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Ready to be transported back to 2007 homeskillet? Between the soft ukulele of Kimya Dawson and the sharp Diablo Cody dialogue, Juno will take you there. This stacked cast delivers on a heartwarming coming of age story that made us all want a hamburger phone. The question is, did the age as well for all of us? Listen and find out! What did you think of Juno? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack Read the script Timmy and Marcello's baby face rap Theme music by RomanBelov    #Juno #BestPicture #BestActress #BestDirector #BestOriginalScreenplay #Oscars2008 #2008Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

We're back baby! We've got five new Best Picture nominees to talk about and this season kicks off with the hauntingly beautiful, Atonement. Listen as we discuss all things James McAvoy, the green dress, James McAvoy's bright blue eyes, the scene with the green dress, James McAvoy's yearning, the Oscar winning score, and again, James McAvoy. This may be our thirstiest episode yet. No apologies here. What did you think of Atonement? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, track played Atonement Read the script Read the book it's based on Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Little Women, Lady Bird, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Dunkirk Theme music by RomanBelov    #Atonement #BestPicture #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestCinematography #BestArtDirection #BestCostumeDesign #BestOriginalScore  #Oscars2008 #2008Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Tonight is for the cows and we are MOOING all over the place. After a whirlwind Oscar season, the big night left us angrily screaming over a few wins, jumping for joy for others as well as having to check twitter for the the results for Best Picture...thanks Hulu. How did you feel about this years winners? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Theme music by RomanBelov    #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Just when we thought we had our final rankings pretty much in the bag, Nickel Boys comes and changes everything. RaMell Ross's living piece of art took us all by surprise and moved us in ways we never expected. The performances were extraordinary, but the heart of the piece was in the direction and camera work. We'll be angrily shaking our fists for years to come that this didn't receive more nominations. Another year in the books, tell us your final rankings! Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, track played Grown Into by Alex Somers Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Judas and the Black Messiah, Moonlight, The Tree of Life, The Zone of Interest, Maestro Watch Passing Read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Listen to Olivier Messiaen's Quartet For The End Of Time Theme music by RomanBelov    #NickelBoys #BestPicture #BestAdaptedScreenplay #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

As we start to wrap up this Oscar season, we look at another Best International Feature nominee, the "firm" 'I'm Still Here' from Brazil captured our hearts with its beautiful performances and shook up our final ranks so close to the big night. We hope it is obvious that this is our preferred International Feature of the two nominated for Best Picture and hope it is yours too. What did you think of I'm Still Here? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack, track played É Preciso Dar Um Jeito, Meu Amigo by Erasmo Carlos Read the script Listen to our other episode we talked about - Roma Theme music by RomanBelov    #ImStillHere #BestPicture #BestActress #BestInternationalFilm #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

If you wanted someone to rave about this film, it ain't us babe. We left James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic feeling very whelmed. We are forever team Timmy, but this movie waded in the shallow end the whole time and never let in too deep and thats all we wanted to do. What did you think? Is it worthy of its eight nominations? Also, give us some folk music recommendations! Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack, track played Like a Rolling Stone Read the script Timmy on SNL Best Harmonica Songs Watch Lost Tapes: The Basement Tapes and listen to Lost On The River Theme music by RomanBelov    #ACompleteUnknown #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActor #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestCostumeDesign #BestSound #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

The Brutalist left us a house divided. While we all were impressed by the cinematography, the performances and other aspects of the movie, the main question of "is it the journey or the destination?", left us standing confusingly on both sides of the track. When we disagree on things, we usually end up having the best conversation, so buckle up and tell us what you thought of The Brutalist. Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, track played Overture (Ship) Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Zone of Interest, Killers of the Flower Moon Watch Lol Crawely talk about the cinematography Theme music by RomanBelov    #TheBrutalist #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActor #BestSupportingActress #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #BestCinematography #BestProductionDesign #BestOriginalScore #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Sean Baker's Anora took us all by surprise. Mickey Madison gives the titular character so much more than she is written and the screwball comedy of the second act was actually laugh out loud funny. However, we all agree that it should be industry standard/required that an intimacy coordinator be present on all sets for which one is necessary. Listen to all of thoughts on this and more! What did you think of Anora? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack, track played All The Things She Said by t.A.T.u. Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Hustlers, Parasite, Triangle of Sadness, Anatomy of a Fall Scarlet Takes A Tumble Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour Theme music by RomanBelov    #Anora #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestSupportingActor #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

"Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself?" The Substance asks just how far will you go for youth and beauty. It critiques the pressure society puts on people, especially women, to be perfect. It also put us through the paces. Between the body horror, and the sound design the three of us were quite queasy while watching this, but that doesn't stop us from admiring the performances, the production design and the criminally not nominated sound design. Coralie Fargeat, we're keeping our eyes peeled for your next venture. What did you think of The Substance? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, tracked played The Substance Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - The Zone of Interest, The Favourite, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Anatomy of a Fall, Parasite, Roma, Promising Young Woman, Black Swan, Women Talking Watch I Like To Watch with Trixie and Katya Theme music by RomanBelov    #TheSubstance #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Fellow Ozians! Let us forget the "musical" we discussed last and instead, embark on a journey twenty years in the making. At its heart, Wicked is a story of friendship and who better to break it down and talk about it with than three best friends? Grab your besties finger and hold tight as we gush over the production design, costumes and casting. As well as criticize some of the lighting and directorial choices. By the time we're done, you'll forget another musical was even nominated. What did you think of Wicked? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack and score, track played Arrival at Shiz University Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Barbie, My So Called Life Watch Zola Ariana and Cynthia's Lie Detector Test Keala Settle singing at the Oscars Watch The Wiz: Live Watch Severance Watch the behind the scenes about the costumes, Elphaba, Jon M. Chu Watch Shoshana Bean and Cynthia Erivo cover I Did Something Bad Theme music by RomanBelov    #Wicked #BestPicture #BestActress #BestSupportingActress #BestOriginalScore #BestFilmEditing #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #BestSound #BestVisualEffects #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

It is rare that we truly despise a movie. We can usually find something we can spotlight, be it a performance, the costumes, or perhaps the cinematography. Not since Vice have we had such loud, hot angry thoughts. Emilia Pérez is the embodiment of what films should NOT be. Listen to us discuss how disappointed we are in this film and let us know what you thought of one of the most controversial movies of the year. Find us on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Bohemian Rhapsody, Vice, La La Land, Roma, Oppenheimer Theme music by RomanBelov    #EmiliaPerez #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestInternationalFeature #BestCinematography #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #BestOriginalScore #BestOriginalSong #BestSound #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

From the sands of Arrakis, to the secret turmoil of the lives of the most powerful men in the Catholic Church. Conclave served us some of the best actors of their generation throwing shade at each other while being lit and framed in some of the most beautiful shots of the year. Although somehow, this film is missing an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography. Truly blasphemous. What did you think of Conclave? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, track played Overture of Conclave Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - All Quiet on the Western Front, Milk, Lady Bird Theme music by RomanBelov    #Conclave #BestPicture #BestActor #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #BestOriginalScore #RalphFiennes #IsabellaRossellini #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Lisan al Gaib! Dune's triumphant return to the theaters far exceeded every expectation we had, elevating the already spectacular legacy Denis Villeneuve crafted with part one. The story and the production were as epic as the scope of the desert it was set in. While we are devastated by the small amount of nominations (We see you Denis Villeneuve, we see you!) we are so happy to start this season off with one of our favorite films from last year. Spice is Life! We're just getting started on this seasons Best Picture nominees. Be on the lookout for our thoughts on the other contenders and our recap of the big night! What did you think of Dune: Part Two? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the score, track played Kiss the Ring Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Dune, The Favourite, Rear Window, Citizen Kane, Elvis, Arrival, The Tree of Life Watch the Behind the Scenes video Watch Richie Rich Theme music by RomanBelov    #DunePartTwo #BestPicture #BestSound #BestVisualEffects #BestCinematography #BestProductionDesign #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Hi friends! We're closing out 2024 with a great Best Picture winner, and an episode that couldn't follow a linear thought if it tried. This season of our Oscar Rewind series was a mixed bag for us, but we all agree that of the films nominated, Slumdog Millionaire deserved the big win. We'll be back in early 2025 for the return of our Conversations with Oscar series! *We experienced some technical difficulties during recording, so if things feel repetitive or even more jumbled than our usual mess, please forgive us. Editing this was a nightmare. What did you think of Slumdog Millionaire? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the soundtrack Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - 127 Hours, Lion, Game of Thrones, Inception Iconic Who Wants To Be A Millionaire moment Mike's mic recap of Glee Theme music by RomanBelov    #SlumdogMillionaire #BestPicture #BestDirector #6BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #BestOriginalSong #BestSoundEditing #BestSoundM6ixing #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #DannyBoyle #ARRaham #Oscars2009 #2009Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Sympathize with a nazi? No thanks! The Reader left us puzzled about what the film makers wanted us to feel. The movie has powerhouse performances all around, and we enjoyed the non-linear timeline, but we couldn't necessarily get behind feeling bad for someone who became a nazi because they couldn't read? They seduced a child because they couldn't read? Like we said, no thanks. What did you think of The Reader? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - An Education, Call Me By Your Name, All Quiet On The Western Front, Game of Thrones, Moonlight, War Horse, Anatomy Of A Fall Check out the Innocence Project Hugh Jackman's opening number at the Oscars Listen to Craig Ferguson's podcast Theme music by RomanBelov    #TheReader #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestCinematography #StephenDaldry #KateWinslet #Oscars2009 #2009Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

"My name is Harvey Milk, and I deserve a better Biopic!" Did we get that right? While we love what this film is about and appreciate it for being included in the conversation in the 2009 Season, we couldn't help but feel like this wasn't doing justice to Harvey Milk. It's hard to watch a movie about human rights when its cast is riddled with abusers (although to be fair, not all were known abusers at the time of making this movie...something about hindsight being 20/20?) The script felt more like an overview of a Wikipedia page than an in depth look at the mans life and legacy. If you're going to do the biopic Oscar fodder, at least do it well. What did you think of Milk? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the soundtrack Read the script Listen to the other episodes we talked about - Dallas Buyers Club, Moonlight, Bohemian Rhapsody Watch Rustin Watch Mrs. America Dark Days: Remembering Jonestown Moscone and Milk Theme music by RomanBelov    #Milk #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActor #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #BestCostumeDesign #BestOriginalScore #SeanPenn #JoshBrolin #GusVanSant #DustinLanceBlack #DannyElfman #Oscars2009 #2009Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

The film adaptation of this stage hit, proved to be a powerhouse. The performances by such a stacked cast were phenomenal and led by the actors who brought down the house night after night on Broadway. Frost/Nixon succeeds because it keeps itself boxed in. It doesn't linger, or expound in unnecessary areas. We found watching this during the political climate to be an added layer to the experience. What did you think of the girl fight Frost/Nixon? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Read the script Watch Hugh Jackman's opening number Watch The West Wing live episode season 7 episode 7 Watch Critical Role Watch American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson Watch The Crown Listen to the other episodes we talked about - Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club Theme music by RomanBelov    #FrostNixon #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2009 #2009Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Can Brad Pitt act? We're starting this new season of our Oscar Rewind series asking the hard-hitting questions. We all agree that The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a sweeping heartbreaking journey, with beautiful cinematography and a gorgeous score, but is the leading man the best man for the job? Are some of us blinded by our lascivious sixteen-year-old selves? Listen now to find out! What did you think of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! What Ana listens to on repeat and sobs over and over. Listen to the score Read the script Listen to our other episodes we talked about - Boyhood, The Artist, Les Misérables, The Shape of Water, Life of Pi, The Zone of Interest Our other Brad Pitt episodes - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Big Short, 12 Years a Slave, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, Inglourious Basterds Our other Cate Blanchett episodes - Tár, Don't Look Up, Nightmare Alley Our other David Fincher episodes - Mank, The Social Network "I hope you danceeeeee" The Orville Redenbacher commercial Theme music by RomanBelov    #TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #BestSoundMixing #BestArtDirection #BestCinematography #BestMakeup #BestCostumeDesign #BestFilmEditing #BestVisualEffects #DavidFincher #BradPitt #TarajiPHenson #AlexandreDesplat #Oscars2009 #2009Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Well well well, we find ourselves here again at the end of the road. We've been gazing back at this strange group of nominees and sometimes it's hard to see the Oscars we know today in the nominations of the past. The 2010 Best Picture winner, The Hurt Locker, was explosive-pun intended. A woman finally won for Best Director and it took home a lot of other awards that night, however, almost 15 years later we found ourselves asking why? Listen as we wrap up this part of the season and share our final rankings. Also, stay tuned for a special surprise at the end of today's episode! See y'all later when we do the 2009 Oscars! *Correction - Kathryn Bigelow directed Detroit after Zero Dark Thirty* What did you think of The Hurt Locker? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Listen to our other episodes - American Sniper, All Quiet On The Western Front, Zero Dark Thirty Watch Saving Private Ryan, The Passion of the Christ, A Single Man, Ramy, the Ernest Movies, Hawkeye I Could Do This All Daaay!! Follow Reel Foley Sound on TikTok Watch and listen to Diana: The Musical Listen to Hedwig and the Angry Inch Theme music by RomanBelov    #TheHurtLocker #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #BestSoundEditing #BestSoundMixing #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #KathrynBigelow #JeremyRenner #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

In our penultimate episode this season we are taking a look at Up in the Air. It's a fine film, perhaps even a good film. However, it did not stand a chance to our ramblings this week. Sure, we talked about this movie and what we liked and what we didn't like but… we also planned our weddings. Are we engaged? That doesn't matter. Hopefully you can follow along as we wind this season down and get ready for the Best Picture Winner.  What did you think of Up in the Air? Do you have your wedding planned out? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the soundtrack Watch The Dark Knight Listen to Laura Marling's new album Watch Julie & Julia Watch A Single Man Theme music by RomanBelov    #UpInTheAir #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #GeorgeClooney #VeraFarmiga #AnnaKendrick #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Pixar is known for hitting us right where it hurts and Up is no different. You get to see a beautiful example of the human experience in just a few minutes only to be reminded that what we think is the limit of what our lives can be is really only the surface. Up challenges us to examine what it means to let go but not forget. What did you think of Up? What's your favorite Pixar movie? Have you gone snipe hunting? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Watch Tuck Everlasting the movie Listen to the music of Tuck Everlasting the musical Watch the the Tuck Everlasting musical (The part Ana was talking about starts at 35:21) Listen to our other episodes - Toy Story 3 - Jojo Rabbit - Inception Watch A Single Man If you're on Serializd follow Crystal! Theme music by RomanBelov  #Up #BestPicture #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestAnimatedFilm #BestOriginalScore #BestSoundEditing #MichaelGiacchino #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

Sometimes a movie comes along and it just is a movie. We felt left out the loop here with A Serious Man. We didn't quite understand it, and thats okay. Not every movie is going to work for us. We enjoyed some of the performances, the cinematography and really struggled just about everywhere else. Do we need to delve further into the Coen filmography to better understand the way their minds work? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! NerdWriter1- A Serious Man: Can Life Be Understood? Listen to the score Read the screenplay "Remember That We Suffered" Watch A Single Man Watch our other episode about another Coen Brothers film - True Grit Watch The Tragedy of Macbeth Listen to our episodes about other Carter Burwell scored movies - The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, True Grit, The Kids Are All Right and The Blind Side Listen to our episodes about other Roger Deakins shot films - 1917 and True Grit More Michael Stuhlbarg talk - The Post, The Shape of Water, Call Me By Your Name, Arrival, Lincoln and Hugo Theme music by RomanBelov   #ASeriousMan #BestPicture #BestOriginalScreenplay #MichaelStuhlbarg #RogerDeakins #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

We dive straight into our thoughts this week; feeling as though a cold open with jokes didn't fit how we wanted to talk about this movie. However, we did find humor in our discussion as well as some tears. Precious isn't a movie you go back to and rewatch if you can help it. We were deeply moved by the performances here and that's where we'll leave this movie. What did you think of this film? What are you good at? Why are you here? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, call or text the national child abuse hotline at 800-422-4453 or visit www.childhelphotline.org For precious girls everywhere

Oh no! Did we like a Quentin Tarantino film?! While we haven't seen his entire filmography, when people talk about how great Tarantino is, Inglorious Bastards is his gold standard. From the perfect opening chapter, to the charming Christoph Waltz, and some truly beautiful shots, this quickly shot up to the tops of our rankings which took us all by surprise.  Tell us what you thought of this movie. Are you a Tarantino fan? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! *Forgive Ana for mistaking "Für Elise" for "Moonlight Sonata" She means well and at least she's pretty. *Stay tuned to the very end for a special surprise. Listen to the score Listen to our other Tarantino episodes - Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Read the script Watch Interview with the Vampire Theme music by RomanBelov   #InglouriousBasterds #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestSupportingActor #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestSoundEditing #BestSoundMixing #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #QuentinTarantino #ChristophWaltz #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

An Education was a formative film for us. It was the introduction to a favorite actress, the start to a love of independent films and a hard look at the whimsy of being a young impressionable girl. Coming back to this film fifteen years later and in a post #metoo world made for an interesting conversation. Tell us what you thought of this movie. Were you as mesmerized by Carrie Mulligan as we were? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the soundtrack Read the script Listen to our Promising Young Women episode Read Cultist by Amanda Montell Theme music by RomanBelov   #AnEducation #BestPicture #BestActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #CareyMulligan #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

District 9 did all the things we wanted Avatar to do. It was an exciting new Sci-Fi film telling a story with humanity at its center. We loved the production and sound design and gushed over new comer Sharlto Copley's emotionally grounded performance. What did you think of District 9?  Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Watch the short film this movie is based on Listen to our Black Swan episode "I think you're freaky and I like you a lot" Listen to our 127 Hours episode We disagree sometimes listen to Anatomy of a Fall, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, The Wolf of Wall Street, Killers of the Flower Moon Theme music by RomanBelov   #District9 #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #BestVisualEffects #SharltoCopley #NeillBlomkamp #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars 

This week we watched ‘White Savior' the movie. All of us were on the same page about this movie being completely tone deaf to the actual story or actual Christian values. While we adore Sandra Bullock and will forever worship our congenial Queen, she was not enough to make this an enjoyable experience. Listen as we discuss how this “feel good” movie left feeling anything but good. What did you think of The Blind Side? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Read about the true story of Michael Oher Listen to our episodes about other Michael Lewis movies - Moneyball and The Big Short Watch Sandra Bullock's Oscar speech Listen to our episodes about other Carter Burwell scored movies - The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, True Grit and The Kids Are All Right Watch Remember the Titans Listen to our other episodes - American Fiction, Dallas Buyers Club, The Help, Green Book, The Wolf of Wall Street and Vice Watch Sharp Objects Theme music by RomanBelov   #TheBlindSide #BestPicture #BestActress #SandraBullock #Oscars2010 #2010Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We've seen this story before, right? White boy and his western civilization come to a new place and tries to make friends with the indigenous peoples, there is a love story as bland as water, and a heavy dose of environmentalism. We could name more than one movie with this plot…James Cameron, come on! We can't even try and make excuses that the story is simple because the technology was so new and the focus of the movie because he regurgitated tired stories again in the sequel. The first sequel in a line of many. Fingers crossed it only gets better. 

It's the night of the show y'all! Oscar night 2024 has come and gone. The three of us are reunited and discussing our feelings on each winner. The highs, the lows, the "oh i guess that happened" and "Ana! Quit thirsting over Ryan Gosling, we're uncomfortable." Also, how many times are we going to have old people totally ruin the Best Picture announcement? Cheers to another year in the books. Come back next year to geek out with us! xoxo #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars #TheColorPurple #Nyad  #NinetyFiveSenses  #TheWonderfulStoryOfHenrySugar #TheBoyAndTheHeron #Barbie #Oppenheimer #PoorThings #AmericanFiction #EmmaStone #RDJ #CillianMurphy #ChristopherNolan

We've talked about all of the Best Picture nominees but we needed to rant and rave about some movies and performances The Academy snubbed this year. Listen to what we thought were Oscar worthy performances and tell us what we missed! By the time you are listening this, The Roomies will be reunited and ready for Oscar weekend! WE CAN'T WAIT! What are your thoughts? What was snubbed? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the first season of Serial Theme music by RomanBelov   #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars #TheColorPurple #Nyad #MayDecember #Origin #Rustin #NinetyFiveSenses #Invincible #TheWonderfulStoryOfHenrySugar #TheAfter #KnightOfFortune #TheABCsOfBookBanning #AllOfUsStrangers #Priscilla #TheIronClaw #StillAMichaelJFoxMovie #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse #TheBoyAndTheHeron

Looks like we made it! Here in the final episode of this years Conversations with Oscar Series we're talking about one of the more inventive movies we've seen. Jonathan Glazer crafted an uniquely told story that felt like a rain cloud hovering over the bright shiny Höss family. If we didn't know any better, we would think they were living a happy normal life. Only we do know better, and hearing the horrors happening in the background made this film hard to digest, but magnificent to watch. What did you think of The Zone of Interest? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to part of the score here and here Read the script here Why The Zone of Interest is a masterpiece Behind the scenes featurette Esther's Letterboxd review Watch the decades docuseries on Max Watch Zola Check out Traveling Soles by Verónica G. Cárdenas Theme music by RomanBelov   #TheZoneOfInterest #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestInternationalFeatureFilm #BestSound #JonathanGlazer #SandraHüller #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Yorgos Lanthimos has delivered another Best Picture nominee but this time it has all a little undecided how we feel. Visually, this movie is stunning. The costumes, production design, and cinematography are all some of the best modern movies have to offer, but here we are again with a story told by someone who can't fully understand the subject of the film. Listen as we talk about our issues with the story and gush about the visual elements we loved. What did you think of Poor Things? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the score Read the script here Read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Read Zoë Rose Bryant's article comparing Poor Things to the trans experience Watch Ramy Video about the Born Sexy Yesterday trope MovieMija's review and Barbie comparison tiktoks Theme music by RomanBelov   #PoorThings #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestSupportingActor #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #BestCinematography #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #BestEditing #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #EmmaStone #MarkRuffalo #YorgosLanthimos #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

The time has come for us to talk about the secret sleeper amongst the Best Picture nominees. American Fiction seemingly came out of nowhere and scored five nominations. It's an important satirical comedy that surprised us with how much we enjoyed it. We're not sure it will walk away come Oscar night with any statues, but we're happy its in the conversation this year. What did you think of American Fiction? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the score Read the script here Watch Living Single Watch Army Wives Watch The Nanny Listen to our episode about This Is Us Don't watch The Prom unless you wanna be mad Theme music by RomanBelov   #AmericanFiction #BestPicture #BestActor #BestSupportingActor #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #JeffreyWright #SterlingKBrown #CordJefferson #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

The combination of Celine Song's writing and directing alongside the powerful acting trio that is Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, created such a perfect harmony that we had a hard time finding anything to critique in Past Lives. Every choice was a masterclass in how quiet, intimate story telling can be incredibly impactful. We're going to be gushing about the body language, the score and the longing presented here for years to come. Join us, wont you?

What can we add to the conversation on Oppenheimer that hasn't already been since its release last year? We continue our admiration of Nolan's work while still admonishing his weakness in writing complex female characters. We talk about this stacked cast featuring names and faces we love while also calling out the need for the presence of more color. We even dive a bit into how this movie feels given the context of our current political climate. Here at We Have Thoughts, we're giving it all to you. What did you think of Oppenheimer? Are you a frequent movie rewatcher? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the score Listen to our other Christopher Nolan episodes - Dunkirk and Inception Watch Barefoot Gen (1983) Read Alisa Lynn Valdes' tweets about how the trinity test affected the people of New Mexico Read We Lived Happily During the War by Ilya Kaminsky Watch 42 (2013) P E to the T T Y Theme music by RomanBelov   #Oppenheimer #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActress #BestSupportingActor #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestCinematography #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #OriginalScore #BestFilmEditing #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #BestSound #CillianMurphy #ChristopherNolan #EmilyBlunt #RobertDowneyJr #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We've hit the halfway point in our Conversations with Oscar series! Today we are talking about Anatomy of a Fall. A lot of the films this season are bigger in scope and feel, while this one is much smaller it still packs a giant punch. Justine Triet and Arthur Harari wrote a spectacular original screenplay that obfuscated the truth to not just the audience but to the star, Sandra Hüller herself. Listen to our thoughts here and see just how much further this season is dividing us. What did you think of Anatomy of a Fall? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to our episode about The Trial of the Chicago 7 Listen to us talk another great animal performance -  War Horse Read Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult Listen to our episode about Marriage Story Listen to our other episodes about other great child performances - Jojo Rabbit, Minari, Room, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Lion Theme music by RomanBelov  #AnatomyOfAFall #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestEditing #JustineTriet #SandraHüller #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

What happens when you allow a person with too much theatre kid energy to make their passion project? Turns out you get this mess of a movie. We love Bradley Cooper, we love Carey Mulligan, and we love Leonard Bernstein, but we did not love this movie. From its messy script, to gimmicky black and white and unnecessary prosthetic we found ourselves questioning why this was nominated at all. What did you think of Maestro? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Watch the movie on Netflix Listen to the soundtrack Listen to our other Bradley Cooper episodes - A Star Is Born, Nightmare Alley, Licorice Pizza, American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook Listen to our other Carey Mulligan episode - Promising Young Women Listen to our episode about The Theory of Everything Listen to our Black Swan episode Listen to our Selma episode Listen to our Vice episode Theme music by RomanBelov  #Maestro #BestPicture #BestActor #BestActress #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestCinematography #BestMakeupAndHairstyling #BestSound #BradleyCooper #CareyMulligan #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We finally saw one of the most anticipated movies of last year, and we had some differing thoughts. The three hour Martin Scorsese epic tells the story of The Reign of Terror that occurred in Oklahoma in the early twentieth century. While we all agree it is visually a beautiful movie, we couldn't help but feel like we wanted to see this story from the point of view of the Osage. We always love when we disagree on a movie so give this one a listen and tell us where you stand. Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Watch the movie on Apple TV+ Listen to the score Listen to our other Martin Scorsese episodes - The Irishman, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Hugo Osage consultant Janis Carpenter's mixed thoughts on the film Watch Reservation Dogs and Primo Theme music by RomanBelov  #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActress #BestSupportingActor #BestOriginalScore #BestOriginalSong #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #MartinScorsese #LilyGladstone #RobertDeNiro #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Cozy vibes? Check! Banger soundtrack? Check! Cast with amazing chemistry? Check! Alexander Payne's quiet Christmas movie snuck up on us and stole our hearts.  It is hard to deny this film its accolades when it made us feel so warm and fuzzy. We hope this movie is a great jumping off point for Dominic Sessa and leads to more Da'Vine Joy Randolph in everything everywhere all the time. What did you think of The Holdovers? Are you a good driver like Ana? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Watch the movie on Peacock Listen to the soundtrack Watch Dolemite is my Name Ryan Gosling on Stephen Colbert Listen to our other Alexander Payne episodes - Nebraska, The Descendants Theme music by RomanBelov  #TheHoldovers #BestPicture #BestActor #BestSupportingActress #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #PaulGiamatti #DaVineJoyRandolph #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Hi Barbie! Who would have thought that a Barbie movie would be one of the best movies of the year and also Oscar Nominated? Greta Gerwig made sure that all of our preconceived notions on what a Barbie movie could be were completely wrong. She brought to life a moving story about what it means to be a woman today. Every word, performance, and detail was handled with such thought and care it is no surprise that it was nominated for Best Picture. What did you think of Barbie? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram. Watch Barbie and all the behind the scenes videos on Max Listen to the soundtrack Mike's Mic's recap of Gossip Girl Theme music by RomanBelov  #Barbie #BestPicture #BestSupportingActor #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalSong #BestProductionDesign #BestCostumeDesign #GretaGerwig #MargotRobbie #RyanGosling #AmericaFerrera #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

AND THE WINNER IS...a let down? We have had so much fun this season with some really great films. Films that we called perfect, modern classics, innovative, surprising; and it all led to one of the most predictable Best Picture Winners. Surprising to no one, this was not on the top of any of our rankings at the end of this season, but we can't say we didn't like it. Colin Firth gives a moving performance because he can do no wrong. Geoffrey Rush was a charming supporting actor that matched Firth toe to toe, and Tom Hooper wasn't as annoying as he could be. If this had been 2012's Best Picture Winner, this conversation might have been completely different. Tell us your thoughts on the 2011 race over on Twitter and Instagram. We're taking a short break before we come back with our Conversations with Oscar series- where we dive into the current Oscar season and as always, give our thoughts! Listen to the score Listen to our other episodes about Alexandre Desplat scored films - Little Women, The Shape of Water, The Imitation Game, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Philomena, Zero Dark Thirty, Argo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Tree of Life Listen to our other episodes about Danny Cohen films - Room, Les Misérables  Theme music by RomanBelov  #TheKingsSpeech #BestPicture #BestActor #BestSupportingActor #BestSupportingActress #BestDirector #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestArtDirection #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #BestCostumeDesign #BestOriginalScore #BestSoundMixing #ColinFirth #GeoffreyRush #HelenaBonhamCarter #TomHooper #AlexandreDesplat #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Jennifer Lawrence is a household name today, but in 2010 she was a fresh faced new comer who scored an Oscar nomination right out of the gate. Jennifer Lawrence's skills shone in this dark, tense film. Director Debra Granik created an immersive haunting tale that launched the career of a future Hunger Games Winner. Let us know on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to our past episodes - Beasts of the Southern Wild, Nomadland, and The Help A playlist for the folky vibes Theme music by RomanBelov  #WintersBone #BestPicture #BestActress #JenniferLawrence #BestSupportingActor #JohnHawkes #BestAdaptedScreenplay #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Only a few episodes left in this season of Oscar Rewind. This week we're talking about True Grit. At least we mostly talk about True Grit. We get side tracked a lot in this one folks, so please try and keep up. We wouldn't say western is our favorite genre, but the Coen brothers made this one a hit for us. The cinematography by the genius that is Roger Deakins, and the beautiful, show stopping performance by Hailee Steinfeld had us glued to our screens! What's your favorite western? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to Delilah and have a relaxing night Listen to the score Listen to our Django Unchained episode Read Cultish by Amanda Montell Listen to Sounds Like A Cult Listen to our other episodes about other Carter Burwell scored movies - The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri and The Kids Are All Right Watch The Harder They Fall Listen to our other Roger Deakins episode - 1917 Listen to our episode about The Martian Listen to our episode about Good Will Hunting Listen to our episode about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Theme music by RomanBelov  #TrueGrit #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestActor #BestSupportingActress #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestSoundEditing #BestSoundMixing #BestArtDirection #BestCinematography #BestCostumeDesign #RogerDeakins #HaileeSteinfeld #JeffBridges #JoelCoen #EthanCoen #TheCoenBrothers #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We have watched our fair share of movies here at We Have Thoughts Incorporated. Many of them good, many of them not so good. We had a season of movies so mid we nearly lost our minds. It is very rare that we come across a perfect movie, but this season we did. Toy Story 3 has it all. It had us laughing, crying, scared, and thinking of yesteryear. Pixar came into our lives as children and continues to deliver some of our favorite movie going experiences today. Animation can deliver everything live action can and perhaps even more. Listen to us gush about our pals Woody and Buzz this week, and stay tuned for the last few episodes of this season. We couldn't be more excited! What are your childhood memories about the Toy Story franchise? What's your favorite Pixar movie? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to the score Watch Mike's Mic videos on Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and Glee Theme music by RomanBelov  #ToyStory3 #BestPicture #BestAdaptedScreenplay #MichaelArndt #JohnLasseter #AndrewStanton #LeeUnkrich #BestAnimatedFeature #BestOriginalSong #RandyNewman #BestSoundEditing #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

One of the many reasons we started this podcast was to talk about great movies with our best friends and in this weeks episode, we get to do just that. The Social Network is everyone at the top of their game. Fincher's directing, Sorkin and his melodic script, and even Justin Timberlake pulls out a good performance. Each puzzle piece fit so well it created a modern classic. The Social Network will be talked about for generations to come. We're glad to be a tiny piece in the conversation.  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to the score Follow us on Letterboxd - Ana - Crystal - Joy Information is Beautiful Behind the scenes on the script - the score - the dialogue Listen to our Moneyball, The Trail of the Chicago 7, Mank and All the President's Men episodes Read and watch Sharp Objects Read the script Watch Soul Listen to The Rewatchables episode about The Social Network Theme music by RomanBelov #TheSocialNetwork #BestPicture #BestDirector #DavidFincher #BestActor #JesseEisenberg #BestAdaptedScreenplay #AaronSorkin #BestOriginalScore #TrentReznor #AtticusRoss #BestSoundMixing #BestCinematography #JeffCronenweth #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Thirteen years ago might not seem like that long ago, but The Kids Are All Right's progressiveness feels a bit out dated. Lisa Cholodenko's intimate story about a family during a time a time of transition and upheaval is done well and with a soft touch and a stellar cast, however in 2023 it falls a bit flat for us. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to our friends over at CYC! Listen to Joni Mitchell's Blue Theme music by RomanBelov #TheKidsAreAllRight #BestPicture #BestActress #AnnetteBening #BestSupportingActor #MarkRuffalo #BestOriginalScreenplay #LisaCholodenko #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We could go on and on and on about our love and admiration for Christopher Nolan's storytelling, and we do. Inception is a film that will stand the test of time. The performances, the writing, the score, the cinematography are all top of their game. We have a feeling we will be talking about Nolan some more very soon. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to the score Listen to our Lady Bird episode Watch Mike's Mic Lost recap Listen to our Dunkirk episode Behind the scenes video: hallway dream fight - staircase - The dream city - tilting restaurant - French market -The train Meaning behind the character names Listen to our Midnight In Paris episode Listen to our The Fabelmans episode Watch Cinema Therapy's episode about Inception Play Framed - CineNerdle - Cine2Nerdle Our Getting to Know You episode Three Questions Theme music by RomanBelov #Inception #BestPicture #BestOriginalScreenplay #ChristopherNolan #BestOriginalScore #HansZimmer #BestSoundMixing #BestArtDirection #BestSoundEditing #BestCinematography #WallyPfister #BestVisualEffects #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Well, we made it this far before coming across our first mid film. A whole two weeks. If you've been listening to us for a while, you already know our thoughts and feelings about David O. Russell. In short, we don't like him or his movies much, save for Silver Linings Playbook. In The Fighter, he takes on our favorite subject, sports. There must be a dad film every year, and I'm sure 2011 dads were hyped to see a film about boxers they knew of growing up. Yay for them. Stick with us this week! We promise better films are coming. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to the score Listen to our other David O. Russell episodes: Silver Linings Playbook American Hustle Natalie Walker compilation Listen to our episode on Brooklyn Melissa Leo's Oscar campaign Theme music by RomanBelov #TheFighter #BestPicture #BestDirector #DavidORussell #BestSupportingActor #ChristianBale #BestSupportingActress #MelissaLeo #AmyAdams #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

It's rare to have a horror film nominated for Best Picture, but in this week's episode we get to talk about the psychological horror that is Black Swan. This dark tale of a ballerina pushed to her breaking point is magnificently done by Darren Aronofsky, Natalie Portman, and Mila Kunis. The score, the choreography, the costumes all blended seamlessly to create the edge of your seat horror/thriller that will stand the test of time. We're just getting started with this season and there some more great movies to come!  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and leave us a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Listen to the score Natalie's dance double Sarah Lane speaking out Behind the scenes featurettes about Natalie's training, visual effects, and the production Listen to our episode about The Artist Theme music by RomanBelov #BlackSwan #BestPicture #BestDirector #DarrenAronofsky #BestActress #NataliePortman #BestCinematography #MatthewLibatique #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

Hello Friends! Welcome back to another season of our Oscar Rewind Series! This time we're looking back at the 2011 Best Picture nominees. We've got an exciting season ahead of us, and we can't wait to dive in. In this first episode the gang looks back at possibly James Franco's best film, 127 Hours. Danny Boyle and James Franco handle this story with reverence and Franco's portrayal of Aron Ralston's vulnerability in those trying hours was indeed Oscar worthy. We're only a few hours into this season and it is already looking to be better than the last.  Make sure to follow us on all the socials. We're on Twitter and Instagram and we'd love to hear from you! Also, it would be extremely helpful if you could leave a review wherever you listen to this podcast, so that others can find us! Thanks! Listen to the score Survivalist talks about 127 Hours Listen to us talk about how we took a hike and almost died! Watch Good Boys Watch Beautiful Creatures  Theme music by RomanBelov #127Hours #BestPicture #BestActor #JamesFranco #BestAdaptedScreenplay #BestOriginalScore #ARRahman #BestOriginalSong #BestFilmEditing #Oscars2011 #2011Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

We made it to the end of another season of our Oscar Rewind series! The Artist took home the big win, but the actual big win is this episode right here. We're not sure what was in the air, but we were off our rockers and couldn't be tamed. Laughs were shared, and tears were shed in this monumental episode that will go down as one our favorites. Oh, and we talk about this movie and how lack luster this whole season is. On to the next!  Keep looking at our socials for when the next Rewind Series is coming out and start getting excited for our Conversations with Oscar series at the beginning of 2024! What did you think of The Artist? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! Listen to the score Listen to our episode about La La Land Watch Ida Watch Portrait of a Lady on Fire Listen to our episode about Roma Watch The Tragedy of Macbeth "America, no" Watch Bridesmaids Watch Spy Listen to our episode about Boyhood Kate Beckinsale and her Pantomime Horse Habit Theme music by RomanBelov #TheArtist #BestPicture #BestActor #JeanDujardin #BestDirector #MichelHazanavicius #BestCostumeDesign #BestOriginalScore #LudovicBource #BestSupportingActress #BéréniceBejo #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestFilmEditing #BestCinematography #GuillaumeSchiffman #BestProductionDesign #Oscars2012 #2012Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars