Giovanni Lago

East Flatbush

Filmmaker at Next Best Picture

Insufferable Knicks fan, Writer/Podcaster for @NextBestPicture

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"THE TRAINER" - Review

2 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – Follows Jack, a fitness expert living with his mother in Los Angeles, who takes a maniacal swing at fame and fortune, pursuing his version of the American dream.
"THE SQUARE" - Review

2 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – A Swedish diplomat and a North Korean traffic officer share a forbidden romance in Pyongyang. As his diplomatic assignment nears its end, they face a heart-wrenching choice. THE CAST – Jeon Woon-jong, Lee Chan-yong, Lee Ga-young & Lee You-junTHE TEAM – Kim Bo-sol (Director/Writer)THE RUNNING TIME – 73 MinutesThe cold winters of Pyongyang only worry Isak Borg’s grandmother, as she’s constantly sending care packages packed to the brim with Swedish sausages to help him feel at home.
"IN COLD LIGHT" - Review

2 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – Ava attempts to go straight after prison, but her twin is murdered and being a witness to the shooting, she is forced to run for her life.
The Next Best Picture Podcast

2 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

“Cross” is a new American crime thriller television series created by Ben Watkins, based on the “Alex Cross” novel series written by James Patterson. It stars Gotham Award nominee Aldis Hodge as the titular character, a forensic psychologist and homicide D.C. Metro Detective who pursues some of America’s most dangerous killers. Hodge was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the series, which you can listen to or watch below.
"PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS"

2 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – Three of the fiercest warriors in human history become prey to the ultimate killer of killers. THE CAST – Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, Michael Biehn, Doug Cockle, Cherami Leigh & Damien HaasTHE TEAM – Dan Trachtenberg (Director/Writer) & Micho Robert Rutare (Writer)THE RUNNING TIME – 85 Minutes“Prey” was the first time in a long time that the “Predator” franchise showed it still had life in it.
The Next Best Picture Podcast

3 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

“Daredevil: Born Again” continues the story of “Daredevil” following its cancellation in 2018 with Charlie Cox reprising his role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil from Marvel’s Netflix television series and prior Marvel Studios productions. It was a long journey to get to this point, but the superhero show was met with critical acclaim when it premiered on Disney+ earlier this spring, with season 2 currently in production.
"THE RITUAL" - Review

3 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism. THE CAST – Dan Stevens, Al Pacino, Ashley Greene, Abigail Cowen, Patrica Heaton & Patrick FabianTHE TEAM – David Midell (Director/Writer) & Enrico Natale (Writer)THE RUNNING TIME – 98 Minutes“The following is based on true events.” This is an often-emphasized statement in horror films that aims to ground audiences in fear immediately.
The Next Best Picture Podcast

3 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

“Tornado“ is the latest film from director John Maclean, who previously directed “Slow West“ a decade ago. The western film follows Tornado (Kōki), a young woman who vows to seek vengeance for her father against a notorious gang and forge her own destiny by stealing their ill-gotten gold. The film additionally stars Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira, and Joanne Whalley and received positive reviews after its world premiere at the 2025 Glasgow Film Festival.
‎‘The Phoenician Scheme’ review by Gio52 • Letterboxd

4 weeks ago | letterboxd.com | Wes Anderson |Giovanni Lago

Even when one of Wes Anderson’s more slight endeavors manages to still be dexterous in form in a way that honestly is taken for granted as last year’s unimaginative TikTok trend only cemented that Wes is one of one. So it’s interesting to see Anderson go full unorthodox girl-dad mode funneling a film through assorted emotions and the existentialistic dread of what he leaves behind for his family.
"INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS" - Review

4 weeks ago | nextbestpicture.com | Giovanni Lago

THE STORY – In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner’s vengeful plans for the same.