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“BREEDER”
THE STORY – An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. But, as he soon learns, there’s a catch. THE CAST – Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, Tanaya Beatty & Paige McGarvin THE TEAM – Alex Goyette (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 97 Minutes…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “You Can See Everything”
For this week’s second podcast review, Amy Kim, Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, Daniel Howat, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the documentary film from directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, “You Can See Everything.” The nearly three-hour film follows Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the defunct health technology company Theranos, and her partner, Billy Evans, who invite the filmmakers…
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“KLARA AND THE SUN”
THE STORY – An Artificial Friend named Klara finds a deep bond with a troubled young girl, bringing light and hope to a grieving family through her unwavering devotion and innocent wonder. THE CAST – Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Steve Buscemi & Natasha Lyonne THE TEAM – Taika Waititi (Director/Writer) & Dahvi…
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The Oscar Case for “You Can See Everything” And Why It’s Tied To “Borat”
For the next two months, every awards conversation about “You Can See Everything” will revolve around how no documentary has ever been nominated for Best Picture. Yet, since “You Can See Everything” is not a typical documentary in certain ways, typical documentaries may not be the most fitting comparison. As it stands, the only time…
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Trailer – “Slayground”
A24 has released the official trailer for Jeremy Saulnier’s “Slayground,” starring Cory Michael Smith, Chase Sui Wonders, Sophie Wilde, James Badge Dale, Stanley Simons, Stephen Root, Chris Sullivan, Young Mazino, Imogen Poots, Matty Matheson, and Macon Blair. The film will be released in theaters on January 29th, 2027. Plot Synopsis: Scare-actor “Metal Mike” Graves wakes…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 512 – Mailbag Monday
Following our 512th episode of The Next Best Picture Podcast, we’re back with a new episode of Mailbag Monday. Lauren LaMagna and Giovanni Lago join me in this new series dedicated entirely to answering your fan-submitted questions from the NBP Film Community. Covering everything from the latest movie news, awards season, and Oscar predictions to filmmaking, industry trends,…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 512 – AFI Fest Preview, “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” “The Beekeeper 2,” “The Mosquito Bowl” & “A Long Winter” Trailers
For Episode 512 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Lauren LaMagna and Giovanni Lago. This week, we’re previewing the AFI Film Festival (AFI), which kicks off this week, featuring screenings of “I Play Rocky,” “Being Heumann,” “Ray Gunn,” “Behemoth!,” “Elsinore,” “Josephine,” “Tangles,” “Wild Horse Nine,” and many more! We also have an in-depth…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Sense And Sensibility”
For this week’s main podcast review, Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham, and Dan Bayer join me to discuss Georgia Oakley’s latest film, “Sense And Sensibility,” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw. Based on Jane Austen’s 1811 novel (written for the screen this time by Diana Reid), the story follows three…
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