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The Big Picture

The ‘Barbie’ Freak-Out, Oscar Nominations Mailbag, and ‘The Zone of Interest’

Jan 26, 2024
02:00:44
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The hosts discuss controversial Oscar nominations and disappointments, the predictability of the Oscars, and their predictions for the best actress category. They also explore the blind spots of the Academy Awards, debate the best debuts and breakthrough performances in film, and discuss potential nominees for the Oscars. Additionally, they admire Sophia Coppola and discuss various films and documentaries they have seen, including a horror movie and a documentary about a young boy's life. Lastly, they delve into a scene from a film that explores the director's intention of making it a reminder of the current world's shift towards a fascistic approach and the ignorance of death and toxicity.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast discussed notable Best Picture lineups from different years, highlighting their quality and impact.
  • There has been an increase in films using the Academy (1.37:1) aspect ratio, with varying opinions on its effectiveness.

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The greatest best picture lineup of all time

There have been several remarkable Best Picture lineups throughout history, but one of the most commonly cited is the lineup from 1975, which included films like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' 'Barry Lyndon,' 'Dog Day Afternoon,' 'Jaws,' and 'Nashville.' Another notable lineup is from 1968, which featured films such as 'In the Heat of the Night,' 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner,' 'The Graduate,' and 'Doctor Doolittle.' Additionally, the lineups from 1939 ('Gone with the Wind,' 'Dark Victory,' 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,' 'The Wizard of Oz,' and 'Ninety-Three's 'Schindler's List,' 'The Fugitive,' 'The Piano,' 'In the Name of the Father,' and 'The Remains of the Day.') are also highly regarded for their quality and impact.

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