Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film "Broker" tells the heartwarming story of two traffickers trying to find a good home for an abandoned baby only to discover the meaning of family along the way. Song Kang-Ho won the Best Actor award at the 2022 Cannes film festival for his performance. "Broker" also stars Bae Doona, Gang Dong-Won, and Lee Ji-eun better known as the K-Pop star IU  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro  1:54 - What we are drinking today  3:28 - Opening thoughts on “Broker”  5:21 - Kore-eda’s style of filmmaking  11:29 - Is Song Kang-Ho the new “Gerard Depardieu”? 11:57 - Could “Broker” have had more comedy? 16:48 - Does the end of the film satisfy? 19:40 - Lee Ji- eun (IU) 26:20 - James shares Kore-eda’s history at Cannes 28:05 - Final Score for “Broker”

Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film "Broker" tells the heartwarming story of two traffickers trying to find a good home for an abandoned baby only to discover the meaning of family along the way. Song Kang-Ho won the Best Actor award at the 2022 Cannes film festival for his performance. "Broker" also stars Bae Doona, Gang Dong-Won, and Lee Ji-eun better known as the K-Pop star IU ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=114s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:54</a> - What we are drinking today <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=208s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:28</a> - Opening thoughts on “Broker” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=321s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:21</a> - Kore-eda’s style of filmmaking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=689s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:29</a> - Is Song Kang-Ho the new “Gerard Depardieu”? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=717s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:57</a> - Could “Broker” have had more comedy? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=1008s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16:48</a> - Does the end of the film satisfy? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=1180s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:40</a> - Lee Ji- eun (IU) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=1580s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:20</a> - James shares Kore-eda’s history at Cannes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4kO3HkVh8&amp;t=1685s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:05</a> - Final Score for “Broker”

Broker - Movie Review

Creator Julian Fellowes continues the ongoing saga to his acclaimed series "Downton Abbey" with all the drama, family trials, and romantic entanglements fans have come to love and expect. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Dominic West, and Hugh Dancy. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Synopsis of “A New Era” 2:49 - James has never watched Downton Abbey while Steve is a huge fan 4:14 - Does "A New Era" deliver the film fans want to see? 12:47 - The evolution of Downton characters 20:20 - Talking all things plot 24:47 - Dominic West &amp; Hugh Dancy 30:01 - The great Maggie Smith

Creator Julian Fellowes continues the ongoing saga to his acclaimed series "Downton Abbey" with all the drama, family trials, and romantic entanglements fans have come to love and expect. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Dominic West, and Hugh Dancy. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=60s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:00</a> - Synopsis of “A New Era” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=169s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:49</a> - James has never watched Downton Abbey while Steve is a huge fan <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=254s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:14</a> - Does "A New Era" deliver the film fans want to see? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=767s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:47</a> - The evolution of Downton characters <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=1220s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:20</a> - Talking all things plot <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=1487s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:47</a> - Dominic West &amp; Hugh Dancy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ata5BaCJsUg&amp;t=1801s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:01</a> - The great Maggie Smith

Downton Abbey: A New Era - Movie Review

Our retrospective on every Academy Award Best Picture continues with 1935's "Mutiny on the Bounty" starring Charles Laughton &amp; Clark Gable. Does this adventure on the high seas stand the test of time and deserve it's place in Oscar history?  0:00 - Intro  1:20 - Synopsis of "Mutiny on the Bounty"  1:57 - Initial critique of "Mutiny"  4:42 - Other adaptions of "Mutiny on the Bounty"  8:00 - White washing of history?  14:29 - Charles Laughton and Clark Gable  21:02 - Does "Mutiny on the Bounty" stand the test of time?

Our retrospective on every Academy Award Best Picture continues with 1935's "Mutiny on the Bounty" starring Charles Laughton &amp; Clark Gable. Does this adventure on the high seas stand the test of time and deserve it's place in Oscar history? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=80s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:20</a> - Synopsis of "Mutiny on the Bounty" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=117s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:57</a> - Initial critique of "Mutiny" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=282s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:42</a> - Other adaptions of "Mutiny on the Bounty" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=480s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:00</a> - White washing of history? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=869s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:29</a> - Charles Laughton and Clark Gable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BmoGhRDzV8&amp;t=1262s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:02</a> - Does "Mutiny on the Bounty" stand the test of time?

Every Best Picture - Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) - Academy Award Winners Series

The Jurassic World trilogy concludes with this final "man vs. dinosaur" film uniting the original Jurassic Park cast of Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Colin Trevorrow.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro  1:25 - Jurassic World Dominion synopsis 3:27 - Initial thoughts of the film  8:52 - Did the filmmakers just play it safe?  10:44 - Campbell Scott &amp; supporting cast  19:36 - Giant bugs AND dinosaurs?  23:00 - The "not so subtle" climate change allegory  32:05 - Critiquing the main cast  37:20 - Have special effect improved much in 30 years?  42:02 - Final score for Jurassic World Dominion

The Jurassic World trilogy concludes with this final "man vs. dinosaur" film uniting the original Jurassic Park cast of Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Colin Trevorrow. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=85s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:25</a> - Jurassic World Dominion synopsis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=207s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:27</a> - Initial thoughts of the film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=532s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:52</a> - Did the filmmakers just play it safe? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=644s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:44</a> - Campbell Scott &amp; supporting cast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=1176s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:36</a> - Giant bugs AND dinosaurs? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=1380s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23:00</a> - The "not so subtle" climate change allegory <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=1925s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">32:05</a> - Critiquing the main cast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=2240s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37:20</a> - Have special effect improved much in 30 years? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1vYnK1c-I&amp;t=2522s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">42:02</a> - Final score for Jurassic World Dominion

Jurassic World Dominion - Movie Review

Our journey to review every Academy Award Best Picture continues with the winner of the 7th Academy Awards trophy "It Happened One Night". Arguably the first "screwball comedy" which set the stage for future "rom-coms" starred Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and was directed by Frank Capra. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - It Happened One Night at the 1934 Academy Awards 2:32 - It Happened One Night synopsis 3:30 - Some pre-Code liberties taken 5:06 - James explains the Hayes “Code” 7:42 - It Happened One Night could have been made today 11:47 - Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable 19:00 - Gender changes since 1934 24:15 - “I loved seeing Alan Hale” 25:34 - Best Picture contenders 1934

Our journey to review every Academy Award Best Picture continues with the winner of the 7th Academy Awards trophy "It Happened One Night". Arguably the first "screwball comedy" which set the stage for future "rom-coms" starred Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and was directed by Frank Capra. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=55s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:55</a> - It Happened One Night at the 1934 Academy Awards <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=152s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:32</a> - It Happened One Night synopsis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=210s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:30</a> - Some pre-Code liberties taken <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=306s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:06</a> - James explains the Hayes “Code” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=462s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:42</a> - It Happened One Night could have been made today <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=707s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:47</a> - Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=1140s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:00</a> - Gender changes since 1934 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=1455s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:15</a> - “I loved seeing Alan Hale” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjGvjMHUeu8&amp;t=1534s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:34</a> - Best Picture contenders 1934

Every Best Picture - It Happened One Night (1934) - Academy Award Winners Series

After 36 years Tom Cruise returns to the role of Navy Aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and wrestles with mortality, legacy, and his own personal demons as he prepares a new crew of Top Gun pilots for a suicidal top secret mission. Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connolly, and Jon Hamm also star.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - A sequel better than the original? 7:52 - Who's the best pilot? 11:05 - Keeping the ’80s spirit and vibe 13:15 - Miles Teller as Rooster 20:15 - Val Kilmer returns 24:53 - A reverent nostalgia 25:45 - How Top Gun treats its female characters 28:47 - Supporting cast 35:10 - Final thoughts and score for Top Gun: Maverick

After 36 years Tom Cruise returns to the role of Navy Aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and wrestles with mortality, legacy, and his own personal demons as he prepares a new crew of Top Gun pilots for a suicidal top secret mission. Val Kilmer, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connolly, and Jon Hamm also star. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=55s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:55</a> - A sequel better than the original? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=472s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:52</a> - Who's the best pilot? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=665s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:05</a> - Keeping the ’80s spirit and vibe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=795s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:15</a> - Miles Teller as Rooster <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=1215s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:15</a> - Val Kilmer returns <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=1493s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:53</a> - A reverent nostalgia <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=1545s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:45</a> - How Top Gun treats its female characters <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=1727s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:47</a> - Supporting cast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEqcmxwsf0&amp;t=2110s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:10</a> - Final thoughts and score for Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun - Movie Review

Cruise

In honour of the new release of Top Gun: Maverick after 36 years, James and I do a Deep Dive into the extensive filmography of Tom Cruise with each of us choosing our "Top Five" and why we chose them. Let us know where you agree, disagree, and what some of your favorite Cruise films are of all time in the comment section below. (Perhaps you are that one "Legend" fan? 😉) 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Setting the “ground rules” 3:45 - “Taps” (Steve) 6:18 - “Top Gun” (James) 9:00 - “Cocktail” (Steve) 12:21 - “Born on the 4th of July” (James) 16:44 - “A Few Good Men” (Steve) 19:12. "Mission Impossible" (Steve &amp; James) 25:45 "Magnolia" (James) 30:10 “Minority Report” (Steve) 37:20 “Edge of Tomorrow” (James)

In honour of the new release of Top Gun: Maverick after 36 years, James and I do a Deep Dive into the extensive filmography of Tom Cruise with each of us choosing our "Top Five" and why we chose them. Let us know where you agree, disagree, and what some of your favorite Cruise films are of all time in the comment section below. (Perhaps you are that one "Legend" fan? 😉) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=30s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:30</a> - Setting the “ground rules” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=225s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:45</a> - “Taps” (Steve) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=378s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6:18</a> - “Top Gun” (James) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=540s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:00</a> - “Cocktail” (Steve) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=741s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:21</a> - “Born on the 4th of July” (James) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=1004s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16:44</a> - “A Few Good Men” (Steve) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=1152s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:12</a>. "Mission Impossible" (Steve &amp; James) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=1545s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:45</a> "Magnolia" (James) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=1810s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:10</a> “Minority Report” (Steve) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-M-E6S18cY&amp;t=2240s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37:20</a> “Edge of Tomorrow” (James)

Top 5: Tom Cruise Films

James &amp; Steve go all "fanboy" over S.S. Rajamouli's epic film extravaganza "RRR". N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan star as two legendary Indian heroes who join forces to rescue a young kidnapped girl while taking on all the British Empire in the process. Also starring Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris.  Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers  0:00 - Intro 1:39 - “This film goes to ELEVEN” 7:20 - The first 40 minutes are wonderfully insane 9:45 - Seeing things in film never seen before 16:06 - Why RRR is “pure cinema” 20:30 - A dance sequence that takes on the British Empire 32:49 - The supporting cast 36:25 - N.T. Rama Rao Jr. &amp; Ram Charan 39:12 - Final score for RRR

James &amp; Steve go all "fanboy" over S.S. Rajamouli's epic film extravaganza "RRR". N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan star as two legendary Indian heroes who join forces to rescue a young kidnapped girl while taking on all the British Empire in the process. Also starring Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris. Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain Spoilers 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - “This film goes to ELEVEN” 7:20 - The first 40 minutes are wonderfully insane 9:45 - Seeing things in film never seen before 16:06 - Why RRR is “pure cinema” 20:30 - A dance sequence that takes on the British Empire 32:49 - The supporting cast 36:25 - N.T. Rama Rao Jr. &amp; Ram Charan 39:12 - Final score for RRR

Michelle Yeoh headlines this action packed mind bender as a simple Chinese - American being audited by the Internal Revenue Service only to discover that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from causing the destruction of the multiverse. Also starring Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis.  Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers  0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Synopsis of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once 2:45 - Only thing missing was a cameo with Kurt Russell 3:40 - Why this “multiverse” film is better than the Doctor Strange “multiverse” 14:41 - Choices &amp; relationships in the film 18:20 - The wonderful creativeness in this movie 26:24 - “I do want to talk about “Waymond” 30:25 - The use of language in “Everything” 36:00 - Steve’s small critique 39:41 - Final thoughts and score

Michelle Yeoh headlines this action packed mind bender as a simple Chinese - American being audited by the Internal Revenue Service only to discover that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from causing the destruction of the multiverse. Also starring Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=70s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:10</a> - Synopsis of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=165s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:45</a> - Only thing missing was a cameo with Kurt Russell <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=220s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:40</a> - Why this “multiverse” film is better than the Doctor Strange “multiverse” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=881s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:41</a> - Choices &amp; relationships in the film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=1100s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18:20</a> - The wonderful creativeness in this movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=1584s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:24</a> - “I do want to talk about “Waymond” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=1825s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:25</a> - The use of language in “Everything” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=2160s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">36:00</a> - Steve’s small critique <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vhnMLWdr8&amp;t=2381s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">39:41</a> - Final thoughts and score

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once - Movie Review

Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, and Joan Crawford star in the 1932 Academy Award Best Picture winning "Grand Hotel". In this episode we do a "deep dive" of the MGM classic and decide whether the film stands the test of time and still deserves its place in cinema history.  Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers  0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Grand Hotel at the 1932 Oscars 4:40 - Initial reactions to Grand Hotel 8:55 - Steve shares his experiences as a real life hotel concierge 13:30 - James’ shares thoughts and early speculations 15:00 - Greta Garbo “I want to be alone” 20:00 - Is Capitalism the villain in The Grand Hotel? 28:00 - Does Grand Hotel stand the test of time?

Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, and Joan Crawford star in the 1932 Academy Award Best Picture winning "Grand Hotel". In this episode we do a "deep dive" of the MGM classic and decide whether the film stands the test of time and still deserves its place in cinema history. Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=41s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:41</a> - Grand Hotel at the 1932 Oscars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=280s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:40</a> - Initial reactions to Grand Hotel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=535s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:55</a> - Steve shares his experiences as a real life hotel concierge <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=810s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:30</a> - James’ shares thoughts and early speculations <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=900s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:00</a> - Greta Garbo “I want to be alone” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=1200s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:00</a> - Is Capitalism the villain in The Grand Hotel? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPEIk5UZp4&amp;t=1680s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:00</a> - Does Grand Hotel stand the test of time?

Every Best Picture - Grand Hotel (1932) - Academy Award Winners Series

What happens when an American and an Englishman meet up over drinks to discuss movies?  Join James Marsh (the Brit) and Steve Hackman (the Yank) as they do deep dive reviews on the latest releases at the box office and streaming services.  James is a film critic for the South China Morning Post and Radio Television Hong Kong and Steve, he just knows a bunch of obscure movie trivia that he's never managed to leverage into anything useful...until now!

Director Sam Raimi brings his signature horror touch to the latest instalment of the MCU, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as the titular magician as well alongside Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, and Elizabeth Olsen.  Deep Dive Movie Reviews DOES contain SPOILERS  0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Synopsis of Doctor Strange 1:52 - What MCU knowledge do you need going in? 4:21 - Sam Raimi is “back” in the MCU? 5:30 - Why Steve’s initial review is lukewarm 8:25 - Why James like “Multiverse of Madness” 12:53 - Allowing directors to put their distinct flavours into the MCU 14:20 - Is the villain of “Multiverse of Madness” simply a “Karen”? 22:00 - The most gruesome deaths seen in the MCU 24:21 - Why Vision wasn’t in the film 31:00 - How the support cast rates 35:10 - James mini-rant on Doctor Strange’s hair 37:34 - Danny Elfman’s score 41: 20 - Final Score for Doctor Strange

Director Sam Raimi brings his signature horror touch to the latest instalment of the MCU, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Benedict Cumberbatch returns as the titular magician as well alongside Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, and Elizabeth Olsen. Deep Dive Movie Reviews DOES contain SPOILERS <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=64s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:04</a> - Synopsis of Doctor Strange <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=112s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:52</a> - What MCU knowledge do you need going in? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=261s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:21</a> - Sam Raimi is “back” in the MCU? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=330s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:30</a> - Why Steve’s initial review is lukewarm <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=505s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:25</a> - Why James like “Multiverse of Madness” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=773s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:53</a> - Allowing directors to put their distinct flavours into the MCU <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=860s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:20</a> - Is the villain of “Multiverse of Madness” simply a “Karen”? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=1320s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22:00</a> - The most gruesome deaths seen in the MCU <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=1461s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:21</a> - Why Vision wasn’t in the film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=1860s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31:00</a> - How the support cast rates <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=2110s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:10</a> - James mini-rant on Doctor Strange’s hair <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR_Gj9moZkY&amp;t=2254s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37:34</a> - Danny Elfman’s score 41: 20 - Final Score for Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Robert Pattinson assumes the role of the Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves reboot of the Batman franchise. In perhaps the darkest instalment thus far, Batman is on the trail of a serial killer "Riddler" played by Paul Dano. Also starring Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, and Andy Serkis.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers **  0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Is The Batman faithful to the comics?  5:41 - Initial thoughts on The Batman  10:17 - Steve’s rant about car chase scenes  17:40 - First Batman film with first person narration  23:50 - The supporting cast  33:16 - Where does Batman go as a franchise?  35:00 - Little less dark, a little more camp in the future?  45:11 - Final score for The Batman

Robert Pattinson assumes the role of the Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves reboot of the Batman franchise. In perhaps the darkest instalment thus far, Batman is on the trail of a serial killer "Riddler" played by Paul Dano. Also starring Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, and Andy Serkis. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=105s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:45</a> - Is The Batman faithful to the comics? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=341s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:41</a> - Initial thoughts on The Batman <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=617s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:17</a> - Steve’s rant about car chase scenes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=1060s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:40</a> - First Batman film with first person narration <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=1430s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23:50</a> - The supporting cast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=1996s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33:16</a> - Where does Batman go as a franchise? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=2100s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:00</a> - Little less dark, a little more camp in the future? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwmDdYCUjo&amp;t=2711s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">45:11</a> - Final score for The Batman

The Batman

In this episode of "Top Five" James and Steve reveal the five films they would take on a deserted Island if this were the only five films they'd be able to watch for a LONG time. Let us know in the comments section below what your Top Five would be:  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers  0:00 - Intro 1:08 - James explains the criteria he used 3:56 - Steve’s first film 4:59 - Steve’s second film 8:33 - Steve’s third film 11:04 - Steve’s fourth film 12:40 - Steve’s fifth film 15:54 - James’ first film 18:26 - James’ second film 21:45 - James’ third film 24:55 - James' fourth film 29:14 - James’ fifth film

In this episode of "Top Five" James and Steve reveal the five films they would take on a deserted Island if this were the only five films they'd be able to watch for a LONG time. Let us know in the comments section below what your Top Five would be: ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=68s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:08</a> - James explains the criteria he used <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=236s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:56</a> - Steve’s first film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=299s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:59</a> - Steve’s second film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=513s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:33</a> - Steve’s third film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=664s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:04</a> - Steve’s fourth film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=760s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:40</a> - Steve’s fifth film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=954s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:54</a> - James’ first film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=1106s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18:26</a> - James’ second film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=1305s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21:45</a> - James’ third film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=1495s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:55</a> - James' fourth film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIdBFwD55g&amp;t=1754s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:14</a> - James’ fifth film

Top Five: Films We'd Take on a Deserted Island

Wesley Ruggle's grand western epic tells the story of Yancey Cravet, a lawyer, newspaper editor, and gunfighter, as he struggles to help tame the American frontier over the course of four decades. Also starring Irene Dunn and Estelle Taylor based on a novel by Edna Ferber.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers **  0:00 - Intro  1:30 - The “Western” film as a genre  5:45 - Progressive values in Cimarron?  8:50 - Synopsis of Cimarron  12:45 - Steve's critiques of Cimarron  20:00 - Racial stereotypes fron &amp; center  24:56 - Acting is a hang-over from the Silent film era  26:38 - The Oscars in 1931  30:41 - Does Cimarron deserve it’s place in cinema history?

Wesley Ruggle's grand western epic tells the story of Yancey Cravet, a lawyer, newspaper editor, and gunfighter, as he struggles to help tame the American frontier over the course of four decades. Also starring Irene Dunn and Estelle Taylor based on a novel by Edna Ferber. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=90s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:30</a> - The “Western” film as a genre <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=345s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:45</a> - Progressive values in Cimarron? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=530s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:50</a> - Synopsis of Cimarron <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=765s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:45</a> - Steve's critiques of Cimarron <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=1200s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:00</a> - Racial stereotypes fron &amp; center <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=1496s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:56</a> - Acting is a hang-over from the Silent film era <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=1598s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:38</a> - The Oscars in 1931 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JndzQfleCmg&amp;t=1841s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:41</a> - Does Cimarron deserve it’s place in cinema history?

Every Best Picture - Cimarron (1931) - Academy Award Winners Series 

Richard Linklater's new film examines the Apollo moon landings and growing up in late 1960s suburbia through the eyes of an 11 yr old boy who is chosen by NASA to become an astronaut. Starring Glen Powell, Jack Black, Zachary Levi and Josh Wiggins.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers **  0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood synopsis 1:52 - The film hits the “sweet spot” for Americans over 50 4:12 - James' thoughts from a different country &amp; generation 9:45 - Talking Richard Linklater 15:25 - The soundtrack and other strong points of Apollo 10 1/2 17:00 - Final Score for Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

Richard Linklater's new film examines the Apollo moon landings and growing up in late 1960s suburbia through the eyes of an 11 yr old boy who is chosen by NASA to become an astronaut. Starring Glen Powell, Jack Black, Zachary Levi and Josh Wiggins. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=60s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:00</a> - Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood synopsis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=112s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:52</a> - The film hits the “sweet spot” for Americans over 50 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=252s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:12</a> - James' thoughts from a different country &amp; generation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=585s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:45</a> - Talking Richard Linklater <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=925s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:25</a> - The soundtrack and other strong points of Apollo 10 1/2 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfb1QfhTas&amp;t=1020s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:00</a> - Final Score for Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

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Lewis Milestone's epic Oscar winning war film chronicles the lives of new German recruits as they confront the reality and horrors of trench warfare during World War 1.  Starring Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, and Arnold Lucy   Episode Index: 0:00 - Intro  1:30 - First impressions of “All Quiet”  3:34 - The classic “anti-war” movie  5:58 - Why Steve connected with this film  13:01 - J.R.R. Tolkien’s experience of World War 1  19:02 - Lew Ayres  23:30 - James explores other war films  25:20 - Technical achievements for “All Quiet”  29:52 - Does “All Quiet on the Western Front” stand the test of time?

Lewis Milestone's epic Oscar winning war film chronicles the lives of new German recruits as they confront the reality and horrors of trench warfare during World War 1. Starring Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, and Arnold Lucy Episode Index: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=90s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:30</a> - First impressions of “All Quiet” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=214s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:34</a> - The classic “anti-war” movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=358s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:58</a> - Why Steve connected with this film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=781s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:01</a> - J.R.R. Tolkien’s experience of World War 1 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=1142s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:02</a> - Lew Ayres <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=1410s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23:30</a> - James explores other war films <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=1520s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:20</a> - Technical achievements for “All Quiet” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKJhwoHb76w&amp;t=1792s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:52</a> - Does “All Quiet on the Western Front” stand the test of time?

Every Best Picture - All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) - Academy Award Winner Series

Pablo Larrain's "Spencer" imagines what a possible Christmas holiday with the royal family would look like through the eyes of Princess Diana as she battles ongoing mental and emotional challenges. Kristen Stewart is Oscar nominated for her portrayal of the "People's Princess". The film also stars Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contains spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro  0:29 - "Spencer" synopsis  2:04 - First thoughts  4:24 - Why James liked "Spencer" more than Steve  12:11 - Is it ok to be “experimental” in film with real people?  19:10 - Kristen Stewart's performance  22:50 - The score sets the mood  30:18 - James family and Windsor castle  31:09 - Was Sally Hawkin’s character imaginary?  36:25 - Final Score for "Spencer"

Pablo Larrain's "Spencer" imagines what a possible Christmas holiday with the royal family would look like through the eyes of Princess Diana as she battles ongoing mental and emotional challenges. Kristen Stewart is Oscar nominated for her portrayal of the "People's Princess". The film also stars Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contains spoilers ** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=29s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:29</a> - "Spencer" synopsis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=124s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:04</a> - First thoughts <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=264s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:24</a> - Why James liked "Spencer" more than Steve <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=731s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:11</a> - Is it ok to be “experimental” in film with real people? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=1150s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:10</a> - Kristen Stewart's performance <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=1370s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22:50</a> - The score sets the mood <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=1818s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:18</a> - James family and Windsor castle <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=1869s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31:09</a> - Was Sally Hawkin’s character imaginary? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8y2UCfyBFI&amp;t=2185s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">36:25</a> - Final Score for "Spencer"

Spencer

The latest feature from Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar tells the story of two single mothers whose lives become become intricately intertwined after sharing a maternity room together. Penelope Cruz stars and was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her performance. The film also stars Milena Smit and Israel Elejalde.  ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers** 0:00 - Intro  1:11 - Pedro Almodovars’ most accessible film?  2:56 - Almodovar can be deceptively simple  4:20 - The film's use of recent Spanish history  11:10 - Penelope Cruz  14:10 - Unpacking the “twist”  21: 16 - One critique in particular  25:03 - Final thoughts and score for Parallel Mothers

The latest feature from Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar tells the story of two single mothers whose lives become become intricately intertwined after sharing a maternity room together. Penelope Cruz stars and was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her performance. The film also stars Milena Smit and Israel Elejalde. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers** <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=71s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:11</a> - Pedro Almodovars’ most accessible film? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=176s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:56</a> - Almodovar can be deceptively simple <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=260s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:20</a> - The film's use of recent Spanish history <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=670s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:10</a> - Penelope Cruz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=850s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:10</a> - Unpacking the “twist” 21: 16 - One critique in particular <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzk-f3Q9_DY&amp;t=1503s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:03</a> - Final thoughts and score for Parallel Mothers

Parallel Mothers

Harry Beaumont's "The Broadway Melody" was the second winner of the Academy Awards "Best Picture" Oscar and the first "talkie" to take home the coveted gold statue. But does the film stand the test of time and deserve it's place in cinema history? Starring Charles King, Anita Page, and Bessie Love  Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers  0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Broadway Melody synopsis 2:04 - Was every guy a “touchy - feely perve”? 3:21 - Comparing the Broadway Melody to “Wings” 6:50 - Other Best Picture nominees in 1929 9:49 - An allegory of the horrors of Hollywood 18:36 - Story is an excuse to have song &amp; dance numbers 23:01 - The Oscars in 1930 25:38 - Does The Broadway Melody deserve its place in history?

Harry Beaumont's "The Broadway Melody" was the second winner of the Academy Awards "Best Picture" Oscar and the first "talkie" to take home the coveted gold statue. But does the film stand the test of time and deserve it's place in cinema history? Starring Charles King, Anita Page, and Bessie Love Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> - Intro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=46s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:46</a> - Broadway Melody synopsis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=124s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:04</a> - Was every guy a “touchy - feely perve”? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=201s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:21</a> - Comparing the Broadway Melody to “Wings” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=410s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6:50</a> - Other Best Picture nominees in 1929 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=589s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:49</a> - An allegory of the horrors of Hollywood <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=1116s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18:36</a> - Story is an excuse to have song &amp; dance numbers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=1381s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">23:01</a> - The Oscars in 1930 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dActtJZUpr8&amp;t=1538s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:38</a> - Does The Broadway Melody deserve its place in history?

Every Best Picture - The Broadway Melody (1929) - Academy Award Winners Series

James &amp; Steve give their reactions to the 2022 Academy Awards show including the shocking physical altercation when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke gone bad. Join our discussion and comment below on your reactions to the 94th Academy Awards.  

James &amp; Steve give their reactions to the 2022 Academy Awards show including the shocking physical altercation when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke gone bad. Join our discussion and comment below on your reactions to the 94th Academy Awards.

Oscars 2022 Reaction: Slaps, Snubs, and Surprises

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