And the Runner-Up Is

Born on the Fourth of July (feat. Josh Parham)


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Kevin is joined by Next Best Picture writer and podcaster Josh Parham to talk about Oliver Stone's Ron Kovic biopic 'Born on the Fourth of July,' the likely runner-up in the 1989 Oscar race that lost to 'Driving Miss Daisy.'

0:00 - 1:26 - Introduction

1:27 - 34:44 - 'Born on the Fourth of July' review 

34:45 - 1:03:25 - Why 'Born on the Fourth of July' lost Best Picture

1:03:26 - 1:28:52 - Shoulda been a contender

1:28:53 - 1:34:40 - Did 'Born on the Fourth of July' deserve to win?

Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at [email protected] to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture.

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