The Filmward Podcast

Matt and Jeff catch up on Chernobyl, Disclosure Day, and The Breadwinner (and a wasted Zach Cherry), review Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast, ask whether Rotten Tomatoes scores have gotten too generous, and look ahead to You Can See Everything, Mr. Irrelevant, and Vision Quest.Then they dive into Apple TV's mountaineering documentary The Last First: Winter K2 and David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, and finish by ranking their Top 5 sports films of all time, with Moneyball landing at #4 for both of them (again) and Rudy making both lists.00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:03 What we watched: Chernobyl and Disclosure Day06:50 The Breadwinner (and a wasted Zach Cherry)11:31 Heart of the Beast16:48 Are Rotten Tomatoes scores too generous?18:22 Coming soon: You Can See Everything, Mr. Irrelevant, Vision Quest22:01 The Last First: Winter K238:11 Lawrence of Arabia51:10 Top 5 Sports Films of All Time53:31 #5: Rocky IV and Rudy56:47 #4: Moneyball (both of us!)01:00:07 #3: Warrior and Rocky01:03:42 #2: Cinderella Man and Free Solo01:07:24 #1: Rudy and The Sandlot01:11:13 ConclusionSubscribe to Filmward for weekly movie reviews, revisits, rankings, and conversations about the films worth watching.#Filmward #LawrenceOfArabia #WinterK2 #HeartOfTheBeast #SportsMovies #MoviePodcast

Matt and Jeff revisit Forrest Gump, catch up on Breadwinner, Backrooms, and Eternity, and talk movie news including Star Wars X and Wildwood.Then they dive into Forgotten Island, revisit the emotional weight of Hamnet, and finish by ranking their Top 5 Tom Cruise movies — with plenty of disagreement over Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, Far and Away, and A Few Good Men.00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:31 Jeff and Matt discuss recent movie watches04:08 Jeff's Forrest Gump revisit05:51 Recent films: Breadwinner, Backrooms, Eternity11:06 Industry news: Star Wars X, Wildwood, Saved by the Bell21:58 Forgotten Island38:30 Hamnet55:54 Top 5 Tom Cruise Movies01:13:10 ConclusionSubscribe to Filmward for weekly movie reviews, revisits, rankings, and conversations about the films worth watching.#Filmward #Hamnet #TomCruise #ForgottenIsland #Movies #MoviePodcast

The episode covers discussions on upcoming movies, the impact of technology on children, and a review of Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory. The conversation covers a range of topics related to films directed by Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Doctor Strangelove, Paths of Glory, and more. The discussion also delves into the themes and impact of war films, as well as the significance of certain scenes and characters in these movies.TakeawaysToy Story Five explores the impact of technology on children's social interactions.The use of technology as a tool for play and in-person friendship is emphasized in the movie.Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of war and justice. War films explore the humanity of soldiers and the impact of war on individuals.The impact of certain scenes and characters in films can be long-lasting and memorable.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview03:39 Coming Soon: Avengers Doomsday12:03 Discussion of Recent and Upcoming Movies12:21 Toy Story 532:05 Paths of Glory49:57 Top 5 Steven Spielberg Directed Films59:10 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Matt and Jeff count down their top five Pixar movies—with only one pick in common—revisit Arrival, and reflect on Train Dreams. Plus, reviews of Is This Thing On?, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, and Coyote vs. Acme, along with movie news and a debate over when the Oscars get it right.00:00 Welcome to Filmward02:21 What We Watched This Week06:30 Emmys and Industry News10:20 Upcoming Movies and Sequels22:44 Is This Thing On?23:24 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die25:41 Coyote vs. Acme27:21 Train Dreams32:14 Academy Awards: Hits and Misses35:38 Arrival: Our Rewatch Review43:02 Should Arrival Have Won Best Picture?45:23 Our Top 5 Pixar Movies01:00:02 Wrap-Up and Next Week

Brothers Jeff and Matt Ward kick off The Filmward Podcast. This week they review Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, then each count down their top five Best Picture winners of all time.00:00 Welcome to The Filmward Podcast02:10 Meet Jeff and Matt06:10 VidAngel, ClearPlay, and Watching with Kids09:56 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review14:59 Marvel Fatigue, Rewatchability, and a Star Wars Tangent19:53 The Odyssey: Hype vs. Reality24:57 Sirens, Cyclops, and a Flat Odysseus29:54 Where Was the Soundtrack? Nolan, Zimmer, and Film Scores35:02 Top 5 Best Picture Winners45:00 Titanic, Lawrence of Arabia, Braveheart, and Unforgiven55:01 Forrest Gump, Casablanca, and Old Hollywood Leading Men