The Best Picture of 2023 has been chosen by The Academy and we share our thoughts on the winners and the ceremony. In this episode we discuss the 96th Academy Awards and our top 3 favorite films released in 2023.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:52 2023 Oscars Thoughts

00:20:57 "How to Blow Up a Pipeline"

00:24:55 "The Holdovers"

00:32:00 "May December"

00:43:29 "Killers of the Flower Moon"

00:54:10 2023 Honorable Mentions

00:56:12 Next Episode Preview & Outro

We review: Dune: Part Two, Sicario, Arrival, Dune: Part One, Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049

Dune: Part Two is out!! In this episode we share our opinions on the first big movie of 2024 and then dive into our personal explorations and favorites films of Dune: Part Two's director - Denis Villeneuve.

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00:00:00 Into

00:00:58 Denis Villeneuve Thoughts

00:09:00 "Dune: Part Two"

00:24:20 "Sicario"

00:31:12 "Prisoners"

00:37:06 "Arrival"

00:44:35 "Dune: Part One"

00:52:08 "Blade Runner 2049"

00:58:58 What Should He Do Next?

01:01:55 Next Episode Preview & Outro

Happy New Year! Karan and Alex share a brief but exciting show update. And be sure to check back on March 6 for our first new episode of 2024 - our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve & Dune: Part Two!

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In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Michael Mann. With his first film in 8 years hitting theaters at last, it's the perfect time for our review the films over his six decade career.

This is our last episode of 2023....see you in February 2024!

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It's almost a new year, so we spend this episode looking back at the top 3 films that best captured the last 12 months in our lives. This is not a list of our favorite movies released this year, but a list of the films we watched (new and old) that we will always associate with 2023.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:50 The Wizard of Oz

00:19:13 The Creator

00:36:40 Past Lives

00:52:33 Analyze This

01:04:12 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

01:21:50 Roger & Me

01:36:14 Honorable Mentions

01:37:27 Next Episode Preview & Outro

In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Bradley Cooper. He's gone from a supporting actor in some of the biggest comedies this century, to an Oscar nominated actor to a multihyphenate who is writing, directing and acting in the new film Maestro. It's a fascinating filmography and we go into it all

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We are deep into the holiday season and an emotion that both of us always feel this time of year is joy. Join us as we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that "spark our joy".

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:45 That Thing You Do!

00:14:07 Sense and Sensibility

00:25:33 Babe

00:35:00 Death on the Nile (1978)

00:46:24 School of Rock

01:03:44 Sister Act

01:17:55 Honorable Mentions

01:19:24 Next Episode Preview & Outro

In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of an actor that shaped our love of film: Joaquin Phoenix. He's played roles such as Emperor Commodus, Johnny Cash, the Joker and now Napoleon and we discuss 'em all.

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Grandparents can play an important role in your life both as a child and as you grow older. In this episode, we each share, review and discuss the top 3 movies that shaped our relationship with our grandparents.

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Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:06:21 Heidi (1937)00:19:28 The Proposal00:34:08 Cocoon00:46:40 Terms of Endearment01:00:50 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory01:13:28 Miracle on 34th Street (1947)01:25:45 Honorable Mentions 01:26:30 Next Episode Preview & Outro

In this bonus episode we delve into the career and impact of a director that shaped our love of film: Alexander Payne. With the release of his first film in 6 years, it's the perfect time for our "fan letter" to one of the best modern American directors.

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