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

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

Oh no! Did we like a Quentin Tarantino film?! While we haven't seen his entire filmography, when people talk about how great Tarantino is, Inglorious Bastards is his gold standard. From the perfect opening chapter, to the charming Christoph Waltz, and some truly beautiful shots, this quickly shot up to the tops of our rankings which took us all by surprise.  Tell us what you thought of this movie. Are you a Tarantino fan? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram! *Forgive Ana for mistaking "Für Elise" for "Moonlight Sonata" She means well and at least she's pretty. *Stay tuned to the very end for a special surprise. Listen to the score Listen to our other Tarantino episodes - Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Read the script Watch Interview with the Vampire Theme music by RomanBelov   #InglouriousBasterds #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestSupportingActor #BestOriginalScreenplay #BestSoundEditing #BestSoundMixing #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #QuentinTarantino #ChristophWaltz #Oscars201

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

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

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

We’ve seen this story before, right? White boy and his western civilization come to a new place and tries to make friends with the indigenous peoples, there is a love story as bland as water, and a heavy dose of environmentalism. We could name more than one movie with this plot…James Cameron, come on! We can’t even try and make excuses that the story is simple because the technology was so new and the focus of the movie because he regurgitated tired stories again in the sequel. The first sequel in a line of many. Fingers crossed it only gets better. What did you think of Avatar? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the score Listen to our episode about The Way of Water Watch James Cameron's GQ interview Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender Watch Widows Watch behind the scenes of Zoe Saldaña ACTING  Read A Brief History of Motion Capture in the Movies Watch the cast of Stranger Things play DND Theme music by RomanBelov   #Avatar #BestPicture #BestDirector #BestCinematography #BestFilmEditing #BestOr

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

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

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

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

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

The combination of Celine Song's writing and directing alongside the powerful acting trio that is Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro, created such a perfect harmony that we had a hard time finding anything to critique in Past Lives. Every choice was a masterclass in how quiet, intimate story telling can be incredibly impactful. We're going to be gushing about the body language, the score and the longing presented here for years to come. Join us, wont you? What did you think of Past Lives? Let us know! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen to the score Listen to our episode about Brooklyn Read the script here Listen to our episode about Hustlers Past Lives: The Definitive Explanation Theme music by RomanBelov   #PastLives #BestPicture #BestOriginalScreenplay #CelineSong #GretaLee #TeoYoo #JohnMagaro #Oscars2024 #2024Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

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

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

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

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

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

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

AND THE WINNER IS...a let down? We have had so much fun this season with some really great films. Films that we called perfect, modern classics, innovative, surprising; and it all led to one of the most predictable Best Picture Winners. Surprising to no one, this was not on the top of any of our rankings at the end of this season, but we can't say we didn't like it. Colin Firth gives a moving performance because he can do no wrong. Geoffrey Rush was a charming supporting actor that matched Firth toe to toe, and Tom Hooper wasn't as annoying as he could be. If this had been 2012's Best Picture Winner, this conversation might have been completely different. Tell us your thoughts on the 2011 race over on Twitter and Instagram. We're taking a short break before we come back with our Conversations with Oscar series- where we dive into the current Oscar season and as always, give our thoughts! Listen to the score Listen to our other episodes about Alexandre Desplat scored films - Little Women, The Shape of Water