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  • The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Industry” Series Co-Creators, Writers, Directors And Executive Producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay

    The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Industry” Series Co-Creators, Writers, Directors And Executive Producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay

    “Industry” is a financial thriller drama television series created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and co-produced by HBO in the United States and BBC Two in the United Kingdom. The show follows the personal and professional lives of a group of young graduates who join Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment…


  • “RECLUSE”

    “RECLUSE”

    THE STORY – After being summoned back to her childhood home to care for her bedridden father, Joan must confront the unearthed demons of her family’s past and contend with the home’s dark, malevolent energy that is both unseen and, much to her horror, seen. THE CAST – Sasha Frolova, Xander Berkeley, Toby Poser, Mia…


  • “IX XI”

    “IX XI”

    THE STORY – With a quarter century’s perspective, the documentary IX XI takes a new look at 9/11. The film tells a dozen personal stories through deeply intimate conversations with New Yorkers from multiple facets of the city. Each vividly recounts their own story at the instant of being pulled together by a world historical…


  • “RETRIEVAL”

    “RETRIEVAL”

    THE STORY – When Christina’s fiancé dies suddenly, she faces the unexpected decision of whether or not to carry on his legacy via postmortem sperm retrieval. THE CAST – Christina Hime-Neeley, Mel Cohen, Dr. Cappy Rothman & Brandalynn Vernoff THE TEAM – Tracy Jarrett (Director/Writer) THE RUNNING TIME – 96 Minutes We all know the…


  • “OFFICE ROMANCE”

    “OFFICE ROMANCE”

    THE STORY – Jackie, president and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business, including a rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees. When a new sexy lawyer begins working for her, that policy becomes very tested. THE CAST – Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, Rick Hoffman, Jodie…


  • Why “Hacks” Is Still The Comedy To Beat At The 2026 Emmy Awards

    Why “Hacks” Is Still The Comedy To Beat At The 2026 Emmy Awards

    One of the greatest comedies of the 2020s, “Hacks,” has finally come to an end this year. The excellence of its fifth and final season has ensured that one of our most consistently hilarious shows ends on a glorious high. But while the writing for this show has always been impeccable, as has its ensemble,…


  • Final Predictions For The 2026 Tony Award Winners

    Final Predictions For The 2026 Tony Award Winners

    The 79th annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, hosted by Grammy-winner Pink. The Next Best Theatre team already delivered their predictions via. the podcast, but for those who want to read them, you can check them out below to see what we’re predicting. Predictions are provided by Dan Bayer, Cody Dericks & Lauren LaMagna. ​We hope…


  • The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With The “Carolina Caroline” Stars Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner & Director Adam Carter Rehmeier

    The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interviews With The “Carolina Caroline” Stars Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner & Director Adam Carter Rehmeier

    “Carolina Caroline” is a 2025 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by William Thomas Dean IV, starring Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, Jon Gries, and Kyra Sedgwick. The film follows A young woman who joins a charming con man on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as…