CINEMA SUNDAY
Ninety-six movies have won the Oscar for Best Picture. Did they deserve it? Let's find out! I'm going to watch every single one of them so you don't have to. Tune in each week to hear my reviews, hot takes & other Hollywood tidbits! Source Material: Wikipedia, IMDb & freemusicarchive.com
Episodes
113 episodes
Episode 96: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Frodo and Sam march toward Mount Doom, while Gandalf and Aragorn lead an allied army in the final battle for Middle Earth. Join me as I discuss the 2003 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
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Episode 96
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EPISODE 95: The Last Emperor
Though he was named Emperor of China at age 3, the life of Pu Yi doesn't turn out as planned. Join me as I discuss the Best Picture Oscar winner from 1987: The Last Emperor
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Episode 95
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24:57
EPISODE 94: Cimarron
An ambitious husband and wife duo stake their claim and build a newspaper empire during the early years of settlement in the Oklahoma Territory. Join me as I discuss the 1931 Oscar winner for best picture: Cimarron.
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Episode 94
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31:11
REPLAY: Episode 45: Everything Everywhere All at Once
A mild mannered, middle aged laundromat owner has to travel throughout the multiverse to battle an evil force and save the world? YES! Join me as I discuss the 2022 Oscar Winner: Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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28:53
BONUS: The Sixth Sense
Child psychologist Malcolm Crowe works to help a young boy who sees things he shouldn't see. Join me as I discuss the 1999 Oscar nominated film: The Sixth Sense
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27:31
EPISODE 93: Cavalcade
The Marryot Family, who are upper crust Londoners, experience many trials and tribulations during the first 30 years of the 20th Century. Join me as I discuss the 1933 Best Picture Oscar Winner: Cavalcade.
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Episode 93
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EPISODE 92: The Greatest Show on Earth
The circus comes to town and brings with it romantic drama, competitive rivalries and a clown with a huge secret. Join me as I discuss the 1952 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Greatest Show on Earth
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Episode 92
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EPISODE 91: Wings
During WWI, two American pilots fight a war on two fronts- they face the Germans in aerial combat, and fight over the affection of a girl back home. Join me as I discuss the 1928 movie Wings: the FIRST EVER Oscar winner for Best Picture.
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Episode 91
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23:06
REPLAY: Episode 4: The Silence of the Lambs
Join me as I discuss the twisted psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs. The first and only horror movie to ever win the Oscar for Best Picture.
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EPISODE 90: Lawrence of Arabia
A British Army Officer becomes the leader of the Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during WWI. Join me as I discuss the 1962 Best Picture Oscar winner: Lawrence of Arabia
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Episode 90
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23:57
EPISODE 89: The Lost Weekend
Don Birnam is an alcoholic facing a losing battle against his unquenchable thirst. Join me as I discuss the 1945 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Lost Weekend
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Episode 89
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24:40
EPISODE 88: Gandhi
The incredible story of the man who's policy of non violence helped bring freedom and independence to the people of India. Join me as I discuss the 1982 Oscar winner for Best Picture: Gandhi
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Episode 88
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Episode 87: The Broadway Melody
The Mahoney sisters arrive in NYC hoping to take Broadway by storm, but will they let a man come between them? Join me as I discuss the 1929 Best Picture Oscar winner The Broadway Melody.
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Episode 87
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24:53
EPISODE 86: Mrs. Miniver
A lovely and gracious middle-class English housewife must help her family endure the challenges of war. Join me as I discuss the 1942 Oscar winner for Best Picture: Mrs. Miniver
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Episode 86
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24:32
REPLAY: Episode 19: All the King's Men
Originally aired February 19, 2023. A top notch political thriller that shows how easily political power can corrupt good people. Join me as I discuss the 1949 Best Picture Oscar Winner: All the King's Men
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Episode 85
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28:33
EPISODE 85: The Great Ziegfeld
The elaborate story of Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr, the mastermind behind the infamous Ziegfeld Follies. Join me as I discuss the 1936 best picture Oscar winner: The Great Ziegfeld
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Episode 85
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25:47
EPISODE 84: The Bridge on the River Kwai
In 1943, a group of British POWs build a railway bridge for their Japanese captors. Fueled by pride and principle, the British Colonel inadvertently gives a strategic advantage to the enemy. Join me as I discuss the 1957 Best Picture Oscar winn...
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Episode 84
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26:26
EPISODE 83: Rebecca
A naive new bride is forced to deal with the intrusive and often uncomfortable reminders of her husband's deceased wife. Join me as I discuss the Best Picture Oscar winner from 1940: Rebecca
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Episode 83
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EPISODE 82: The Artist
As the silent film era comes to an end, Hollywood megastar George Valentin struggles to remain relevant. Join me as I discuss the best picture Oscar winner from 2011: The Artist
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Episode 82
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EPISODE 81: Schindler's List
German factory owner Oskar Schindler helps ensure the safety of his Jewish workers during the Holocaust. Join me as I discuss the 1993 Best Picture Oscar winner: Schindler's List.
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Episode 81
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26:49
BONUS: My Cousin Vinny
An inexperienced lawyer from New York defends a cousin who is charged with murder in Alabama. Join me as I discuss the 1992 comedy classic: My Cousin Vinny
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24:06
EPISODE 80: Hamlet
A film version of Shakespeare's timeless classic of love, revenge and family drama. Join me as I discuss the 1948 Best Picture Oscar winner: Hamlet
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Episode 80
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26:02
EPISODE 79: The Deer Hunter
The lives of 3 men from a small Pennsylvania steel town are forever altered after spending time in Vietnam. Join me as I discuss the 1978 Oscar winner for best picture: The Deer Hunter.
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Episode 79
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26:55