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.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 29:44
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:58
Following our 509th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Lauren LaMagna join me in this new…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:40:07
For Episode 509 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, and Cody Dericks. This week, we're discussing the start of the New…
Sep 26, 2026 · 57:47
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham joins me to review and discuss the latest film from "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish" Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Joel…
Sep 25, 2026 · 37:30
"Primetime" is a 2026 American psychological crime thriller film directed by Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature film debut. Based on the 2007 Esquire article "Tonight on…
Sep 24, 2026 · 24:14
"Unabomber" is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Janus Metz Pedersen and written by Sam Chalsen and Nelson Greaves. It stars Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:57
"The Incomer" is a 2026 British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:07:05
Netflix invited Next Best Picture to their headquarters a few weeks ago for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at “Ray Gunn” ahead of its release. During our visit, we spent…
Sep 22, 2026 · 14:34
"Charlie Harper" is a 2025 American romance film directed by Mac Eldridge and Tom Dean, and written by Dean. It stars Emilia Jones as Harper, a young woman, and Nick Robinson as…
Sep 21, 2026 · 43:23
Following our 508th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Amy Kim & Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated entirely…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:53:31
For Episode 508 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Amy Kim & Dan Bayer. We are back from the Venice/Telluride/TIFF film festivals, and we have a lot to unpack…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:33:05
For this week's main podcast review, Larry Fried hosts, as I couldn't make it for this review, and he's joined by Josh Parham, Brendan Hodges, and Will Mavity to review and…
Sep 18, 2026 · 47:23
"The Weight" is a 2026 historical drama film directed by Padraic McKinley. It stars Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaad Tonnesen,…
Sep 17, 2026 · 38:39
"American Doctor" is a 2026 documentary film directed by Poh Si Teng. The film follows three American physicians of diverse backgrounds who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid…
Sep 16, 2026 · 16:41
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:40:13
For this week's main podcast review, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and Brendan Hodges joined me before I left for Telluride/TIFF to review and discuss the latest film from South…
Sep 11, 2026 · 15:24
"Hope" is a 2026 South Korean epic science fiction action thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by Na Hong-jin ("The Wailing"). Featuring an ensemble cast that…
Sep 10, 2026 · 19:33
"The Uprising" (briefly marketed in the U.S. as "The Uprising: The Rise of Robin Hood") is an action period drama film written, produced, and directed by Paul Greengrass. It…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:34:09
The 2026 Telluride Film Festival has concluded. Unfortunately, Will Mavity had to leave early, and J Don Birnam wasn't staying with us again this year, so it was just Daniel…
Sep 6, 2026 · 1:01:03
For this week's main podcast review, Giovanni Lago joined me before I left for Telluride/TIFF to review and discuss the latest film from Elegance Bratton, "By Any Means,"…
Sep 6, 2026 · 18:23
"By Any Means" is an American historical crime thriller film directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a young Black FBI…
Sep 4, 2026 · 24:31
"Onslaught" is an American action horror film directed by Adam Wingard and written by Simon Barrett, starring Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 2:04:33
The Next Best Series Podcast is back with Episode 65 as we discuss the latest television shows and, more importantly, for this free episode, we reveal our final winner…
Sep 1, 2026 · 29:52
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:12:01
Following our 507th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat, Larry Fried & Tom…
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:51:29
For Episode 507 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, Daniel Howat, Larry Fried & Tom O'Brien. This week is a special one, for effective…
Aug 29, 2026 · 1:14:33
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, "The Dog Stars,"…
Aug 29, 2026 · 25:41
"Hanging By A Wire" is a 2026 thriller documentary by Mohammed Ali Naqvi. It tells the incredible and harrowing true story of eight people, including six students, in Battagram,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 27:14
"It Ends" is a 2025 American road-horror thriller film written, directed, and edited by Alexander Ullom in his directorial debut. It stars Phinehas Yoon, Akira Jackson, Noah…
Aug 26, 2026 · 13:01
"Colony" (Korean: 군체) is a 2026 South Korean action horror film directed and written by Yeon Sang-ho, with Choi Gyu-seok as co-writer. It stars Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji…
Aug 25, 2026 · 24:41
"Coyote vs. Acme" is a 2026 American live-action animated legal comedy film directed by Dave Green, written by Samy Burch from a story by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, and Burch,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 42:34
Following our 506th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Amy Kim and Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated entirely…
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:36:50
For Episode 506 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Amy Kim and Dan Bayer. This week, we're discussing what we believe will screen at the 53rd annual Telluride Film…
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:12:07
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Sara Clements join me to review and discuss the latest film from Matt Johnson, "Tony," starring Dominic Sessa, Emilia…
Aug 22, 2026 · 24:53
"A Child of My Own" is a 2026 Mexican hybrid documentary film directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Maite Alberdi ("The Mole Agent" and "The Eternal Memory") and written by…
Aug 21, 2026 · 23:27
"Slow Horses" is a British spy thriller television series based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, and adapted for television by the English comedian and writer Will…
Aug 21, 2026 · 28:48
"The Pitt" is an American medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It stars Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick…
Aug 20, 2026 · 17:44
"Hot Spot" is a 2026 independent science fiction thriller film directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska. Set in a near-future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye (Andrzej…
Aug 19, 2026 · 18:53
"Tony" is a 2026 American biographical comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Matt Johnson. The plot is based on Anthony Bourdain's early years working in Provincetown,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 34:03
"The Pitt" is an American medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive-produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It stars Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick…
Aug 18, 2026 · 44:08
"Union County" is an American independent drama film written and directed by Adam Meeks. It tells the story of Cody Parsons (Will Poulter), a young man assigned to a…
Aug 17, 2026 · 42:09
Following our 505th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Larry Fried & Tom O’Brien join me in…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:40:22
For Episode 505 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Larry Fried & Tom O'Brien. This week, we're discussing the Spotlight section of the…
Aug 16, 2026 · 36:17
"DTF St. Louis" is an American dark comedy television miniseries created by Steven Conrad for HBO that follows a love triangle among three adults played by Jason Bateman, Linda…
Aug 16, 2026 · 1:40:05
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Nadia Dalimonte, Cody Dericks, and Daniel Howat join me to review and discuss the latest film from David Robert…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:39:59
The Next Best Series Podcast is back as Amy Kim, Giovanni Lago, and Megan Lachinski join me to discuss the latest series we've been watching on television, but more importantly,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 34:21
"The Rivals Of Amziah King" is an American neo-Western crime thriller film written and directed by Andrew Patterson ("The Vast Of Night") and produced by Black Bear Pictures and…
Aug 14, 2026 · 27:10
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our…
Aug 12, 2026 · 23:11
"The Wrong Girls" is an upcoming American stoner comedy film written and directed by Dylan Meyer in her directorial debut. It stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as two…
Aug 11, 2026 · 26:46
"Late Fame" is an American drama film directed by Kent Jones, written by Samy Burch, and based on the posthumously published novella by Arthur Schnitzler. It stars Willem Dafoe…
Aug 10, 2026 · 51:58
Following our 504th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago join me in this new…
Aug 9, 2026 · 1:48:56
For Episode 504 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Giovanni Lago. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the 64th New York…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:25:13
For this week's main podcast review, Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Megan Lachinski, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the sex purge romantic comedy film "One Night Only,"…
Aug 7, 2026 · 13:40
"The Last House" is a 2026 American science fiction thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Matthew Robinson. It stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as the heads of…
Aug 7, 2026 · 27:16
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture…
Aug 6, 2026 · 18:07
“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a 2026 horror comedy film written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, following the success of their previous film, “I Saw the TV Glow.”…
Aug 6, 2026 · 32:11
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture…
Aug 5, 2026 · 23:43
"One Night Only" is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It…
Aug 4, 2026 · 24:55
"Cookie Queens" is a 2026 documentary film that follows four young women striving to become their own "Cookie Queen" and top sellers of Girl Scout Cookies, exploring the joys,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 16:36
"The Samurai And The Prisoner" is a 2026 Japanese historical drama mystery film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and based on the novel of the same name by Honobu…
Aug 3, 2026 · 42:12
Following our 503rd episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Josh Parham and Dan Bayer join me in this new series dedicated…
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:23:03
For Episode 503 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer. For this week's main topic, we're discussing the NYFF Centerpiece film (the world…
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:39:46
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Josh Parham join me to review and discuss the latest MCU Tom Holland Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring…
Jul 31, 2026 · 22:17
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture We…
Jul 29, 2026 · 18:16
After a hiatus of over a decade, legendary indie filmmaker Gregg Araki is back in movie theaters with his latest piece of visual provocation, “I Want Your Sex.” The film made a…
Jul 27, 2026 · 34:00
Following our 502nd episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Katie Johnson, Nadia Dalimonte, and Tom O’Brien join me in this new…
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:45:47
For Episode 502 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Katie Johnson, Nadia Dalimonte, Lauren LaMagna, and Tom O'Brien. For this week's main topic, we're going over the…
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:36:56
For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago, and Larry Fried join me to review and discuss the first feature film from Nicolas Winding Refn in a…
Jul 23, 2026 · 28:05
"Her Private Hell" is a 2026 science fiction horror thriller film produced and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, from a story he wrote and a screenplay he co-wrote with Esti…
Jul 21, 2026 · 13:36
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal…
Jul 20, 2026 · 40:22
Following our 501st episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Will Mavity and Sara Clements join me in this new series dedicated…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:25:56
For Episode 501 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Sara Clements and Will Mavity. For this week's main topic, we're going over the recent announcements from Venice,…
Jul 19, 2026 · 3:39:26
For this week's main podcast review, Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago and Brendan Hodges join me for the first time on video to review and discuss the latest…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:00:30
Logan Marshall-Green is a very respected actor who has been working for over twenty years in some of your favorite movies and television shows including "The O.C.," "Devil,"…
Jul 16, 2026 · 32:47
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture With…
Jul 13, 2026 · 43:22
Following our historic 500th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we're excited to launch the very first edition of our new weekly companion show, Mailbag Monday! Josh…
Jul 12, 2026 · 1:16:23
For Next Best Picture's historic 500th episode, I am joined for the first time ever on video by Josh Parham, Megan Lachinski, Will Mavity, Amy Kim, and Tom O'Brien. It's a new…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:32:54
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Daniel Howat, Ema Sasic, and Tom O'Brien join me to review and discuss the Disney live-action remake of 2016's "Moana" also…
Jul 10, 2026 · 29:24
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture…
Jul 7, 2026 · 25:55
"Night Nurse" is a 2026 American erotic thriller film written, produced, and directed by Georgia Bernstein, starring Cemre Paksoy, Bruce McKenzie, Eleonore Hendricks, Colleen…
Jul 5, 2026 · 2:36:58
For Episode 499, I am joined by Cody Dericks, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago, and Ben Langford to bring you our first Oscar nomination predictions for the 2026-2027 awards season (for…
Jul 4, 2026 · 2:01:29
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer join me to review and discuss the newest film from Olivia Wilde, "The Invite," starring Wilde, Seth…
Jul 2, 2026 · 24:29
"Minions & Monsters" is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination, it is the third…
Jul 2, 2026 · 29:41
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture…
Jun 28, 2026 · 2:21:39
For Episode 498, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna, Josh Parham, and Amy Kim to bring you our most anticipated films for the rest of 2026 as we say goodbye to the first half of the…
Jun 27, 2026 · 1:50:12
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago, Amy Kim, and Larry Fried join me to review and discuss "Supergirl" starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts,…
Jun 26, 2026 · 18:41
"Romería" is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Carla Simón. It stars Llúcia Garcia as Marina, a young woman seeking the truth about her deceased biological father. The…
Jun 26, 2026 · 27:16
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture With…
Jun 24, 2026 · 20:10
"The Invite" is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde and written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones. It is an English-language remake of the Spanish film "The…
Jun 22, 2026 · 18:40
"Very Important People" is an American improvisational comedy talk show that premiered on Dropout in December 2023, hosted by Vic Michaelis as a fictionalized version of…
Jun 22, 2026 · 22:45
"Skyscraper Live" is a Netflix special in which American climber Alex Honnold ("Free Solo") scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes. The ascent was broadcast…
Jun 22, 2026 · 19:54
"Game Changer" is an American comedy panel game show on Dropout created and hosted by subscription streaming service CEO Sam Reich, which started in 2019. The show follows three…
Jun 22, 2026 · 35:27
"The Audacity" is an American dark comedy television series created by Jonathan Glatzer for AMC and AMC+. It follows a self-appointed "inventor of the future" tech CEO and his…
Jun 21, 2026 · 1:51:12
For Episode 497, I am back from my ten year long overdue vacation and it's an old-school NBP reunion as just Will Mavity joins me to tell you what we feel have been the best…
Jun 21, 2026 · 2:04:26
For this week's main podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks, and Daniel Howat join me to review and discuss the latest film in the "Toy Story"…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:26:12
"Lord Of The Flies" is a television drama series based on the 1954 novel of the same name by William Golding. It is the first-ever television adaptation of the novel. It was…
Jun 19, 2026 · 22:13
"Rose Of Nevada" is a 2025 British science fiction drama film written, edited, composed, and directed by Mark Jenkin. Starring George MacKay, Callum Turner, and Francis Magee,…
Jun 19, 2026 · 22:29
"The Lowdown" is an American crime comedy drama television series created by Sterlin Harjo for FX. It stars Ethan Hawke and Keith David. The series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It…
Jun 18, 2026 · 24:47
"Beef" is an American comedy-drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin for Netflix. Season 1 starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong and went on to win eight Emmy…
Jun 18, 2026 · 23:33
"Death by Lightning" is an American historical drama miniseries created by Mike Makowsky and based on the 2011 book "Destiny of the Republic" by Candice Millard. It stars Michael…
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