It's number 17 on Lucien's list of the 25 best films of the century so far: Sean Baker's 2017 indie classic The Florida Project.

This week we're having a long overdue Clint Eastwood conversation, as he co-stars with Hilary Swank in his 2004 Best Picture winner Million Dollar Baby, a boxing drama with a refreshingly dark third act twist.

Lucien discusses the No. 18 best film of the last 25 years: Terry Zwigoff's 2001 comic-book adaptation Ghost World starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi.

It's our 75th episode, and we're welcoming friend of the show and the boys' former podcasting comrade Eoghan for his first appearance, discussing Shane Black's 2016 noir comedy The Nice Guys, and its stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling!

05:40 - Film discussion

20:08 - Russell Crowe discussion

35:30 - Ryan Gosling discussion

44:20 - Letterboxd Top 4 Game

48:00 - Box Office

It's the No. 19 film on our 25 for '25 countdown: 2004's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed by Michel Gondry, written by Charlie Kaufman and starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo and Tom Wilkinson.

Lucien and Shane dig into John Ford's classic The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, including a visit to the Quiet Man statue and museum in Cong, Co. Mayo.

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(29:00) John Wayne discussion

(40:00) Maureen O'Hara discussion

(49:00) Letterboxd Top 4 Game

(53:00) Box Office Game

This week we're diving back into the A Star Is Born IP, discussing 1954's George Cukor version and its iconic stars Judy Garland and James Mason.

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5:45 - Biopic Game

10:50 - Film discussion

32:00 - James Mason discussion

41:00 - Judy Garland discussion

49:48 - Letterboxd Top 4 Game

53:00 - Box Office Game

It's film number 20 in the 25 for '25 countdown: Sam Raimi's 2004 comic-book classic Spider-Man 2.

Brendan returns to the show for the fourth time to discuss Cher and Christina Aguilera in 2010 camp musical spectacular Burlesque!

Lucien discusses the 21st best film of the last 25 years: Steve McQueen's dark drama Shame (2011) starring Michael Fassbender as a sex addicted New York executive, opposite Carey Mulligan as his sister.