The Big Picture

The 2008 Movie Draft

Mar 28, 2023
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INSIGHT

2008's Monoculture Movies

  • 2008 had a monoculture dominated by The Dark Knight and Slumdog Millionaire.
  • This shaped the year’s movie discourse and overshadowed many other films.
ANECDOTE

Movie Dispute Led To Breakup

  • Amanda shared a personal story about breaking up over a movie disagreement on The Wrestler's ending.
  • This highlights how strongly films can impact personal relationships and emotions.
ADVICE

Keep 10 Oscar Nominees

  • The Oscars should keep 10 Best Picture nominees to add intrigue and suspense.
  • Counting down the lowest vote getters among the nominees could add drama without embarrassment.
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