
Best Picture Cast
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Episode 6: Rebecca
EEpisode 6 we discuss the 1940 Best Picture Winner REBECCA, directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock! In our first 3-man-Pod, Kieran B is rejoined by Joey R(CuckoosNest) and Grant Z (Crash) in the BPC deep dive of an old classic. In addition to discussing REBECCA we delve into the Hitchcock library, and chat about some of his other classic films, specifically REAR WINDOW and PSYCHO. After the dust settles, all three hosts give their up to date ranking of the movies covered this far by Best Picture Cast! Make sure to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Follow us on Twitter @bestpicturecast and email us at [email protected] Next weeks episode we cover CHICAGO !

Episode 5: Shakespeare In Love
EWe are back for episode 5 where we tackle 1998's controversial best picture winner Shakespeare In Love! Brendan B makes his debut as he attempts to make a case for why he thinks the Academy got this one right. We spend a little more time than usual on this year's runners up (Saving Private Ryan, Thin Red Line, and Life Is Beautiful) and we take some time to compare the movie to Saving Private Ryan head to head. In classic BPC fashion we bounce around and talk our favorite X-Files episodes, Coldplay, Parasite, this year's Oscars, MacGyver, and more! Join us next episode for 1940s Best Picture Winner, Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca!

Episode 4: Crash
EBPC is back for Episode 4 where we discuss the controversial best picture winner CRASH. Grant Z joins the Best Picture Cast for the first time and we tackle the surprise winner of 2005 and the cornucopia of baggage that comes along with it! In addition to showing great concern for the health of Sandra Bullock's ankle, we dive into all sorts of issues and discussions without a life vest. While navigating our way through these murky waters, we distract ourselves with Chuck Norris, Conan O'Brien, James Bond, Star Wars Episodes 1-3 and much more. In doing so we may have unlocked a hidden secret of this movie's relation to a major franchise movie series! Buckle your seat belts and prepare for impact, it's time for a Crash landing!

Episode 3: Rain Man
EBest Picture Cast Episode 3! We tackle the 1988 blockbuster RAIN MAN. Chris G makes his podcast debut as we talk in depth how the movie handles mental health in the late 80s and discuss how it has aged, for better or for worse. We dig deep into Tom Cruise's 1986-2006 impressive run and go through the works for the great Hans Zimmer! You can also hear our Pre-Oscar predictions the week after the 2020 Oscar awards... Jurassic Park, Jaws, Animated Disney, Dolly Parton, Star Wars and more! Email us [email protected] and chat it up with on the Twitter @bestpicturecast

Episode 2: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
EIn the second episode of Best Picture Cast guest cohost Joey R joins the show to discuss "One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest". We take the plunge into the asylum and analyze the interrelationships amongst a well thought out cast of characters. In another episode of bad Jack Nicholson impressions, we talk Jack's career and take a close look at The Shining and the many similarities between the two movies. We also discuss Batman villains, Stephen King, the X-Files, Jaws, Child's Play and more! Plus Joey wraps things up with his professional diagnosis of R.P. McMurphy. Follow us on Twitter @bestpicturecast and email us at [email protected]

Episode 1: The Departed
EMyself and guest cohost Artie B discuss all things Departed! We go through the themes of the movie, the acting performances from the all-star cast, and the storytelling tactics of the great Martin Scorsese! Artie declares war on "Goodfellas" and we debate the value of using voiceovers in cinema. We also talk flip phones, Tarantino, and The Sopranos! Let us know what you think... send us an email at [email protected]