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Oscar fails month continues  with the 2009 Best Director category. 

Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" is probably the best choice of those nominated. The direction was best when the characters were young  in the slums of Bombay, but it  bogged down in the second half. Christopher Nolan's  "The Dark Knight" is a modern day film noir masterpiece that wasn't  nominated for Best Picture. Matt, comic book movie hater, loved every second of it. Nolan's story telling and visual eye is everything we love  on this show.  

Next 2019, Rami Malek wins for "Bohemian Rhapsody" but was Willem Dafoe in "At Eternity's Gate" better? Tune in.

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Oscar fails month with 1999 Best Picture winner "Shakespeare in Love" (1998). Comedies generally don't win the Oscar's top prize, and this one was just okay. "Life is Beautiful" (1998) is the story of a man who tries to shield his son from the fact they are in a concentration camp. Roberto Benigni won Best Actor pretty much playing Roberto Benigni. After a slow first half, the film got better when they finally get to the camp. 

Next up:  Best Director 2009. Danny Boyle wins for "Slumdog Millionaire" and Christopher Nolan didn't get nominated for "The Dark Knight"

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"Oscars Fails March" continues with two films about race relations. "Driving Miss Daisy" won Best Picture, but compared is one dimensional and could have been made in the 60's (6:37). While  Lee's film is highly energized and screaming in your face that it's now time to really talk about our relations with each other. Still relevant today (31:31) .

Next, the 90's with "Shakespeare in Love" (1998) and "Life is Beautiful" (1998).

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Oscar mistakes is the theme for the next few weeks. In 1970, John Wayne won Best Actor for his role in "True Grit" (1969) and Dustin Hoffman did not for "Midnight Cowboy". John Wayne played Rooster Cogburn as John Wayne, except for an eye patch.  Dustin Hoffman should have won for his portrayal of Ratso Rizzo, a New York City down and outer who befriends a Texas cowboy hustler named Joe Buck (Jon Voight). Much better film too.

Next mistake. 1989, "Driving Miss Daisy" wins Best Picture; "Do the Right Thing" should have.

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Desperate Dudes is this week's theme. Vermont's own Treat William stars as a corrupt NYC police officer trying to right his wrongs in Sidney Lumet's "Prince of the City" (1981). Williams is terrific as he rides an emotional rollercoaster in this nearly three-hour film.  From Korea, "A Bittersweet Life" (2005) is the story about a man who disobeys his mob boss and along with everyone else, he pays the price. 

Next, it's Oscar season, so we'll look decade by decade at Academy mistakes. In 1970 - John Wayne won Best Actor for "True Grit" over Dustin Hoffman  for "Midnight Cowboy".

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The theme is quirky films. Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's  "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988) was a minor hit and probably minor Almodovar. Miranda July's "You and Me and Everyone We Know" (2005) nailed the quirkiness in a good way. A funny and sometimes sad film about lonely people making connections (or not). 

Next up, desperate dudes with "Prince of the City" (1981) and "A Bittersweet Life" (달콤한 인생) (2005).

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French Noir is the theme for this week. Louis Malle's "Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) is a story about two lovers whose plan goes awry in every way possible. Like "After Hours" with murder and Miles Davis. "Le Samourai" (1967) featured an incredible opening shot, an unusual lead, and another great  soundtrack. 

Next up Quirky films with Almodovar's "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988) and "Me, You and Everyone We Know" (2005).

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Killer teens is the latest theme. "Heavenly Creatures" (1994) is an outstanding film in so many ways. Peter Jackson's (Lord of the Rings, meh) finest film? Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet steal the show in their  debuts as the murderous  duo. "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (2017) -  the best film of 2017? Unnerving to watch, it is definitely not for everyone. 

Next up, French Noir with "Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) and "Le Samourai" (1967).

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Nicolas Cage is the theme for the latest episode. "Mandy" (2018) is the story about a couple quietly living in the country until they are terrorized by some sort of cult and LSD-crazed bikers (03:26).  "Pig" (2021) has Cage living as a recluse in the country again, but this time with his prized truffle pig. Someone steals the pig and Nic has to go back to civilization to retrieve her. In the end, there may or may not be redemption (30:51). 

Next: Teens gone bad with "Heavenly Creatures" (1994) and "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (2017).

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Military gold heist is this week's theme. Matt last saw "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) at the drive in as a 16 year old, and was disappointed that it didn't hold up well. "Heroes" started out on a good note, but got bogged down while trying to figure out what kind of movie it wanted to be. "Three Kings" (1999), set during the first Gulf War,  is much more enjoyable. It's fast paced, the characters are fleshed out and it's funny when it needed to be. Above all, it's entertaining. 

Next M&A are in need a little Nicolas Cage craziness with two films neither have seen in "Mandy" (2018) and "Pig" (2021).

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