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AlmostSideways Podcast
CCCXVIII: Sinners, 2000 Best Picture Next 5 Draft, Films by Black Filmmakers

AlmostSideways Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 148:52


Recorded - 4/19/2025On Episode 318 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest collaboration between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan. Is Sinners the best film of the year so far? Then we go back 25 years and re-examine the Best Picture race of 2000. If there were 10 nominees, what would have been nominated? In honor of Coogler's new film, we look at the greatest films made by black directors. Here are the highlights:What We've Been Watching(5:00) "Secret Mall Apartment" - Zach Review(10:35) "What Happened, Miss Simone?" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review(14:25) "Operation Dumbo Drop" - Todd Liotta Review(17:45) "A Minecraft Movie" - Todd Review(25:00) "Sinners" - Featured Review(47:45) Spotlight: 2000 Best Picture Next Five Draft(1:09:00) Power Rankings: Films by Black Filmmakers(1:53:40) Honorable Mentions & Guessing Adam's ListTrivia!!!(2:05:40) "Jules & Jim" - Todd Trivia Review(2:11:25) "Paris, Texas" - Terry Trivia Review(2:16:15) Trivia: Paris & Texas Films(2:26:10) Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠almostsideways.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostSideways Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideterry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @pro_zach36Todd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Too Cool for Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @adamsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Xtra Butta
Ben-Hur

Xtra Butta

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 63:28


In this episode, hosts Cam & Dylan take a deep dive into the cinematic colossus that is Ben-Hur (1959) — the epic historical drama that defined an era of filmmaking. From chariot races to betrayal, vengeance to redemption, the guys break down what made this film a monumental achievement in Hollywood history. Directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston, Ben-Hur swept the Oscars with a record-setting 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Based on the 1880 novel by Lew Wallace, the film tells the powerful story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed by his Roman friend and forced into slavery, only to seek revenge and find spiritual awakening in the time of Christ. Cam & Dylan go beyond the surface with their signature mix of hot takes, humor, and behind-the-scenes trivia. Whether you're a fan of old-school epics or just love hearing passionate movie talk, this one's got xtra butta all over it.

MOVIE Morning
Sinners - MOVIE REVIEW

MOVIE Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 34:57


Director Ryan Coogler is back to deliver us more goods on the big screen with his latest original film, of course with Michael B. Jordan, Sinners. The trailers for this film have been absolutely fascinating and the hints over the years of Coogler's next project being an original and a horror film were extremely exciting to me. That's because I don't think he's made a single movie below the 'great' level. I enjoy his two Black Panther films immensely and about equally. The two more impressive outings in his career so far though have been his debut feature Fruitvale Station, a heartbreaking true story, and one of the greatest sports films of all-time: Creed, a legacy sequel that managed to top anything that had come before... and the original Rocky won Best Picture! Coogler is one of the best working directors, as I've clearly established, and him managing to make a high-budget, genre-blender and still managing to maintain the rights is just such a boss move, while the very easy next step for him would have been to continue immediately with what would've been a surefire hit in Black Panther III. Anyhow, is this movie as good as the rave reviews so far have indicated? Find out in this NON-SPOILER review!Sinners:Written and Directed by: Ryan CooglerProduced by: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev OhanianExecutive Producers: Pete Chiappetta, Rebecca Cho, Will Greenfield, Ludwig Göransson, Andrew Lary, Anthony TittanegroCo-Producers: Tina Anderson, Kenneth YuAssociate Producer: Ammar MohamedMusic by: Ludwig GöranssonDirector of Photography: Autumn Durand Arkapaw Edited by: Michael P. ShawverCasting by: Francine MaislerProduction Design by: Hannah BeachlerCostume Design by: Ruth E. CarterCast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Delroy LindoSynopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

The Deucecast Movie Show
Episode 676: The 2025 Deucie Awards (and our Top 10 of the Year)

The Deucecast Movie Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 120:01


 With the year 1/4th over, it is time to finally stick a fork into 2024 movies, with our list of our favorite films... AND awarding the best films of the year. It's the coveted Deucie Awards, and for the 12th year in a row, Mikey, d$ and Dr. Earl are here to give out the best in Comedy, Drama, Cinematography, Animation, Documentary, Music, Screenplay, Sci-Fi/Horror, Brain Candy, and of course, the acting awards, direction, and Best Picture! The Brutalist has a record 8 nominations, with Civil War getting 7 noms, A Complete Unknown with 6, while Dune Part Two and Wicked each getting 5.  Can Denis Villeneuve get his 3rd Deucie Award of his career?  Can Saoirse Ronan get her third?  Or can Florence Pugh join Denis, Saoirse, and Adam Driver as the only movie makers to get 2?   Plus, what films impressed Dr. Earl, Mikey, and d$ that they end up on their respective Top Ten lists of the year?  And you'll recognize a lot of the voices you hear on this ep, as we get all of our faves to assist!

The Movies
S4E40. Best Picture Showcase - A COMPLETE UNKNOWN dir. James Mangold

The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 29:19


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America's Hometown Horror
The Substance (2024)

America's Hometown Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 82:09


Remember: YOU ARE ONE. And tonight, join Mike, Kat & Andrew as they break down the most talked about horror movie of 2024, The Substance!Directed by Coralie Fargeat & starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Dennis Quaid, The Substance is the seventh horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, putting it in some elite company beside films like Jaws, The Exorcist & The Silence of the Lambs. The plot follows an fading celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), who, after being fired by her producer (Quaid) due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself (Qualley) with unexpected side effects. Leave the plot details at that, and go in as blind as possible to experience this batshit insane movie.- LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media#thesubstance #substancemovie #youareone #coraliefargeat #demimoore #margaretqualley #dennisquaid #bodyhorror #horrormovies #2024horror #2024movies #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #fango #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthmaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.

And the Winner Should Have Been...

It's been a little while, but we've jumped another 10 years closer to the present with an episode on the best films of 1964. Unfortunately for filmgoers it was a bit of a fallow year, but it does make for some good conversation. We mostly talk about the 5 Best Picture nominees, but a few more films come in for a mention in passing.As ever, we SPOIL the endings, middles...everything really about these movies without regard for what you might not have seen, so be warned. Watch the films first if you don't want to know how they end.00:10 Intro to the podcast/topic00:56 (Absolutely we did not get caught up to the current year)03:34 Mary Poppins18:03 Becket29:55 My Fair Lady31:12 Bob remembers correctly about Shaw and the Greek origin!38:15 The superior original ending43:53 Dr. Strangelove45:51 The prior episode where we talked about Dr. Strangelove46:25 Bob might be misremembering Hayden's late-life problems52:00 Zorba the Greek57:21 Bob gets on his high horse a bit01:01:57 Picking our winner01:05:18 Next episode plans and conclusionIntro and Outro music excerpted without alteration other than length and volume from AcidJazz by Kevin McLeod under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

20 Years, 4 Beers
Episode 122 - "Dances With Wolves"

20 Years, 4 Beers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 86:44


In 2025 we will be taking some additional further looks back into films from beyond 20 years, because the year 2005 was, to put it plainly, a garbage year of films... so what better way to enjoy our time together than travelling 35 years back to the Best Picture winning epic "Dances With Wolves."We enjoy at least four new beers, have some fun trivia, and overall just gush on a film that somehow gets overlooked in film history thanks to another film from 1990 which we will cover in the next happy hour.We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for your support! Find us at 20years4beers.com for more.Support the show

Gilded Films Podcast
073: The 2nd Oscars (1928/29) feat. Zā

Gilded Films Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 69:13


In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 2nd Academy Awards. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.Beginning – Overview of the 2nd Academy Awards(7:15) Alibi(17:20) The Hollywood Revue of 1929(32:10) In Old Arizona(42:20) Brief Note on The Patriot(47:15) The Broadway Melody(59:15) Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

Dark Alleys of Media
EP7 - The Oscars: Fools Gold

Dark Alleys of Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 52:46


In this episode we look at the 2025 Oscars that just went by but decided to delve deeper into the Oscars history, structure and its real purpose.  We will look at some of the most controversial Oscar campaigns, the forces behind them, if the Oscars favorite indie movies are really indie and if this whole thing is just an out of touch popularity contest.  Also at the end, we hear what Ricky Gervais has to say about the Oscar nominees.    History: The House That Mr. Mayer Built: Inside the Union-Busting Birth of the Academy Awards Corruption The Oscars Are Corrupted and Dirty and Driven by Publicists, But Dammit We Still Need Them The bitter truth about Hollywood's Oscar obsession Most corrupt Oscar campaign Number of television viewers of the Academy Awards ceremonies from 2000 to 2025 Why THIS Is The Worst Best Picture Winner In Oscar History Oscar voter admits meeting Robert Downey Jr ‘tipped the scales' for his vote Oscar voters speak: 2025 - Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 1: ‘Conclave' for Best Picture, ‘Emilia Pérez' Star Lost His Vote with Tweets 2024 - Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 1: ‘Zone of Interest' Is Best Picture, but Nolan Is Best Director Indie Cinema Don't be fooled by all the ‘indie' nominations – Oscars are still dominated by the big players - 2015 Article 2025 Oscars  Emilia Perez Nomination Explained “Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation REVIEW: ‘Emilia Pérez' Hates México

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
The 80th Anniversary of the Nazi Germany Surrender – How the Allies Won the War

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 63:38


Craig Symonds is the author of the book, Neptune: The Allied Invasion of Europe and the D-Day Landings. Craig is a Professor of History at the US Naval Academy. I want to learn from Craig about the unexpected challenges of the allied invasion at Normandy. And I want Craig to explain what distinguished the great allied generals on the battlefield.Our second speaker today will be with our What Happens Next Culture Critic Darren Schwartz. We are going to review the movie Patton that starred George C. Scott that won multiple Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Next Best Picture Podcast
"A Serious Man"

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 22:17


THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2009 retrospective is continuing with one of the best films of the year, one which greatly benefitted from the Academy expanding the Best Picture field to ten nominees: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen's "A Serious Man," starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Aaron Wolff, Amy Landecker, Simon Helberg & Adam Arkin. Mixing the personal with the existential and philosophical, the seriously funny Jewish film about one man going through a series of trials and tribulations, all while searching for the meaning behind it all, is regarded as one of the Coen Bros. best films. What do we think of it? Join Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, guest Charlie Bright, and me as we discuss our thoughts on the writing, its themes, characters, performances, best gags, craftsmanship, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast
The Front Runner (2018)

Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 161:42


As the wait for the next Best Picture to reveal itself continues, we discuss Xan's movie pick, "The Front Runner"!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : @oscarsgold @hidarknesspod @beatlesblonde @udanax19⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : facebook.com/goldstandardoscars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : patreon.com/goldstandardoscars

The Best Pictures Podcast
83rd Academy Awards - The King's Speech

The Best Pictures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 79:50


Join out hosts for the 83rd Best Picture winner, A King's Speech. Ian and Maggie both appreciated the top notch performances, and understated but deftly executed visuals.

Pop Ranks
Christopher Nolan Movies

Pop Ranks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 59:40


His films are both epic & prolific and he's responsible for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters including "The Dark Knight," "Inception," and last year's Best Picture winner, "Oppenheimer." This week, Eric, Scott, and special guest Paul Levin rank the films of the one and only Christopher Nolan! Where do your favorites stack up? Tune in to this week's "Pop Ranks" to find out.  

Rewatching Oscar
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Rewatching Oscar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 75:34


The Best Years of Our Lives made an impact when it was released back in 1946, both on the Academy with its numerous nominations and wins, but also on the movie-going public. William Wyler's film brought real-life issues of the men returning home from battle in WWII and dealing with acclimating back into society ... into the world they once knew, yet has changed.  This is a special film full of important themes including social class, reintegration, disability, and friendship.  With incredible performances by the entire cast, The Best Years of Our Lives is a great piece of filmmaking.After almost eight decades does this film still hold up? Is it still worthy of the top prize at the Academy Awards? Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about The Best Years of Our Lives, as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1946.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching  Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSkyShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us atjack@rewatchingoscar.com or jackferdman@gmail.comMusic by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating.  It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.Send us a text

Two Peas On A Podcast
2026 Best Picture Movie Draft

Two Peas On A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


Way Too Early Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE, Fantasy-StyleJonathan Fuji and Matt Neglia from Next Best Picture joined me, and we drafted a team of 10 movies that best represent what we could see from next year's Best Picture lineup at the Oscars. The Awards Garage is made possible by our executive producers:Dan Brenic, Daniel Henderson, Michele Doto, Paul Przytula, Chris Yeany, Julio Olivera, Dan Roske, Jarrod Taylor, Michael Hill, Jason, David Powell, Joey Austin, Imran Javed, Kayla McCoy, Brett Parker, Justin Winters, Heidi England, Brad Hargis and Clayton S.Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more fantastic content Here!E-mail the show anytime.Visit us online at PodBean or via our website HERE.Visit our Merch Store at Bonfire for shirts, mugs, stickers, etc.Follow us on Letterboxd for all our Top 5 lists and mini-reviews.Find Nick on Twitter HERE.You can also follow him on Letterboxd HERE.All featured songs and clips are All Rights Reserved.

Shakespeare Anyone?
Mini: Shakespeare in Love [Unlocked from the Patreon Vault]

Shakespeare Anyone?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 24:50


Want to support the podcast? Join our Patreon or buy us a coffee. As an independent podcast, Shakespeare Anyone? is supported by listeners like you. This week, we are bringing you something a little different and unlocking our Patreon bonus episode on the 1998 film, Shakespeare in Love. Over on our Patreon, we regularly watch/read and discuss Shakespeare-adjacent media. Shakespeare in Love, written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and directed by John Madden, follows a fictional love affair between William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) and a noblewoman, Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow), during the writing of Romeo and Juliet. The film also features performances by Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck and Judi Dench. Shakespeare in Love received 7 Oscars, including Best Picture at the 71st Academy Awards.  We originally released this episode in February 2023 as a Patreon-exclusive. Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. For updates: join our email list, follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod or visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com You can support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone, buying us coffee, or by shopping our bookshelves at bookshop.org/shop/shakespeareanyonepod (we earn a small commission when you use our link and shop bookshop.org). Find additional links mentioned in the episode in our Linktree. Works referenced: Stoppard, Tom, and Marc Norman. Shakespeare in Love. Panorama, 1998.  

The Movies
S4E38. Best Picture Showcase - WICKED dir. Jon M. Chu

The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 34:39


Just because ANORA wears the Oscars' Best Picture crown doesn't mean the movies nominated turn to dust. In fact, as the Best Picture nominees slowly trickle out to home video, discussing them feels more pertinent. A movie's lifespan isn't limited to the awards calendar, especially when it comes to WICKED.Jon M. Chu's fantasy musical, based on the Broadway show, vacuumed up the world's cash to the tune of nearly $750 million, a testament to the musical's 20+ year success. This thing's been around long enough on its own to discuss it in generational terms.But WICKED owes it all to THE WIZARD OF OZ, being a prequel exploring the college years of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande), who will be known later in life as the Wicked Witch and Good Witch, respectively.Grande's lovably bubbly narcissism makes me laugh. Even the camera can't stop following her hair flips and flighty trots across the sets. Erivo seems incapable of playing a false note. They carry years worth of pain behind a restrictive, poised demeanor, presenting confidence as a defense tower.Our technicolor understanding of the land of Oz is muted by a change in perspective. We're not from Kansas anymore, Toto. Director of photography and frequent Chu collaborator Alice Brooks gives Oz a more tactile, European feel, at times flooding the background with natural light that gives the sets a lived-in presence. This isn't a Marvel Studios CGI nightmare (for the most part).But this idea of a realistic Oz, marked by more serious ventures into ANIMAL FARM-esque allegories for fascist subjugations within a caste system, doesn't always gel with the magic or whimsy WIZARD OF OZ is known for. It feels as though each creative grabbed their own idea of what WICKED should be and stretched it in said direction. The result is something that doesn't coalesce but I'll be damned if I say I didn't have fun with it.Though I'm still stunned Chu got a Critics' Choice Award for Best Director. Go home; y'all are drunk.---Please rate, review & subscribe to The Movies wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow The Movies on Instagram & Bluesky: linktr.ee/themovies_pod

Arroe Collins
Inside The Creative Mind Of Author Gregory MaGuire Creator Of Wicked And Now Elphie

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 19:03


As of February 20, 2025, the film adaptation of Wicked (2024) has grossed over $727 million worldwide. The movie is projected to earn over $1 billion at the box office and the advance ticket sales for film were the second best for Fandango in 2024. The film was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two.  Gregory Maguire, the acclaimed author behind the best-selling novel Wicked, is set to enchant readers once again with a prequel to this beloved story. Maguire's new novel, ELPHIE chronicles the formative years of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, unveiling her intriguing past and setting the stage for the global phenomenon that is Wicked. Nearly 30 years after the original novel captivated readers, ELPHIE promises to be a riveting coming-of-age story that explores Elphaba's early life. The novel reveals how young Elphaba, marked from birth by her green skin, navigates a world shaped by her mother's promiscuity and her father's piety. It touches upon her early encounters with the marginalized Animal populations of Oz, her struggles with familial jealousy, and her educational adventures leading to Shiz University where she meets the charismatic Galinda. Elphaba and the themes that Maguire presented in his groundbreaking work of fiction have only become more relevant in today's divided world. Acclaimed by critics and readers alike, Wicked has sold over 6 million copies and inspired the Tony Award-winning musical that has become one of Broadway's most successful shows. In response to readers' longstanding curiosity, Maguire's ELPHIE will explore the complexities of Elphaba's character, offering a profound insight into her transformation into one of literature's most iconic witches.Maguire's ability to re-imagine the familiar world of Oz has been praised by prominent voices in literature and theatre. Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist of "Wicked: The Musical," notes, "I knew that Gregory Maguire had come up with a genius idea the moment I heard about Wicked. It's a book that has changed a lot of lives, including mine."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Old Roommates
Ep 286: "A Few Good Men" Revisited

Old Roommates

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:48


Can you handle the truth? Sure, back in 1992, this military courtroom drama was a critical and box office smash. Tom Cruise! Demi Moore! Jack Nicholson! And all that yelling! How could it miss? But now, decades later, are we ready to issue a Code Red on this Oscar-nominated Best Picture? Is Cruise's cocksure persona the best fit for this heavy-handed tale of loyalty? Is Jack's manic line readings too big for this jurisdiction? And, for the love of God, will anyone listen to Demi's Joann, like, ever? The Old Roommates head to the mess hall and revisit all the speeches and shenanigans through their middle-aged lens. Join them!Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#AFewGoodMen #RobReiner #AaronSorkin #TomCruise #DemiMoore #JackNicholson #KieferSutherland #KevinBacon

Back by Popular Demand with Dennis Camlek
Episode 47 - "Unforgiven"

Back by Popular Demand with Dennis Camlek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 97:29


In 1984 a trusted production executive desperately tried to convince Clint Eastwood to pass on “The Cut-Whore Killing,” stressing that the screenplay was not worth his time. Eastwood placed it in a drawer, but not because of the material; only during the latter phase of his career did he feel he could earn the right to properly deconstruct the western genre. Released in 1992, “Unforgiven” would go on to win Oscars for Best Picture, Director (Eastwood), Editing, and Supporting Actor for the late Gene Hackman. Jason Thompson and Dennis roll into Big Whiskey, open a bottle and celebrate Eastwood's masterpiece. Deserve's got nothing to do with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Friends and The Movies with Matt and Sixto

Welcome to Two Friends and The Movies with Matt and Sixto, 120: Nickel Boys. The podcast boys dive deep into this heavy movie that was nominated for Best Picture. This one gets a bit serious with some real conversation about the issues. Find out how the boys feel about all of it!

Popcorn for Dinner
‘Mickey 17′ & 'Black Bag' Are Crowd-Pleasers From Oscar-Winning Directors. Are They Good? | Is This Cinema?

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 107:56


Ayisha is joined by Popcorn For Dinner friends, Ofili & Jerry, for a blockbuster episode discussing TWO releases from two of our best directors. They begin with their thoughts on 'Mickey 17', Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to his Best Picture-winning 'Parasite'. Then they delve into Steven Soderbergh's sexy, espionage thriller - 'Black Bag' (52:12), and of course, make sure to praise clubhouse fave, Marisa Abela (1:09:50). You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Hosts: Ayisha BelgoreGuests: Ofili and JerryProduction by: EbukaTheme Music: Mia Sugunasingha

Sneople At The Movies
The Helena Awards 2024

Sneople At The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 148:36


It's the most wonderful time of the year, beloved listeners - after weeks of waiting with baited breath, it's finally time for this year's Helena Awards! For those who don't know, this beautiful yearly tradition has the Sneople running through a full list of categories both familiar and unique, old and new: from Best Actress and Best Picture to Tex Avery Awooga Wolf Award l and Stupidest Film (Affectionate), the Helena Awards has it all. It is, per usual, the highest of high notes to close out awards season on, and we are thrilled as always to host it. It's also shorter than watching the actual Oscars AND there's no ads so really, what do you have to lose? For those who wish to view the Helena Awards document, you can join the Infinity Break discord at bit.ly/InfinityTalks - it will be shared there in the Sneople channel! Just in case you wanted to revel in the glorious document formatting which, honestly, why wouldn't you?

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 282 - Oscars Retrospective of the 88th Academy Awards

AwardsWatch Oscar and Emmy Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 194:28


On episode 282 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as well as AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Jay Ledbetter, Josh Parham, and Karen Peterson to go back 10 years and take a look at the 88th Academy Awards, covering the films of 2015. The team take a trip back to just a decade ago where the Oscars were at a moment of reflection as the #OscarsSoWhite movement rang loudly as the nominations didn't fully show the diverse, talented artists that made the year in film so strong. Chris Rock (whose jokes this night would spark the later controversy for “The Slap” at the 2022 ceremony) hosted the ceremony and highlighted perfectly that the Academy had a long way to go to show the world that they can change and allow everyone the chance to be nominated and win an Oscar. For the telecast, it was a night dominated by Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant in the technical categories, Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning an Oscar, a cool, shocking upset in Best Visual Effects, and Spotlight winning the top prize, along with just Best Original Screenplay, making it the first film since The Greatest Show On Earth to win Best Picture while only winning one other award. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1980, briefly discuss talk about Spotlight as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to four films to make up the final set of eight nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h14m. We will be back next week for a review of the new A24 drama, Warfare, as well as talk about some of the best war films of the decade/century so far. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

The Doofcast
#303 - Oscars Catch-Up: I'M STILL HERE

The Doofcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 87:08


We at last return to complete our Oscars Catch-Up series, a mere month after the Oscars are over. This week we chat about our final Best Picture nominee, the Brazlillian film I'm Still Here. Then, we take a look at all 10 nominees from 2024 and rank them against each other before comparing them to the 2023 Oscars list and deciding which year was better.  Next week...Tremors! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:00 - I'm Still Here discussion 51:43 - Ranking the Best Picture Nominees    

The Daily Quiz Show
Entertainment, Society and Culture | Name the movie that matches the following plot summary: 'The son of a city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet.' (+ 8 more...)

The Daily Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 9:34


The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: Name the movie that matches the following plot summary: 'The son of a city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet.' Question 2: Which of these is a four-sided spinning top, played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? Question 3: Which French actor has featured in films including Cyrano de Bergerac and La Vie en Rose? Question 4: How does that Latin phrase 'Familia supra omnia' translate into English? Question 5: Which writer created the television series 'The West Wing'? Question 6: Which of these quotes is from the film 'King Kong'? Question 7: What is the title of the film in which the protagonist uses tattoos to keep track of his life? Question 8: Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014? Question 9: Which children's TV character has friends called Muck, Lofty, and Scoop? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Villain Was Right

This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2025 Best Picture winner ANORA. We're cataloging the long list of red flags raised by her husband Ivan and arguing that the trio of goons/babysitters forcing her to get a divorce actually have her best interest in mind. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Last Laugh
Riki Lindhome: Going Solo After Garfunkel and Oates

The Last Laugh

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 46:54


Riki Lindhome spent her 20s and 30s as one half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates. Now that she is solidly in her 40s the comedian is finally going solo with a debut album ‘No Worries if Not,' which tackles the unique challenges of being a “middle aged” woman, as she put it. In this episode, Lindhome breaks down the process of turning real-life struggles into comedy songs and shares what it has been like to perform music for the first time without her longtime bandmate Kate Micucci. She also talks about the surreal experience of attending ‘SNL50' as a “plus one” with husband Fred Armisen, the moment in her career where she had to choose between pursuing ‘SNL' or sticking with Garfunkel and Oates, and how bizarre it was when the first movie she ever appeared in won the Oscar for Best Picture. Follow Riki Lindhome on Instagram @rikilindhomeFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A24 On The Rocks
Anora (2024) Film Review with Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy

A24 On The Rocks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 82:39


On this week's A24 vibe discussion, we bring on Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy to review 2024's Best Picture winner Anora. Starring Best Actress Mikey Madison, Anora is about a Brooklyn exotic dancer who meets a Russian Oligarch named Vanya who becomes enamored with her. Written and directed by Florida Project director Sean Baker, the A24 Rocks crew and Alexey discuss the three acts of the film, the realism of the seedier side of Brooklyn, and if it deserved to win Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.We also discuss Alexey's award winning short film "One Night in Body Shop," and ask him what it's like to create a Russian dark fairytale in the U.S. Find Alexey's short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPNbXMH1g4&ab_channel=AlexeyKotolevskiyAlso, see Eric's YouTube channel for his docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMediaIntro- 0:00 to 4:37.Anora Film Discussion and Ratings- 4:37 to 1:02:15.One Night in Body Shop Discussion- 1:02:15 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/9- Climax.4/16- Jesus Chris Superstar.4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
Patton (1970) ft. Sara Shea

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 116:01


Dana and Tom with 5x Club member, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IG) discuss the Best Picture winner of 1970, Patton: directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, written by Francis Ford Coppola and Edward H. North, cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp, music by Jerry Goldsmith, starring George C. Scott, Karl Malden, and Edward Binns.Plot Summary: A sweeping and complex portrait of a man consumed by ambition, Patton charges through history with ferocity and contradictions, a gladiator on the modern battlefield. In the chaos and grandeur of World War II, Patton's genius and ego collide, alienating allies and enthralling enemies. Hero and antihero, the film unveils his brutal poetry of war, a relentless quest for glory at any cost—and the haunting question of whether he is made for, or destroyed by, the brutal theater of combat.Guest:Sara SheaHost and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IGPreviously on 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit, Barry Lyndon (1975), Shampoo (1975), 2025 Post Oscars Reaction ShowChapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back Sara Shea05:19 Cast and Background for Patton09:01 Relationship(s) with Patton15:30 Dana, Why Do You Love This Movie?18:34 Welcome to the Resistance27:51 What is Patton About?31:46 Plot Summary for Patton32:35 Did You Know?36:48 First Break37:36 What's Up with Sara Shea?40:01 Best Performance(s)51:23 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)01:01:28 Second Break01:02:09 In Memoriam01:03:11 Best/Funniest Lines01:13:38 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:18:18 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:24:39 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:33:10 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:40:27 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:45:32 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:47:26 Remaining Questions for Patton01:49:31 A Thank You to Sara and Final Thoughts01:54:54 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to:

You Must Remember This
George Cukor 1960-1981 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 12)

You Must Remember This

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 76:33


George Cukor had always experimented within his relatively broad lane, often finding nuanced ways to explore women's lives, including their sex lives, under the constraints of the Production Code. But after winning the best Director Oscar for Best Picture-winner My Fair Lady in 1964, Cukor's career slowed down considerably, and as the 60s turned into the 70s and both gender roles and the movies went through massive changes, Cukor was still making the same kinds of things he would have made at the peak of the studio system, regarding which he adopted an extremely defensive stance. Then, suddenly, in 1981, with Rich and Famous, Cukor caught up with the sexual revolution – a decade too late. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oscar Should Have Gone To

Meghann forgot to watch A Tale of Two Cities and Craig'll never let her forget it. But they also talk about the nine other nominees for 1936's Best Picture.

Film for Fans
#205 - Best Picture Series: The Departed Revisited

Film for Fans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 72:06


Ryan Dunlevy and Rob Dunham discuss:(1:11) Box office update(8:29) Revisiting The Departed (2006)FilmforFans.com

Never Did It
1953: 'Tokyo Story' and 'From Here to Eternity'

Never Did It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 26:14


This week, we take a look at Yasujiro Ozu's seminal masterpiece, a loose adaptation of the incredible 'Make Way for Tomorrow', and then talk about the harrowing Best Picture winner that also nabbed Frank Sinatra a Best Actor Oscar. Apologies for the bad audio on this and the next two episodes, we ran into a technical difficulty.Connect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler

The Box Office Bears Movie Podcast
[Season 2] Episode 56 (Anora Review)

The Box Office Bears Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 113:55


On this episode, we talk about the recent dubbed Best Picture of 2024, Anora. We talk about sex workers, the characters in the movie, Sean Baker, and so much more. We also answer some listener questions at the end of the episode.

MerCo Movie Guys

This episode, we bring on our special guests, Kayla and Erica, to break down the films, share our hot takes, and—let's be real—admit which ones we actually watched.

Coffee and Deathsticks
The People's Oscars

Coffee and Deathsticks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 48:10


Danny and Kevin are catching up on the recent Best Picture nominations at the Academy Awards and wanted to talk about two standouts: Conclave and Anora. The Pope almost died leading up to Hollywood's Biggest Night and would've given the people something to root for in the evening's most coveted prize. Alas, Frank is still with us, but the movie about a fictional conclave was more entertaining than what we would've had anyway. The winning picture, Anora, made filmmaker Sean Baker a household name, which he already was to Danny and Kevin. The duo talk this movie and his entire excellent filmography. Follow us on Instagram or email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com

Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast
Jurassic Park (1993)

Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 146:24


As the wait for the next Best Picture to reveal itself begins, we discuss DJ Nik's movie pick, "Jurassic Park"!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : @oscarsgold @hidarknesspod @beatlesblonde @udanax19⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : facebook.com/goldstandardoscars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : patreon.com/goldstandardoscars

Rum and Regret Podcast
R&R 139: Can’t Shut Up About Anora

Rum and Regret Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 59:56


Join the Rum & Regret team as they dive into the cinematic masterpiece that is Anora, the latest Best Picture winner.

Next Best Picture Podcast
"The Blind Side"

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 24:11


THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2009 retrospective continues with one of the most controversial Best Picture nominees in recent memory. A film that was immensely successful upon its theatrical release but has lowered in estimation over the years. We're talking about John Lee Hancock's true story sports biopic about football player Michael Oher, "The Blind Side," starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Jae Head, Lily Collins, and Kathy Bates. The movie was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning Best Actress for its star Sandra Bullock, but should it have taken the perspective of Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family instead of Oher? Join Ema Sasic, Lauren LaMagna, Alyssa Christian, Dan Bayer, and me as we discuss our thoughts on the story, its reputation, the performances, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our discussion! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avid Indoorsmen
A.I. EP. 289: “PLEASE! STOP! SCREAMING!” - Anora 2025 Best Picture Winner

The Avid Indoorsmen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 88:05


The Sean Baker written and directed film, Anora, won Best Picture as well as several other Academy Awards. We both liked Anora and thought it would be fun to record an episode on it with our good friend and recurring guest, Sami Matarante. She had some fun insights and we all had a lovely discussion. Enjoy!

Middle Class Film Class
Falling in Love Like in Movies (2023) review / dir. Yandy Laurens

Middle Class Film Class

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 59:35


The gang writes their future this week, as they review the movie that won Best Picture at the Indonesian Oscars, Falling in Love Like in Movies (2023). Stream this delightful movie on Netflix right now... yes. STOP LISTENING OR WATCHING THIS SHOW and go watch this movie. Be prepared to get your middle aged heart warmed, but classmates beware, we will be spoiling this fully. Thank you to Joseph Bridges for the recommendation!Visit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1lVsk1xjMSBgZK82uAzgQThis Episode:https://youtu.be/aRgRXM8xLr4http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclass   Email: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comMerch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/    Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclass Patrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy DanAngry Otter (Michael)The Maple Syrup Don: StephenJoseph Navarro     Pete Abeyta  and Tyler Noe

Free With Ads
The Apartment, with The Flop House

Free With Ads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 80:08


For the final week of the MaxFunDrive we invited Stuart and Dan from The Flop House to take a break from bad movies and watch the Best Picture winner "The Apartment" starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.Tune in next week when our movie will be... Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The MovieListen to The Flop House, it's very good!Catch Emily Fleming and Jordan Morris at Wondercon!Matt Lieb and Francesca Fiorentini will be in San Francisco at Cobb's Comedy Club on May 7th! Buy tickets here!   MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

(sub)Text Literature and Film Podcast
The Weight of Memory in Hitchcock’s “Rebecca” (1940) – Part 2

(sub)Text Literature and Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 38:25


Wes & Erin continue their discussion of the 1940 Best Picture winner "Rebecca," starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier.

The Top 100 Project
Out Of Africa

The Top 100 Project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 47:25


Note: this episode might be listed as "E" on your app, but there's no bad language in this one. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of our 13th year of podcasting, so we end #12 with another one-Ryan show...this time about a 7-time Oscar-winner. Along with a slew of technical awards, Out Of Africa won Best Picture and Sydney Pollack was rewarded for his direction. His romantic epic, with all those scenic vistas, was also a mega-hit. Yet not everyone loved the story about Karen Blixen, partly because it's really long and arguably too slow. It's also easy to be bothered that Kenyans & their land are just a backdrop for a love triangle between 3 white people. Coffee farmer Meryl Streep and great white hunter Robert Redford DO sell the love in this "based on real events" flick...even if he doesn't feel as authentic as she does. So enjoy the early days of spring listening to the 654th edition of Have You Ever Seen, the one about Out Of Africa. Well, Actually: to be very anal about this, the Ellis' honeymoon was on the island of Mallorca, not Ibiza. Also, the Serengeti is in Tanzania, not Kenya...although those 2 countries ARE neighbours. This movie is about a coffee farm down in Kenya, but we offer you the greatness of our Canadian sponsor, Sparkplug Coffee. use our "HYES" promo code and get a onetime 20% discount. The website is "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Subscribe to Have You Ever Seen. Rate and review our shows in your app too. Look for all our postings on YouTube too (@hyesellis in the search bar). Subscribe there, but also comment and like the show. Contact us. By email we're "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". By social media, try Twi-X (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) or Bluesky (ryan-ellis and bevellisellis).

Love Life with Matthew Hussey
(Matt Monday): The 5 Biggest Red Flags in Anora

Love Life with Matthew Hussey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 11:59


Ever had that sinking feeling that something in your relationship isn't quite right—but you push it aside because everything seems too good to be true? We've all been there. And no film captures this better than Anora, this year's Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards. If you've ever rushed into commitment, been swept away by grand gestures, or felt like you're in a one-sided relationship, then you need to watch today's episode. I break down the 5 biggest red flags that signal your relationship could be headed for disaster—and how to spot them before it's too late. --- ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at →  http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com  

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
#1005: Mickey 17, Madness ‘25 - Play-Ins, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 85:37


Adam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni's ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:50) Review: “Mickey 17” (00:01:51-00:29:54) Filmspotting Family (00:29:55-00:32:49) Review (JL): “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” (00:32:50-00:36:28) Next Week / Notes (00:36:29-00:43:03) Massacre Theatre (00:43:04-00:46:20) Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (00:46:21-01:16:08) Credits / New Releases (01:16:09-01:20:22) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -2025 Ebert Interruptus https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/ -Filmspotting Fest Posters https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
Ep 1150 | My Timothée Chalamet Conspiracy Theory, Dems Sell Out Girls & Oscars Lowlights

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 72:17


In today's episode, we discuss the Senate's party-line rejection of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and why Democrats effectively killed the bill before it even reached the floor. We also cover some pop culture updates because it's fun. After all, we need to know if Timothée Chalamet's recent rebrand to appear more masculine is working or if there's a deeper PR strategy involved. We also do a brief Oscars update, including Zoe Saldaña's win for "Emilia Perez" and "Anora" winning Best Picture for portraying prostitution. And of course, we review some of the worst red carpet looks that we've seen in a while. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets now! Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (01:44) Share the Arrows Tickets on sale (05:58) Trump to address Congress tonight (07:26) Correction from yesterday  (08:53) Plant seeds that bloom in eternity (16:58) Senate kills the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (26:10) Australia government pro-“trans” ad (29:51) Timothée Chamalet masculine rebrand (47:54) Oscars recap  (01:03:13) Red carpet outfit ratings  --- Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, where 10% of every purchase supports pregnancy care centers; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE at checkout to claim $40 off, free express shipping, and your choice of free meat in every order for an entire year. Masa Chips — Go to MasaChips.com and use promo code ALLIEB for a discount on your first time order of seed oil free tortilla chips! NetSuite — Gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get the CFO's guide to AI and Machine Learning. --- Related Episodes: Ep 1149 | Alex Clark on Finding the One & Why She's Thankful for Botox https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1149-alex-clark-on-finding-the-one-why-shes/id1359249098?i=1000697484043 Ep 1135 | My Reaction to Lily Collins' Surrogacy Announcement & Trump's Tariffs Explained | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1135-my-reaction-to-lily-collins-surrogacy-announcement/id1359249098?i=1000689433386 Ep 1140 | What Christian Men Look For in a Woman | Guest: Timothy Stuckey (Chief Relatabro) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1140-what-christian-men-look-for-in-a-woman/id1359249098?i=1000691988398 Ep 74 | Demonization of Excellence https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-74-demonization-of-excellence/id1359249098?i=1000429229665 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices