The Next Picture Show

There’s a particular pleasure in watching a new movie and feeling the ghost of an older one moving through it-a structure, a theme, a visual echo that connects across decades. The Next Picture Show is built on chasing down those connections. Each episode begins with a deep, thoughtful discussion of a classic film, unpacking not just what happens on screen but why it mattered and how it resonated when it was released. Then, the conversation turns to a contemporary movie that, whether through direct homage, spiritual successor, or shared DNA, carries that legacy forward. Hosted by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, and Scott Tobias-all former editors of the celebrated film site The Dissolve-this podcast operates on the belief that you can’t fully understand where cinema is today without knowing where it’s been. The discussions are detailed and passionate, less about declaring what’s “good” or “bad” and more about tracing the lines of influence and conversation between films. You’ll hear episodes that might pair a foundational horror film with a modern nightmare, or a beloved studio-era comedy with a recent indie riff on its themes. It’s for anyone who loves the history of the medium as much as its current output, offering a richer context for both the classics you revisit and the new releases you encounter. Tuning into this podcast feels like sitting in on a conversation between deeply knowledgeable friends who are always excited to show you how the movies talk to each other.