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The Next Picture Show

Filmspotting
Family Dynamics
Y Tu Mamá También
Hollywood
The Hustler
Vietnam War
Raising Arizona
Bram Stoker's Dracula
The Naked Gun
Superman
Sidney Lumet
Nosferatu
The Master
Paul Thomas Anderson
Animation
The Savages
High and Low
Running On Empty
George Miller
Filmmaking
Bull Durham

Looking at cinema's present via its past. From the former editorial team of The Dissolve, The Next Picture Show examines how classic films inspire and inform modern movies. Episodes take a deep dive into a classic film and its legacy, then compare and contrast that film with a modern successor. Hosted and produced by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, and Scott Tobias.

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Latest Episodes

David Robert Mitchell’s The End of Oak Street drops an ordinary family into extraordinary circumstances, forcing them to focus all their energy on surviving— and maybe, just maybe, learning to understand each other along the way. That structure, comb... more

Matt Johnson’s new biopic Tony sidesteps the infamous Walk Hard trap by narrowing its scope to a single summer that would end up shaping the rest of Anthony Bourdain’s life, but not necessarily defining it. Whether that approach is ultimately satisfy... more

Anthony Bourdain, whose early experience working in a restaurant kitchen is chronicled in the new biopic Tony, once singled out Ratatouille as Hollywood’s best depiction of working in a restaurant kitchen, which is all the invitation we need to revis... more

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey approaches Homer’s epic from a much more literal vantage point than O Brother Where Art Thou, but that doesn’t mean it’s a dutiful, beat-by-beat adaptation. So this week we’re talking through the ways in which Nolan pu... more

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Recent Guests

Roxana Hadadi
Vulture TV and film critic
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Episode: #535: Anyone Can Cook, Pt. 1 — Ratatouille
Kane Parsons
Director of Backrooms; YouTube creator
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Episode: Negative Spaces, Pt. 2 — Backrooms
Matt Singer
Editor at ScreenCrush; co-host of Filmspotting SVU
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Episode: Baby on Board, Pt. 1 — Shogun Assassin (1980)
Jordan Hoffman
Writer/critic and FilmSpotting contributor
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Episode: Past Imperfect, Pt. 1 — A History of Violence
Chris Klimek
Podcaster and teacher known for his expertise on Superman
Episode: Men of Steel, Pt. 2 — Superman (2025)
Noel Murray
Writer and guest on the episode
Episode: Musical Not-obiography, Pt. 1 — I'm Not There
Charles Bramesco
A freelance film critic and the author of Colors of Film
Episode: Body By Cronenberg, Pt. 1 — The Fly (1986)
Tim Grierson
Veteran film critic at Screen International and other outlets
Episode: Late Innings, Pt. 1 — Bull Durham
Sam Adams
Special guest, film critic, and contributor
Slate
Episode: War Bonds, Pt. 2 — No Other Land

Hosts

Genevieve Koski
Host of The Next Picture Show; contributes critical perspective on cinema history and modern film discourse.
Keith Phipps
Host; brings a broad knowledge of film history and contemporary cinema, engages in deep-dive comparisons.
Tasha Robinson
Co-host/critic; known for rigorous analysis and wide knowledge of cinema, sometimes polarizing in her critiques.
Scott Tobias
Host; long-time film critic with strong analytical voice and deep knowledge of film history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • DCCine

    I enjoy this podcast. The varied hosts have a wealth of knowledge about film and offer some interesting interpretations. It’s a joy to listen to intelligent discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TickedOffRetiree
    United States6 months ago
  • Wake In fright

    You sucked the life out of a great film with your thoughts way to in-depth and negative..sometimes with film you just have to go with them not pick up on every bloody thing that was wrong with them ..it’s wake in fright ..a classic..WAKE UP!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gazzq not gazq
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • good usually

    Good commentary overall but good lord, some of the hosts barely seem to pay attention. 😭 Michael B. Jordan’s characters in Sinners did not wear the same hats in different colors and it doesn’t take a “hat expert” to know that, just someone who watched the movie for at least 15 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    c.rib
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good but specific caveat

    This is a unique podcast with an awesome premise. They pair older movies in conversation and connection with new movies, that make for interesting, deep analysis. They come with wide knowledge of film and literature history that make for fun and engaging listening. I have some nits I could pick about how sometimes despite there being four hosts, they can miss plot or psychological details or they themselves can get stuck on something that derails the conversation a bit but I can’t claim I would... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NYC psychologist
    United Statesa year ago
  • 😞

    is there a german word for finding a movie pod that’s not two straight guys beavis and butthead chuckle-grunting at each other, only to discover it’s made by sexless dorks who can’t even connect the boob joke at the top of the show on dracula, or understand suspended reality in a folklore setting, or edit out sputtering starts and stops and fragmented interjections? there’s gotta be a word for how promising & then disappointing this show feels.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ullie Coco
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Lively debates without losing civility, though some episodes feel long for casual listeners.
Strong guest lineups and clear, well-structured episode formats.
Smart, thoughtful deep dives that reward attentive listeners.
Occasional bluntness or snark can polarize some listeners, but analysis remains high quality.

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#535: Anyone Can Cook, Pt. 1 — Ratatouille
Q: What does anybody could cook mean in Ratatouille?
It signals an inclusive message about potential and talent, while acknowledging that real kitchens rely on trained practice, discipline, and teamwork to achieve greatness.
Home Sweet Homer, Pt. 1 — O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Q: How important are the Odyssey parallels to your understanding of the film?
They matter as a scaffold for understanding character arcs and thematic echoes, but the film stands on its own as a musical and character-driven comedy, with the Odyssey serving as a flexible lens rather than a strict blueprint.
Pop Classics, Pt. 1 — Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Q: What are your thoughts on how Baz Luhrmann adapted Romeo and Juliet?
Luhrmann preserved Shakespeare's language while using modern settings and stylizations to engage a younger audience.
Both Sides of the Isle, Pt. 1 — Swept Away (1974)
Q: How do you interpret this film?
The hosts mentioned that it can be understood as a mix of satire, metaphor, love story, and political commentary, emphasizing that the interpretation is multifaceted.
Both Sides of the Isle, Pt. 1 — Swept Away (1974)
Q: What was it like jumping into that project as a 23-year-old cinephile?
Charles Bramesco illustrated that he found the project exciting as it brought to light a previously unexplored area of Italian cinema, especially the works of Wertmüller.

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A thoughtful cinephile podcast that pairs a classic film with a modern successor to explore how past works inform present cinema. Each episode maps long-running threads—such as storytelling, genre conventions, and auteur influence—across classic and contemporary titles, with guest critics weighing in to deepen the analysis. Noteworthy is the quartet of steady hosts who bring sharp, rigorous critique and a willingness to connect films to broader culture, history, and industry trends. Potential listeners will likely be cinephiles who enjoy structured cross-era comparisons, deep dives into craft, and lively, informed debates with a calm, humorous tone.

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2. Kane Parsons
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4. Jordan Hoffman
5. Chris Klimek
6. Noel Murray
7. Charles Bramesco
8. Tim Grierson

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