The Best Pictures Podcast

Join Ian and Maggie as they discuss 2016's Moonlight.

This was a tough one, but a good one! We talking editing, performance, and story structure.

Join our hosts for a more thematic discussion on the 87th Best Picture winner, BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). While interesting fodder for discussion and a fascinating look into the earlier stages of social media, virality, and its impact on relevance, some of the characters left more to be desired

Join Ian and Maggie for their episode on the more modern Christmas classic, Home Alone. Though less substantive that the forthcoming Holdovers episode (again apologies for our technical difficulties changing up our schedule), Home Alone proved to be an enjoyable watch.

For our 2nd Halloween 2025 episode, we're the movie that made Maggie think she should give more horror movies a shot: The Substance. We talk visual style, cultural commentary, and how subtlety isn't always the answer.

Join our hosts for the 85th best picture winner, Argo. As a thriller, Argo delivered some outstanding tension for Ian and Maggie. Can it overcome it's otherwise flat cast of characters? Listen in to find out!