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Welcome back to a new episode of the movie retrospective segment of this podcast, "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret and bring you the reviews that matter... on movies from the past that no doubt you have all seen before.
And yes - we apologise for the four month delay in a new episode. Helen has finally stopped gallavanting around the world enjoying life, and has returned home to take care of her podcasting duties!
Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, all released in 2013. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
HER
PHILOMENA
12 YEARS A SLAVE
NEBRASKA
DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
AMERICAN HUSTLE
GRAVITY
That's the agenda on today's episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", on the podcast where agreeing on anything is a full time commitment, Death by Multimedia.
Summary
In this episode, Bill and Helen reflect on the legacies of David Stratton and Robert Redford, discuss their recent film selections, and provide in-depth reviews of nine films from the 86th Academy Awards. They explore themes of true stories, human relationships, and the impact of cinema on society, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the films they watched.
Chapters
00:00 Tributes to Cinema Legends
07:28 Introduction to Academy Award Nominated Films 2013
10:20 Captain Phillips: A Tale of Survival
19:16 The Wolf of Wall Street: Excess and Consequences
25:55 Her: The Dangers of AI Relationships
31:21 Philomena: A Heartfelt Search for Family
39:19 12 Years a Slave: A Harrowing Historical Drama
47:50 Exploring Nebraska: A Journey Through Family Dynamics
54:24 Dallas Buyers Club: A Harrowing True Story
01:03:36 American Hustle: The Art of the Con
01:10:30 Gravity: A Cinematic Experience Beyond Earth
01:16:53 Helen and Bill's Picks
01:21:13 Recap on Award Winners
01:26:01 Conclusion
By Bill PetersWelcome back to a new episode of the movie retrospective segment of this podcast, "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret and bring you the reviews that matter... on movies from the past that no doubt you have all seen before.
And yes - we apologise for the four month delay in a new episode. Helen has finally stopped gallavanting around the world enjoying life, and has returned home to take care of her podcasting duties!
Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, all released in 2013. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
HER
PHILOMENA
12 YEARS A SLAVE
NEBRASKA
DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
AMERICAN HUSTLE
GRAVITY
That's the agenda on today's episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", on the podcast where agreeing on anything is a full time commitment, Death by Multimedia.
Summary
In this episode, Bill and Helen reflect on the legacies of David Stratton and Robert Redford, discuss their recent film selections, and provide in-depth reviews of nine films from the 86th Academy Awards. They explore themes of true stories, human relationships, and the impact of cinema on society, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the films they watched.
Chapters
00:00 Tributes to Cinema Legends
07:28 Introduction to Academy Award Nominated Films 2013
10:20 Captain Phillips: A Tale of Survival
19:16 The Wolf of Wall Street: Excess and Consequences
25:55 Her: The Dangers of AI Relationships
31:21 Philomena: A Heartfelt Search for Family
39:19 12 Years a Slave: A Harrowing Historical Drama
47:50 Exploring Nebraska: A Journey Through Family Dynamics
54:24 Dallas Buyers Club: A Harrowing True Story
01:03:36 American Hustle: The Art of the Con
01:10:30 Gravity: A Cinematic Experience Beyond Earth
01:16:53 Helen and Bill's Picks
01:21:13 Recap on Award Winners
01:26:01 Conclusion

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