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Ninety-six movies have won the Oscar for Best Picture. Did they deserve it? Let's find out! I'm going to watch every single one of them so you don't have to. Tune in each week to hear my reviews, hot takes & other Hollywood tidbits! Source Material: Wikipedia, IMDb & freemusicarchive.com

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Rookie lawyer Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company after they deny coverage for a young man's life saving bone marrow transplant. In doing so, he uncovers a pattern of systemic denials, mostly targeting their poorest clients.
A replay from Season 1 of Cinema Sunday. An inexperienced lawyer from New York defends his cousin who is wrongfully accused murder in Alabama.
S2 Episode 4: Loving

S2 Episode 4: Loving

2025-09-0728:56

In 1959, Richard and Mildred Loving are convicted for violating Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924. This begins a legal battle that would end at the U.S. Supreme Court as the couple fights to legitimize their marriage.
A high school science teacher is arrested for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution instead of the Biblical teachings as required by state law. The trial becomes a much needed public debate between conformity and free thought.
Andrew Beckett is in for the fight of his life when he sues his employer for wrongful termination. He claims he was fired when it was discovered he has AIDS, but the ensuing trial also examines the widespread fear and loathing the general public has of the gay community.
In 1969, seven anti-Vietnam war protesters were charged with conspiracy and inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The resulting trial was an examination of the 1st Amendment right to protest and what happens when the police and US military are used against American citizens.
Frodo and Sam march toward Mount Doom, while Gandalf and Aragorn lead an allied army in the final battle for Middle Earth. Join me as I discuss the 2003 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.
Though he was named Emperor of China at age 3, the life of Pu Yi doesn't turn out as planned. Join me as I discuss the Best Picture Oscar winner from 1987: The Last Emperor
EPISODE 94: Cimarron

EPISODE 94: Cimarron

2024-10-2731:11

An ambitious husband and wife duo stake their claim and build a newspaper empire during the early years of settlement in the Oklahoma Territory. Join me as I discuss the 1931 Oscar winner for best picture: Cimarron.
A mild mannered, middle aged laundromat owner has to travel throughout the multiverse to battle an evil force and save the world? YES! Join me as I discuss the 2022 Oscar Winner: Everything Everywhere All at Once.
BONUS: The Sixth Sense

BONUS: The Sixth Sense

2024-10-1327:31

Child psychologist Malcolm Crowe works to help a young boy who sees things he shouldn't see. Join me as I discuss the 1999 Oscar nominated film: The Sixth Sense
EPISODE 93: Cavalcade

EPISODE 93: Cavalcade

2024-10-0626:24

The Marryot Family, who are upper crust Londoners, experience many trials and tribulations during the first 30 years of the 20th Century. Join me as I discuss the 1933 Best Picture Oscar Winner: Cavalcade.
The circus comes to town and brings with it romantic drama, competitive rivalries and a clown with a huge secret. Join me as I discuss the 1952 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Greatest Show on Earth
EPISODE 91: Wings

EPISODE 91: Wings

2024-09-2223:06

During WWI, two American pilots fight a war on two fronts- they face the Germans in aerial combat, and fight over the affection of a girl back home. Join me as I discuss the 1928 movie Wings: the FIRST EVER Oscar winner for Best Picture.
Join me as I discuss the twisted psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs. The first and only horror movie to ever win the Oscar for Best Picture.
A British Army Officer becomes the leader of the Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during WWI. Join me as I discuss the 1962 Best Picture Oscar winner: Lawrence of Arabia
Don Birnam is an alcoholic facing a losing battle against his unquenchable thirst. Join me as I discuss the 1945 Best Picture Oscar winner: The Lost Weekend
EPISODE 88: Gandhi

EPISODE 88: Gandhi

2024-08-2528:11

The incredible story of the man who's policy of non violence helped bring freedom and independence to the people of India. Join me as I discuss the 1982 Oscar winner for Best Picture: Gandhi
The Mahoney sisters arrive in NYC hoping to take Broadway by storm, but will they let a man come between them? Join me as I discuss the 1929 Best Picture Oscar winner The Broadway Melody.
A lovely and gracious middle-class English housewife must help her family endure the challenges of war. Join me as I discuss the 1942 Oscar winner for Best Picture: Mrs. Miniver
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