What was the best movie of 2009?
The Academy awarded that title to Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker," but in this series finale episode, Mike and Brian recap the year in film to rerank the Best Picture nominees, highlight standout films that didn't garner Oscar attention and choose their personal top-fives.
Want to curate a future episode? <a href="https://tinyurl.com/r4thbbxz">BECOME A PATRON</a>.
Agree or disagree with our takes? EMAIL <a href="mailto:BestPictureThis@gmail.com">BestPictureThis@gmail.com</a>

What was the best movie of 2009? The Academy awarded that title to Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker," but in this series finale episode, Mike and Brian recap the year in film to rerank the Best Picture nominees, highlight standout films that didn't garner Oscar attention and choose their personal top-fives. Want to curate a future episode? BECOME A PATRON. Agree or disagree with our takes? EMAIL BestPictureThis@gmail.com

What was the best movie of 2009?
The Academy awarded that title to Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker," but in this series finale episode, Mike and Brian recap the year in film to rerank the Best Picture nominees, highlight standout films that didn't garner Oscar attention and choose their personal top-fives.
Want to curate a future episode?&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/r4thbbxz" rel="noopener noreferrer">BECOME A PATRON</a>.
Agree or disagree with our takes? EMAIL&nbsp;<a href="mailto:BestPictureThis@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">BestPictureThis@gmail.com</a>

2009: Year in Review

Join Mike and Brian as they reevaluate the top films and Academy Awards nominees from 1999-2009 (plus a whole lot of bonuses), talk trivia and top fives, and address the big question: "Would you keep or kick the Academy's picks for Best Picture?" 

All that and more on Best Picture This -- where it's always Oscar season!

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Join Mike and Brian as they reevaluate the top films and Academy Awards nominees from 1999-2009 (plus a whole lot of bonuses), talk trivia and top fives, and address the big question: "Would you keep or kick the Academy's picks for Best Picture?" All that and more on Best Picture This -- where it's always Oscar season!

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