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1999: In THE INSIDER, Words are Weapons
An actionless action movie? Director Michael Mann's "The Insider" feels forgotten in pop culture 20 years since its release -- but why, exactly? Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1999, including one for Best Picture, the movie stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe in powerhouse performances and is based off of real-life national news, when "60 Minutes" interviewed Big Tobacco whistleblower Jeff Wigand.
Mike and Brian discuss why the movie flopped, explore its place among the Academy's picks of the top films of 1999 and decide whether to keep it or kick it from the year's top five.
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By Mike Cavaliere & Brian McMillan
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An actionless action movie? Director Michael Mann's "The Insider" feels forgotten in pop culture 20 years since its release -- but why, exactly? Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1999, including one for Best Picture, the movie stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe in powerhouse performances and is based off of real-life national news, when "60 Minutes" interviewed Big Tobacco whistleblower Jeff Wigand.
Mike and Brian discuss why the movie flopped, explore its place among the Academy's picks of the top films of 1999 and decide whether to keep it or kick it from the year's top five.
Join the conversation!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestPictureThis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestPictureThis
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSoMzXxF8xF9pyIqAfdlPA
Email: [email protected]