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The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 510 – NYFF64 Continues, Farewell Warner Bros., “Elsinore,” “La Bola Negra,” “Rose” & “Clarissa” Trailers
For Episode 510 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Giovanni Lago, Nadia Dalimonte, Sara Clements, and Tom O’Brien. This week, we’re discussing the continuation of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), including the world premieres of “Behemoth!” and “A Statement,” as well as high-profile screenings for “You Can See Everything,” “All Of A Sudden,” “Club…
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“A STATEMENT”
THE STORY – In 1980 Florida, twenty experts gather at a beachside resort for a weekend conference on a global issue that is starting to gain traction: The effects of CO2 emissions on the climate. The scientists, activists, and policymakers have one simple mandate from Congress — write a statement about what to do to get…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Digger”
For this week’s main podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Cody Dericks, and Tom O’Brien join me to review and discuss the latest film from four-time Academy Award winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, “Digger,” starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg & Jesse Plemons. The final film released by Warner Bros. after 103 years as an independent…
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“JOY OF JOYS”
THE STORY – Musicians gather at the legendary Abbey Road Studios to record HELP(2), a star-studded charity album supporting War Child Records’ mission to aid children impacted by conflict around the globe. THE CAST – Damon Albarn, Arctic Monkeys & Jarvis Cocker THE TEAM – Jonathan Glazer (Director) THE RUNNING TIME – 38 Minutes One might…
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“BEHEMOTH!”
THE STORY – A former child prodigy living in the shadow of a storied musical family leaves his position with an orchestra in Chicago — fleeing a soured relationship with a manic ex — and returns to Los Angeles to record Hollywood film scores and resolve unfinished family business. THE CAST – Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde,…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Filmmaker Bassam Tariq
“Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” is a 2026 American action thriller film written and directed by Bassam Tariq, starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Laith Nakli. The film follows a devoutly religious widower and hitman (Ali) who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect…
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“CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL”
THE STORY – Paul Thomas Anderson captures Brooklyn musician Cameron Winter’s minimalist performance in a striking concert film, THE CAST – Cameron Winter THE TEAM – Paul Thomas Anderson (Director) THE RUNNING TIME – 75 Minutes Last fall, during the awards campaign for “One Battle After Another,” videos surfaced online of Paul Thomas Anderson and collaborator…
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“LADY”
THE STORY – “Lady” is an absurdist comedy about a lonely, self-obsessed aristocrat who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director into filming her every move. While pursuing her artistic expression, Lady Isabella’s life takes a surreal turn as she realizes that if she’s not in the spotlight, she might just disappear. THE CAST – Sian Clifford, Laurie…
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