The Next Best Picture Podcast

For Episode 495, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Will Mavity, and Tom O'Brien, as we discuss what's been happening so far at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, along with the films we've seen. For this week's poll question, for the release of Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" this weekend, we're asking everyone: "Which Is Your Favorite Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Film?" and reveal the winner of last week's poll question tied to the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, "Which Films From The 2026 Tribeca Festival Are You Most Looking Forward To?" We also share our reactions to the trailers for "The End Of Oak Street," "By Any Means," "How To Rob A Bank," "Fall 2: Deadpoint," "Onslaught," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you all for listening, subscribing, and supporting us. Enjoy!

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For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Giovanni Lago, and Brendan Hodges join me to review and discuss "Masters Of The Universe" starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba. Directed by Travis Knight and based on the Mattel media franchise, it is the second live-action film adaptation after the 1987 film. After being in development for many years, this giant-sized IP has finally made its way to movie theater screens from Amazon MGM Studios, rather than streaming. But do audiences in 2026 still care about He-Man, Skeletor, Cringer, and many of the other iconic characters who are resurfacing in this reboot? Please tune in as we discuss the story, the performances, the visuals, action, comedy, Daniel Pemberton's score, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and by the power of Grayskull, enjoy!

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"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 bank in London; later series expand the narrative to encompass the wider UK financial sector and its governing bodies. It features an ensemble cast led by Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Harry Lawtey, and David Jonsson, with additional leading roles played by Sagar Radia and Kit Harington in later seasons, respectively. The series has been praised throughout its run for its writing, performances, direction, and its accurate portrayal of the banking sector, with the third and fourth series in particular receiving widespread acclaim. It has been renewed for a fifth and final series. Series co-creators, writers, directors, and executive producers Mickey Down & Konrad Kay were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the fourth season of the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is available to stream on HBO Max. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"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 they hustle through the Southeast in search of her estranged mother. It had its world premiere in the Centerpiece program of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its chemistry between its two leads, Rehmeier's look at the American deep South, and its fusion of the romance and crime genres, creating a "Bonnie and Clyde" story for a new era. Weaving, Gallner, and Rehmeier were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Magnolia Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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The 79th annual Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 7th, and for this latest episode of Next Best Theatre, Cody Dericks, Lauren LaMagna, and Dan Bayer come together to discuss, debate, and question their winner predictions in all categories for the big show this weekend. The ceremony will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and will be broadcast on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. We’ll be back with another episode this season to give you our reactions to the show and the winners. Thank you, and enjoy the show this Sunday!

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