By Zach Gilbert
With half of the critics' groups' awards in our rearview mirror and only two weeks to go until the first televised ceremonies start announcing their nominations, we're set to soon witness a massive shift in this awards season, likely upending many pundits' predictions entirely. Thus far, for most of the race, there's been a consistent trend in what film is winning the most accolades. Without a doubt, "Nomadland" has crushed its competition, earning 15 Best Picture awards in total (including notices from both the National Society of Film Critics and the Gotham Awards). Chloé Zhao has also outright obliterated her respective rivals, acquiring 21 Best Director wins over the last two months. If we were to go off of this information alone, it would seem safe to call the race for "Nomadland" here and now and wrap things up early.
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By Will Mavity & Daniel Howat
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is one of the year's very best films. A lot of that has to do with the source material by August Wilson and the performances from Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman. But a lot of what makes the film work are the crafts behind-the-scenes. Director George C. Wolfe was kind enough to spend some time speaking with Daniel Howat about what it took to bring the play to life on the screen. Also, Will Mavity got a chance to interview cinematographer Tobias Schliessler and the Makeup Department head, Matiki Anoff, the Hair Department head, Mia Neal and the personal makeup artist for Viola Davis, Sergio Lopez-Rivera. We hope you enjoy this inside look at "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. And if you're feeling generous, you enjoy what you hear and want to hear more, please help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and you'll receive some exclusive podcast content. 
By Cody Dericks
It's mid-January. Critics awards continue to roll in and nearly all of the contenders have been seen by the public. At this stage of the awards season, there's not much more we pundits can do besides wait. Within the next two weeks, we will have heard from the National Board of Review and the Independent Spirit Award nominations, and we'll be on the cusp of the Golden Globes and SAG nominations. At that point, things should start to shift around to reflect what those awards bodies favor. But until then, let's take a look at where the Next Best Picture's below-the-line predictions stand at the end of this phase. 
By Matt Neglia
The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) have announced their nominations representing the best in film for 2020. The winners will be announced January 25th 2021. Click below to see the nominations. 
By Eve O'Dea
On January 8th, 2021, the trailer for Sam Levinson's highly anticipated film "Malcolm & Marie" dropped. Filmed on black & white 35 mm during the summer of 2020 while adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols, the film was bought for $30 million by Netflix and is set for release on February 5th. Per Netflix, the plot is as follows: "As a filmmaker (John David Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return home from his movie premiere, smoldering tensions and painful revelations push them toward a romantic reckoning." 
By Robert Dougherty
"Promising Young Woman" has already been established as a film unlike any other this year, let alone most so-called vigilante movies through the decades. But to find a true companion piece to this movie, one only needs to go back four years ago, when "Get Out" became the kind of genre-shattering, socially relevant and Oscar-crashing film "Promising Young Woman" is in the process of becoming. 
By Casey Lee Clark
This week, there are quite a few new and exciting releases coming out to add to the 2021 slate from various labels, genres, and time periods. And all Blu-ray debuts, so let's get started! 
By Matt Neglia
We're back for another episode of television discussions on the Next Best Series Podcast. For this month's episode, with Golden Globe and SAG nominations announcing in early February, myself, Michael Schwartz & Amanda Spears give our predictions for what we think will be nominated at both awards shows on the television side. We also discuss new hit shows such as "WandaVision," "Bridgerton," "Ted Lasso," and more! Take a listen down below and let us know what you think. Enjoy! This is a preview of the podcast, the full version of which is only available to those who subscribe to us on Patreon. For the small price of $1 a month, you can receive this episode along with other exclusive podcast content, so be sure to subscribe here. Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. 
By Matt Neglia
The Houston Film Critics Society (HFCS) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
The Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
The San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) (formerly known as the San Francisco Film Critics Circle) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) have announced the series nominees for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed LIVE on The CW on Sunday, March 7th, from 7-10pm ET/PT, with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time. The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement. Film nominees will be revealed on February 8th, and the format of this year’s event will be announced at a later date, as health and safety guidelines are taken into consideration. Click below to see the series nominees. 
By Michael Schwartz
As we continue to approach the delayed Golden Globe ceremony honoring film and television of 2020, I have always found it helpful to preview who the presumptive nominees may be. The musical/comedy category offers a mix of Emmy darlings and new breakouts on the television side. Given previous trends with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, below are a handful of series worth keeping an eye on for nominations. 
By Daniel Howat
Regina King's directorial debut, "One Night In Miami," landed on Amazon Prime Video this weekend and now many across the world are getting the chance to experience one of the best films of 2020. Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the important role of Malcolm X and he was kind enough to spend some time talking to us about his experience making the film. Cinematographer Tami Reiker joined us as well, giving us both a in front of and behind the scenes look into the making of the film. Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. And if you're feeling generous, you enjoy what you hear and want to hear more, please help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and you'll receive some exclusive podcast content. 
By Matt Neglia
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) announced their nominees today for music in film, TV, video games, commercials and trailers. Like last year, it could be an early sign of things to come for the Best Original Score & Song categories this awards season. The winners will be announced on January 27th. Click below to see the film nominees. 
By Matt Neglia
The Philadelphia Film Critics Circle (PFCC) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
The St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
For Episode 229, I am joined by Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & guest Ryan McQuade. This week we're discussing the recent changes made by the Academy for the Best International Feature Film category, the winners of the 30th annual Gotham Awards, and the trailers for "Falling," "Cherry," "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," "The World To Come" and "I Care A Lot." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions and more! Thank you for listening and enjoy our show! Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. And if you're feeling generous, you enjoy what you hear and want to hear more, please help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and you'll receive some exclusive podcast content. 
By Matt Neglia
The International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced the 36th Annual IDA Documentary Award winners representing the best in documentary filmmaking for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
For our main review this weekend, I am joined by Amanda Spears, Josh Parham, Sara Clements, Dan Bayer & Ryan C. Showers. This week, we are reviewing Regina King's directorial debut, "One Night In Miami" starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge & Leslie Odom Jr., which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. We discuss the screenplay by Kemp Powers, King's direction, the performances by the phenomenal ensemble, its Oscar prospects. Take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. And if you're feeling generous, you enjoy what you hear and want to hear more, please help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and you'll receive some exclusive podcast content. 
By Matt Neglia
The San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) (formerly known as the San Francisco Film Critics Circle) have announced their nominations for the best in film for 2020. The winners will be revealed January 18th 2020. Click below to see the nominees. 
By Amy Smith
On the 10th of February 2020, history was made at the Academy Awards when "Parasite," a South Korean black comedy thriller, won the prestigious Best Picture award. It became the first non-English language film to win the award, changing the perspective of what a Best Picture winner could be. This was generally well-received, with many film fans praising the Academy for awarding what was one of the most beloved films of the year and awarding an international film the big prize for the first time ever. The question now, heading into a new decade of awards season, is what impact will "Parasite's" win make in the near future? 
By Matt Neglia
The North Dakota Film Society (NDFS) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2020. Click below to see the winners. 
By Matt Neglia
For our next review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Ryan C. Showers. This week, we are reviewing the latest collaboration between Tom Hanks & director Paul Greengrass titled "News Of The World." How does this western compare to their last Best Picture nominated collaboration, "Captain Phillips?" What did we think of the crafts on display? How about the chemistry between Hanks and newcomer Helena Zengel? We discuss all of this and more in our review which you can listen to down below. Enjoy! Thank you so much for listening. The Next Best Picture Podcast is proud to be a part of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. You can subscribe to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Tunein, Player FM, Acast & Castbox or you can listen down below. Please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts here. And if you're feeling generous, you enjoy what you hear and want to hear more, please help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and you'll receive some exclusive podcast content. 
By Matt Neglia
Bleecker Street has released the trailer for "The World To Come" starring Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott & Casey Affleck. It will be released on February 12th in theaters and on digital on March 2nd. Click below to see the trailer. |
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