“THE SAVIORS”
The Saviors, Kevin Hamedani’s sophomore feature, follows a suburban couple who rent their guest house to Middle‑Eastern tenants, using the premise to satirize American Islamophobia. Despite a strong cast including Adam Scott, Danielle Deadwyler and Ron Perlman, the film’s humor falls short and its thriller elements feel contrived. The script relies on heavy‑handed jokes and clichéd scares, preventing the social commentary from resonating. Released on streaming platforms via JustWatch, the movie struggles to find an audience.
“DRIFT”
Deon Taylor’s new documentary “Drift” follows army veteran Isaac “Drift” Wright, a self‑taught photographer who illegally scales the world’s tallest skyscrapers. The film opens with high‑octane climbing sequences, then pivots to a courtroom drama as federal authorities pursue Wright for...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Undertone” Filmmaker Ian Tuason
Canadian horror debut "Undertone", written and directed by Ian Tuason, premiered at Fantasia Fest on July 27, 2025. The film stars Nina Kiri and Adam DiMarco but shows only two characters on‑screen, using off‑screen voices and meticulous sound design to...
“I LOVE BOOSTERS”
Boots Riley’s second feature, I Love Boosters, blends absurdist sci‑fi with a razor‑sharp satire of the fashion industry. The story follows Corvette (Keke Palmer), a “booster” who steals overpriced designer clothes to fund her dream of becoming a designer, sparking...
“BODYCAM”
"Bodycam" is a 75‑minute found‑footage horror film presented as police body‑camera recordings. The story follows two officers who stumble into a domestic dispute that spirals into a supernatural nightmare, delivering nonstop scares. Director Brandon Christensen adheres to diegetic sound and...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Hoppers”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a preview episode reviewing Disney‑Pixar’s newest film, “Hoppers.” Hosted by Megan Lachinski, Dan Bayer, Ben Langford and Larry Fried, the show dissects the movie’s story, animation, voice performances, and score, and positions it within...
The 2025 Saturn Award Winners
The 53rd Saturn Awards announced winners across film, television and home media, with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash sweeping multiple categories including Best Science Fiction Film, Direction, Screenwriting, Visual Effects and Music. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning secured...
The Next Best Picture Podcast: Episode 482 – Our Final Oscar Winner Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards, “I Swear”...
Episode 482 of the Next Best Picture Podcast, released ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, presents the hosts’ final Oscar winner predictions across all categories. The episode also reviews the new trailers for “I Swear” and “Scary...