The Revisionist’s Almanac

Earlier this year, the New York Times released two lists - critics and readers - that each ranked the 100 best films of the 21st century (to date). 

In this introduction to an upcoming five-part series, I go through some statistical analysis of those lists and highlight some areas I found interesting. 

I also explain what will be coming up over the five-part series, where I'll be going through the 50 biggest omissions that didn't make either list. 

Check out the full New York Times List here - The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century - The New York Times

Part one in the series will be releasing in just a few days. 

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On The Revisionist's Almanac, Andrew and rotating guests dive deep into the Oscars to see which winners have stood the test of time, and which haven't.

Andrew is heading back a few decades to 1982 and the 55th Academy Awards, and he's bringing Tom & Dana Duncan from GMOAT Podcast with him to debate Blade Runner, E.T., Gandhi, Missing, Tootsie, The Thing, The Verdict, and more!

Introductions (0:00)

1982 Overview (10:34)

A New Category (41:45)

Best Supporting Actress (1:00:07)

Best Supporting Actor (1:14:21)

Best Actress (1:36:38)

Best Actor (1:52:58)

Best Director (2:22:18)

Best Picture (2:39:25)

Shameless Plugs (2:51:27)

This month's ad is from Jen & Sarah at Movies & Us - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ih8Rfq1DyLJGOYwgLYvZx?si=aa309714bece43ef 

After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.

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We are 75% of the way through the year and it's time to look back on things, as well as what's on the way over the next three months. 

I take some time to go through my top ten films of the year to date and discuss the ten films I'm anticipating most over the next three months.

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In addition to the normal monthly Almanac episodes, I will be providing a new series where I give a recap of everything I watched over the last month, provide my thoughts, give my recommendations, and rate the films. 

So, what did I watch in September 2025 that I felt was worth mentioning? Check out the episode and let me know your thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with my opinions? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at [email protected].

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Listen to my interview with Melissa D'Agostino and Matt Campagna from HighballTV - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3odEY7OYRrKkoqy91Bl8E7?si=addb35a8c70e42e8 

Check out my Paul Thomas Anderson Ranking episode (before seeing One Battle After Another) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZJWdK7aSzTt1MEg9C8Eh4?si=db4924301c984010 

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I took a deep dive into 1991, along with special guests Liz Arnold from Liz and a Movie and Scott Cole, and after the episode we turned the voting over to you, the people!

We agreed with the Academy on one winner (Jodie Foster in Lead Actress), so only five categories went to our social media polls for you, the listeners to decide on. 

The voting has concluded and it's time to share the results and officially add these winners to the coveted Revisionist's Almanac. 

With this episode cycle completed, we turn our attention to episode twenty-two, where I was joined by two returning guests - Tom and Dana Duncan from The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast - to dissect the year 1982 (Gandhi winning Best Picture). This episode will release on Friday, October 3rd.

Thanks for checking out the voting results and be sure to subscribe to the channel and rate/review the show! 

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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another (2025) is releasing this week, and I thought this would be a great chance to look back on the filmography of one of the great filmmakers working today.

I went through and ranked my favorite PTA films- reminder, these are my favorites and NOT what I think are his objectively best films. 

Do you agree or disagree with my list? What does your PTA ranking look like? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at [email protected].

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This is the fourth in a new series where I'll be interviewing people in and around the film industry. 

I had the good fortune to sit down with a couple incredible people. They're actors. They're filmmakers. They're producers. And they're revolutionaries shaking things up in the streaming game with their HighballTV service (available worldwide). We talked about their film influences, what led them to create their own streaming platform, and they're 2025 film, Paige Darcy: Reluctant Detective, which they're co-directed. 

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After this, check out Melissa's wonderful interview talking about her film, Mother of All Shows, with Seth Vargas from Movie Friends - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sZzVyqMaMkqaMnW7Kzjdd?si=c1d47cb40fc3446b 

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After heading back to the year 1991 with Liz Arnold and Scott Cole, I took some time to go through your listener questions submitted for this year in film - and Scott was also able to find time to join in on the fun as well. 

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After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.

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Rob Reiner's Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) is releasing this week, and I thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to look back on the legendary Hollywood director's work.

I went through and ranked my top ten favorite films by Reiner- reminder, these are my favorites and NOT what I think are his objectively best films. 

Listen to my Movies & Us guest appearance where Jen, Sarah, and I covered The Princess Bride (1987) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/33ABpYkOT7aGORXkG9CYQY?si=fe9d4e0ad32f4b70 

Do you agree or disagree with my list? What does your Rob Reiner ranking look like? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at [email protected].

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On The Revisionist's Almanac, Andrew and rotating guests dive deep into the Oscars to see which winners have stood the test of time, and which haven't.

Andrew is heading back a few decades to 1991 and the 64th Academy Awards, and he's bringing Liz Arnold (Liz and a Movie) and Scott Cole with him to debate The Silence of the Lambs, Beauty and the Beast, Boyz n the Hood, Bugsy, JFK, Terminator 2, Thelma & Louise, and more!

Introductions (0:00)

1991 Overview (04:10)

Best Supporting Actress (25:30) 

Best Supporting Actor (39:26)

Best Actress (55:19)

Best Actor (1:16:19)

Best Director (1:36:05)

Best Picture (1:52:40)

Shameless Plugs (2:11:42)

This month's ad is from Jen & Sarah at Movies & Us - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ih8Rfq1DyLJGOYwgLYvZx?si=aa309714bece43ef 

After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.

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