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	The Next Best Thing - Primetime - Next Best Thing - ABC.com
		The judges will determine who will go on to compete in the next round of auditions, while America will vote for the final winning impersonator through a viewer voting system.
		Thirty semi-finalists will perform their routines in front of the judges and a live studio audience.
		The ten finalists chosen by the judges will do one final performance for viewers at home, whose vote will then determine the winner and confer the $100,000 prize and the title of "The Next Best Thing".
	abc.go.com /primetime/nextbestthing/index (298 words)

	DVD Review: The Next Best Thing
		The two are the best of friends, sharing each other's personal dramas, but during one drunk night, the two of them sleep with one another and it messes up the friendship.
		EXTRAS: Paramount has provided "Next Best Thing" with a handful of smaller extras; first - we get the video for the "American Pie" cover from Madonna that came under some controversy since people weren't thrilled with her covering the classic tune.
		The second supplement is the disc's biggest; a featurette called "Reflections on "Next Best Thing" that is essentially many interviews from the cast and the director of the film edited together into a organized perspective on the film, and the occasional clip from behind-the-scenes footage.
	www.currentfilm.com /dvdreviews/nextbestthingdvd.html (869 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: The Next Best Thing [2000]: DVD: Madonna,Rupert Everett,Benjamin Bratt,Illeana Douglas,Michael ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Next Best Thing offers the pairing of Rupert Everett and Madonna and you'd be hard-pressed to find a modern-day couple as impossibly glamorous; their casting as common folk in the gay-parenting drama is just one of the film's myriad problems (have we ever needed to see these two pushing grocery carts in a supermarket?).
		Best friends in sun-dappled LA (he's a landscaper, she's a yoga instructor), Abbie (Madonna) and Robert (Everett) fall into an amorous embrace on a fateful Fourth of July after a few too many martinis.
		The viewer is then quite surprised when the whole thing turns serious and chaotic as Robert and Abbie decide to live and raise the baby together, and then struggle with problems concerning their family, friends and Abbie's new sweetheart (Benjamin Brett).
	www.amazon.co.uk /Next-Best-Thing-Madonna/dp/B000057X1Y (1828 words)

	Salon Arts & Entertainment \| "The Next Best Thing" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In John Schlesinger's "The Next Best Thing," a single woman in her late 30s, played by Madonna, bears the child of her best friend Robert (Rupert Everett), who's gay, after a single drunken assignation.
		"The Next Best Thing" is two or more confused films shoehorned into one, a picture that spends its first half straining against conventionality and its second half bowing and scraping to it.
		And "The Next Best Thing" deprives us of some fairly essential pleasures: One minute Abbie is about to give birth to Sam; the next minute the action has jumped bumblingly ahead to his sixth year.
	archive.salon.com /ent/movies/review/2000/03/03/next_best (766 words)

	Next Best Thing Productions : Sheffield Theatre Group
		It was the brainchild of Will Bird and Richard Jones, two graduates of the University of East Anglia, who had produced a number of plays for the University Drama Society and were keen to continue their work in the theatre.
		Thanks to the support of a talented team of actors and backstage crew the next year saw the company put on two epic modern-dress productions at the newly completed UEA Drama Studio: "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare and "The Country Wife" by William Wycherley.
		Elsewhere in the city we produced an intense and claustrophobic version of Ibsen's "The Master Builder" at the Norwich Arts Centre, and a riotous and satirical swipe at the tabloid press in a brave updating of Sheridan's "The School for Scandal", which pulled in the crowds at the Norwich Theatre in the Parks Festival.
	www.nextbestthingproductions.com /history.html (247 words)

	The Next Best Thing (2000): Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Malcolm Stumpf - PopMatters Film Review
		The cast of The Next Best Thing generally turns in fine performances, but in a script that offers largely underdeveloped stereotypes, the actors are left with little opportunity to breathe much life into their characters.
		The Next Best Thing follows in the footsteps of a recent trend in film and television to feature stories about straight girls with relationship problems and their best gay boy pals.
		The Next Best Thing's final answer to questions of lesbian and gay parenting, and non-traditional families, is that the law fails us, and the only possible solution is the one reached at the very end by Robert and Abbie, an amicable, negotiated sharing of parental rights and duties reached by two responsible and rational adults.
	www.popmatters.com /film/reviews/n/next-best-thing.shtml (1778 words)

	THE NEXT BEST THING
		I could have chosen to go with a hilarious send-up of the title and say that Madonna’s new project is The Next Best Thong, a riveting expose about how she chooses which underwear to purchase at Victoria’s Secret (“Show me the next best thong, dah-ling”).
		The beauty of The Next Best Thing is that it’s not necessary to mock it.
		Her best friend Robert (Everett, Inspector Gadget) is a successful thirtysomething landscaper and prefers hot dogs to donuts.
	www.sick-boy.com /nextbestthing.htm (644 words)

	The Next Best Thing - Movie Review
		Homogenized, sterilized and clearly revised by test-audience scoring, "The Next Best Thing" is a disingenuous, emotionally deficient comedy-drama about an earthy yoga teacher who has a baby with a gay friend after a night of booze-fueled accidental amour.
		Next thing they know, Abbie (Madonna) is knocked up, Robert (Everett) embraces the responsible daddy role, and they move in together -- much to the amazement of friends and family.
		Directed by John Schlesinger ("Midnight Cowboy," "Eye for an Eye"), "Next Best Thing" is oozing unrealized potential for comedy, candor and breaking new mainstream ground.
	www.contactmusic.com /new/film.nsf/reviews/nextbest (626 words)

	Brummett's Blog: Next best thing
		So next week I'll be in Fayetteville overnight Tuesday for what sounds interesting and fun, 10 minutes of commencement remarks to GED graduation.
		Fair warning to him: I encouraged these fine folks to ask him why he didn't show more initative and leadership and inject himself ad hoc into the Little Rock school mess for mediation.
		I told Beebe having him there would be the next best thing to having me. He replied, and I do not know what this had to do with it: "I know Dale Bumpers.
	brummett.nwablogs.com /2007/05/post_2.html (201 words)

	The Next Best Thing - Cranky Critic® Movie Reviews
		Cranky truly was not looking forward to The Next Best Thing, after reading the movie summary that crossed his desk.
		She calls on her best friend Robert (Rupert Everett), for solace (They are best friends in each other's lives, though we don't see what exactly brought them together or what they have in common).
		But if you don't buy the relationship from this first half of The Next Best Thing, the second half is going to be difficult.
	www.crankycritic.com /archive00/nextbestthing.html (703 words)

	www.myspace.com/nextbestthingpdx
		Next Best Thing has touched us, and now we're suing them.
		I'm not sure, but Next Best Thing has touched us deeply, and we were entertained.
		You are the best improv group in Portland.
	www.myspace.com /nextbestthingpdx (636 words)

	Next Best Thing Show
		THE NEXT BEST THING is a nationwide talent search to find the best celebrity impersonator.
		If the producers and/or judges vote for an impersonator to "Move On" to the next round, that impersonator will then be qualified to be considered for the semi-finals.
		In the last episode of THE NEXT BEST THING, impersonators will perform, but that performance WILL NOT COUNT toward the competition, as the audience will have already voted and voting will be closed.
	www.nextbestthingshow.com /audition_rules.asp (1149 words)

	The Next Best Thing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Robert (Everett, An Ideal Husband, Inspector Gadget) and Abbie are best friends.
		Perhaps each of these writers tried to put in their own vision of what The Next Best Thing is about, giving it a schizophrenic feel.
		Even more annoying is the camera's tendency to focus on each character's face, while a light shines to illuminate their eyes.
	haro-online.com /movies/next_best_thing.html (394 words)

	JoBlo reviews the movie "The Next Best Thing"
		Of course, I don't like to admit that I cry at films (although I will admit to crying as I watched the horror that was HANGING UP (2/10) a few weeks ago), this movie strung a nice, emotional tale to which everyone should be able to relate.
		The whole thing is a stinking pile of garbage and I can't recommend it to anyone, even my worst enemy.
		I only watched it b/c my wife said that we were going to have sex after the movie, so I hung in there and watched it, made fun of it, and ended up not getting any sex because she got mad at my comments.
	www.joblo.com /nextbestthing.htm (2107 words)

	The Next Best Thing (2000) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Thinking that "The Next Best Thing" might be an enjoyable yet sappy popcorn movie, I wrongly paid $4.25 to see it instead of going to class.
		I knew that when Rupert Everett and Madonna started singing "American Pie" in a very solemn tone during a funeral, I was in for a bad movie.
		The next best thing to this movie would be ingesting rat poison or getting run over by a car.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0156841 (638 words)

	The Next Best Thing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Next Best Thing offers dog walking, pet sitting, and house sitting services designed to ensure the comfort and well-being of your pets and the safety and security of your home when you can't be there.
		No one can care for your pet as much as you do, but The Next Best Thing offers the next best solution when you can't be there.
		The Next Best Thing is a NAPPS-certified pet-sitter, and certified by the American Red Cross in pet first aid and CPR.
	www.nextbest-services.com /index.html (185 words)

	purevolume™ \| Next Best Thing
		**Next Best Thing** has officially disbanded, thanks for everyones support over the years.
		Next Best Thing hasn't posted a blog yet.
		Next Best Thing hasn't posted any shows yet.
	www.purevolume.com /nextbestthing (87 words)

	Amazon.com: The Next Best Thing: DVD: John Schlesinger,Madonna,Rupert Everett,Benjamin Bratt,Illeana Douglas,Michael ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Next Best Thing is victim to flat direction and an awful script.
		Her ex has just dumped her so her loneliness leads her to seek comfort in the arms of her best friend Robert (Rupert Everett) who happens to be gay.
		Even though her gay best friend 'Robert' is British, the audience would assume 'Abbie' is just an American living in LA. Besides which, it just sounded so fake.
	www.amazon.com /Next-Best-Thing-John-Schlesinger/dp/0792166736 (2335 words)

	Next Best Thing - DVD - Title N Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Next Best Thing : Lady Madonna's Gay Lover...
		Next Best Thing : Longest 108 Minutes Ever
		Next Best Thing : Stick to the singing, Madonna
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /dvd-title-n/next-best-thing (236 words)

	ABC.com - Casting Information
		There is no "right" or "wrong" thing to say on your tape, we just want to get to know you in the every day way your friends and family do.
		There is no "right" or "wrong" thing to say on your tape, we just want to get to know you.
		It is best, though not mandatory to send 2 clear photos of each person - one close up and one full body.
	abc.go.com /site/casting.html (2798 words)

	The 'Next' best thing
		Of the Cup drivers racing at Kentucky, Waltrip is in the best position in the Busch standings, at fifth place.
		Both have raced full Cup and Busch seasons to date, so driving at Kentucky is a priority to stay in the points race.
		But for Waltrip, it's also a chance to race at what he considers to be one of the best tracks on the circuit.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2004/06/19/spt_sptspeed1b.html (646 words)

	Next Best Thing Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		“The Next Best Thing” premieres on ABC 5/30 at 8:00pm.
		The Next Best Thing is a new ABC show with a simple yet exciting premise:
		After performing on live television, America will vote for the very best.
	www.nextbestthingshow.com /pitch_page.asp (59 words)

	nbc4i.com - NBA Finals - Dallas & Miami - The Next Best Thing
		Dallas and Miami - The Next Best Thing
		Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Its not Detroit vs. San Antonio, rather the next best thing.
		Dallas won the first eight meetings, but Miami came back to take 18 of the next 19.
	www.nbc4i.com /nba/9334700/detail.html (1066 words)

	www.myspace.com/nextbestthing
		If you or your band would like to be considered, send a good group shot of up to 400x400 pixels, and the url to your website, to ugr.geo@yahoo.com subject: artist spotlight.
		I'll choose the next band to be spotlit in a day or two...
		I wish you guys the best of luck with any other things you guys might be starting.ill talk to you later.
	www.myspace.com /nextbestthing (805 words)

	Amazon.com: The Next Best Thing: Music From The Motion Picture: Music: Various Artists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The best thing is this album really stands on its own, and doesn't need the awful movie it came from to prop it up.
		But the very best song on the album and the one worth buying the album solely for is Madonna's stunning "Time Stood Still", a rollercoaster of emotional lyrics and sweeping strings and melodious electronica.
		The only thing I would leave out is Christina Aguilera, who like this movie, is indeed a disaster.
	www.amazon.com /Next-Best-Thing-Motion-Picture/dp/B00004GOVT (1682 words)

	The Next Best Thing (2000)
		But in life she can't seem to find anyone to tie the knot with her.
		Robert (Everett), her best friend and confidant, runs a successful landscaping business but is having equally dismal luck finding his Mr.
		Parent Previews gave The Next Best Thing a D+ grade.
	movies.go.com /the-next-best-thing/d790385/drama (367 words)

	THE NEXT BEST THING (PG-13): ChildCare Action Project (CAP) Media Analysis Report MAR20026
		And, of course, the producers make the homosexual "father" appear to be the best kind of parent on the planet.
		Thus, homosexuality is a chosen behavior just as is heterosexual immorality, however deep a grasp the sin has on the host.
		The Next* best Thing* is a massive collection of sexual issues, the great majority of them homosexual issues, each portrayed as acceptable as wearing white socks or gray.
	www.capalert.com /capreports/nextbestthing.htm (1357 words)

	FRANCE Magazine - The next best thing to being there
		In each issue crammed with colourful editorial, readers enjoy a host of authoritative articles on all aspects of France.
		It's the next best thing to being there!
		For CLIVE AGRAN and family, the best way to see France is from the deck of a motorboat
	www.francemag.com (268 words)

	Amazon.com: Next Best Thing: DVD: John Schlesinger,Madonna,Rupert Everett,Benjamin Bratt,Illeana Douglas,Michael ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Plot Outline Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together.
		Plot Synopsis: A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie (Madonna), the other a gay man, Robert (Rupert Everett) - who decide to have a child together.
		Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues.
	www.amazon.com /Next-Best-Thing-John-Schlesinger/dp/B000055XOW (533 words)

	The Next Best Thing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The tenderness of the relationship is completely believable because of the easy and affectionate way Everett and Madonna play off of each other.
		The best thing for Madonna would be to give up her pursuit of a film career.
		Certain The Next Best Thing article data provided by the Movie Review Query Engine.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/next_best_thing (956 words)

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