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In this episode Daniel is joined by Matt Carroll, Professor of Journalism at Northeastern University, and formerly a member of the Spotlight team at the Boston Globe. Matt joins the show to discuss the 2015 Academy Award Best Picture winner Spotlight. He discusses his portrayal by Brian D'Arcy James, what the film got right and the incredible things that happened that didn't make it in the film because they were too unbelievable. Films discussed during this episode: Spotlight Zodiac All the President's Men A Complete Unknown If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to us on social media. We're on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. Next Episode: McVeigh with Ashley Benson & Brett Gelman
Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss whether the Academy Award Best Picture winners in the 1980s also blockbuster films? Before that the trio reviews current 1980s news.0:00 - Introduction4:21 - Announcements8:00 - Goonies 2 is official15:30 - Will the Goonies invite Trumper supporter Robert Davi back?24:30 - John Ratzenberger shares scary Cheers' story31:04 - I Want My 80s touring in 202536:55 - Village People cop sends first cease and desist44:43 - Were the 1980s Best Picture winner also blockbusters?1:12:30 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowSupport Feeding Medina at https://feedingmedinacounty.org/Learn more about O-Baby at https://www.instagram.com/djm_obaby
On this episode: Whatcha Been Watching?, The Lost Boys: The Musical, Insidious show shuts down, Academy Award Best Picture nominees, Movies You Can Watch Over and Over Again, and more!
In the early Sunday hours pre-ceremony, I was scrambling around attempting to film myself talking about the 2024 Academy Award Best Picture nominees. I managed to watch all 10 films twice (the better to critique them by.) I was rushed to finish the job before heading over to an Oscar party. My phone ran out […]
Tune in for this episode of Strictly Reel, where Chris and Richie dive deep into the latest film news including the numerous Reboots and Sequels on the horizon. We also discuss the new docu-series Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV and our feelings on the matter, as well as expressing our sympathy for the victims. Along the way, we also explore our recently watched films over the last week.Lastly, we examine the 96th Academy Award Best Picture winner Oppenheimer (2023) during our Best Picture Breakdown. Throughout this segment we dissect its technical and visual feats, original score, amazing performances, and debate the film's writing. Join us to hear our thoughts, review, and analysis throughout this fun episode!Episode Chapters:(00:00-01:19) - Opening Credits(01:20-24:57) - Film News - Reboots & Sequels(24:58-46:48) - Recently Watched - Quiet On Set, Dune Part 2(46:49-01:46:25) - Oppenheimer (2023) Breakdown(01:46:26-01:47:31) - Closing Credits
Join us in this episode of Strictly Reel, where Chris and Richie discuss the latest film news including James Bond rumors and upcoming bad Horror film reimaginings like the Poohniverse or Untitled Steamboat Willie film. Along the way, we also explore our recently watched films over the last week.Lastly, we dive deep into the 60th Academy Award Best Picture winner The Last Emperor (1987) during our Best Picture Breakdown. Throughout this segment we dissect its themes, technical feats, visual prowess, and cultural significance. Tune-in for an engaging discussion that combines cinema analysis with our personal thoughts and review!Episode Chapters:(00:00-01:25) - Opening Credits(01:26-13:51) - Film News - James Bond Rumors, Bad Horror Reimaginings, & more(13:52-27:29) - Recently Watched Films(27:30-01:28:04) - The Last Emperor (1987) Breakdown(01:28:05-01:29:32) - Closing Credits
In this episode of Strictly Reel, Chris and Richie give their thoughts, opinions, and predictions for the upcoming 96th Academy Awards. Tune in to hear us discuss the heavy favorites, our personal picks, snubs, and possible dark horse candidates throughout the different categories.We also dive back into the topic of the National Film Registry (NFR) and explore films that are available for selection in 2024 which we think could be contenders for preservation this year.Finally, we jump back in time and discuss the 46th Academy Award Best Picture winner The Sting (1973), as we provide our review and some behind-the-scenes information about this critically acclaimed film that has been praised for it's writing, performances, and historical significance.Episode Chapters:(00:00-01:01) - Opening Credits(01:02-01:04:45) - Oscars Predictions(01:04:46-01:12:41) - 2024 NFR Selections(01:12:42-01:55:46) - The Sting (1973) Breakdown(01:55:47-01:57:30) - Closing Credits
In this inaugural installment of Strictly Reel, Chris and Richie delve into the 86th Academy Award Best Picture winner 12 Years a Slave (2013). Tune in to hear us discuss our thoughts, review, and some behind-the-scenes information about this critically acclaimed film that was recently archived for it's historical and cultural significance.Additionally, we explore other films selected for the National Film Registry (NFR), share our most note-worthy films recently watched, as well as other film and entertainment news.Episode Chapters:(00:00-00:49) - Opening Credits(00:50-38:35) - 12 Years a Slave (2013) Breakdown(38:36-47:20) - National Film Registry Discussion(47:21-01:03:10) - Recent Watches - Letter to a Pig, Sleepaway Camp, Batman vs TMNT, Saw X, & Nimona(01:03:11-01:18:37) - Film News - Oscars Performances, Naked Gun Reboot, Dune 2, Streaming & Theater releases(01:18:38-01:22:39) - Closing Credits and Game
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Past Lives… RYJ goes to the movies alone, leaves the movies alone, pontificating his life and possibly beginning a three-day mental breakdown…RYJ - 4.5 of 5 starsFollow me on Twitter, IG, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John MagaroWritten and Directed by Celine SongNominated for Best Picture, and Best Original ScreenplayFor more information about Past Lives check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link
Ronald Young Jr. reviews Academy Award Best Picture nominee Anatomy of a Fall… RYJ discusses the difference between acting when your character is guilty vs when they're not guilty and how the twain meetRYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, Twitter, Tiktok, and Threads - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theaters and on various VOD servicesStarring Sandra Huller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner, Antoine Reinartz, Samuel Theis, and Jehnny BethWritten by Justine Triet, and Arthur HarariDirected by Justine TrietNominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Sandra Huller), Best Original Screenplay, and Best EditingFor more information about Anatomy of a Fall check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:51:45 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:40 - Slow Horses 00:02:39 - Monsieur Spade 00:08:06 - Feud: Capote vs. The Swans 00:10:50 - Mr. and Mrs. Smith 00:17:04 - Curb Your Enthusiasm 00:19:37 - True Detective: Night Country 00:24:20 - Masters of the Air 00:30:53 - Lawmen: Bass Reeves 00:33:37 - For All Mankind Discussion: 00:39:45 - Ranking the 2024 Academy Award Best Picture nominees. SPOILERS ABOVE! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music: “Fast Car” Tracy Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome one and all to our weekly movie chat! For today's episode we hit the theaters to check out the spy comedy thriller Argylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Sofia Boutella. Bonus topics include Tool, shopping carts, and cat packs. For next week's pod the boys and Ma Hinshaw crack open the old Netflix to continue their Academy Award Best Picture nominee catch up with Maestro written, directed, and starring Bradley Cooper. Don't forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #49. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week! If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Finally go out and catch as many movies as you can!
Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith issues reflected in the Academy Award Best Picture nominated and Palme d' Or winning film by writer/director Justine Triet. Anatomy of a Fall is a French legal drama surrounding the suspicious death of a husband and father (Samuel Theis) and his wife and prime suspect Sandra (Sandra Huller) and the impact on their son Daniel (Milo Machado Graner.) Faith and Life Issues Spotted: What do we value in life and how does that impact one's life and the life we share with others? To what extent do we value ourselves and others by what they accomplish professionally and the notoriety or material success and stature achieved? How do we value work and accomplishments and that are less public or profitable but yet still impactful in one's life or the lives of others in one's family or community? To what is one called and equipped to do in and with their life? While some persons achieve fame and notoriety in their professions and lives, all persons have a calling and purpose, and have gifts to lead meaninful lives of impact and import for their life and the lives and of others. Proverbs 19:22-24 1 Corinthians 12 Seek first the Kingdom of God. The less one seeks to please one's ego, and the more one seeks to bring joy to and receive approval from God in making the most of the life, gifts, and calling God has offered, the less emphasis one places on pleasing and gaining respect and notice of others. In measuring success in life by living into God's calling rather than by worldly definitions of fame, one is more likely to be aware of the quiet, yet great impact one has on the lives of those in one's community or life circles. Such is part of the teachings of Jesus regarding earthly and Kingdom treasures. Matthew 6 Additional Connections and thoughts: Consider the film through the lens of the fall of Adam and Eve as described in Genesis 2, and visa versa. What was the motivation behind their actions that led to their fallsIn ? What do we do with dreams we had as children and young adults that are not fullfilled? Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 13 that there comes a time when we put away the language and perspective one has of the world as a child and takes on the language, perspective and responsibilites, and we could add dreams and pursuits.
Pound the table and tell everyone you're innocent, Sandra! At least that's what Iris yelled at the screen while watching ANATOMY OF A FALL. Check out this week's discussion on Academy Award Best Picture nominee and find out what the siblings make of Justin Triet's legal Rashomon. Contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com www.orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the past thirty years, the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) has given the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), an arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the authority to place third-party observers on commercial fishing boats. Those observers have largely been federally funded except in certain limited instances where the MSA provides NMFS with the power to collect fees from the regulated industry. When NMFS and the New England Fishery Management Council decided to explore the possibility of increased discretionary monitoring in the Atlantic herring fishery, however, they realized the federal government would be unable to pay for additional monitoring. The solution was a rule that would instead shift the cost of increased coverage to small businesses—the fishermen themselves. NMFS estimated the cost of industry-funded monitoring in the herring fishery would run upwards of $700 per day and lead to a 20% reduction in most of the fleet's net revenue.If the story sounds familiar, that's because the 2022 Academy Award Best Picture, CODA, concerns the same kind of industry-funded monitoring scheme in New England's storied groundfish fishery. Up and down the Atlantic seaboard, commercial fishermen have long protested they are facing an onslaught of overlapping and ever-increasing state and federal regulations, all while fishing quotas and revenue continue to decline. NMFS, in the face of multiple lawsuits, has sought to justify industry-funded monitoring as a compliance cost necessary to preserve fishing stocks. Moreover, the agency has relied on Chevron deference to defend its reading of the MSA.In May 2023, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a lawsuit brought by a group of herring fishermen from Cape May, NJ challenging NMFS's industry-funded monitoring rule. Rather than agreeing to directly address NMFS's interpretation of its authority under the MSA, however, the Court agreed to consider whether Chevron v. NRDC should be overruled or, alternatively, clarified such that statutory silence concerning controversial powers expressly but narrowly granted elsewhere in a statute does not constitute an ambiguity requiring deference to an agency. The implications of Loper Bright are tremendous across multiple agencies and regulatory spaces—it could turn out to mark a defining shift in administrative law.Featuring:Ryan Mulvey, Counsel, Cause of Action InstituteEli Nachmany, Former Law Clerk to Hon. Steven J. Menashi, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Oh hey, would you believe it, Awards Don't Matter is back. After almost a two year break, we're back with an episode from the vault where David Giannini and Andrew F Peirce discuss the 1946 Best Picture winner The Best Years of Our Lives. Winner of an impressive seven Academy Awards, including Best Director (William Wyler), Best Actor (Frederic March), and Best Supporting Actor (Harold Russell), The Best Years of Our Lives is widely considered one of the great Best Picture winners. But don't trust everyone else! Listen to two dudes who chat about whether it's good or not and ask whether The Best Years of Our Lives matters any more. We aim to bring more episodes in the future, including a promised discussion on It's a Wonderful Life very soon. And while we mention AwardsDontPod on Twitter, well, that place doesn't really exist anymore, so just make sure you're subscribed to The Curb podcast feed for updates. Clips presented in this episode: The Best Years of Our Lives trailer // Homer and Wilma scene // "And for what?" // PTSD Scene Listen to Dave and Mike discuss Brief Encounter on Off Screen Death here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oh hey, would you believe it, Awards Don't Matter is back. After almost a two year break, we're back with an episode from the vault where David Giannini and Andrew F Peirce discuss the 1946 Best Picture winner The Best Years of Our Lives. Winner of an impressive seven Academy Awards, including Best Director (William Wyler), Best Actor (Frederic March), and Best Supporting Actor (Harold Russell), The Best Years of Our Lives is widely considered one of the great Best Picture winners. But don't trust everyone else! Listen to two dudes who chat about whether it's good or not and ask whether The Best Years of Our Lives matters any more. We aim to bring more episodes in the future, including a promised discussion on It's a Wonderful Life very soon. And while we mention AwardsDontPod on Twitter, well, that place doesn't really exist anymore, so just make sure you're subscribed to The Curb podcast feed for updates. Clips presented in this episode: The Best Years of Our Lives trailer // Homer and Wilma scene // "And for what?" // PTSD Scene Listen to Dave and Mike discuss Brief Encounter on Off Screen Death here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“I remember about the rabbits, George.”Capturing Steinbeck and Americana on the Big ScreenHaving been writing novels for 10 years, it made sense that eventually, Hollywood would turn to John Steinbeck's novels as a source for the silver screen. The first film to make the transition was Of Mice and Men, a novella he originally wrote as a ‘playable novel' and then as a play itself. To that end, it was already the perfect size for adapting. And to that end, the film works just as well as the story. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our series on 1940 Academy Award Best Picture nominees with a conversation about Lewis Milestone's 1939 film Of Mice and Men.Here's a hint at what we talk about.For a relatively simple story, a lot happens and the story works through a variety of topics. How does the story handle a character with an intellectual disability and what does it say about those who take care of others, whether it's this character or an aging dog? What about race relations? (To that end, it may be less pointed than the book but the film still feels like it handles race better than Gone With The Wind does.) The script changes how Mae – the only female character in the book and the only one with any real presence in the film – fits into the story. Here, we get a sense of the tragedy of this character, which does a lot to paint the gender differences in this place at this time. There's also the moralistic, religious, and humanistic angles we discuss. The casting is fantastic. Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney, Jr. play our two leads and deliver complex, compassionate performances that are the beating heart of this film. Betty Field plays Mae and rounds the character out with resonance and depth that never were on Steinbeck's pages, even if possibly inferred. The rest of the cast fits impeccably into their roles. Lewis Milestone directs and handles the story effectively and efficiently. And having Aaron Copeland score the film only enhances its feel of Americana.This film stands strong as a version of this film that's worth remembering. It's definitely one of the best films of the year and certainly worthy of its Best Picture nomination. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Find places to watch this at JustWatchTranscriptTheatrical trailerPoster artworkLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • Of Mice and Men(01:10) - 1940 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees Series Continued(02:15) - Revisiting the Novella(03:51) - Deceptively Small Story(05:09) - Initial Thoughts, Play, and Expanding Story(09:02) - Big Issues(12:48) - Caretaking(18:32) - More on the Dog(22:21) - Comparison to Lenny(23:34) - Good Deed?(24:20) - Parallel Issues(25:18) - Lenny as Sympathetic Character(26:21) - Race(32:29) - Gender Issues and Mae(35:30) - Kindness to Mae?(38:45) - Lewis Milestone(41:54) - Cast(47:55) - Title Origins(49:29) - Credits(50:25) - Other Versions(51:54) - Awards(55:24) - The Box Office(56:28) - Last Thoughts(56:52) - Coming Next Week • Wuthering Heights(58:18) - Letterboxd(01:00:23) - Wrap UpThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement
“I remember about the rabbits, George.”Capturing Steinbeck and Americana on the Big ScreenHaving been writing novels for 10 years, it made sense that eventually, Hollywood would turn to John Steinbeck's novels as a source for the silver screen. The first film to make the transition was Of Mice and Men, a novella he originally wrote as a ‘playable novel' and then as a play itself. To that end, it was already the perfect size for adapting. And to that end, the film works just as well as the story. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our series on 1940 Academy Award Best Picture nominees with a conversation about Lewis Milestone's 1939 film Of Mice and Men.Here's a hint at what we talk about.For a relatively simple story, a lot happens and the story works through a variety of topics. How does the story handle a character with an intellectual disability and what does it say about those who take care of others, whether it's this character or an aging dog? What about race relations? (To that end, it may be less pointed than the book but the film still feels like it handles race better than Gone With The Wind does.) The script changes how Mae – the only female character in the book and the only one with any real presence in the film – fits into the story. Here, we get a sense of the tragedy of this character, which does a lot to paint the gender differences in this place at this time. There's also the moralistic, religious, and humanistic angles we discuss. The casting is fantastic. Burgess Meredith and Lon Chaney, Jr. play our two leads and deliver complex, compassionate performances that are the beating heart of this film. Betty Field plays Mae and rounds the character out with resonance and depth that never were on Steinbeck's pages, even if possibly inferred. The rest of the cast fits impeccably into their roles. Lewis Milestone directs and handles the story effectively and efficiently. And having Aaron Copeland score the film only enhances its feel of Americana.This film stands strong as a version of this film that's worth remembering. It's definitely one of the best films of the year and certainly worthy of its Best Picture nomination. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Find places to watch this at JustWatchTranscriptTheatrical trailerPoster artworkLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • Of Mice and Men(01:10) - 1940 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees Series Continued(02:15) - Revisiting the Novella(03:51) - Deceptively Small Story(05:09) - Initial Thoughts, Play, and Expanding Story(09:02) - Big Issues(12:48) - Caretaking(18:32) - More on the Dog(22:21) - Comparison to Lenny(23:34) - Good Deed?(24:20) - Parallel Issues(25:18) - Lenny as Sympathetic Character(26:21) - Race(32:29) - Gender Issues and Mae(35:30) - Kindness to Mae?(38:45) - Lewis Milestone(41:54) - Cast(47:55) - Title Origins(49:29) - Credits(50:25) - Other Versions(51:54) - Awards(55:24) - The Box Office(56:28) - Last Thoughts(56:52) - Coming Next Week • Wuthering Heights(58:18) - Letterboxd(01:00:23) - Wrap UpThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement
That's right, we're talking about the most recent Academy Award Best Picture winner! This week, Dan and Anna travel through the multiverse to get their hands on some bagels, even though their fingers have become hot dogs. Tune in for some fun! If you would like to support In Conclusion, you can do so at patreon.com/InConclusion
Even though the duo is still recovering from an exhausting awards season, Gaius and Jackson draft up a list of potential 2023 films that could become Academy Award Best Picture hopefuls next year. From Oppenhemier to Barbie to Killers of the Flower Moon, many high profile films make their list of movies that could hear their names announced when nominations are revealed in 2024. In addition to this, the pair also discuss the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, Ben Affleck saying he doesn't want to direct a film for DC Studios, and Jordan Peele dating his next film for Christmas Day 2024. Follow Us Instagram Follow Us On Twitter Like Us On Facebook Follow Us On TikTok
We watched PARASITE and why didn't we do this sooner?Nick and Andrew discuss what they watched this week but have a conversation about the 2019 Academy Award Best Picture winner PARASITE!Please follow the show on Twitter @Was_ThePodcastNick is @Supermans_Papa on Twitter and @N_Ervin23 on InstagramAndrew is @AndrewLZCom on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok and @AndrewLZ on LetterboxdPlease follow/subscribe to the showRate/Review the showShare itAll is appreciated. Have a good day.
Included in this episode: 1. Academy Award Best Picture Nominees Are Increasingly Grappling With Climate Change 2. More Workers Are Sharing Their Salaries. Here's How to Use Pay Transparency to Get a Raise 3. Train Derailments are More Common Than You Might Think. Here's What to Know 4. Column: Big Tech Has Layoffs All Wrong .
A look back across the past four decades of Best Picture nominees shows a clear uptick in films that grapple with the climate crisis.
A look back across the past four decades of Best Picture nominees shows a clear uptick in films that grapple with the climate crisis.
When you think of your soul leaving your body, what image comes to mind? If it's a ghostly duplicate of your physical body, boy do we have a show for you. Dr. Therese Scarpelli Cory joins from Notre Dame's philosophy department to examine how that view has some unintended side effects for our sense of self, how to improve on that view, and what it has to do with our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then, Kara joins to finish our Oscars run-up with the rest of our heartfelt discussion of last year's Academy Award Best Picture winner, CODA (21:10). Episode Notes
When you think of your soul leaving your body, what image comes to mind? If it's a ghostly duplicate of your physical body, boy do we have a show for you. Dr. Therese Scarpelli Cory joins from Notre Dame's philosophy department to examine how that view has some unintended side effects for our sense of self, how to improve on that view, and what it has to do with our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then, Kara joins to finish our Oscars run-up with the rest of our heartfelt discussion of last year's Academy Award Best Picture winner, CODA (21:10). Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2023/03/10/ep-109-spooky-body-problems-plus-coda-part-2/
Alex and Zach keep in time in the Cate Blanchett-led force of Tár. They applaud Blanchett's Oscar-nominated performance, roll through the slow-building turn of the film and examine its niche depiction of cancel culture and a fall from grace. Plus, another round of updated Academy Award Best Picture rankings (so far).TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro2:05 - Non-Spoiler Discussion17:19 - Academy Awards Discussion20:08 - SPOILER Plot Discussion1:05:05 - Best Picture Rankings (So Far)1:10:11 - Best Actress Breakdown1:14:06 - Upcoming Oscars Roundup1:16:45 - OutroFollow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.
Why do we feel more isolated than ever? How do kids from smaller families have a harder time forming connections later in life? What do people mean when they talk about identity, using phrases like "it's who I really am"? Mary Eberstadt discusses answers to those questions, her new book Adam and Eve After the Pill Revisited, and the unfolding impact of the Sexual Revolution. Later (32:00), Kara joins as we continue our run-up to the Oscars with part 1 of our discussion of CODA, last year's Academy Award Best Picture winner. Episode Notes
Why do we feel more isolated than ever? How do kids from smaller families have a harder time forming connections later in life? What do people mean when they talk about identity, using phrases like "it's who I really am"? Mary Eberstadt discusses answers to those questions, her new book Adam and Eve After the Pill Revisited, and the unfolding impact of the Sexual Revolution. Later (32:00), Kara joins as we continue our run-up to the Oscars with part 1 of our discussion of CODA, last year's Academy Award Best Picture winner. Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2023/02/24/ep-108-the-revolutions-aftermath-plus-coda-part-1/
On this spoiler-filled episode, Barry and Mike get their Irish up and declare their blood feud as they discuss Martin McDonagh's Academy Award Best Picture nominee The Banshees of Inisherin. Topics discussed include the joy of confidently made quality films, the glorious cast and the impressive recent rise of Colin Farrell, and the undeniable darkside of Irishness.
We covered Shakespeare in Love in our early bonus episode, "Worst of the Best, Part 2." It was part of our survey of the bottom 25 movies on our countdown of the Academy Award Best Picture winners. It was ranked number 77. Since then, Bonnie has finally seen the film, so we decided to record a special bonus episode to discuss our thoughts on it.
Welcome to Sibling Cinema! Dennis and Bonnie are siblings and we're here to talk movies! Dennis is an obsessive cinephile and Bonnie is a super casual movie watcher. In this series we are embarking on a countdown of the Academy Award Best Picture winners. A couple months ago, Dennis embarked on a rewatch of all 94 Best Picture winners. Yes, you read that right--it's a rewatch. Dennis is something of a completionist and long ago he completed a watch of all the Best Picture winners (but he's still only seen 519 of the 581 nominees). He wanted to shore up his ranking list of the best Best Picture winners, but the problem is so many of them have become cold storage. The only logical solution was to watch all 94 again. To break up the monotony of binging 94 movies, Dennis thought it would be fun to watch them from worst to best, based on consensus. There's a lot of rankings out there, but all of them have some issues, and there really is no definitive ranking. To create a framework, he aggregated seven different lists and also added in some bonus points for those Best Picture winners that feature on select Best-of-all-time rankings. He made an Excel sheet, but hid the rankings so that the process would be a surprise. Starting at number 94, Dennis typed in 94 on the spreadsheet to reveal the movie's title, watched the movie, wrote a review, and then went back to the spreadsheet to reveal number 93. That's where Bonnie comes in. In our conversations over the last couple of months, Dennis had shared progress on the project, and Bonnie insisted that this has to be a podcast. By the time we decided to go ahead with it, Dennis was already up to #70. Rather than go back to the beginning, we decided we'd do a special mega episode discussing the bottom 25, and then start a weekly podcast. Dennis and Bonnie will both watch the next movie on the list and then get together to discuss it. Don't take the list itself too seriously, it's just there as a fun framework. We hope you enjoy!
Our retrospective on every Academy Award Best Picture continues with 1936's "The Great Ziegfeld" starring William Powell & Myrna Loy. Does this classic stand the test of time and deserve its place in Oscar history? ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 1:11 - The Great Ziegfeld synopsis 2:03 - Initial thoughts on the film 11:00 - Understanding Flo Ziegfeld 14:47 - The chemistry of Frank Morgan 19:00 - Blackface and 1936 attitudes 20:51 - The 9th Academy Awards 23:40 - Does The Great Ziegfeld stand the test of time?
Our retrospective on every Academy Award Best Picture continues with 1935's "Mutiny on the Bounty" starring Charles Laughton & Clark Gable. Does this adventure on the high seas stand the test of time and deserve it's place in Oscar history? 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Synopsis of "Mutiny on the Bounty" 1:57 - Initial critique of "Mutiny" 4:42 - Other adaptions of "Mutiny on the Bounty" 8:00 - White washing of history? 14:29 - Charles Laughton and Clark Gable 21:02 - Does "Mutiny on the Bounty" stand the test of time?
Our journey to review every Academy Award Best Picture continues with the winner of the 7th Academy Awards trophy "It Happened One Night". Arguably the first "screwball comedy" which set the stage for future "rom-coms" starred Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and was directed by Frank Capra. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - It Happened One Night at the 1934 Academy Awards 2:32 - It Happened One Night synopsis 3:30 - Some pre-Code liberties taken 5:06 - James explains the Hayes “Code” 7:42 - It Happened One Night could have been made today 11:47 - Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable 19:00 - Gender changes since 1934 24:15 - “I loved seeing Alan Hale” 25:34 - Best Picture contenders 1934
We got some fresh & unedited audio this episode! The girls discuss the Academy Award Best Picture winner CODA. Stina shares a story of when she used ASL to communicate & Danielle discusses "soft lows" Instagram: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINA, @daniellecobianchi Twitter: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINA Two Girls Drink Beer Youtube Beer Coffee Doughnuts Blog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twogirlswatchtv/message
We open the episode with no faith in the human race and end up with a passionate discussion on the musical GREASE. Somewhere in between we talk about possibly the first Academy Award Best Picture winner on TiT in Michal Cimino's THE DEER HUNTER. Giving it the proper respect it deserves. But that Rizzo, my goodness, that brings back awkward school memories... Support what we do with bonus content and early episodes on Patreon Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Tweet at your hosts: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Letterboxd: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Artwork by: @nasketchs Find out more at https://trilogyintheory.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Justice Roberts Joins Dissent Criticizing SCOTUS Shadow Docket Orders This week, the Supreme Court issued an “emergency” ruling in Louisiana v. American Rivers. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the dissent criticizing the Court's use of the “shadow docket.” Vec discusses the dissent. Academy Award Best Picture Film Depicts Regulations on Fishing Industry Oscar best picture winner for original film, “CODA,” highlights the devastating effects of government regulations on the fishing industry. NCLA represents fishermen and charter boat captains in lawsuits challenging NOAA's unlawful regulations. Vec discusses the Academy Awards and CODA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Emma and Brooke visit an Academy Award Best Picture winner: Rebecca (1940)! Alfred Hitchcock's first American production (adapted from Daphne du Maurier's classic novel) is one you won't want to miss. The story of Maxim de Winter and the second Mrs. de Winter, a thrilling romance checkered with deception, will keep you on the edge of your seat. We discuss Joan Fontaine's real-life insecurities with this role, production code restrictions, artistic differences between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick, and more. Don't just dream about visiting Manderley...pack your bags and join us for a suspenseful adventure! Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!— Be sure to check us out onOur website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/FacebookTwitter: @oldsoulpodInstagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast
This time around the guys overanalyze the new teaser trailer for "Obi-wan Kenobi", talk about the reactions around "The Batman", and share their thoughts on the Academy Award Best Picture contender "West Side Story". All that, with a special surprise topic from Z to boot.
They call us...THE OLD SOUL MOVIE PODCAST! After our Sidney Poitier poll tournament on Instagram, we have a winner: In the Heat of the Night (1967)! We discuss the Academy Award Best Picture-winner in this tribute to an actor who challenged the industry to tell more inclusive stories. We go over the movie's production, which was horrifically impacted by racism, historical period factors, acting talents, and thoughts on the plot's central mystery. Hold on, stay strong, it'll be alright...in the heat of the night!Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!—Be sure to check us out onOur website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/FacebookTwitter: @oldsoulpodInstagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast
Subscribe via: RSS Feed // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Google Podcasts // Pocket Casts For some reason, the last Alfred Hitchcock film to be nominated for Best Picture is his 1945 psychological thriller, Spellbound. Featuring an early performance from Gregory Peck, and another lead performance from Ingrid Bergman, Spellbound was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and winning the Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture Oscar for Miklós Rózsa. While co-hosts Dave and Andrew could have gone the easy route by discussing Mildred Pierce, a much more worthy Best Picture nominee (and deserving winner too), they instead digest how psychology is presented by Hitchcock, how to present a good amnesia film, while also being surprised by the fun of the film. Spoilers abound for The Yearling too. Clips presented in this episode: Spellbound trailer // Liverwurst scene // Therapy Scene Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lost Weekend is Billy Wilder's first Best Picture winning film, and first time winning Best Director as well. For a director that many may know as a comedy-focused great, this journey into the darkness of alcohol addiction is bleak, powerful, and ultimately a very sobering affair. With a searing Best Actor award winning performance from Ray Milland, and a comforting supporting turn from the ever-reliable Jane Wyman, The Lost Weekend stands as a Best Picture winner that has fallen out of conversation but deserves reappraisal. On Awards Don't Matter, co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss this noir-tinged drama at length, touching on some very sensitive and possibly triggering subjects. Ultimately, this leads them to the enduring question: does The Lost Weekend still matter? Clips in this episode: The Lost Weekend trailer // Benefits of Drinking clip Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subscribe via: RSS Feed // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Google Podcasts // Pocket Casts Trigger Warning: This episode discusses instances of abuse, manipulation, and gaslighting. We arrive at one of the films that Andrew was anticipating the most when coming to discussion Best Picture winners and nominees: George Cukor's thriller Gaslight. Starring Ingrid Bergman in one of her Oscar winning roles, alongside Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, and Oscar nominee Angela Lansbury, this thriller is a film that coined a phrase that has become synonymous with a horrifying act of bruality that people enact on one another. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss the intensity of this powerful, enduring classic, while also discussing the morality of Joseph Cotten's heroic character, exploring the 'one perfect shot' aspect of the film, and theorising what kind of impact Gaslight might have had on the film industry if it won Best Picture. And then they wrap up deciding how to pronounce Dune. Clips featured in this episode: A Wife's Revenge Scene // Gaslight trailer // Bloodthirsty Bessie Scene // You Think I'm Insane Scene Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As World War Two wraps up, we ease out of one of the worst events of modern humankind with one of the most charming and inconsequential Best Picture winners yet, Leo McCarey's Going My Way. Bing Crosby won Best Actor, and dual nominee for the same role, Barry Fitzgerald won Best Supporting Actor, both playing priests keeping their church and its constiuents alive. Dave and Andrew navigate religion, priests, music, and charm in this discussion that tries to pat this nice little film on the shoulder for trying. Thankfully, this isn't the musical Cats, nor is it another Best Picture winner, Spotlight. Clips featured in this episode: Going My Way trailer // Right Field Pitcher // They Let it Happen from Spotlight Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPod Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While the 16th Best Picture winner - Casablanca - stands proudly as a bonafide classic, it isn't the only nominee of that year that stands the test of time as a genuine masterpiece. That honour also falls on William A. Wellman's undervalued social drama, The Ox-Bow Incident. At a tight 75 minutes long, The Ox-Bow Incident manages to deliver a stunning thriller that leaves the three hour bloated epics in its wake. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew delve into the power of masculinity, the cruelty of mob justice, and more in this deep discussion here. Read Dave's review of The Ox-Bow Incident at Insession Film here. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every so often the Academy Awards get it right, and for the 16th Best Picture winner they chose one of the greatest films ever made: Michael Curtiz's Casablanca. Featuring outstanding performances from Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Raines, and more, this film is film that has had more words written about it than many others. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew dig in deep with Casablanca, seeking to turn over new dirt on an old classic. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Cagney danced and sung his way to a Best Actor Oscar for Michael Curtiz's Best Picture nominated film, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In this episode of Awards Don't Matter, both Andrew and Dave are genuinely surprised by the love they have for a film that has all of the faults of other films that were nominated in 1942, and that they've covered in the past. We also ask, will Lin Manuel Miranda get a film like this in the future, and at what point is patriotism too much? Dig on in. Listen to Dave discuss In the Heights on his other podcast, Off Screen Death. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.