Julia and Pete discuss, compare, and contrast two films nominated for Best Picture in 1990. First, there's the film that won, the overlong Kevin Costner epic Dances With Wolves, and the film that should have won, Martin Scorsese's mob classic Goodfellas.

Julia and Pete watch The Blues Brothers and discuss the career of Dan Aykroyd through the lens of the auteur theory.

Julia and Pete watch Brokeback Mountain and discuss the film's message about masculinity and repression, how the culture received it at the time, and the incredibly restrained performances from Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Julia and Pete watch the cyberpunk classic Johnny Mnemonic and discuss how it still resonates today, from the fear of technological omnipresence, to the film's anti-corporate, anti-capitalist message.

Julia and Pete close out their look at the Alien series by watching Alien: Resurrection, a film that's very damp and very French. They discuss the movie's confused tone, languid pacing, and uneven performances.

Julia and Pete watch David Fincher's much-maligned Alien³... only to discover it's Julia's favourite of the trilogy! They discuss the film's troubled production and the sour reaction from fans as Julia tries to defend her unconventional opinion,

Julia and Pete watch James Cameron's Aliens and discuss the inherent difficulty with creating a sequel to such a ground-breaking film... and how that sequel became as beloved as the original.

Julia and Pete watch Ridley Scott's Alien, and discuss how the film favours atmosphere over plot, and how the impeccable set design shaped the movie's mood and tone.

Julia and Pete watch Alfred Hitchock's Rope, marvel at its camera tricks and technical wizardry, and discuss the movie's obvious gay subtext.

Julia and Pete watch The Shape of Water and discuss the career of director Guillermo del Toro, with a focus on his work in Toronto.