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- Episode 22: 90th Academy Awards. Movies from 2017.
Welcome back to a new episode of "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.
Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 90th Academy Awards on March 24, 2018, all released in 2017. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
DUNKIRK
LADY BIRD
THE SHAPE OF WATER
THE POST
GET OUT
PHANTOM THREAD
THREE BILLBOARD OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
CALL ME BY MY NAME
DARKEST HOUR
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.
For more podcast episodes just like these, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @WestKiama
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting
1 hr 24 min - Episode 21: 89th Academy Awards. Movies from 2016.
Welcome back to a new episode of "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.
Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards on February 26, 2017, all released in 2016. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
HIDDEN FIGURES
MOONLIGHT
ARRIVAL
LA LA LAND
HELL OR HIGH WATER
HACKSAW RIDGE
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
LION
FENCES
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.
For more podcast episodes just like these, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting @musicfromalifetime
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures
00:26 Opening Monologue
03:22 Hidden Figures
09:08 Moonlight
17:27 Arrival
24:04 La La Land
32:42 Hell or High Water
37:37 Hacksaw Ridge
44:49 Manchester by the Sea
52:04 Lion
56:11 Fences
58:20 Academy Awards: Our Award Winners and the Actual Outcomes
1 hr 16 min - Episode 20: 88th Academy Awards. Movies from 2015.
Welcome back to a new episode of "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.
Today's episode features the eight films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 88th Academy Awards on February 28, 2016, all released in 2015. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
BROOKLYN
ROOM
THE BIG SHORT
THE MARTIAN
SPOTLIGHT
THE REVENANT
BRIDGE OF SPIES
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
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.
For more podcast episodes just like these, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
You can contact us at the following places
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures
01:28 Listener Feedback
03:30 In Memorium
06:04 Brooklyn
13:28 Room
19:25 The Big Short
26:35 The Martian
33:37 Spotlight
42:52 The Revenant
52:32 Bridge of Spies
01:00:21 Mad Max Fury Road: The Actioniest Action Film Ever
01:08:48 Academy Awards: Our Award Winners and the Actual Outcomes
1 hr 22 min - Episode 19: 87th Academy Awards. Movies from 2014.
Welcome back to a new episode of "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 five month delay in a new episode. Summer, cricket trips, other trips and other TV viewing has definitely impeded the progression of this podcast. However, hopefully we are now both back on the same page and can offer you lots to talk about.
Today's episode features the eight films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 87th Academy Awards on February 22, 2015, all released in 2014. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:
AMERICAN SNIPER
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
THE IMITATION GAME
BIRDMAN (OR THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)
SELMA
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING
BOYHOOD
WHIPLASH
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.
For more podcast episodes just like these, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
You can contact us at the following places
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback
05:14 In Memoriam: Remembering Influential Figures
12:47 American Sniper
16:56 The Grand Budapest Hotel
23:11 The Imitation Game
30:38 Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
38:58 Selma
44:40 The Theory of Everything
53:41 Boyhood
01:05:22 Whiplash
01:13:04 Helen and Bill and the Award Winners
01:26:39 Concluding Thoughts and Future Endeavours
1 hr 30 min - Episode 18: 86th Academy Awards. Movies from 2013.
Welcome back to a new episode of "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 gallivanting 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 on March 2, 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
1 hr 29 min - Episode 17: 85th Academy Awards. Movies from 2012.
This episode was originally published on another podcast on June 11, 2025. This episode reviews the ten movies nominated for Best Picture at
This episode was originally published on another podcast on June 11, 2025.
This episode reviews the ten movies nominated for Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards on February 24, 2013, honouring movies released in 2012.
The movies reviewed for this episode are:
LES MISERABLES
AMOUR
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK
ARGO
LIFE OF PI
DJANGO UNCHAINED
LINCOLN
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
ZERO DARK THIRTY
1 hr 25 min - Episode 16: 84th Academy Awards. Movies from 2011.
Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures. This episode was originally published on another podcast on
Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures.
This episode was originally published on another podcast on April 30, 2025.
This episode reviews the nine movies nominated for Best Picture at the 84th Academy Awards on February 26, 2012, honouring movies released in 2011.
The movies reviewed for this episode are:
THE HELP
THE DESCENDENTS
THE TREE OF LIFE
THE ARTIST
HUGO
MONEYBALL
EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
WAR HORSE
1 hr 27 min - Episode 15: 83rd Academy Awards. Movies from 2010.
Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures. This episode was originally published on another podcast on
Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures.
This episode was originally published on another podcast on April 2, 2025.
This episode reviews the ten movies nominated for Best Picture at the 83rd Academy Awards on February 27, 2011, honouring movies released in 2010.
The movies reviewed for this episode are:
BLACK SWAN
127 HOURS
THE FIGHTER
THE SOCIAL NETWORK
TRUE GRIT
INCEPTION
TOY STORY 3
THE KING'S SPEECH
WINTERS BONE
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
1 hr 36 min - Episode 14: 82nd Academy Awards. Movies from 2009.
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures. This episode was originally published on another podcast o
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures.
This episode was originally published on another podcast on February 5, 2025.
This episode reviews the ten movies nominated for Best Picture at the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7, 2010, honouring movies released in 2009.
The movies reviewed for this episode are:
AN EDUCATION
INGLORIOUS BASTERDS
AVATAR
THE BLIND SIDE
UP IN THE AIR
A SERIOUS MAN
DISTRICT 9
PRECIOUS
THE HURT LOCKER
UP
1 hr 18 min - Episode 13: Xmas Movies.
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures. This episode was originally published on another podcast o
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures.
This episode was originally published on another podcast on December 18, 2024.
Today's episode features a Xmas yuletide celebration. We have watched 12 movies over the first two weeks of December 2024, mostly new releases, and we offer you our almost-expert thoughts on them all. Then we discuss other favourites that we haven't been able to get around to this year, before we list our own personal top 5 Xmas Movies of all time.
1 hr 15 min
About Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", the podcast where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret from Australia's foremost movie review program "At the Movies" and bring you the movie reviews that matter.
Each episode we delve into the single year nominees for Best Films from the Academy Awards, by watching each nominated film for that year and telling you exactly what we think of it. At the end we offer our best opinions and cover all of the nominees and award winners.
So, looking for something to watch on TV? Then let us do all the heavy lifting for you.
Helen and Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures. Where an old married couple bring their constant disagreements to the internet via a movie podcast.