Hey little Bennies! This week, we’re breaking down Darius Marder’s “Sound of Metal.” The film follows Ruben, a heavy metal drummer and former addict, as he copes with losing his hearing. With the guidance of Paul Raci’s Joe, he has to choose between accepting his situation or returning to the life he once knew. The piece emphasizes the ever-important fact that deafness doesn’t have to be fixed.

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We've officially covered all 8 Best Picture nominees: to make sure you're caught up before the Oscars, here's links to all of the other nominees' episodes!

The Father

Judas and the Black Messiah

Mank

Minari

Nomadland

Promising Young Woman

The Trial of the Chicago 7