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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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