By Matt Neglia
This is very exciting. Next Best Picture has decided to take its first step forward into the other worlds of awards season. We will officially be covering the 2017 Tony Awards this year through exclusive podcasts held under the Next Best Picture banner run by our very own Michael Schwartz. We're calling it "Next Best Theatre" and we hope you enjoy this very exciting addition to the Next Best Picture family.
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By Matt Neglia
For this week's episode, myself, Will and Michael prepare for "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2" (And May the 4th) by talking about another Disney/space property in "Star Wars" and its history at the Oscars. We also answer fan questions, discuss the latest Oscar/movie news and talk about the trailer for "Kingsman: The Golden Circle."
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen down below.  By Josh Tarpley After months of rumors and speculation, official reports have come out that David Fincher will be directing the sequel to 2013’s “World War Z.” The project would mark the fourth collaboration between Fincher and Brad Pitt (“Se7en,” “Fight Club,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), and the zombie sequel marks Fincher’s first real foray into the world of blockbusters.
Click beyond the jump to read more about the untitled “World War Z” sequel  By Matt Neglia We here at Next Best Picture are very saddened to hear of the loss of director Jonathan Demme who passed away today at the age of 73. Jonathan Demme gave us classic films such as the Academy Award Winning films "The Silence Of The Lambs" & "Philadelphia" along with others such as "Rachel Getting Married" the 2004 remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" & his last film "Riki And The Flash" starring Meryl Streep.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 35 - Film News, Oscar Questions & A Very Tired Host!4/25/2017 
By Matt Neglia
I was admittedly very tired at the time of this recording after having just coming back from vacation. Apologies about the delay. Hopefully all of the other podcasts we released this week were enough to keep you entertained while myself, Will & Michael (The Original Trio) got together to talk some film news and answer your questions.
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen down below.  By Matt Neglia We previously reported on the films which would be appearing at this year's Cannes film festival. Now we know who the jury members will be as well.
Click below to see who will preside over this year's jury panel for the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.  By Josh Tarpley Director Ben Mackenzie will be reuniting with his “Hell or High Water” stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster for a potential Netflix film, “Outlaw King.” The story will tell the story of Robert the Bruce (or Robert I), the Scottish king who lead the country to freedom from the English during the 14th century. After breaking on to the scene with 2016’s “Hell or High Water,” anything Mackenzie became attached to would be highly anticipated, and it looks like Netflix has scooped him up for the project.
Click beyond the jump to learn more about “Outlaw King.” 
By Matt Neglia
Coming off of our review of "The Promise," we now bring you Kristen Lopez interviewing the writer/director of that film, Terry George, and actress Angela Sarafyan.
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By Matt Neglia
For this week's second review, myself and Kristen review the new dark/comedy/action film from writer/director Ben Wheatley, "Free Fire."
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By Matt Neglia
For this week's main review, myself and Kristen tackle the highly controversial Armenian Genocide epic "The Promise" starring Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale & Charlotte Le Bon, written and directed by Terry George.
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen down below. The Next Best Picture Podcast - Interview With "The Lost City Of Z" Writer/Director James Gray4/20/2017 
By Matt Neglia
You heard on our podcast review of "The Lost City Of Z" that Kristen Lopez alluded to an interview with the writer/director of that film, James Gray. Well now we have it here for you to listen to.
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen to Kristen's interview down below.  By Matt Neglia One more trailer today. Yet another Sundance film in "The Hero" featuring a career defining performance from Sam Elliot.
Click below to see the trailer.  By Matt Neglia Directed and written by Robin Swicord, "Wakefield" finally has a trailer and makes its way to theaters May 19th 2017. The plot follows a man who withdraws from his family despite living across the street from their house.
Click below to check out the trailer for the Bryan Cranston starring vehicle.  By Matt Neglia The Sundance film "Menashe" has had its first trailer land online. Shot for over two years in Brooklyn New York with real Hasidic Jews and mostly in the Yiddish language, "Menache" tells the story of a widower who attempts to gain custody of his son.
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By Matt Neglia
For our second review of the week, myself and Kristen Lopez dive deep into the Amazonian jungle to talk James Gray's "The Lost City Of Z."
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By Matt Neglia
For this week's main review, myself and Mike Vermette talk the eighth film in the action franchise, "The Fast & The Furious," known as "The Fate Of The Furious."
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By Matt Neglia
For this week on the Next Best Picture Podcast, myself and Kristen answer your questions, discuss the week's latest Oscar news and give our reactions to the trailer for Kathryn Bigelow's "Detroit" and a little film called "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen down below.  By Matt Neglia Ok everyone remain calm. Take a deep breath. Exhale. It's finally here. After "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" went on to become one of the biggest films of all time and please critics and audiences all over the world, we have all been anxiously awaiting the follow up from writer/director Ryan Johnson ("Looper"). Well, after today's panel at the Star Wars Celebration, the wait is finally over.
Click below to watch the trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."  By Matt Neglia It only feels like yesterday that we were talking about the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. It only feels like yesterday that we were talking about the Oscar season in general. Well get ready, because the Cannes Film Festival has announced their lineup of films which will be screening at this year's festival. Big names such as Sofia Coppola, Michael Haneke, Todd Haynes and more are all represented.
Click below to see the official list of films.  By Matt Neglia The first trailer for Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow's follow up film to "The Hurt Locker" & "Zero Dark Thirty" has gone up. It now has a title. The name is "Detroit" and it looks stunning!
Click below to check out the trailer  By Matt Neglia The first trailer has landed online for Taika Waititi's "Thor: Ragnarok" starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleson, Cate Blanchett & Mark Ruffalo.
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By Matt Neglia
This week's main review on the show is the crowd pleasing drama "Gifted" starring Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate & McKenna Grace. Joining me for this review is Mike Vermette.
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By Matt Neglia
On Episode 33, myself and Will Mavity discuss the Academy's recent rule changes for next year's Oscar ceremony. We also answer fan questions, discuss various film news and take our first look at the "Ingrid Goes West" trailer.
Thank you and please feel free to subscribe on either SoundCloud, Tunein, GooglePlay, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM or you can have a listen down below.  By Matt Neglia After this year's Oscars created one of the most memorable moments in television history, the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has today announced some changes which will affect next year's ceremony. While these changes won't create for as exciting television to the casual viewer, it will indeed change how people predict certain categories this upcoming year.
Click below to see what changes the Academy has made for the 2018 ceremony and beyond.  By Josh Tarpley After a very successful 2016 with both “Jackie” and “Neruda,” director Pablo Larraín has his next project set. Like “Jackie,” “The True American” looks to tackle another violent episode in America’s past, this time a more recent shooting incident in the days after the 9/11 attacks. Taking over the project from one-time director Kathryn Bigelow, the film has Tom Hardy set to co-lead the film.
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