-
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “The Fall Guy”
For this week’s main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Giovanni Lago. Today, we are reviewing the latest film from stuntman turned director David Leitch, “The Fall Guy,” starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham & Stephanie Hsu. After its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival, this…
-
“MARS EXPRESS”
THE STORY – Set in the 23rd century on Mars, the plot follows the investigation on a murder case carried out by the couple formed by private investigator Aline Ruby and her android companion Carlos Rivera. THE CAST – Léa Drucker, Mathieu Amalric, Daniel Njo Lobé, Marie Bouvet, Sébastien Chassagne & Marthe Keller THE TEAM –…
-
“SLOW”
THE STORY – Elena is a contemporary dancer whose bond with Dovydas deepens from platonic to romantic. When Dovydas discloses his asexuality, the couple commit themselves to honouring their individual needs in tandem. THE CAST – Greta Grinevičiūtė, Kęstutis Cicėnas, Pijus Ganusauskas & Laima Akstinaitė THE TEAM – Marija Kavtaradzė (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 108…
-
The Next Best Theatre Podcast: Episode 54 – The 2024 Tony Award Nominations
The nominations for the 77th annual Tony Awards were announced earlier this week and were led by “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic,” with 13 nominations each. “The Outsiders” followed closely behind with 12 nominations. What did Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer & Tom O’Brien think of this year’s nominees? Which nominations surprised them, made them happy, and left them feeling the most disappointed? Tune…
-
“UNFROSTED”
THE STORY – In 1963, Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. THE CAST – Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Hugh Grant & Amy Schumer THE TEAM – Jerry Seinfeld (Director/Writer), Spike Feresten, Andy Robin & Barry Marder THE RUNNING TIME – 93 Minutes Product origin stories are…
-
Looking Back On The 2004 Cannes Film Festival’s Competition Lineup Twenty Years Later
The competition lineup for any year’s Cannes Film Festival will be packed with wildly disparate movies. This collection of artistic films from the world’s greatest filmmakers is just numerous enough to ensure that not all these titles will inhabit the same genre, language, or even medium of expression. There will always be some eclectic qualities…
-
15 Films To See During The 2024 Summer Movie Season
With the release of David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy” this weekend, the 2024 summer movie season is officially starting with a bang! While the Next Best Picture team loves to focus on the fall and winter releases for awards season, that doesn’t mean we also don’t enjoy munching on some popcorn, kicking up our feet,…
-
Meryl Streep Will Be The Guest Of Honor At The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Meryl Streep will be the guest of honor at the 77th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony, which will take place on the stage of the Grand Théâtre Lumière on Tuesday, May 14th. A celebrated figure in American cinema, the American actress will kick off the upcoming edition, which will draw to a close on Saturday,…
Home Blog
