Join hosts Bobby Shortle and Brian Verderosa as they kick off the Best Picture series on the Fifty Films podcast with a discussion of "Top Gun Maverick". Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Jennifer Connelly, the hsots debate whether  "Top Gun" deserves a spot in the Top 50 Movies of all time. Bobby and Brian will analyze the storyline, acting, direction, and overall impact to determine its place in cinematic history. Tune in now and share your thoughts with us on social media! Twitter: @fiftyfilmspod Instagram: @fiftyfilms #TopGunMaverick #BestPictureSeries #Top50Films #FiftyFilmsPodcast"

In this episode of 50 Films, hosts Brian Verderosa and Bobby Shortle take on the 2007 legal thriller, Michael Clayton. Directed by Tony Gilroy and starring George Clooney, this film follows a "fixer" at a top New York law firm who becomes embroiled in a dangerous case involving a corporate whistleblower.

Brian and Bobby will delve into the themes of morality and corruption in the legal system, as well as discussing the strong performances from the cast, particularly George Clooney's portrayal of the titular character. They will also consider the film's place in the larger cinematic landscape of the 2000s, and whether it deserves a spot on the list of the 50 best films of all time.

Join us for a lively discussion as we determine whether Michael Clayton is a modern classic or just another legal thriller. Tune in to 50 Films to find out if it makes the cut on our ultimate list of the 50 greatest films of all time.

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Fifty Films is the podcast that tries to build the list of the 50 essential videos you need to see in your life. We try to bring layered, thoughtful and fun criticisms to all the films we watch. The goal is to do so with out nostalgia or recency bias. Join us on this journey and see if we succeed! On this episode 0 we build the initial list of Fifty Films that we will work off of. Here is a link to view the current list of Fifty Films https://letterboxd.com/fiftyfilms/list/the-fifty/