The Big Picture The 1997 Movie Draft
Nov 15, 2022
Expert in movie analysis, Chris Ryan, joins hosts Sean and Amanda for a draft of movies from 1997. They discuss favorite movie snacks, reflect on films, Oscars, and actors of 1997, explore emotional reactions to movies like 'Titanic' and nostalgia for WWF, and share personal experiences with films like LA Confidential and The Full Monty. This entertaining podcast also includes playful banter about creating TikTok content, hypothetical time travel scenarios, and analyzing movie genres from 1997.
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Amanda's 1997 Oscars Fandom
- Amanda shares how turning 13 in 1997 coincided with her becoming invested in the Oscars through Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
- She describes her youthful fandom rivalry between Titanic's Leonardo DiCaprio and Good Will Hunting's Matt Damon.
Stone Cold Steve Austin Memories
- Sean fondly recalls watching WWE's Monday Night Raw as a 14-year-old, especially the iconic Stone Cold Steve Austin theme.
- He describes Vince McMahon's comedic stunned reactions, capturing the drama of 1997 wrestling.
1997's Movie Year Dichotomy
- 1997 marked a divide between blockbuster event movies like Titanic and more critically embraced films like LA Confidential.
- This year was pivotal, shaping tastes toward a blend of mainstream excitement and auteur filmmaking.