The Quest for the Bestest

Well this William Wyler picture surely is propaganda. But as we are sure to discuss, is that a bad thing? How does this WW2 film differ from all those others? And what about young master Toby? Is he a saint or a demon in a child's body? The only way to find out is to dive into the Quest for the Bestest as we give our thoughts on Mrs. Miniver.

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Well you don't a Best Picture Winner like this every week! We're talking about The Broadway Melody from 1929 and boy... there is not a lot to talk about. It was the first Best Picture to have sound, I guess. So Timo's happy. But what about everyone else? And what film will the Back Log Boys tackle next week?

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It's a bit of a thoughty one! We're talking about Best Picture Winner Green Book (and you'll see why that's especially important for this episode), but as it happens with this film, it's oh soo much more. But how much will that affect our overall verdict? Stick around to hear our opinions and what film we'll be watching next week!

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Does the power of love transcend borders, screens, time, and even boredom? Find out as the Back Log Boys talk about Anthony Minghella's The English Patient! Ralph Fiennes (with and without makeup) surely delivers a excellent performance, but will it be enough to carry the rest of the film? And what about our beloved Filmmaking Fundamentals? Don't worry, these questions won't go unanswered for long!

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We've got more puns and insightful commentary about this week's movie: It Happened One Night directed by Frank Capra! It's one of the earliest we've yet to see, but will it hold up against more modern contenders? Find out as we discuss AND figure out what film will be up for grabs next week.

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I could be making a pun about whether this film will float or sink on our list, but as soon as you watch the episode you'll figure out I'm reusing jokes. So just watch and get them all for the first time. Oh yeah, we talk a little about James Cameron's Titanic also.

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We're shipping up to Boston! We're shipping off... to find my wooden leg! Or maybe there's a rat aboard this ship? I think it's Tanner... Maybe deep plant Abram will know something? Martin Scorsese's The Departed is giving us a flavor of Abram's hometown and we are eating it up. But how does the film stack up against all of the rest? 

It's finally here! Timo's good friend and Billy Wilder Expert Ryan joins the Back Log Boys to discuss what some consider one of the best comedies of all time: The Apartment! We've got tons of knowledge and insight on the making of Wilder's most famous Best Picture win, but where will it end up against some of the heaviest hitters on our list?

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If you were hoping for our talk about The Apartment, well I'm sorry but you'll have to wait another week. But don't worry, there's still plenty of good discussion to be had about the '59 winner: Gigi. It might not crack the top of other people's lists, but ours is different. One piece of advice in case you do decided to watch this movie: Don't think too hard about it. You might get sick.

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It's the ultimate underdog fight! The bout for the heavyweight championship! That's right, it's Quest time. This week, we're entering the ring to figure out how Rocky measures up against all of the other Best Picture Winners.

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