By Ema Sasic ​

"Montana Story" had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances by Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague. Owen was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing how he's similar and different from the character he's playing, his experience with horses during production, and more. Be sure to take a listen down below and check out the film, which is currently playing in limited release from Bleecker Street. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

For Episode 294, I'm joined by Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte & Will Mavity. Today, we're talking about the dates announced for the 95th Academy Awards and our final preview for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, which begins this week on May 17th. We also give our thoughts on the trailers for "Avatar: The Way Of Water," "Cha Cha Real Smooth," and "Resurrection," go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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By Matt Neglia 
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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & Cody Dericks. Today, we're discussing the remake of the 1984 film "Firestarter" starring Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes & Gloria Reuben. Will this modern-day take on the Stephen King horror-science fiction novel from Blumhouse and director Keith Thomas ("The Vigil") light the world on fire, or will it fizzle out into nothingness? Tune in down below as we discuss the writing, acting, special effects, and more in our review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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By Will Mavity 
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"On The Count Of Three" had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where a lot of people were wondering who would be daring enough to pick up the film, which dealt with a highly sensitive subject matter, blending dark comedy with the heartwarming drama between two best friends who make a pact to kill themselves on the same day. Screenwriters Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch had a difficult tight rope to walk when communicating the themes of their story and the humanity of their characters without rubbing audiences the wrong way. The overall positive critical reception to the film suggests they struck the balance just right. The two were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about their work on the film, which is now playing in select theaters and available on digital from Annapurna & Orion Pictures. Please take a listen down below and enjoy!

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By Zoe Rose Bryant ​

"Pleasure" premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and within the opening moments, everyone who was watching it knew it was going to be a tough sell. An uncompromising look at the porn industry with many graphic sex scenes, it is a testament to writer and director Ninja Thyberg that the movie works as well as it does. With no judgment being placed on its protagonist (played brilliantly and fearlessly by Sofia Kappel), the film is a psychological character study that showcases both the good and ugly side of a business many have pre-conceived ill notions of. Tune in below to listen to my conversation with Ninja on her daring film, which is finally being released this weekend from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Will Mavity 
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"Pachinko" premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25th and has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed series of 2022, resulting in a renewal for a second season which will come in 2023. The series is based on a novel of the same name by author and journalist Min Jin Lee. Soo Hugh created the series, with all episodes directed either by Kogonada ("After Yang") or Justin Chon ("Blue Bayou"). It tells the generational story of a Korean family who immigrates to Japan from various perspectives in different timelines and languages. Sound Editor/Re-Recording Mixer Luciano Vignola & Re-Recording Mixer Martin Czembor were kind enough to spend some time talking about their work on the first season with us which you can listen to down below. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

For Episode 293, I'm joined by Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're talking about where the SAG Awards will be broadcast since it announced it would not air on TNT/TBS this year due to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. We also give our thoughts on the trailer for "Don't Worry Darling," go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! We want to wish all of the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day! We love and appreciate each and every single one of you! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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By Matt Neglia 
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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Nicole Ackman, Lauren LaMagna & Amy Smith. Today, we're discussing the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness," starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg & Rachel McAdams. Director Sam Raimi returns to Marvel after helming the original "Spider-Man" trilogy, and he brings his distinct filmmaking style and love of the horror genre to inject new life into the world's biggest franchise. Is it enough to overcome the well-established style that Kevin Feige has had in place for over a decade? What did we think of the story, the writing, the performances, and the visual effects? We discuss all of these points and more in our review below. For those who want to hear us discuss spoilers, we save that for its own section at the end. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Dan Bayer 

Gaspar Noé is one of cinema's most intense filmmakers, crafting a filmography that pummels you into submission through powerful imagery, sensory overload, and unflinching violence which twists your guts inside and out. He is not for the faint of heart, so it was a delightful surprise when talking with him about his latest film, "Lux Æterna," to discover that his personality is vastly different from what you would expect. Tune in below to listen to my conversation with him regarding his latest film and more. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Dan Bayer 

After what feels like an eternity since the pandemic changed the face of the American theatre scene, we can officially say Broadway is back as Nicole Ackman, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and I go through a whole season of shows eligible for this year's Tony Award Nominations. The announcement for the nominations will occur on May 9th, and for this episode, we all come together to give our thoughts on what will be nominated and what might miss out. Please give this full-length episode a listen, and if you like what you hear, you can subscribe to our Patreon for our other non-Tony-specific episodes throughout the year. We'll be back post-nominations at the beginning of June to give our final predictions on the winners with another episode following the big show on June 12th (which we recently found out will be hosted by recent Oscar-winner Arianna DeBose) to discuss the fallout of the 75th annual Tony Awards. Enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

For Episode 292, I'm being joined by Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Nadia Dalimonte. Today, we're talking about all of the news this week from CinemaCon 2022, as well as the trailers for "Bodies Bodies Bodies" & "On The Count Of Three." We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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By Matt Neglia 
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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham & guest Mike McGranaghan. Today, we're discussing the latest Liam Neeson-led action film "Memory," also starring Guy Pearce and Monica Bellucci. Directed by Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale"), it clearly wants to mix "Taken" with "Memento," but does it all come together? Tune in below to hear our thoughts as we discuss the performances, writing, action set pieces, and more in our review. Thank you, and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

"Hatching" had its world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival as a part of its Midnight Section and is now being released by IFC Midnight this weekend in limited release. The coming-of-age horror film boasts some incredibly gruesome practical creature effects, which harkens back to horror films of the 70s and 80s with an outstanding dual performance from the film's breakout star, Siiri Solalinna. Director Hannah Bergholm was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the film's story, Siiri's performance, the film's special effects, and more. Please take a listen down below and check out the film in theaters this weekend or when it goes on-demand on May 17th. Thank you.

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By Matt Neglia 

Our 2012 retrospective continues with one of the biggest films from that year. Sam Mendes' "Skyfall" was a game-changer for the James Bond franchise critically, financially, and awards-wise. Heralded for its cinematography, focus on character, score, and iconic James Bond theme by multi-award-winning artist Adele, the film is often regarded as one of the finest James Bond films and one of the finest films of 2012. What do we think of it ten years later? Do the action scenes hold up for us? What about the story? How do we feel about the performances by Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, and Judi Dench? We discuss all of this plus the film's awards season run and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review down below. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review I have Sara Clements, Josh Parham, Zoe Rose Bryant & Patreon guest Ben Sears. We hope you enjoy it. Thank you!
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By Will Mavity 
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"Navalny" had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary and the overall Festival Favorite Award. One couldn't have guessed how a month later, the film would prove to be more timely than ever when Russia waged war on Ukraine. The documentary tells the story of the rise of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny and the plot to assassinate him by the Kremlin. Though Navalny is currently behind bars, the documentary has resonated with all those who have seen it. Director Daniel Roher was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the impact his film is having on audiences, if he fears for his own safety after making the documentary, what went into capturing that shocking phone call between Navalny and his assassins. We discuss all of this and more in our podcast, which you can listen to down below. The film had its premiere this past Sunday on CNN & will be available on HBO Max starting May 26th. Enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

"The Northman" is the third feature film from director Robert Eggers ("The Witch" &"The Lighthouse"), and like his two previous films, it's an unforgettably immersive experience due to the meticulous amounts of research that went into the project with a gripping revenge story steeped in themes we're familiar with. Eggers set out to make the definitive Viking film, and he's done just that with his latest. The director was kind enough to speak with me for a few minutes about what it was like working with a higher budget than his last two films, what the most fun day on set was, his collaboration with Alexander Skarsgård, what he has planned next and more. Please take a listen down below, enjoy and check out the film on the biggest screen you possibly can, now playing from Focus Features! Thank you.

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By Matt Neglia 

For Episode 291, I'm being joined by Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Cody Dericks & guest Nadia Dalimonte. Today, we're talking about our favorite films from 2022 so far and the recent problems plaguing Netflix, which are affecting its stock price and could have a ripple effect on the rest of the industry. We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, give our reactions to the trailer for "Thor: Love And Thunder," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy the show!

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By Matt Neglia 
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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Dan Bayer, Eve O'Dea, Will Mavity & Daniel Howat. Today, we're discussing the third feature film from visionary director Robert Eggers titled "The Northman," starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk & Willem Dafoe. Following the success of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse," Eggers was given close to $100 million to make what he wanted to be the definitive Viking film. Did he succeed? We discuss the meticulous crafts and research that went into making this brutal and epic project, the performances, writing, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please take a listen down below and enjoy as we enter the fiery Gates of Hell on our road to Valhalla!

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By Matt Neglia 

"The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent," which is now playing in theaters from Lionsgate, is not only a showcase role for Nicolas Cage but also a tribute to the Academy Award-winning actor. Anyone who is a fan will be won over by the film's humor, action, and fearlessness with how much Nicolas Cage throws himself into playing an exaggerated version of himself alongside a hilarious Pedro Pascal. The duo's fantastic chemistry might win over even critics and skeptics. Director/Writer Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten were kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with me about their newest film, how they managed to convince Nicolas Cage to come on board, what it was like working with Pedro Pascal, which movies would they program for a Nicolas Cage Film Festival and more! Please take a listen down below and enjoy! Thank you.

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By Zoe Rose Bryant ​

"Charlotte" had its world premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and is now receiving a limited release starting this weekend in New York, Los Angeles, and Canada before slowly rolling out to other markets. The film tells the true story of artist Charlotte Salomon, a German-Jewish artist born in Berlin who hid from the Nazis during World War II before being tragically murdered at Auschwitz in 1943. Years later, her paintings gained international recognition, and now her story is being told in animation form by directors Eric Warin and Tahir Rana. Academy Award-nominee Keira Knightley ("The Imitation Game") provides the vocal performance for Charlotte, infusing her with grace, intelligence and warmth. Knightley was kind enough to talk with us about her work on the film, her thoughts on the true story, its subject, and more. Please take a listen down below and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 
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After a long six-month hiatus, the Next Best Series Podcast has finally returned with a jam-packed show! Joining me for this exciting return to the monthly podcast is Nicole Ackman, Dan Bayer & guest Giovanni Lago. We have so many shows to discuss, including Apple TV's "Severance," Hulu's "The Dropout" & "Pam & Tommy," Disney+'s "Moon Knight," and Netflix's "Bridgerton" & "Ozark." We also talk about the returning shows this Emmy Season we're most excited for, including "Better Call Saul," "Russian Doll," "Barry," "Atlanta," and "Stranger Things." We also talk about the rise of "Abbott Elementary," Apple TV's best-hidden secret with "Pachinko," how much Nicole is obsessed with "Love is Blind" on Netflix, and more! We have so many recommendations to offer and many shows to catch up on as we head towards the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Welcome back all, and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

For Episode 290, I'm being joined by Amy Smith, Josh Parham, Ema Sasic, & Tom O'Brien. Today, we're talking about the 2022 Cannes Film Festival lineup and the films we are most excited to see. We also go over the polls, discuss other film news, give our reactions to the trailer for "Crimes of the Future," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below. Thank you as always for your continued support, and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 
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For our main podcast review this week, I am joined by Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & guest Amanda Guaraggi. Today, we're discussing the newest film in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise titled, "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore," starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, and a bunch of others. This franchise has gotten off to a rocky start and hasn't been helped by the actions of many involved, both behind and in front of the camera, in their personal lives. Was this an improvement on the last film? Does it come close to recapturing the magic of the original "Harry Potter" films? What did we think of the acting, crafts, writing, and do we believe the franchise will be able to close out with the planned fourth and fifth installments? We discuss all of these points and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please take a listen down below and enjoy!

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By Matt Neglia 

As promised at the conclusion of the 2021 awards season, we have our first of ten NBP Podcast reviews for our 2012 retrospective, which will be running from now until the end of the summer. That first film is Kathryn Bigelow's follow-up to her Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker," titled "Zero Dark Thirty," which saw her re-team with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Mark Boal. With a large ensemble cast led by Jessica Chastain, Bigelow's film ignited a ton of controversy upon its release, making for one of the most spectacular rises and falls in awards season history. What do we think of the film ten years later? We discuss the direction, writing, editing, Chastain's performance, and more in our review. Joining me for this podcast retrospective review, I have Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and guests Nadia Dalimonte and Charles Bright. We hope you enjoy our first of many discussions on the film year that was 2012. Thank you!
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By Matt Neglia 

The 27th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema wrapped up in New York a few weeks ago, and as always, the Film at Lincoln Center did a fantastic job with their programming, talks, and events. The acclaimed festival highlights the best of what contemporary French filmmaking has to offer, with many great artists from across the sea attending in-person, including Claire Denis, Arnaud Desplechin, Mathieu Almaric, Emmanuel Carrère, Emilie Carpentier, Vincent Maël Cardona, and Leyla Bouzid. One of the great auteur filmmakers of our time is Jacques Audiard, who brought his film "Prais, 13th District" to the festival after its world premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film is a fascinating exploration of casual sex and relationships set in modern-day Paris, seen through the eyes of complex adults starring Lucie Zhang, Makita Samba, Jehnny Beth & Noémie Merlant. Audiard and Zhang were kind enough to talk with me about the film, their work together, and what they plan to do next. Please take a listen to my conversation with them below and be sure to check out the film which is opening in limited release this week from IFC Films. Thank you.

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