Joseph and Jamie discuss the Coen Brothers’ 2009 black comedy-drama A Serious Man; the film’s complex and enigmatic narrative, the central performance from Michael Stuhlbarg, and what it all means.

Joseph and Jamie discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2010 science-fiction action film Inception; the film’s visual style, its complex narrative, and Nolan’s surprising Best Director snub at the Oscars.

Joseph and Jamie discuss Jean-Marc Vallée’s 2013 biographical drama film Dallas Buyers Club; the film’s portrayal of the AIDS crisis, its portrayal of 1980s Texas, and its Oscar winning performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto.

Joseph and Chris discuss Adam McKay’s 2018 biographical political comedy-drama Vice; how the film compares to The Big Short, the film’s tone and its awards performance.

Joseph and Jamie discuss Clint Eastwood’s 2004 Best Picture winning sports drama Million Dollar Baby; how the film works as a boxing film, its two Oscar winning acting performances, and the narrative changes it makes.

Joseph and Chris discuss Taika Waititi’s 2019 World War Two comedy Jojo Rabbit; discussing the film’s handling of its controversial subject matter, the film’s sense of humour, and the divisive critical reception that it received.

Joseph and Jamie discuss Sam Mendes’ 2019 World War One film 1917; the film’s technical achievements, its portrayal of British soldiers, and its underwhelming Oscars showing.

Joseph and Jamie discuss Chloe Zhao’s Best Picture-winning drama Nomadland (2020), looking at the film’s portrayal of the Nomad lifestyle, its blending of fiction and non-fiction, and its historic Oscar wins.

Joseph gives his take on the 93rd Academy Awards: talking about all the winners, representation, the ceremony structure and the poor taste of the Best Actor announcement.

Joseph and Jamie preview the 93rd Academy Awards: discussing the predicted winners in each category, who could cause an upset, and trying to decipher the competitive Best Actress race. Is Nomadland going to sweep, or are surprises abound? Find out with this special episode of the podcast.