The Best Pictures Podcast

Special guest Sangita's back to help us discuss the Young Frankenstein, the 1974 Mel Brooks & Gene Wilder comedy that pays homage to the 1930s and 40s Universal Frankenstein films. Let's be real, this episode is really just us praising pretty much everything about this movie. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com Special Guest:...

In this episode, our hosts get in the Halloween spirit by watching the 1931 Universal Pictures classic, Frankenstein. Maggie raves about the special effects, Sangita calls "stranger danger," Ian pans some shakey pans, and all agreed there were some #goodshadows and fantastic sets. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com Special Guest...

In this episode, our hosts tackle the classic Hitchcock thriller Rebecca about a young woman who marries a rich, older man, only to discover that he may have had a hand in his first wife's tragic death. Maggie raves about the creepy af housekeeper, and Ian talks about unsettling infantilization of the protagonist. They cover score, lighting, costuming, and more. Follow us on instagram and twitter...

It's time for the second half of our discussion of the epic Gone with the Wind, and our hosts struggle with how to rank this one. Ian wishes for a slightly happier ending, while Maggie gets frustrated with characters for not shutting up when they should. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, our hosts tackle the first half of the one of the most epic movies ever made: Gone with the Wind. They talk character, score, cinematography, and more. Ian constantly reminds us what a saint Melly is and points out some of the more problematic aspects of the film, while Maggie drops some interesting trivia about the film's production and coins the phrase "dirt carrot". Follow us o...

We're back with another comedy! It's 1938's You Can't Take It With You, and for the first time, our hosts are in a bit of a disagreement. Ian's decided he's a Frank Capra fan, and for the first time in her life, Maggie's disappointed in Jimmy Stewart. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com

Maggie and Ian tackle their second biopic in a row. This historical drama follows the life of the French writer and examines his role in the defense of the falsely accused Alfred Dreyfus. Maggie gets fiesty while Ian ugly cries (again). So grab a glass of cognac and gather your righteous anger as we pick apart The Life of Emile Zola Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an...

On this episode we tackle the 9th Academy Award winner, The Great Ziegfeld! This biopic about famed Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. that includes three whole hours of punchy dialogue and grandiose musical numbers (some might say too many musical numbers). Maggie rants about biopics in general, and Ian rants about romantic comedy tropes. So grab that bottle of champagne you've been hiding in...

Ian's out this week, so Maggie brought in her friend Lola to discuss everyone's favorite prototypical summer blockbuster: Jaws. They talk score, editing, tension, and the principle of Chekhov's compressed air canisters. Lola decides the shark was the true victim here, and Maggie explains why getting drunk on a boat while hunting a murder shark is a bad idea. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bes...

We watched the 8th Academy Award winner, Mutiny on the Bounty, a historical drama based on a book based on real events from a long time ago. Maggie drops some 18th century British naval history, and Ian points out some the problematic aspects of the movies romantic subplots. Also, they're starting the hashtag #LaughtonGotRobbed, so like, get on that. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicture...

Our hosts dive into the first romantic comedy to win the Oscar for Best Picture, It Happened One Night! Maggie refuses to hear a single bad word against one of her favorite movies, and Ian shares his wrong opinions on some of the acting. Bet you can't tell who writes the episode descriptions :) Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com

This week we tackle the 6th Best Picture winner from 1933, Cavalcade. Ian thought it was a western. Maggie thought it was a musical, but surprise! It's neither! After begrudingly admitting they were wrong, our hosts disect this historical family drama, and, well, let's just say they've got some criticisms. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodca...

We watched Grand Hotel! It's the only Academy Award best picture winner to not receive a nomination in any other category, and for the first time, our hosts are divided. Maggie raves about one Barrymore brother and bashes the other, while Ian praises costuming and complains about editing. Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of The Best Pictures Podcast, we cover the 1931 western Cimarron. Our hosts get frustrated with characters, Ian raves about set design, and Maggie somehow manages to bring three other westerns into it. Take a listen to find out if Cimarron will jump to the top of our best picture lists or sink to the bottom. Follow us on instagram and twitter where we're @bestpicturespod, or email...

We watched All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)! This classic anti-war film and third Best Picture winner follows a group of young German soldiers as they experience the horrors and disillusionment of World War I. Ian ugly cries, and Maggie says the word gorgeous a billion times. So grab a box of tissues and tune in! Follow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or email us at bestpicturesp...

We watched The Broadway Melody (of 1929) about small town sisters Hank & Queenie who struggle to get their act on Broadway. There's bad dancing, awkward set design, and some fantastic ugly crying. Ian talks inappropriate behavior, and Maggie hates on the movie's hero. We had a little trouble with our audio on this one (not unlike The Broadway Melody!) so please bear with us. Follow us on twitt...

In their first episode, our hosts tackle the 1929 best picture winner Wings. Maggie thinks a lot of things are "interesting", and Ian drops some fancy knowledge about the movie's score. Follow us on instagram or twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com

A brief introduction by one of the hosts of The Best Pictures Podcast. Find us on Instagram and Twitter @bestpicturespod