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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
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With The "LifeHack" Cast & Director
"LifeHack" is a 2025 British screenlife action thriller film directed by Ronan Corrigan, starring Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, Roman Hayeck-Green, James…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Obsession" Stars Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston & Filmmaker Curry Barker
"Obsession" is a 2025 American supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker. The film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a music store…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 59 - Gotham TV Award Nominations & The Major Emmy Award Contenders
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Is God Is" Stars Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Erika Alexander & Vivica A. Fox
"Is God Is" is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Aleshea Harris in her feature directorial debut, and starring Kara Young, Mallori…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 491 - Final Cannes 2026 Preview, "Tony" & "Evil Dead Burn" Trailers
For Episode 491, on the day I leave for Cannes, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Megan Lachinski to deliver a final preview of the 79th edition of…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Mortal Kombat II"
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss "Mortal Kombat II" starring Karl Urban, Adeline…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Silent Friend" Star Tony Leung Chiu-wai & Filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi
"Silent Friend" is a 2025 historical drama film written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Léa Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Sylvester Groth…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 60 - The 2026 Tony Award Nominations
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Blue Film" Stars Kieron Moore, Reed Birney & Filmmaker Elliot Tuttle
"Blue Film" is a 2025 indie drama film written and directed by Elliot Tuttle, starring Kieron Moore as a camboy who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Wuthering Heights" Cinematographer Linus Sandgren, Production Designer Susie Davies & Set Decorator Charlotte Dirickx
"Wuthering Heights" is a 2026 romantic period drama film produced, written, and directed by Emerald Fennell. Loosely based on the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 490 - New Oscar Rules, "Verity," "Resident Evil," "Jackass: Best And Last" & "One Night Only" Trailers
For Episode 490, with one week before we set off for Cannes, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Amy Kim, and Tom O'Brien as we discuss the new rules…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"The Devil Wears Prada 2"
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss "The Devil Wears Prada 2" starring Meryl Streep…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Two Pianos" Filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin
"Two Pianos" (or in French, "Deux pianos") is a 2025 French romantic drama film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, starring François Civil as a virtuoso French…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Doubt"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Hokum" Star Adam Scott & Filmmaker Damian McCarthy
"Hokum" is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy, starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Mother Mary"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Omaha" Director Cole Webley & Screenwriter Robert Machoian
"Omaha" is a 2025 American drama film directed by Cole Webley (making his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Robert Machoian ("The Killing Of Two…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 489 - Critics vs. Audiences, Cannes Film Festival Additions, "Coyote vs. Acme," "Leviticus," "Carolina Caroline" & "Idiots" Trailers
For Episode 489, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Megan Lachinski, and Larry Fried as we discuss the ongoing debate between Critics and Audiences, which has…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Michael"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and Daniel Howat join me to review and discuss "Michael" starring Jaafar…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Apex" Screenwriter Jeremy Robbins
"Apex" is a 2026 survival action thriller film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, written by Jeremy Robbins, and starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Omaha" Star John Magaro
"Omaha" is a 2025 American drama film directed by Cole Webley and written by Robert Machoian. The film stars John Magaro as a father who takes his two children…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Mother Mary" Filmmaker David Lowery
"Mother Mary" is a psychological drama-thriller film written and directed by David Lowery. It stars Anne Hathaway as the iconic pop star, Mother Mary, who…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Fuze" Stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Worthington, And Director David Mackenzie
"Fuze" is a 2025 British crime thriller heist film directed by David Mackenzie and written by Ben Hopkins, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Over Your Dead Body" Director Jorma Taccone
"Over Your Dead Body" is an American action-comedy-thriller film directed by Jorma Taccone and written by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. It is an…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 58 - Our First 2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions & New Shows Competing This Season
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "I Swear" Star Robert Aramayo
"I Swear" is a 2025 British biographical drama film directed, written, and produced by Kirk Jones. It is based on the true life story of John Davidson, a…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Amrum" Filmmaker Fatih Akin
"Amrum" is a 2025 German historical drama film directed by Fatih Akin and co-written by Akin with Hark Bohm, based on Bohm's childhood on the German island of…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 488 - CinemaCon 2026, Cannes Film Festival Sidebars, "Focker-In-Law," "The Dog Stars," "Street Fighter" & "Passenger" Trailers
For Episode 488, I am joined by Aaron Isenstein, Daniel Howat, and Giovanni Lago as Howat recaps his experience at this year's CinemaCon and the films…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Lee Cronin's The Mummy"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," starring Jack Reynor…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Wasteman" Stars David Jonsson & Tom Blyth
"Wasteman" is a 2025 British prison film directed by Cal McMau from a screenplay by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran. The film stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Erupcja" Stars Jeremy O. Harris, Lena Góra, And Director Pete Ohs
"Erupcja" is a 2025 drama film directed and produced by Pete Ohs, from a screenplay by Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, Charli XCX, Lena Góra, and Will Madden. It stars…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Christophers" Stars Ian McKellen & Michaela Coel
"The Christophers" is a 2025 black comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ed Solomon. It stars Sir Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Mile End Kicks" Filmmaker Chandler Levack
"Mile End Kicks" is a 2025 Canadian romantic comedy film written and directed by Chandler Levack. Based in part on Levack's own young adulthood before becoming…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Frost/Nixon"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Lorne" Filmmaker Morgan Neville
"Lorne" is an American documentary film directed and produced by Morgan Neville about the creator of Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels. The film features…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Blue Heron" Filmmaker Sophy Romvari
"Blue Heron" is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Sophy Romvari in her directorial debut. Described as "semi-autobiographical," the film is based in…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Normal" Star Bob Odenkirk And Director Ben Wheatley
"Normal" is a 2025 American action film directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Derek Kolstad, based on a story by Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk. Odenkirk also…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Bunnylovr" Filmmaker And Star Katarina Zhu
"Bunnylovr" is a 2025 American drama film written, directed by, and starring Katarina Zhu. The film follows a Chinese-American cam girl who navigates a toxic…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 487 - The 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup & "The Invite" Trailer
For Episode 487, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and Will Mavity as we give our reactions to the lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. For this…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"You, Me & Tuscany"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Dan Bayer join me to discuss "You, Me & Tuscany," starring Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Stranger" Filmmaker François Ozon
"The Stranger" is a 2025 drama film written and directed by François Ozon, based on Albert Camus's 1942 novel "The Stranger". Benjamin Voisin stars in the lead…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Faces Of Death" Filmmakers Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei
"Faces Of Death" is a 2026 American horror film and reimagining of the 1978 film by John Alan Schwartz. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Exit 8" Filmmaker Genki Kawamura
"Exit 8" is a 2025 Japanese mystery psychological horror film directed by Genki Kawamura, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kentaro Hirase, based on the 2023…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"The Drama"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "The Drama" Stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie & Editor Joshua Raymond Lee
"The Drama" is an American romantic dark comedy film written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 486 - 2026 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Predictions, “Backrooms" & "Deep Water" Trailers
For Episode 486, I am joined by Josh Parham and Ema Sasic as we look ahead to April 9th, and the announcement of the lineup for the 79th Cannes Film Festival…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and Daniel Howat join me to discuss "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," starring Chris Pratt, Anya…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The Blue Trail" Filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro
"The Blue Trail" is a dystopian drama film directed and co-written by Gabriel Mascaro. Starring Denise Weinberg and Rodrigo Santoro, the film follows the…
The Next Best Picture PodcastThe Next Best Series Podcast: Episode 57 - Golden Globe, Critics Choice, And Actor Award Winners And Nominees Competing For The 2026 Emmys
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Fantasy Life" Filmmaker And Star Matthew Shear
"Fantasy Life" is an American comedy film written and directed by Matthew Shear in his directorial debut. It stars Amanda Peet, Shear, Alessandro Nivola, Judd…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterviews With "Our Hero, Balthazar" Stars & Filmmakers
"Our Hero, Balthazar" is an American dark comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Kontinental '25" Filmmaker Radu Jude
"Kontinental '25" is a Romanian absurdist black comedy-drama film written and directed by Radu Jude. It stars Eszter Tompa as a bailiff in Cluj-Napoca who…
The Next Best Picture PodcastEpisode 485 - Best And Worst Films Of Q1 2026, “Moana," "Forgotten Island" & "The Furious" Trailers
For Episode 485, I am joined by Josh Parham, Aaron Danielle, and Giovanni Lago as we look back on the first three months of 2026 to name our favorite, least…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"They Will Kill You"
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Aaron Isenstein, Dan Bayer, and Tom O'Brien join me to discuss "They Will Kill You," starring…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice" Filmmaker BenDavid Grabinski
"Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice" is an American science fiction action comedy film written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski and produced by Andrew Lazar and…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" Co-Director Daniel Roher
"The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist" is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell. It is produced by the Academy…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Yes!" Filmmaker Nadav Lapid
"Yes!" is a drama film written and directed by Nadav Lapid. It stars Ariel Bronz, Efrat Dor, Naama Preis, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Sharon Alexander. The film…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Pretty Lethal" Director Vicky Jewson
"Pretty Lethal" is an action thriller film directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund. It follows a dysfunctional ballet troupe that is forced to take…
The Next Best Picture Podcast"Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come"
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at -…
The Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With "Late Shift" Filmmaker Petra Volpe
"Late Shift" is a drama film written and directed by Petra Volpe, inspired by the book "Unser Beruf ist nicht das Problem: Es sind die Umstände" by Madeline…