Daniel Howat
@howatdk.bsky.social
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My favorite books of 2024!
This year, I read 85 books, from classics, to non-fiction, to anything Stephen King. This was also my first year reading chapter books with my kids, and it’s been an absolute joy discovering Roald Dahl, Wizard of Oz, and more with them.
Here we go!
This year, I read 85 books, from classics, to non-fiction, to anything Stephen King. This was also my first year reading chapter books with my kids, and it’s been an absolute joy discovering Roald Dahl, Wizard of Oz, and more with them.
Here we go!
December 31, 2024 at 3:55 AM
My favorite books of 2024!
This year, I read 85 books, from classics, to non-fiction, to anything Stephen King. This was also my first year reading chapter books with my kids, and it’s been an absolute joy discovering Roald Dahl, Wizard of Oz, and more with them.
Here we go!
This year, I read 85 books, from classics, to non-fiction, to anything Stephen King. This was also my first year reading chapter books with my kids, and it’s been an absolute joy discovering Roald Dahl, Wizard of Oz, and more with them.
Here we go!
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THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - A BTS Look At #TheBrutalist
By @nextbestpicture.bsky.social @dancindan.bsky.social @brendanhodges.bsky.social @mavericksmovies.bsky.social @howatdk.bsky.social & Giovanni Lago
#NBPpodcast #AdrienBrody #FelicityJones #GuyPearce #FYC nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @nextbestpicture.bsky.social @dancindan.bsky.social @brendanhodges.bsky.social @mavericksmovies.bsky.social @howatdk.bsky.social & Giovanni Lago
#NBPpodcast #AdrienBrody #FelicityJones #GuyPearce #FYC nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast - A Behind The Scenes Look At "The Brutalist"
“The Brutalist” had its world premiere at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews for its direction from Brady Corbet (which won him the Silver Lion for Bes...
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December 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM
THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - A BTS Look At #TheBrutalist
By @nextbestpicture.bsky.social @dancindan.bsky.social @brendanhodges.bsky.social @mavericksmovies.bsky.social @howatdk.bsky.social & Giovanni Lago
#NBPpodcast #AdrienBrody #FelicityJones #GuyPearce #FYC nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @nextbestpicture.bsky.social @dancindan.bsky.social @brendanhodges.bsky.social @mavericksmovies.bsky.social @howatdk.bsky.social & Giovanni Lago
#NBPpodcast #AdrienBrody #FelicityJones #GuyPearce #FYC nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
2025 is gonna be another banger year with movies from:
Guillermo del Toro
Kathryn Bigelow
Paul Thomas Anderson
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon-ho
Celine Song
Spike Lee
Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Lynne Ramsey
Ari Aster
Park Chan-Wook
Edgar Wright
Kelly Reichardt
Darren Aronofsky
Chloe Zhao
Guillermo del Toro
Kathryn Bigelow
Paul Thomas Anderson
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon-ho
Celine Song
Spike Lee
Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Lynne Ramsey
Ari Aster
Park Chan-Wook
Edgar Wright
Kelly Reichardt
Darren Aronofsky
Chloe Zhao
December 22, 2024 at 10:24 PM
2025 is gonna be another banger year with movies from:
Guillermo del Toro
Kathryn Bigelow
Paul Thomas Anderson
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon-ho
Celine Song
Spike Lee
Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Lynne Ramsey
Ari Aster
Park Chan-Wook
Edgar Wright
Kelly Reichardt
Darren Aronofsky
Chloe Zhao
Guillermo del Toro
Kathryn Bigelow
Paul Thomas Anderson
Ryan Coogler
Bong Joon-ho
Celine Song
Spike Lee
Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Lynne Ramsey
Ari Aster
Park Chan-Wook
Edgar Wright
Kelly Reichardt
Darren Aronofsky
Chloe Zhao
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Surprises & Omissions From The 30th Critics Choice Award Nominations
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#CCA #CriticsChoiceAwards #CriticsChoice #Wicked #Conclave #HardTruths #EmiliaPerez #AwardsSeason #Oscars #FYC #AcademyAwards #AwardsSeason #Movies #Film #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-om...
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#CCA #CriticsChoiceAwards #CriticsChoice #Wicked #Conclave #HardTruths #EmiliaPerez #AwardsSeason #Oscars #FYC #AcademyAwards #AwardsSeason #Movies #Film #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-om...
Surprises & Omissions From The 30th Critics Choice Award Nominations
Days after this year’s Golden Globe nominations were revealed, the Critics Choice Award (CCA) nominations are here. As usual, CCA has so many nomination slots in each category that shocking misses are...
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December 12, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Surprises & Omissions From The 30th Critics Choice Award Nominations
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#CCA #CriticsChoiceAwards #CriticsChoice #Wicked #Conclave #HardTruths #EmiliaPerez #AwardsSeason #Oscars #FYC #AcademyAwards #AwardsSeason #Movies #Film #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-om...
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Surprises, Misses, And More From The 82nd #GoldenGlobeAward Nominations
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#GoldenGlobes2025 #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobe #GoldenGlobesNominations #GoldenGlobeAwards #FYC #TheSubstance #TheApprentice #AllWeImagineAsLight #Awards #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-mi...
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#GoldenGlobes2025 #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobe #GoldenGlobesNominations #GoldenGlobeAwards #FYC #TheSubstance #TheApprentice #AllWeImagineAsLight #Awards #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-mi...
Surprises, Misses, And More From The 82nd Golden Globe Award Nominations
After an eventful week, which included winners from the Gotham Awards, NYFCC, LAFCA, NBR, the AFI 10, and the Spirit Award Nominations, CBS unveiled the Golden Globe nominations this morning. As the f...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Surprises, Misses, And More From The 82nd #GoldenGlobeAward Nominations
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#GoldenGlobes2025 #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobe #GoldenGlobesNominations #GoldenGlobeAwards #FYC #TheSubstance #TheApprentice #AllWeImagineAsLight #Awards #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-mi...
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#GoldenGlobes2025 #GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobe #GoldenGlobesNominations #GoldenGlobeAwards #FYC #TheSubstance #TheApprentice #AllWeImagineAsLight #Awards #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/surprises-mi...
My breakdown of this week’s awards! Why the AFI list feels solidly like our Best Picture lineup, why SING SING is back, and why WICKED should feel good about a nomination…but not a Picture win.
Give it a read:
Give it a read:
Analyzing The 2024 #Gotham, #NYFCC, #NBR, And #AFI Top Ten Picks
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#AwardsSeason #Anora #Conclave #SingSing #ARealPain #ACompleteUnknown #Wicked #GothamAwards #GothamAwards2024 #NBRawards #AFIawards #Oscars #FYC #Movies #Film #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/analyzing-th...
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#AwardsSeason #Anora #Conclave #SingSing #ARealPain #ACompleteUnknown #Wicked #GothamAwards #GothamAwards2024 #NBRawards #AFIawards #Oscars #FYC #Movies #Film #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/analyzing-th...
Analyzing The 2024 Gotham, NYFCC, NBR, And AFI Top Ten Picks
The precursors are in full swing for the best films of 2024. Ahead of next week’s Golden Globe nominations, this week saw the Gotham Awards on Monday, New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) announce the...
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December 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM
My breakdown of this week’s awards! Why the AFI list feels solidly like our Best Picture lineup, why SING SING is back, and why WICKED should feel good about a nomination…but not a Picture win.
Give it a read:
Give it a read:
James Mangold’s confident direction makes A COMPLETE UNKNOWN sing.
Every musical moment is filled with such authenticity, it feels like you’re there witnessing history. An arresting biopic that captures a culture shift.
It’s a defining performance for Chalamet. Outstanding.
Every musical moment is filled with such authenticity, it feels like you’re there witnessing history. An arresting biopic that captures a culture shift.
It’s a defining performance for Chalamet. Outstanding.
December 3, 2024 at 5:49 AM
James Mangold’s confident direction makes A COMPLETE UNKNOWN sing.
Every musical moment is filled with such authenticity, it feels like you’re there witnessing history. An arresting biopic that captures a culture shift.
It’s a defining performance for Chalamet. Outstanding.
Every musical moment is filled with such authenticity, it feels like you’re there witnessing history. An arresting biopic that captures a culture shift.
It’s a defining performance for Chalamet. Outstanding.
MOANA 2 is a cheap knockoff of the original. It tries to copy the beats of the first film, losing any authenticity or originality along the way. Poor music, bland animation.
It’s fine at best, but a disappointingly mediocre entry into the Disney canon.
It’s fine at best, but a disappointingly mediocre entry into the Disney canon.
December 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM
MOANA 2 is a cheap knockoff of the original. It tries to copy the beats of the first film, losing any authenticity or originality along the way. Poor music, bland animation.
It’s fine at best, but a disappointingly mediocre entry into the Disney canon.
It’s fine at best, but a disappointingly mediocre entry into the Disney canon.
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THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - Interview With #HundredsOfBeavers Director/Writer/Editor Mike Cheslik
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #Podcasting #PodcastShow #AwardsSeason #FYC #VOD #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #Podcasting #PodcastShow #AwardsSeason #FYC #VOD #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast - Interview With "Hundreds Of Beavers" Director/Writer/Editor Mike Cheslik
“Hundreds Of Beavers” had its world premiere all the way back at Fantastic Fest in 2002 and has had this wonderfully organic rise to this year’s awards conversation bolstered by strong word of mouth a...
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November 29, 2024 at 8:02 PM
THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - Interview With #HundredsOfBeavers Director/Writer/Editor Mike Cheslik
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #Podcasting #PodcastShow #AwardsSeason #FYC #VOD #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @howatdk.bsky.social
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I spoke with Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch about sorting through the myth to find the real Bob Marley.
Give our conversation a listen:
Give our conversation a listen:
November 30, 2024 at 4:35 AM
I spoke with Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch about sorting through the myth to find the real Bob Marley.
Give our conversation a listen:
Give our conversation a listen:
Made a dream come true by interviewing ALAN MENKEN, the legendary composer behind Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and more.
I spoke with him and Glenn Slater about their new songs from Netflix’s SPELLBOUND. The music is excellent!
Give the interview a listen:
I spoke with him and Glenn Slater about their new songs from Netflix’s SPELLBOUND. The music is excellent!
Give the interview a listen:
THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - Interview With #Spellbound Composer Alan Menken & Lyricist Glenn Slater
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #Podcasting #PodcastAndChill #Oscars #AwardsSeason #Netflix #Animation #FYC #Streaming #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #Podcasting #PodcastAndChill #Oscars #AwardsSeason #Netflix #Animation #FYC #Streaming #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast - Interview With "Spellbound" Composer Alan Menken & Lyricist Glenn Slater
“Spellbound” is a new American animated musical film directed by Vicky Jenson with music composed by the multi-Academy Award-winning Alan Menken, who also wrote the songs with longtime collaborator an...
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November 28, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Made a dream come true by interviewing ALAN MENKEN, the legendary composer behind Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and more.
I spoke with him and Glenn Slater about their new songs from Netflix’s SPELLBOUND. The music is excellent!
Give the interview a listen:
I spoke with him and Glenn Slater about their new songs from Netflix’s SPELLBOUND. The music is excellent!
Give the interview a listen:
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THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - #Wicked w/ @emasasic.bsky.social @dancindan.bsky.social @laurenlamango.bsky.social @howatdk.bsky.social @veganmoviesnob.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #WickedMovie #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande #JonathanBailey #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #WickedMovie #CynthiaErivo #ArianaGrande #JonathanBailey #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast - "Wicked"
For this week’s main podcast review, I am joined by Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Daniel Howat & Alyssa Christian to review and discuss the long-anticipated Broadway-to-film adaptation of “Wic...
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November 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM
BETTER MAN doesn’t eschew the biopic cliches we know and loathe, but it’s got a bold energy that just makes it work.
Robbie Williams tells his own brash, arrogant story, but with a simple enough twist to stick the landing.
Worked well for me, even as a total newbie to Williams.
Robbie Williams tells his own brash, arrogant story, but with a simple enough twist to stick the landing.
Worked well for me, even as a total newbie to Williams.
November 21, 2024 at 6:29 AM
BETTER MAN doesn’t eschew the biopic cliches we know and loathe, but it’s got a bold energy that just makes it work.
Robbie Williams tells his own brash, arrogant story, but with a simple enough twist to stick the landing.
Worked well for me, even as a total newbie to Williams.
Robbie Williams tells his own brash, arrogant story, but with a simple enough twist to stick the landing.
Worked well for me, even as a total newbie to Williams.
BLITZ worked for me in fits and starts. Lots of compelling moments, but they’re lost among a non-linear narrative without much of a punch.
Still, McQueen has an eye for beautiful snapshots of life that help this time period come alive. Good, yearning for great.
Still, McQueen has an eye for beautiful snapshots of life that help this time period come alive. Good, yearning for great.
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 AM
BLITZ worked for me in fits and starts. Lots of compelling moments, but they’re lost among a non-linear narrative without much of a punch.
Still, McQueen has an eye for beautiful snapshots of life that help this time period come alive. Good, yearning for great.
Still, McQueen has an eye for beautiful snapshots of life that help this time period come alive. Good, yearning for great.
No Best Actress lineup should be complete this year without Fernanda Torres.
Her stunning performance in I’M STILL HERE holds the entire film together. She’s understated in the best way, capturing the joy of her family and pain of loss.
Her stunning performance in I’M STILL HERE holds the entire film together. She’s understated in the best way, capturing the joy of her family and pain of loss.
November 18, 2024 at 9:03 PM
No Best Actress lineup should be complete this year without Fernanda Torres.
Her stunning performance in I’M STILL HERE holds the entire film together. She’s understated in the best way, capturing the joy of her family and pain of loss.
Her stunning performance in I’M STILL HERE holds the entire film together. She’s understated in the best way, capturing the joy of her family and pain of loss.
#WickedMovie is a marvelous crowdpleaser, deepening the world of the show, bringing it to life with all the spectacle it deserves.
Cynthia & Ariana’s chemistry makes the film. They’re a perfect pair.
It’s long, but WICKED is a magical, moving musical that does not disappoint.
Cynthia & Ariana’s chemistry makes the film. They’re a perfect pair.
It’s long, but WICKED is a magical, moving musical that does not disappoint.
November 18, 2024 at 1:02 AM
#WickedMovie is a marvelous crowdpleaser, deepening the world of the show, bringing it to life with all the spectacle it deserves.
Cynthia & Ariana’s chemistry makes the film. They’re a perfect pair.
It’s long, but WICKED is a magical, moving musical that does not disappoint.
Cynthia & Ariana’s chemistry makes the film. They’re a perfect pair.
It’s long, but WICKED is a magical, moving musical that does not disappoint.
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Every year I save all the FYC (For Your Consideration) ads from each studio in a gallery at the link below. This year's gallery already has a bunch. You can check them out at the link below:
nextbestpicture.com/category/fyc/
nextbestpicture.com/category/fyc/
November 15, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Every year I save all the FYC (For Your Consideration) ads from each studio in a gallery at the link below. This year's gallery already has a bunch. You can check them out at the link below:
nextbestpicture.com/category/fyc/
nextbestpicture.com/category/fyc/
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THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - Interviews With #UltramanRising Directors, Composer & Visual Effects Supervisor
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #PodcastShow #Oscars #FYC #Awards #Animation #Netflix #Ultraman #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #PodcastShow #Oscars #FYC #Awards #Animation #Netflix #Ultraman #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast - Interviews With "Ultraman: Rising" Directors, Composer & Visual Effects Supervisor
“Ultraman: Rising” is a Japanese-American co-production between Netflix Animation and Tsuburaya Productions, with animation by Industrial Light & Magic; it is the 44th film in the franchise with Shann...
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November 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM
THE NEXT BEST PICTURE PODCAST - Interviews With #UltramanRising Directors, Composer & Visual Effects Supervisor
By @howatdk.bsky.social
#NBPpodcast #StreamEvergreen #PodcastAndChill #PodcastShow #Oscars #FYC #Awards #Animation #Netflix #Ultraman #FilmSky nextbestpicture.com/the-next-bes...
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A few weeks ago, I spent some time getting a behind-the-scenes look at ULTRAMAN: RISING.
Check out my conversations with directors Shannon Tindle & John Aoshima, composer Scot Stafford, and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones!
Check out my conversations with directors Shannon Tindle & John Aoshima, composer Scot Stafford, and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones!
November 15, 2024 at 11:24 PM
A few weeks ago, I spent some time getting a behind-the-scenes look at ULTRAMAN: RISING.
Check out my conversations with directors Shannon Tindle & John Aoshima, composer Scot Stafford, and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones!
Check out my conversations with directors Shannon Tindle & John Aoshima, composer Scot Stafford, and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones!
I guess we’re here now!
November 15, 2024 at 11:23 PM
I guess we’re here now!