Next Best Picture Podcast

Nov 20 2024 2006 ep. 55 mins 218

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A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

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Interview With "Bread & Roses" Director Sahra Mani

Nov 20 2024 19 mins

"Bread & Roses" had its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its examination of women in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban. Director and producer Sahra Mani was kind enough to spend some time with us to discuss her work on the film. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open theatrically in NYC, LA & select citie

Interview With "In Her Place" Director Maite Alberdi

Nov 20 2024 18 mins

"In Her Place" had its world premiere at the 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival and has been selected as the Chilean entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Following her two Oscar nominations for her acclaimed documentaries "The Mole Agent" and "The Eternal Memory," director Maite Alberdi returned to the podcast to discuss her work on her

Interviews With "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Production Designer, Set Decorator & The Hair/Makeup Team

Nov 19 2024 43 mins

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" had its world premiere as the opening night film at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and was heralded as a return to form for Tim Burton as his long-awaited sequel to 1988's "Beetlejuice" once again highlighted his use of practical effects, striking designs, and makeup work. The hair and makeup team, which consists of Chris

Interview With "Piece By Piece" Director Morgan Neville

Nov 18 2024 23 mins

"Piece By Piece" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its animation, vibrancy, and music in telling the life of American musician Pharrell Williams. Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about the painstaking process of making a LEGO animated film, how it was dif

Episode 417 - Precursor Predictions, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" & "The Amateur" Trailers

Nov 17 2024 102 mins

For Episode 417, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, and I are here this week to discuss the various news in awards season this week (including Conan O'Brien being announced as the upcoming host of the 97th Academy Awards) and what we think will perform well at the precursors in the next couple of weeks as we embrace the calm before the storm that is about to hit. We reveal the

"Emilia Pérez"

Nov 16 2024 144 mins

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Alyssa Christian, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & returning guest Zoe Rose Bryant to review and discuss the newest film from Jacques Audiard, "Emilia Pérez" starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz & Édgar Ramírez. A genre mashup that tells the unique story of a drug crime lord who desires to undergo ge

Interviews With "Ultraman: Rising" Directors, Composer & Visual Effects Supervisor

Nov 15 2024 27 mins

"Ultraman: Rising" is a Japanese-American co-production between Netflix Animation and Tsuburaya Productions, with animation by Industrial Light & Magic; it is the 44th film in the franchise with Shannon Tindle making his feature directorial debut. The film stars Christopher Sean as Ken Sato/Ultraman, along with the voices of Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, and Julia Har

Interview With "A Real Pain" Director/Writer/Actor Jesse Eisenberg

Nov 15 2024 16 mins

"A Real Pain" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won positive reviews for Jesse Eisenberg's direction, screenplay, and performances from him and Kieran Culkin. The film, only the actor's second directorial feature, is already being talked about as a potential awards season player, and we were lucky enough to chat with Eisenberg for a few minutes dur

Interview With "Flow" Director/Writer/Producer/Composer Gints Zilbalodis

Nov 14 2024 29 mins

"Flow" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where it received positive reviews for its animation, dialogue-free story, and score. It is now the the Latvian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Director, Writer, Producer, and Composer Gints Zilbalodis was kind enough to spend some time talking with

Interview With "The Substance" Special Makeup Effects Designer And Supervisor Pierre Olivier Persin

Nov 14 2024 20 mins

"The Substance" has been one of the most talked-about films of 2024 ever since it had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Most of the conversation has centered around Coralie Fargeat's maximalist direction, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley's performances, Dennis Quaid eating shrimp, and, of course, the film's awe-inspiringly disgusting makeup work. Special Makeup Effects