The Best Pictures Podcast
1) 69th Academy Awards - The English Patient
We're back with the 69th Best Picture, The English Patient! How will this 1996 winner stack up against the other sweeping romantic epics we've covered?
2) 68th Academy Awards - Braveheart
We're back in the new year with the 68th Academy Award winner Braveheart! Will this questionably historical epic live up to our standards, or will it pale in comparison to our recent run of good winne...Show More
3) Special - How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Come listen to Maggie and Ian cover the 1966 animated TV special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With outstanding art direction, editing, and some unforgettable songs, this snack of a show is a delig...Show More
4) Special Episode - The Sixth Sense
We're back with our second spooky episode of 2022, and this time we're covering The Sixth Sense along with special guest Myke of the Cinemusts podcast!
5) Special Episode - Diabolique
To kick off our 2022 Halloween season, we're covering the 1955 psychological thriller/horror film Les Diabolique!Special Guest: Sangita.
6) 67th Academy Awards - Forrest Gump
We're back with the 67th Best Picture winner: Forrest Gump. After a long run of good but very tough winners, turn to something more uplifting and talk good writing, sassy editing, and unusual visual e...Show More
7) 66th Academy Awards - Schindler's List
Join Ian and Maggie as they cover Schindler's List. While the intense violence and brutality of the Holocaust depicted in the film make it a difficult and emotional watch, both hosts agree this 1993 w...Show More
8) 100th Episode - Sunrise (1927)
For this special 100th episode, we're throwing it way back to the very first Academy Awards. We're discussing the first and only film to win Most Unique and Artistic Picture, why we wish that category...Show More
9) Special Episode - Beach Blanket Bingo
Join our hosts and special guest Lola for this extra special summer episode! They discuss the 1960s beach movie genre focusing in what can only be described as "the most bonkers" example: Beach Blanke...Show More
10) 65th Academy Awards - Unforgiven
Join Maggie and Ian as they cover 1992's winner, Unforgiven. Despite mixed opinions going into this episode, Ian and Maggie found they both appreciated the top-notch visuals, complex characters, and u...Show More