"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, "The Dog Stars," starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong. The film follows the survivors of a global flu pandemic as they adjust to the new world around them in the wake of thi
Interview With "Hanging By A Wire" Filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi
"Hanging By A Wire" is a 2026 thriller documentary by Mohammed Ali Naqvi. It tells the incredible and harrowing true story of eight people, including six students, in Battagram, Pakistan, who became trapped 900 ft above a valley when their cable car malfunctioned in the mountains in 2023. As time continued to run out before the final cable failed, rescue teams worked against the clock to save the
Interview With "It Ends" Filmmaker Alex Ullom
"It Ends" is a 2025 American road-horror thriller film written, directed, and edited by Alexander Ullom in his directorial debut. It stars Phinehas Yoon, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, and Mitchell Cole. It follows a group of graduates who go on a late-night drive but accidentally turn onto a two-lane highway that appears to go on indefinitely. The film premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & T
Interview With "Colony" Filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho
"Colony" (Korean: 군체) is a 2026 South Korean action horror film directed and written by Yeon Sang-ho, with Choi Gyu-seok as co-writer. It stars Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been, and Go Soo. The film explores the harrowing struggle of isolated survivors trapped in a building, quarantined amidst an unknown outbreak, as they fight for survival against the unpredi
Interview With "Coyote vs. Acme" Director Dave Green
"Coyote vs. Acme" is a 2026 American live-action animated legal comedy film directed by Dave Green, written by Samy Burch from a story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, and Burch, and based on Ian Frazier's 1990 New Yorker article of the same name. Starring Will Forte, Lana Condor, Tone Bell, Luis Guzmán, Martha Kelly, P.J. Byrne, Kenneth Choi, and John Cena, with Eric Bauza leading the voice cast, th
Episode 506 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 506th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Amy Kim and Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends, and whatever
Episode 506 - Telluride Film Festival Preview, "Club Kid," "Wildwood," "Whalefall" & "Without Blood" Trailers
For Episode 506 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Amy Kim and Dan Bayer. This week, we're discussing what we believe will screen at the 53rd annual Telluride Film Festival, and we're announcing the nominations for the 2008 NBP Film Community Awards. For this week's NBP poll question, for the release of "Coyote vs. Acme," we're asking everyone,
"Tony"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Sara Clements join me to review and discuss the latest film from Matt Johnson, "Tony," starring Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas. Telling the early years of Anthony Bourdain before he became the world-renowned celebrity chef, author, and person t
Interview With "A Child Of My Own" Filmmaker Maite Alberdi
"A Child of My Own" is a 2026 Mexican hybrid documentary film directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Maite Alberdi ("The Mole Agent" and "The Eternal Memory") and written by Julián Loyola and Esteban Student. It follows Alejandra, a newly married woman who wants to become a mother and, under pressure, fakes a pregnancy. It had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival i
Interview With "Slow Horses" Star Jonathan Pryce
"Slow Horses" is a British spy thriller television series based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, and adapted for television by the English comedian and writer Will Smith. It follows an MI5 unit that consigns disgraced or failed agents, under the supervision of Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman). It also stars Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Chr
Interview With "The Pitt" Star Jeff Kober
"The Pitt" is an American medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It stars Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and Sepideh Moafi. Each season follows emergency department staff as they work through the challenges of a sin
Interview With "Hot Spot" Director Agnieszka Smoczyńska
"Hot Spot" is a 2026 independent science fiction thriller film directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska. Set in a near-future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye (Andrzej Konopka) investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world spirals into a hypnotic meltdown. It also stars Noomi Rapace
Interview With "Tony" Star Dominic Sessa
"Tony" is a 2026 American biographical comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Matt Johnson. The plot is based on Anthony Bourdain's early years working in Provincetown, Massachusetts, stories from which were featured in his 2000 memoir "Kitchen Confidential." The film stars Dominic Sessa as Bourdain, alongside Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and An
Interview With "The Pitt" Star Patrick Ball
"The Pitt" is an American medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It stars Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and Sepideh Moafi. Each season of the series follows emergency department staff as they work through the chall
Interviews With "Union County" Stars Will Poulter, Noah Centineo, Filmmaker Adam Meeks & Editor Sean Weiner
"Union County" is an American independent drama film written and directed by Adam Meeks. It tells the story of Cody Parsons (Will Poulter), a young man assigned to a county-mandated drug court program toward recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio. The film also stars Noah Centineo, Elise Kibler, Emily Meade, and Annette Deao. The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film F
The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 505 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 505th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Larry Fried & Tom O’Brien join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to f
Episode 505 - Full TIFF Lineup, NYFF Spotlight Section, "Paper Tiger," "Verity," "Gentle Monster" & "Josephine" Trailers
For Episode 505 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Larry Fried & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the Spotlight section of the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF), the final additions to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) lineup, and the overall schedule. For this week's NBP 
Interview With "DTF St. Louis" Star David Harbour
"DTF St. Louis" is an American dark comedy television miniseries created by Steven Conrad for HBO that follows a love triangle among three adults played by Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, and David Harbour, as they experience middle-aged malaise that leads to one of them dying. The limited series premiered earlier this year to great acclaim and has received 13 nominations at the 78th Primetime Em
"The End Of Oak Street"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, and Daniel Howat join me to review and discuss the latest film from David Robert Mitchell, "The End of Oak Street," starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella & Christian Convery. Bringing audiences an original sci-fi dinosaur film that harkens back to the Amblin Entertainment films of old, Dav
The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 64 - Our Final FYC Plea For The 2026 Emmy Award Winners
The Next Best Series Podcast is back as Amy Kim, Giovanni Lago, and Megan Lachinski join me to discuss the latest series we've been watching on television, but more importantly, for this free episode we're advocating for who we believe should win an Emmy at the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards (including some from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards). Final-round voting begins on Au
Interview With "The Rivals Of Amziah King" Filmmaker Andrew Patterson
"The Rivals Of Amziah King" is an American neo-Western crime thriller film written and directed by Andrew Patterson ("The Vast Of Night") and produced by Black Bear Pictures and Heyday Films. It stars Angelina LookingGlass as Kateri, whose life takes a tragic turn as she loses her mother and leaves foster care. Reuniting with her former foster parent, Amziah (Matthew McConaughey), changes everythi
"The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button"
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Our 2008 retrospective is coming to an end this month, and our second-to-last podcast review is for David Fincher's epic romantic fantasy drama, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tar
Interview With "The Wrong Girls" Filmmaker Dylan Meyer
"The Wrong Girls" is an upcoming American stoner comedy film written and directed by Dylan Meyer in her directorial debut. It stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as two codependent best friends living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip get caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos. The film also stars LaKeith Stanfield, Tony Hale, Zack Fox, Seth Rogen,
Interview With "Late Fame" Director Kent Jones
"Late Fame" is an American drama film directed by Kent Jones, written by Samy Burch, and based on the posthumously published novella by Arthur Schnitzler. It stars Willem Dafoe as a legendary New York poet who rediscovers his artistic passion after befriending an eccentric group of young creatives played by Greta Lee and Edmund Donovan. The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of t
Episode 504 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 504th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends,
Episode 504 - NYFF Main Slate, More TIFF Programs, "Primetime," "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" & "Violent Night 2" Trailers
For Episode 504 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the 64th New York Film Festival (NYFF) Main Slate, including the Spotlight Gala announcement for the world premiere of "Godzilla Minus Zero," and what we think will be announced for the Spotlight section this week. We also discuss th
"One Night Only"
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Megan Lachinski, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the sex purge romantic comedy film "One Night Only," starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, Ella Loudon, Molly Ringwald & Levar Burton. The film follows two attractive single people on the
Interview With "The Last House" Director Louis Leterrier
"The Last House" is a 2026 American science fiction thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Matthew Robinson. It stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as the heads of the Delgado family who are inexplicably sealed inside their home by an invisible force during a torrential, never-ending downpour. As the days stretch into years, the
"Hadestown: The Musical"
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"Hadestown: The Musical" is a 2026 musical film presenting a live stage recording of the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. It tells two versions of the ancient Greek myths, Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Pers
Interviews With "Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma" Stars Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson & Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun
“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a 2026 horror comedy film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, following the success of their previous film, “I Saw the TV Glow.” Starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, the film combines a mind-bending structure and meta storytelling with Schoenbrun’s signature exploration of pop culture and identity. However, unlike nearly everything the film
The Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 63 - Shifting Emmy Races, Demoting Categories, "House Of The Dragon," "Ted Lasso" & "Furious"
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The Next Best Series Podcast is back as Amy Kim, Giovanni Lago, Megan Lachinski, and Alyssa Christian join me to discuss the latest in television, such as the new Hulu series "Furious," the latest
Interview With "One Night Only" Screenwriter Travis Braun
"One Night Only" is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It tells the fictional story of two New Yorkers who search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Screenwriter Travis Braun was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience makin
Interview With "Cookie Queens" Filmmaker Alysa Nahmias
"Cookie Queens" is a 2026 documentary film that follows four young women striving to become their own "Cookie Queen" and top sellers of Girl Scout Cookies, exploring the joys, pains, and pressures of the Girl Scout Cookie season. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex serve
Interview With "The Samurai And The Prisoner" Filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa
"The Samurai And The Prisoner" is a 2026 Japanese historical drama mystery film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and based on the novel of the same name by Honobu Yonezawa. It stars Masahiro Motoki, Masaki Suda, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Munetaka Aoki, and Ryota Miyadate. Set in 16th-century Japan, the film follows Lord Murashige Araki (Motoki), who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious cr
Episode 503 - Mailbag Monday
Following our 503rd episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Josh Parham and Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends,
Episode 503 - NYFF Centerpiece Announcement & Main Slate Predictions, "The Thomas Crown Affair," "Children Of Blood And Bone," "Ramayana" & "Wicker" Trailers
For Episode 503 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the NYFF Centerpiece film (the world premiere of Tony Gilroy's "Behemoth!") and giving our predictions for what we believe will be announced this week for the Main Slate. We also discuss the recent resurgence of the box office in 2026 that has continued thr
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Josh Parham join me to review and discuss the latest MCU Tom Holland Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Taking over from Jon Watts director Destin Daniel Cretton steps into the direc
"The Reader"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
We recently reviewed Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," a film that many feel should've been part of the Best Picture lineup in 2008. So, it only makes sense that, as Nolan is once again getting his revenge with another
Interview With “I Want Your Sex” Filmmaker Gregg Araki
After a hiatus of over a decade, legendary indie filmmaker Gregg Araki is back in movie theaters with his latest piece of visual provocation, “I Want Your Sex.” The film made a splash at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, thanks to Araki’s trademark eye-tickling visuals and equally trademark envelope-pushing substance. Here, Gen Z is the target of Araki’s aim, with his film (and specifically Oliv
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