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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-seventh Best Picture Winner: “AMADEUS.”

"Amadeus" follows Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.  Directed by Milos Forman, the film stars F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri, Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elizabeth Berridge as Constanze Mozart, Roy Dotrice as Leopold Mozart, and Jeffrey Jones as Emperor Joseph II.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-sixth Best Picture Winner: “TERMS OF ENDEARMENT.”

"Terms of Endearment" follows widow Aurora Greenway and her daughter, Emma, who have a strong bond until Emma marries teacher Flap Horton against her mother's wishes. When the marriage grows sour due to Flap's cheating, Emma eventually splits from him, returning to her mother, who is involved with former astronaut Garrett Breedlove. Shortly after, Emma learns that she has terminal cancer. In the hospital, supported by Aurora, she tries to make peace with Flap and her children. Directed by James L. Brooks, the film stars Shirley MacLaine as Aurora Greenway, Debra Winger as Emma Horton, Jack Nicholson as Garrett Breedlove, Danny DeVito as Vernon Dahlart, Jeff Daniels as Flap Horton, John Lithgow as Sam Burns, and Lisa Hart Carroll as Patsy Clark.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-fifth Best Picture Winner: “GANDHI.”

"Gandhi" is the biographical drama that presents the major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. Dedicated to the concept of nonviolent resistance, Gandhi is initially dismissed by English officials, including the influential Lord Irwin, but eventually he and his cause become internationally renowned, and his gatherings of passive protest move India towards independence. Directed by Richard Attenborough, the film stars Ben Kingsley as Mohandas Gandhi, Rohini Hattangadi as Kasturba Gandhi, Roshan Seth as Pandit Nehru, Candice Bergen as Margaret Bourke-White, John Gielgud as Lord Irwin, and Martin Sheen as Walker.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-fourth Best Picture Winner: “CHARIOTS OF FIRE.”

"Chariots of Fire" takes place in the class-obsessed and religiously divided United Kingdom of the early 1920s, where two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart Sybil in his single-minded quest. Directed by Hugh Hudson, the film stars Ian Charleson as Eric Liddell, Ben Cross as Harold Abrahams, Alice Krige as Sybil Gordon, and Ian Holm as Sam Mussabini.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-third Best Picture Winner: “ORDINARY PEOPLE.”

"Ordinary People" follows alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett who is tormented by guilt following the death of his older brother, Buck, in a sailing accident, so he attempts suicide. Returning home following an extended stay in a psychiatric hospital, Conrad tries to deal with his mental anguish and also reconnect with his mother, Beth, who has grown cold and angry, and his emotionally wounded father, Calvin, with the help of his psychiatrist, Dr. Berger. Directed by Robert Redford, the film stars Timothy Hutton as Conrad, Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger, Donald Sutherland as Calvin, and Mary Tyler Moore as Beth.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-second Best Picture Winner: “KRAMER VS KRAMER.”

"Kramer vs Kramer" follows Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer who lands the biggest account of his career, and on the same day, learns that his wife, Joanna, is leaving him and their young son, Billy. Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with his child with the help of another single parent, Margaret. When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned. Directed by Robert Benton, the film stars Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps and Justin Henry as Billy Kramer.

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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-first Best Picture Winner: “THE DEER HUNTER.”

"The Deer Hunter" takes place in 1968, and follows Michael, Nick and Steven, lifelong friends from a working-class Pennsylvania steel town as they prepare to ship out overseas following Steven's elaborate wedding and one final group hunting trip. In Vietnam, their dreams of military honor are quickly shattered by the inhumanities of war; even those who survive are haunted by the experience, as is Nick's hometown sweetheart, Linda. Directed Michael Cimino, the film stars Robert De Niro as Michael, Christopher Walken as Nick, John Savage as Steven, John Cazale as Stan and Meryl Streep as Linda.

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Here on The Envelope Podcast, we usually discuss & review every Best Picture Winner in the Academy Awards History.  However, this week we’re bringing you a special episode where we will be ranking our Top Ten Favorite Films of the first 50 Best Picture Winners.

On this episode, we discuss the fiftieth Best Picture Winner: “ANNIE HALL.”

"Annie Hall" follows comedian Alvy Singer as he examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall. Speaking directly to the audience in front of a bare background, Singer reflects briefly on his childhood and his early adult years before settling in to tell the story of how he and Annie met, fell in love, and struggled with the obstacles of modern romance, mixing surreal fantasy sequences with small moments of emotional drama. Directed by Woody Allen the film stars Woody Allen as Alvy Singer, Diane Keaton as Annie Hall, Tony Roberts as Rob, Carol Kane as Allison, Paul Simon as Tony Lacey, Shelley Duvall as Pam, and Christopher Walken as Duane Hall.

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On this episode, we discuss the forty-ninth Best Picture Winner: “ROCKY.”

"Rocky" follows Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, who is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill, Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian, the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie. Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrian, Burt Young as Paulie, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, and Burgess Meredith as Mickey.

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