The episode covers discussions on upcoming movies, the impact of technology on children, and a review of Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory. The conversation covers a range of topics related to films directed by Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Doctor Strangelove, Paths of Glory, and more. The discussion also delves into the themes and impact of war films, as well as the significance of certain scenes and characters in these movies.

Takeaways

• Toy Story Five explores the impact of technology on children's social interactions.
• The use of technology as a tool for play and in-person friendship is emphasized in the movie.
• Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of war and justice. War films explore the humanity of soldiers and the impact of war on individuals.
• The impact of certain scenes and characters in films can be long-lasting and memorable.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

03:39 Coming Soon: Avengers Doomsday

12:03 Discussion of Recent and Upcoming Movies

12:21 Toy Story 5

32:05 Paths of Glory

49:57 Top 5 Steven Spielberg Directed Films

59:10 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Matt and Jeff count down their top five Pixar movies—with only one pick in common—revisit Arrival, and reflect on Train Dreams. Plus, reviews of Is This Thing On?, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, and Coyote vs. Acme, along with movie news and a debate over when the Oscars get it right.

00:00 Welcome to Filmward

02:21 What We Watched This Week

06:30 Emmys and Industry News

10:20 Upcoming Movies and Sequels

22:44 Is This Thing On?

23:24 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

25:41 Coyote vs. Acme

27:21 Train Dreams

32:14 Academy Awards: Hits and Misses

35:38 Arrival: Our Rewatch Review

43:02 Should Arrival Have Won Best Picture?

45:23 Our Top 5 Pixar Movies

01:00:02 Wrap-Up and Next Week

Brothers Jeff and Matt Ward kick off The Filmward Podcast. This week they review Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, then each count down their top five Best Picture winners of all time.

00:00 Welcome to The Filmward Podcast
02:10 Meet Jeff and Matt
06:10 VidAngel, ClearPlay, and Watching with Kids
09:56 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review
14:59 Marvel Fatigue, Rewatchability, and a Star Wars Tangent
19:53 The Odyssey: Hype vs. Reality
24:57 Sirens, Cyclops, and a Flat Odysseus
29:54 Where Was the Soundtrack? Nolan, Zimmer, and Film Scores
35:02 Top 5 Best Picture Winners
45:00 Titanic, Lawrence of Arabia, Braveheart, and Unforgiven
55:01 Forrest Gump, Casablanca, and Old Hollywood Leading Men