Join Maggie and Ian for the final 2024 halloween episode Stephen King's Carrie. Despite some creaky bits, the 1976 film adaptation proves to be an entertaining (and spooky) watch!
","summary":"We're wrapping up 2024's Stephen King Halloween with Carrie.","date_published":"2024-10-27T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/e06072ea-cf0a-4de9-948e-cf13191b2e04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55899005,"duration_in_seconds":3952}]},{"id":"475f6e83-ce61-4fa2-8473-f455eb99ba92","title":"Special Episode - The Shining","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-shining","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie for Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining. With plenty of ghostly spookiness (and psychic powers to boot), the film still provides a thrilling Halloween-time watch. Do our hosts prefer the book to the movie? Listen to find out!","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie for Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining. With plenty of ghostly spookiness (and psychic powers to boot), the film still provides a thrilling Halloween-time watch. Do our hosts prefer the book to the movie? Listen to find out!
","summary":"We're kicking off our Stephen King Halloween with 1980's The Shining.","date_published":"2024-10-21T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/475f6e83-ce61-4fa2-8473-f455eb99ba92.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60888267,"duration_in_seconds":4382}]},{"id":"de75d656-3042-4e10-be22-41102cb3dc7b","title":"80th Academy Awards - No Country For Old Men","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/no-country-for-old-men","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2024-10-21T01:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/de75d656-3042-4e10-be22-41102cb3dc7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61272542,"duration_in_seconds":3828}]},{"id":"fad63b0c-6e94-4ebf-a91d-e520a89fecd3","title":"79th Academy Awards - The Departed","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-departed","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"We're back with an episode on the 79th Best Picture winner The Departed.","date_published":"2024-09-08T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/fad63b0c-6e94-4ebf-a91d-e520a89fecd3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74519950,"duration_in_seconds":4656}]},{"id":"3926c103-43de-4d57-8a4c-cea5f22bd7ed","title":"78th Academy Awards - Crash","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/crash","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian for the 78th winner, American crime drama Crash. Shallow characters, surface-level commentary, and several excruciatingly gratuitous scenes didn't impress either of our hosts.","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian for the 78th winner, American crime drama Crash. Shallow characters, surface-level commentary, and several excruciatingly gratuitous scenes didn't impress either of our hosts.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for the 78th winner Crash.","date_published":"2024-07-19T05:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/3926c103-43de-4d57-8a4c-cea5f22bd7ed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57725352,"duration_in_seconds":4233}]},{"id":"f99b8645-6367-452f-a450-4cf3a19d1552","title":"77th Academy Awards - Million Dollar Baby","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/milliondollarbaby","content_text":"Join our hosts for the 77th Best Picture winner, Million Dollar Baby. Despite some knockout performances (wink wink) both Maggie and Ian had some conflicted feelings about the last round of this winner. ","content_html":"Join our hosts for the 77th Best Picture winner, Million Dollar Baby. Despite some knockout performances (wink wink) both Maggie and Ian had some conflicted feelings about the last round of this winner.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie as they talk through the 77th winner, Million Dollar Baby.","date_published":"2024-06-18T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f99b8645-6367-452f-a450-4cf3a19d1552.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66570124,"duration_in_seconds":4970}]},{"id":"1f09b44c-9e28-4440-88b3-f530e2013370","title":"76th Academy Awards - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/return-of-the-king","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"On this episode we tackle a titan of the fantasy film genre and the 76th Best Picture winner.","date_published":"2024-05-20T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1f09b44c-9e28-4440-88b3-f530e2013370.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93475216,"duration_in_seconds":5841}]},{"id":"5c542c00-c74d-43e6-9ec3-b1f457e5f3b3","title":"75th Academy Awards - Chicago","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/chicago","content_text":"Ian and Maggie are back with a winner episode covering the 75th winner, Chicago. They loved the musical numbers and ambition of production, but were left wanting more from the character development.","content_html":"Ian and Maggie are back with a winner episode covering the 75th winner, Chicago. They loved the musical numbers and ambition of production, but were left wanting more from the character development.
","summary":"Join our hosts for their takes on the 75th winner, Chicago.","date_published":"2024-04-24T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/5c542c00-c74d-43e6-9ec3-b1f457e5f3b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50477522,"duration_in_seconds":4325}]},{"id":"661592cf-f350-45c4-afc8-feaf3b4f8cd9","title":"Special Episode - Big Trouble in Little China","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/big-trouble-in-little-china","content_text":"Join us as we celebrate the 6th anniversary of the Best Pictures Podcast by tackling another cult classic!","content_html":"Join us as we celebrate the 6th anniversary of the Best Pictures Podcast by tackling another cult classic!
","summary":"","date_published":"2024-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/661592cf-f350-45c4-afc8-feaf3b4f8cd9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70803337,"duration_in_seconds":4424}]},{"id":"97eb08aa-a94a-428d-ac2b-22bff79d0d79","title":"74th Academy Awards - A Beautiful Mind","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/beautiful-mind","content_text":"Ian and Maggie cover the 74th Best Picture winner, A Beautiful mind. All around the hosts appreciated a solid film with great acting. ","content_html":"Ian and Maggie cover the 74th Best Picture winner, A Beautiful mind. All around the hosts appreciated a solid film with great acting.
","summary":"Join us as we cover the 74th winner, A Beautiful Mind.","date_published":"2024-03-16T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/97eb08aa-a94a-428d-ac2b-22bff79d0d79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55761707,"duration_in_seconds":4935}]},{"id":"02ea13c1-855d-4a38-aa1b-f5deba270b5a","title":"73rd Academy Awards - Gladiator","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gladiator","content_text":"We're back with another canon episode, and we're kicking off a new decade of winners! This time we're talking about the sword and sandal epic Gladiator (2000s). ","content_html":"We're back with another canon episode, and we're kicking off a new decade of winners! This time we're talking about the sword and sandal epic Gladiator (2000s).
","summary":"We're back with another canon episode, and we're kicking off a new decade of winners!","date_published":"2024-02-05T23:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/02ea13c1-855d-4a38-aa1b-f5deba270b5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82952095,"duration_in_seconds":5183}]},{"id":"9261b6df-0614-40ed-8d22-7f737769e95a","title":"Special Episode - List Reordering 3","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/reorder-3","content_text":"Having found themselves boxed in a ranking corner, Maggie and Ian decided the needed a fresh start 2024: a re-ordered winner ranking. In addition to talking about the shuffles, Ian and Maggie each revisited a past winner to reevaluate their thoughts, talk about where the 1990s falls in the overall quality of films, and look forward (maybe not positively) to the 2000s.","content_html":"Having found themselves boxed in a ranking corner, Maggie and Ian decided the needed a fresh start 2024: a re-ordered winner ranking. In addition to talking about the shuffles, Ian and Maggie each revisited a past winner to reevaluate their thoughts, talk about where the 1990s falls in the overall quality of films, and look forward (maybe not positively) to the 2000s.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie as they discuss changes to their rankings and how their opinions have changed upon revisiting winners from episodes past!","date_published":"2024-01-15T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/9261b6df-0614-40ed-8d22-7f737769e95a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43806569,"duration_in_seconds":3934}]},{"id":"86d036e4-89cc-4cc4-b597-14c38578bce5","title":"Special Episode - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/rudolph","content_text":"For our final episode of 2023 we cover the classic 1964 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special. Maggie makes a case for Santa being the villain of the story, and she and Ian debate the physics of abominable snowmen. ","content_html":"For our final episode of 2023 we cover the classic 1964 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special. Maggie makes a case for Santa being the villain of the story, and she and Ian debate the physics of abominable snowmen.
","summary":"For our final episode of 2023 we cover the classic 1964 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special.","date_published":"2023-12-24T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/86d036e4-89cc-4cc4-b597-14c38578bce5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51170826,"duration_in_seconds":3197}]},{"id":"2990978b-dd45-4bf2-a2de-cebb11c8e980","title":"Special Episode - The Nightmare Before Christmas","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/nightmare-before-christmas","content_text":"We're kicking off the 2023 holiday season with a special episode on The Nightmare Before Christmas! We cover our history with the film and delve into it's major influences, themes, and legacy.","content_html":"We're kicking off the 2023 holiday season with a special episode on The Nightmare Before Christmas! We cover our history with the film and delve into it's major influences, themes, and legacy.
","summary":"We're kicking off the 2023 holiday season with a special episode on The Nightmare Before Christmas!","date_published":"2023-12-13T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/2990978b-dd45-4bf2-a2de-cebb11c8e980.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57638168,"duration_in_seconds":3601}]},{"id":"46538c74-4c73-4f6a-8bcd-edd0c88a27a5","title":"Special Episode - Alien","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/alien","content_text":"For this special spooky episode, we cover the 1979 scifi horror classic Alien! ","content_html":"For this special spooky episode, we cover the 1979 scifi horror classic Alien!
","summary":"For this special spooky episode, we cover the 1979 scifi horror classic Alien!","date_published":"2023-10-29T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/46538c74-4c73-4f6a-8bcd-edd0c88a27a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83874145,"duration_in_seconds":5241}]},{"id":"96dcf301-bb3d-4643-9d00-ed0cdc9cf680","title":"Special Episode - Creature from the Black Lagoon","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/creature-black-lagoon","content_text":"Happy spooky season 2023! This year Ian and Maggie, with the help of podcast favorite Lola, dive into the classic Universal monster film Creature from the Black Lagoon.Special Guest: Lola.","content_html":"Happy spooky season 2023! This year Ian and Maggie, with the help of podcast favorite Lola, dive into the classic Universal monster film Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"Join hosts Ian and Maggie along with special guest Lola as the dive into this classic Universal monster flick.","date_published":"2023-10-18T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/96dcf301-bb3d-4643-9d00-ed0cdc9cf680.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42855508,"duration_in_seconds":4015}]},{"id":"099dd580-92e0-4b6f-bf0c-11adbdba8c1d","title":"72nd Academy Awards - American Beauty","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/american-beauty","content_text":"In this episode, we tackle one of the cringiest best picture winners we've covered so far: American Beauty. We pick apart this dark look at the monotany of suburban America in the late 90s and talk about the few things that worked for us and the many that don't. ","content_html":"In this episode, we tackle one of the cringiest best picture winners we've covered so far: American Beauty. We pick apart this dark look at the monotany of suburban America in the late 90s and talk about the few things that worked for us and the many that don't.
","summary":"In this episode, we tackle one of the cringiest best picture winners we've covered so far: American Beauty.","date_published":"2023-09-16T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/099dd580-92e0-4b6f-bf0c-11adbdba8c1d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77366245,"duration_in_seconds":4834}]},{"id":"b772763e-576f-4a7a-96d9-1373668054ec","title":"71st Academy Awards - Shakespeare In Love","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/shakespeare-in-love","content_text":"We're back with our critique of the 71st Best Picture winner Shakespeare In Love! We go through why we love this film and why it was a welcome break from more serious recent winners as well as dive into why the win is sometimes controversial when talking about other nominees from that year.","content_html":"We're back with our critique of the 71st Best Picture winner Shakespeare In Love! We go through why we love this film and why it was a welcome break from more serious recent winners as well as dive into why the win is sometimes controversial when talking about other nominees from that year.
","summary":"We're back with our critique of the 71st Best Picture winner Shakespeare In Love!","date_published":"2023-07-22T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/b772763e-576f-4a7a-96d9-1373668054ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84295169,"duration_in_seconds":5267}]},{"id":"00b85503-c1ba-413e-b1a6-d77e10c9862b","title":"70th Academy Awards - Titanic","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/titanic","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian as they talk through 1997's winner, Titanic. Though our hosts had mixed opinions on the first part of the movie, both agree the epic romance/disaster horror combo is worth a watch!","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian as they talk through 1997's winner, Titanic. Though our hosts had mixed opinions on the first part of the movie, both agree the epic romance/disaster horror combo is worth a watch!
","summary":"Join us for the 70th Best Picture winner, Titanic!","date_published":"2023-05-07T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/00b85503-c1ba-413e-b1a6-d77e10c9862b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82094732,"duration_in_seconds":6518}]},{"id":"0224c5e5-261a-4ec4-97df-edf4794d04ad","title":"69th Academy Awards - The English Patient","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-english-patient","content_text":"We're back with the 69th Best Picture, The English Patient! How will this 1996 winner stack up against the other sweeping romantic epics we've covered?","content_html":"We're back with the 69th Best Picture, The English Patient! How will this 1996 winner stack up against the other sweeping romantic epics we've covered?
","summary":"We're back with the 69th Best Picture winner: The English Patient!","date_published":"2023-04-01T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/0224c5e5-261a-4ec4-97df-edf4794d04ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98141911,"duration_in_seconds":6133}]},{"id":"645ef1a8-291e-4bb2-80b6-0ba56f8bfc6b","title":"68th Academy Awards - Braveheart","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/braveheart","content_text":"We're back in the new year with the 68th Academy Award winner Braveheart! Will this questionably historical epic live up to our standards, or will it pale in comparison to our recent run of good winners.","content_html":"We're back in the new year with the 68th Academy Award winner Braveheart! Will this questionably historical epic live up to our standards, or will it pale in comparison to our recent run of good winners.
","summary":"We're back in the new year with the 68th Academy Award winner Braveheart!","date_published":"2023-01-15T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/645ef1a8-291e-4bb2-80b6-0ba56f8bfc6b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88835764,"duration_in_seconds":5551}]},{"id":"f5d34737-5715-4698-af26-d6f960d4dfc1","title":"Special - How the Grinch Stole Christmas!","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/thegrinch","content_text":"Come listen to Maggie and Ian cover the 1966 animated TV special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With outstanding art direction, editing, and some unforgettable songs, this snack of a show is a delight.","content_html":"Come listen to Maggie and Ian cover the 1966 animated TV special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With outstanding art direction, editing, and some unforgettable songs, this snack of a show is a delight.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for the timeless Christmas gem, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!","date_published":"2022-12-21T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f5d34737-5715-4698-af26-d6f960d4dfc1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39441480,"duration_in_seconds":2500}]},{"id":"559b214c-b130-480d-8b3d-d1f1eee63e8a","title":"Special Episode - The Sixth Sense","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-sixth-sense","content_text":"We're back with our second spooky episode of 2022, and this time we're covering The Sixth Sense along with special guest Myke of the Cinemusts podcast!","content_html":"We're back with our second spooky episode of 2022, and this time we're covering The Sixth Sense along with special guest Myke of the Cinemusts podcast!
","summary":"We're back with our second spooky episode of 2022, and this time we're covering The Sixth Sense along with special guest Myke of the Cinemusts podcast!","date_published":"2022-10-28T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/559b214c-b130-480d-8b3d-d1f1eee63e8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88420089,"duration_in_seconds":5525}]},{"id":"f6491df5-59db-4f09-a893-7f9a626293fb","title":"Special Episode - Diabolique","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/diabolique","content_text":"To kick off our 2022 Halloween season, we're covering the 1955 psychological thriller/horror film Les Diabolique!Special Guest: Sangita.","content_html":"To kick off our 2022 Halloween season, we're covering the 1955 psychological thriller/horror film Les Diabolique!
Special Guest: Sangita.
","summary":"To kick off our 2022 Halloween season, we're covering the 1955 psychological thriller/horror film Les Diabolique","date_published":"2022-10-11T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f6491df5-59db-4f09-a893-7f9a626293fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62902102,"duration_in_seconds":3930}]},{"id":"72b512a9-ade5-4ab5-a164-dde9cc05f83c","title":"67th Academy Awards - Forrest Gump","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/forrest-gump","content_text":"We're back with the 67th Best Picture winner: Forrest Gump. After a long run of good but very tough winners, turn to something more uplifting and talk good writing, sassy editing, and unusual visual effects. Will this comedy drama continue our streak of good winners, or will it pale in comparison?","content_html":"We're back with the 67th Best Picture winner: Forrest Gump. After a long run of good but very tough winners, turn to something more uplifting and talk good writing, sassy editing, and unusual visual effects. Will this comedy drama continue our streak of good winners, or will it pale in comparison?
","summary":"We're back with the 67th Best Picture winner: Forrest Gump","date_published":"2022-09-20T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/72b512a9-ade5-4ab5-a164-dde9cc05f83c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":89494696,"duration_in_seconds":5592}]},{"id":"2f737ac5-fad0-4096-86e0-d63eaab748dc","title":"66th Academy Awards - Schindler's List","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/schindlerslist","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie as they cover Schindler's List. While the intense violence and brutality of the Holocaust depicted in the film make it a difficult and emotional watch, both hosts agree this 1993 winner is one of the best films they've covered. \n\nTrigger warning for intense racial violence and antisemetism.","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie as they cover Schindler's List. While the intense violence and brutality of the Holocaust depicted in the film make it a difficult and emotional watch, both hosts agree this 1993 winner is one of the best films they've covered.
\n\nTrigger warning for intense racial violence and antisemetism.
","summary":"Join our hosts for one of the most emotional and well done Best Picture winners, Spielberg's 1993 epic Schindler's List.","date_published":"2022-07-26T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/2f737ac5-fad0-4096-86e0-d63eaab748dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":100367131,"duration_in_seconds":6556}]},{"id":"721e0d5a-def9-4c8c-a5ea-cb1d22a055fc","title":"100th Episode - Sunrise (1927)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/sunrise","content_text":"For this special 100th episode, we're throwing it way back to the very first Academy Awards. We're discussing the first and only film to win Most Unique and Artistic Picture, why we wish that category hadn't disappeared, and how Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans makes us wish we knew more about silent film.","content_html":"For this special 100th episode, we're throwing it way back to the very first Academy Awards. We're discussing the first and only film to win Most Unique and Artistic Picture, why we wish that category hadn't disappeared, and how Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans makes us wish we knew more about silent film.
","summary":"For this special 100th episode, we're throwing it way back to the very first Academy Awards.","date_published":"2022-07-08T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/721e0d5a-def9-4c8c-a5ea-cb1d22a055fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61712838,"duration_in_seconds":3800}]},{"id":"7e074334-6267-445f-9caf-8aa1ecf997d1","title":"Special Episode - Beach Blanket Bingo","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/beach-blanket-bingo","content_text":"Join our hosts and special guest Lola for this extra special summer episode! They discuss the 1960s beach movie genre focusing in what can only be described as \"the most bonkers\" example: Beach Blanket Bingo. There's sky diving, mermaids, and a surprising amount of tangents on kidnapping. Special Guest: Lola.","content_html":"Join our hosts and special guest Lola for this extra special summer episode! They discuss the 1960s beach movie genre focusing in what can only be described as "the most bonkers" example: Beach Blanket Bingo. There's sky diving, mermaids, and a surprising amount of tangents on kidnapping.
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"Join our hosts and special guest Lola for this extra special summer episode!","date_published":"2022-06-26T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7e074334-6267-445f-9caf-8aa1ecf997d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72131255,"duration_in_seconds":4507}]},{"id":"046ae0b7-626f-46b8-9efb-90582b84814f","title":"65th Academy Awards - Unforgiven","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/unforgiven","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian as they cover 1992's winner, Unforgiven. Despite mixed opinions going into this episode, Ian and Maggie found they both appreciated the top-notch visuals, complex characters, and ultimately the completely satisfying (if sometimes difficult to watch) story arcs. \n\nTrigger warning for violence against women.","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian as they cover 1992's winner, Unforgiven. Despite mixed opinions going into this episode, Ian and Maggie found they both appreciated the top-notch visuals, complex characters, and ultimately the completely satisfying (if sometimes difficult to watch) story arcs.
\n\nTrigger warning for violence against women.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for the unexpectedly good revisionist western, Unforgiven.","date_published":"2022-06-13T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/046ae0b7-626f-46b8-9efb-90582b84814f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70800295,"duration_in_seconds":4696}]},{"id":"a8437290-8e52-47d6-9f30-8a284aeecebf","title":"64th Academy Awards - The Silence of the Lambs","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/silence-of-the-lambs","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie as they finally cover the only horror movie to ever win Best Picture. Now that they're all out of delay tactics, will they be able to make it through one of the most intense movies they've covered to date? ","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie as they finally cover the only horror movie to ever win Best Picture. Now that they're all out of delay tactics, will they be able to make it through one of the most intense movies they've covered to date?
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie as they finally cover the only horror movie to ever win Best Picture. ","date_published":"2022-05-24T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/a8437290-8e52-47d6-9f30-8a284aeecebf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79767902,"duration_in_seconds":5697}]},{"id":"178d1f15-0661-4350-a959-a9ba101e1326","title":"Special Episode - Silverado","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/silverado","content_text":"Our hosts take a break between best picture winners to break down this underrated 1980s western. ","content_html":"Our hosts take a break between best picture winners to break down this underrated 1980s western.
","summary":"Our hosts take a break between best picture winners to break down this underrated 1980s western.","date_published":"2022-05-04T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/178d1f15-0661-4350-a959-a9ba101e1326.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94083627,"duration_in_seconds":6719}]},{"id":"60ed3e63-4907-460a-a63f-b4b12612d0f9","title":"63rd Academy Awards - Dances with Wolves","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/dances-with-wolves","content_text":"Join our hosts for the 63rd best picture winner and western epic, Dances with Wolves. Despite having all the trappings of a great western, Dances with Wolves managed to dissappoint. The expansive score and top-notch visuals just couldn't make up for the flat writing of our main character's arc and the heavy reliance on the white savior trope.","content_html":"Join our hosts for the 63rd best picture winner and western epic, Dances with Wolves. Despite having all the trappings of a great western, Dances with Wolves managed to dissappoint. The expansive score and top-notch visuals just couldn't make up for the flat writing of our main character's arc and the heavy reliance on the white savior trope.
","summary":"Join Maggie and Ian for the western epic and 63rd best picture winner, Dances with Wolves","date_published":"2022-04-18T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/60ed3e63-4907-460a-a63f-b4b12612d0f9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80475155,"duration_in_seconds":5111}]},{"id":"4a9c6c1f-c9dc-4c48-9068-eb026c90d759","title":"Special Episode - Clue","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/clue","content_text":"We're back with another cult classic and a new special guest to celebrate our 4th podcast-iversary! We discuss costuming, performances, and which character we'd least like to investigate a spooky old mansion with.\n\nBig thank you to everyone who's stuck with us these past four years, and to newer listeners, welcome!","content_html":"We're back with another cult classic and a new special guest to celebrate our 4th podcast-iversary! We discuss costuming, performances, and which character we'd least like to investigate a spooky old mansion with.
\n\nBig thank you to everyone who's stuck with us these past four years, and to newer listeners, welcome!
","summary":"We're back with another cult classic and a new special guest to celebrate our 4th podcast-iversary!","date_published":"2022-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/4a9c6c1f-c9dc-4c48-9068-eb026c90d759.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85847746,"duration_in_seconds":5364}]},{"id":"d226a396-f4bd-41fc-b273-2b77e4991dce","title":"Special Episode - List Reordering Part II","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/list-reordering-2","content_text":"Once again Maggie and Ian have ranked themselves into a corner and it's time to fix that! They cover which films moved up and down their lists the most, which decade of winners is their favorite (and which is their least favorite), and answer listener questions about what movies they may have been a little too harsh on and which upcoming films they're most looking forward to.","content_html":"Once again Maggie and Ian have ranked themselves into a corner and it's time to fix that! They cover which films moved up and down their lists the most, which decade of winners is their favorite (and which is their least favorite), and answer listener questions about what movies they may have been a little too harsh on and which upcoming films they're most looking forward to.
","summary":"Once again Maggie and Ian have ranked themselves into a corner and it's time to fix that!","date_published":"2022-03-25T02:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/d226a396-f4bd-41fc-b273-2b77e4991dce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":101711485,"duration_in_seconds":4237}]},{"id":"141a6d63-e594-4d71-8cdb-f241966a036a","title":"62nd Academy Awards - Driving Miss Daisy","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/driving-miss-daisy","content_text":"Come listen to Ian and Maggie's takes on the 1989 Best Picture, Driving Miss Daisy. Though the main charcters' performances deserve the praise they garnered, even the contemporaneous critiques still ring true. Despite the poorly-aged material, Ian and Maggie both found parts of the films they enjoyed; listen to find out where it ranked!","content_html":"Come listen to Ian and Maggie's takes on the 1989 Best Picture, Driving Miss Daisy. Though the main charcters' performances deserve the praise they garnered, even the contemporaneous critiques still ring true. Despite the poorly-aged material, Ian and Maggie both found parts of the films they enjoyed; listen to find out where it ranked!
","summary":"Join us for the 62nd winner, Driving Miss Daisy","date_published":"2022-03-13T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/141a6d63-e594-4d71-8cdb-f241966a036a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75508350,"duration_in_seconds":4871}]},{"id":"8f622aa2-1d2d-420c-aee1-a49cc28076cd","title":"61st Academy Awards - Rain Man","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/rain-main","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian for the 1988 Best Picture, Rain Man. While the film proved to be well written and tidily constructed, our hosts took major issue with its basic premise. Listen to find out where Rain Man ranks!","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian for the 1988 Best Picture, Rain Man. While the film proved to be well written and tidily constructed, our hosts took major issue with its basic premise. Listen to find out where Rain Man ranks!
","summary":"Listen to Ian and Maggie's take on the late 61st winner, Rain main","date_published":"2022-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/8f622aa2-1d2d-420c-aee1-a49cc28076cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67269557,"duration_in_seconds":4333}]},{"id":"f81a32a4-87ce-42b5-bc6c-4a453b03e04d","title":"Special Episode - Roman Holiday","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/roman-holiday","content_text":"Join us as we welcome special guest Lola back to talk about this classic romantic comedy for a Valentine's Day/Birthday special! Special Guest: Lola.","content_html":"Join us as we welcome special guest Lola back to talk about this classic romantic comedy for a Valentine's Day/Birthday special!
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"Join us as we welcome special guest Lola back to talk about this classic romantic comedy for a Valentine's Day/Birthday special!","date_published":"2022-02-11T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f81a32a4-87ce-42b5-bc6c-4a453b03e04d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82643137,"duration_in_seconds":5164}]},{"id":"ab8e9c27-fb0b-4e8d-8314-f6a0d0c092be","title":"60th Academy Awards - The Last Emperor","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-last-emperor","content_text":"Join us for 1987's The Last Emperor. With it's impeccable visuals, the film is a feast for the eyes, but some huge narrative pitfalls left Ian and Maggie wanting more. Where does that leave The Last Emperor? Listen to find out!","content_html":"Join us for 1987's The Last Emperor. With it's impeccable visuals, the film is a feast for the eyes, but some huge narrative pitfalls left Ian and Maggie wanting more. Where does that leave The Last Emperor? Listen to find out!
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for the eye-feast that is The Last Emperor.","date_published":"2022-01-23T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/ab8e9c27-fb0b-4e8d-8314-f6a0d0c092be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83069936,"duration_in_seconds":5543}]},{"id":"f4481059-b161-4ddf-9c42-658265aace18","title":"59th Academy Awards - Platoon","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/platoon","content_text":"We're kicking off 2022 with the sad but incredibly good Platoon! We talk character arcs, cinematography, and why this movie is a master class in building tension. We also discuss how it compares to the many other war films that have one best picture and where it ranks among them.\n\nMassive trigger warning for this episode! The movies is very rough and we discuss some difficult topics and scenes. Please listen with caution!","content_html":"We're kicking off 2022 with the sad but incredibly good Platoon! We talk character arcs, cinematography, and why this movie is a master class in building tension. We also discuss how it compares to the many other war films that have one best picture and where it ranks among them.
\n\nMassive trigger warning for this episode! The movies is very rough and we discuss some difficult topics and scenes. Please listen with caution!
","summary":"We're kicking off 2022 with the sad but incredibly good Platoon!","date_published":"2022-01-07T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f4481059-b161-4ddf-9c42-658265aace18.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87363481,"duration_in_seconds":5459}]},{"id":"f6799fe3-4b50-41af-a187-eabc510c1370","title":"Special Episode - A Christmas Carol (1938)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/a-christmas-carol","content_text":"Maggie and Ian are back with an earlier retelling of Charles Dickens' classic. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian are back with an earlier retelling of Charles Dickens' classic.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian are back with an earlier retelling of Charles Dickens' classic.","date_published":"2021-12-24T17:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f6799fe3-4b50-41af-a187-eabc510c1370.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94562437,"duration_in_seconds":3939}]},{"id":"a36d1d6a-3e6e-44ca-af25-8326510acb58","title":"Special Episode - The Muppets Christmas Carol","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/muppets-christmas-carol","content_text":"Welcome back to our special guest, Jade, for another holiday episode of the Best Pictures Podcast. Join us as we talk through the delight that is 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol. Between the impressive live-action performance of Michael Caine and the next level puppeteering (who's actually surprised there?), this movie is sure to delight.","content_html":"Welcome back to our special guest, Jade, for another holiday episode of the Best Pictures Podcast. Join us as we talk through the delight that is 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol. Between the impressive live-action performance of Michael Caine and the next level puppeteering (who's actually surprised there?), this movie is sure to delight.
","summary":"Join Ian, Maggie, and special guest Jade for our take on The Muppets Christmas Carol","date_published":"2021-12-09T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/a36d1d6a-3e6e-44ca-af25-8326510acb58.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64576562,"duration_in_seconds":4421}]},{"id":"36a8c803-136e-4c16-90cc-24cc543815a1","title":"Special Episode - Miracle on 34th Street","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/miracle-on-34th","content_text":"We decided to take a left turn out of nowhere and start the holiday lineup early with Miracle on 34th Street. Between the rich and lovable characters, the tight writing, and a heartwarming message of holiday cheer, both Maggie and Ian can't say enough good things about this classic.","content_html":"We decided to take a left turn out of nowhere and start the holiday lineup early with Miracle on 34th Street. Between the rich and lovable characters, the tight writing, and a heartwarming message of holiday cheer, both Maggie and Ian can't say enough good things about this classic.
","summary":"Time to get in the holiday spirit with this classic, Miracle on 34th Street.","date_published":"2021-11-15T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/36a8c803-136e-4c16-90cc-24cc543815a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60834806,"duration_in_seconds":3933}]},{"id":"e82fc8ef-7e65-46bd-94f5-a283251c806b","title":"Special Episode - Rocky Horror Picture Show","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/rocky-horror-picture-show","content_text":"We're back with a Halloween (and let's be honest every other time of year) classic: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We laugh. We cry (mostly cause we're laughing too hard), and we discuss how every element of this movie creates not only the perfect allusion to the sci-fi and horror B-movies of old, but also just a good time. So sit back, relax, do the Time Warp, and join us as we welcome back special guest Emma (A Christmas Story, Labyrinth) for another fabulous episode.","content_html":"We're back with a Halloween (and let's be honest every other time of year) classic: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We laugh. We cry (mostly cause we're laughing too hard), and we discuss how every element of this movie creates not only the perfect allusion to the sci-fi and horror B-movies of old, but also just a good time. So sit back, relax, do the Time Warp, and join us as we welcome back special guest Emma (A Christmas Story, Labyrinth) for another fabulous episode.
","summary":"We're back with a Halloween (and let's be honest every other time of year) classic: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.","date_published":"2021-10-28T23:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/e82fc8ef-7e65-46bd-94f5-a283251c806b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":96464757,"duration_in_seconds":4822}]},{"id":"059b7f1f-750d-4228-8caa-1098a9d3087b","title":"Special Episode - Arsenic and Old Lace","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/arsenic-and-old-lace","content_text":"In the first of our 2021 Halloween Specials, we cover the classic spooky comedy Arsenic and Old Lace! As a heads up, we had some minor audio issues, but we've cleaned them up the best we could. It was too good an episode to lose!Special Guest: Sangita.","content_html":"In the first of our 2021 Halloween Specials, we cover the classic spooky comedy Arsenic and Old Lace! As a heads up, we had some minor audio issues, but we've cleaned them up the best we could. It was too good an episode to lose!
Special Guest: Sangita.
","summary":"In the first of our 2021 Halloween Specials, we cover the classic spooky comedy Arsenic and Old Lace! As a heads up, we had some minor audio issues, but we've cleaned them up the best we could. It was too good an episode to lose!","date_published":"2021-10-12T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/059b7f1f-750d-4228-8caa-1098a9d3087b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78552385,"duration_in_seconds":3927}]},{"id":"507dacf1-fcb1-4287-b327-3677174a5e1d","title":"58th Academy Awards - Out of Africa","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/out-of-africa","content_text":"On this episode, we cover the 58th Best Picture winner: Out of Africa. We talk performances, cinematography, and our mixed feelings around character in pacing. Take a listen to find out if we fall for this sweeping romantic epic in the end.","content_html":"On this episode, we cover the 58th Best Picture winner: Out of Africa. We talk performances, cinematography, and our mixed feelings around character in pacing. Take a listen to find out if we fall for this sweeping romantic epic in the end.
","summary":"On this episode, we cover the 58th Best Picture winner: Out of Africa.","date_published":"2021-09-18T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/507dacf1-fcb1-4287-b327-3677174a5e1d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91372606,"duration_in_seconds":5710}]},{"id":"f7fa639b-4db4-4a08-a59b-e9c8b12f89c0","title":"57th Academy Awards - Amadeus","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/amadeus","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie as they discuss the 57th winner, Amadeus. From the art and music, to the acting and editing, Amadeus proved to be a treat, too many notes and all.","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie as they discuss the 57th winner, Amadeus. From the art and music, to the acting and editing, Amadeus proved to be a treat, too many notes and all.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for their romp through the musical delight Amadeus","date_published":"2021-08-03T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f7fa639b-4db4-4a08-a59b-e9c8b12f89c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76874627,"duration_in_seconds":5060}]},{"id":"6fd55a5f-a7dd-46d4-ab9a-b78d85d0bd9d","title":"Special Episode - Raiders of the Lost Ark","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/raidersofthelostark","content_text":"Join Maggie, Ian, and their special guest, Myke from CineMusts, for our long-teased special episode on this 1981 action adventure gem. If it wasn't clear before, the group's discussion leaves no doubt that Raiders should have bested the 54th Best Picture winner, Chariots of Fire.","content_html":"Join Maggie, Ian, and their special guest, Myke from CineMusts, for our long-teased special episode on this 1981 action adventure gem. If it wasn't clear before, the group's discussion leaves no doubt that Raiders should have bested the 54th Best Picture winner, Chariots of Fire.
","summary":"Join Maggie, Ian, and their special guest, Myke from CineMusts, for this 1981 action adventure gem","date_published":"2021-07-13T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/6fd55a5f-a7dd-46d4-ab9a-b78d85d0bd9d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73027248,"duration_in_seconds":4700}]},{"id":"19a7b897-534a-4add-acc6-6e34bc0fdd8f","title":"56th Academy Awards - Terms of Endearment","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/terms-of-endearment","content_text":"Our hosts cry their way through the 56th Best Picture winner: Terms of Endearment. They talk amazing performances, how the film perfectly blends comedy and drama, and just how many tissues they went through during the film's last 20 minutes.","content_html":"Our hosts cry their way through the 56th Best Picture winner: Terms of Endearment. They talk amazing performances, how the film perfectly blends comedy and drama, and just how many tissues they went through during the film's last 20 minutes.
","summary":"Our hosts cry their way through the 56th Best Picture winner: Terms of Endearment.","date_published":"2021-06-28T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/19a7b897-534a-4add-acc6-6e34bc0fdd8f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82614652,"duration_in_seconds":5162}]},{"id":"3d0e6a35-b950-4941-95d3-4b1dd4b0eb70","title":"55th Academy Awards - Gandhi","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gandhi","content_text":"On this episode our hosts tackle their first biopic of the 80s: Gandhi! They talk costumes, cinematorgraphy, and killer performances. ","content_html":"On this episode our hosts tackle their first biopic of the 80s: Gandhi! They talk costumes, cinematorgraphy, and killer performances.
","summary":"On this episode our hosts tackle their first biopic of the 80s: Gandhi!","date_published":"2021-06-06T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/3d0e6a35-b950-4941-95d3-4b1dd4b0eb70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92504210,"duration_in_seconds":5780}]},{"id":"54c7a83f-7f49-4fb9-b646-b4ebcbe44284","title":"54th Academy Awards - Chariots of Fire","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/chariotsoffire","content_text":"Join our hosts and they pick apart one of their less-favorite winners, Chariots of Fire. Between the lack of stakes, overused slow motion, and ill fitting (if iconic) score, Chariots did not finish first in Maggie's and Ian's opinions.","content_html":"Join our hosts and they pick apart one of their less-favorite winners, Chariots of Fire. Between the lack of stakes, overused slow motion, and ill fitting (if iconic) score, Chariots did not finish first in Maggie's and Ian's opinions.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian discuss the surprisingly plodding 1981 winner, Chariots of Fire. ","date_published":"2021-05-12T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/54c7a83f-7f49-4fb9-b646-b4ebcbe44284.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57238353,"duration_in_seconds":3911}]},{"id":"5ed2679e-4a12-4b41-97d9-105730e6e7b3","title":"53rd Academy Awards - Ordinary People","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/ordinarypeople","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian as they discuss Ordinary People. Serving as a stellar directorial debut for Robert Redford, Ordinary People impressed us with its compelling characters and phenomenal performances from all four main actors. Please be aware suicide is central to Ordinary People's narrative and comes up in our discussion.","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian as they discuss Ordinary People. Serving as a stellar directorial debut for Robert Redford, Ordinary People impressed us with its compelling characters and phenomenal performances from all four main actors. Please be aware suicide is central to Ordinary People's narrative and comes up in our discussion.
","summary":"Ian and Maggie cover the great (if somber) 1980 winner, Ordinary People. As a heads up, this move deals heavily with suicide, so please be aware!","date_published":"2021-04-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/5ed2679e-4a12-4b41-97d9-105730e6e7b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64641736,"duration_in_seconds":4086}]},{"id":"929f607b-9771-4f23-8e30-1c9dc786d4ac","title":"Special Episode - Labyrinth","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/labyrinth","content_text":"Special Guest Emma is back to celebrate our 3 year podcast anniversary! We watched the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. We talk about David Bowie, puppetry, David Bowie, great sets, David Bowie...","content_html":"Special Guest Emma is back to celebrate our 3 year podcast anniversary! We watched the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. We talk about David Bowie, puppetry, David Bowie, great sets, David Bowie...
","summary":"Special Guest Emma is back to celebrate our 3 year podcast anniversary! We watched the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. We talk about David Bowie, puppetry, David Bowie, great sets, David Bowie...","date_published":"2021-04-01T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/929f607b-9771-4f23-8e30-1c9dc786d4ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86859021,"duration_in_seconds":4342}]},{"id":"212064dd-9096-4635-b109-41ab0825ddb6","title":"52nd Academy Awards - Kramer vs. Kramer","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/kramervkramer","content_text":"Listen to Ian and Maggie cover 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer. Though both our hosts went in with skepticism, Kramer vs. Kramer managed to impress with it's deft character development and surprisingly modern views on marriage and divorce.","content_html":"Listen to Ian and Maggie cover 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer. Though both our hosts went in with skepticism, Kramer vs. Kramer managed to impress with it's deft character development and surprisingly modern views on marriage and divorce.
","summary":"Join Ian and Maggie for the surprisingly great 1979 winner Kramer vs. Kramer","date_published":"2021-03-25T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/212064dd-9096-4635-b109-41ab0825ddb6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58550705,"duration_in_seconds":3732}]},{"id":"fab19b7c-6cc5-4a7a-b097-2e5d890f80a2","title":"51st Academy Awards - The Deer Hunter","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/deerhunter","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie as they talk through The Deer Hunter. The first Best Picture focused on the Vietnam War, The Deer Hunter provides an emotional gut punch along with some amped up (and arguably sensationalized) violence. Though the characters are lovable and complex, Ian and Maggie couldn't fully get past the often questionable depiction of the Vietnam War. Listen to find out how The Deer Hunter ranks!","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie as they talk through The Deer Hunter. The first Best Picture focused on the Vietnam War, The Deer Hunter provides an emotional gut punch along with some amped up (and arguably sensationalized) violence. Though the characters are lovable and complex, Ian and Maggie couldn't fully get past the often questionable depiction of the Vietnam War. Listen to find out how The Deer Hunter ranks!
","summary":"Listen as Maggie and Ian (over)analyze 1978's The Deer Hunter.","date_published":"2021-03-07T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/fab19b7c-6cc5-4a7a-b097-2e5d890f80a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72268811,"duration_in_seconds":4528}]},{"id":"cae89c74-7ed8-45db-a029-24477397b582","title":"50th Academy Awards - Annie Hall","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/anniehall","content_text":"Listen to Maggie and Ian discuss 1977's Best Picture, Annie Hall. While they loved the editing and fresh style of the film, neither Ian nor Maggie could get past the characterization of Alvy.","content_html":"Listen to Maggie and Ian discuss 1977's Best Picture, Annie Hall. While they loved the editing and fresh style of the film, neither Ian nor Maggie could get past the characterization of Alvy.
","summary":"Join Maggie and Ian for their take on 1977's Annie Hall","date_published":"2021-02-22T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/cae89c74-7ed8-45db-a029-24477397b582.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60110207,"duration_in_seconds":3755}]},{"id":"95e7d7f3-4095-42aa-8320-0c9d89da9e75","title":"49th Academy Awards - Rocky","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/rocky","content_text":"Maggie and Ian kick off 2021 with endearing and inspiring Rocky. The talk score, character development, dialogue, and how the ending couldn't be more perfect.","content_html":"Maggie and Ian kick off 2021 with endearing and inspiring Rocky. The talk score, character development, dialogue, and how the ending couldn't be more perfect.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian kick off 2021 with endearing and inspiring Rocky.","date_published":"2021-02-07T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/95e7d7f3-4095-42aa-8320-0c9d89da9e75.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":101566006,"duration_in_seconds":4229}]},{"id":"7d5ca09d-c428-445b-99ba-24892c30b03c","title":"Special Episode - Christmas Vacation","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/christmas-vacation","content_text":"Maggie and Ian take a trip down memory lane with their friend Matt as they discuss the nostalgia filled romp that is Christmas Vacation. They dissect the meaning of Christmas and what exactly makes this 1989 holiday classic so relatable. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian take a trip down memory lane with their friend Matt as they discuss the nostalgia filled romp that is Christmas Vacation. They dissect the meaning of Christmas and what exactly makes this 1989 holiday classic so relatable.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian take a trip down memory lane with their friend Matt as they discuss the nostalgia filled romp that is Christmas Vacation.","date_published":"2020-12-24T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7d5ca09d-c428-445b-99ba-24892c30b03c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92415923,"duration_in_seconds":5775}]},{"id":"22a03ec0-4fde-4bb4-989f-75f839cd8139","title":"Special Episode - Christmas in Connecticut","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/christmas-in-ct-1945","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"Join Ian, Maggie, and recurring guest Sangita, as they cover the classic gem Christmas in Connecticut.","date_published":"2020-12-20T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/22a03ec0-4fde-4bb4-989f-75f839cd8139.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55422475,"duration_in_seconds":3455}]},{"id":"5da75458-e92c-4778-92b1-6e8b6bb3e37d","title":"48th Academy Awards - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/one-flew-over","content_text":"We're back to cannon episodes, and this time we're covering the dark and emotional One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.","content_html":"We're back to cannon episodes, and this time we're covering the dark and emotional One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
","summary":"We're back to cannon episodes, and this time we're covering the dark and emotional One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.","date_published":"2020-11-19T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/5da75458-e92c-4778-92b1-6e8b6bb3e37d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76424004,"duration_in_seconds":4775}]},{"id":"254e6ba7-c01b-4226-8d13-5f44896e1f80","title":"Special Episode - The Mummy (1999)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-mummy-1999","content_text":"Special guest Jade joins Maggie and Ian on this special Halloween episode to discuss why the 1999 remake of the Mummy is one of the best movies ever and you should go watch it right now. They talk pacing, balancing comedy with horror, and special effects. ","content_html":"Special guest Jade joins Maggie and Ian on this special Halloween episode to discuss why the 1999 remake of the Mummy is one of the best movies ever and you should go watch it right now. They talk pacing, balancing comedy with horror, and special effects.
","summary":"Special guest Jade joins Maggie and Ian on this special Halloween episode to discuss why the 1999 remake of the Mummy is one of the best movies ever and you should go watch it right now.","date_published":"2020-10-25T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/254e6ba7-c01b-4226-8d13-5f44896e1f80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80287400,"duration_in_seconds":5017}]},{"id":"32d4d678-3d34-42b4-8118-803125ef830f","title":"Special Episode - The Mummy (1932)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-mummy-1932","content_text":"In this special Halloween episode, Maggie and Ian cover one of the original Universal monster movies: The Mummy.","content_html":"In this special Halloween episode, Maggie and Ian cover one of the original Universal monster movies: The Mummy.
","summary":"In this special Halloween episode, Maggie and Ian cover one of the original Universal monster movies: The Mummy.","date_published":"2020-10-14T21:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/32d4d678-3d34-42b4-8118-803125ef830f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88794914,"duration_in_seconds":3699}]},{"id":"25069588-05ae-49cd-b81d-b257be05b948","title":"47th Academy Awards - The Godfather: Part II","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/godfather-part-2","content_text":"Join Maggie and Ian for a doozy of an episode. While the Vito story line was mildly entertaining (and sometimes genuinely good, too), Michael Corleones saga as the newest Corleone boss just didn't satisfy. Listen and find out why!","content_html":"Join Maggie and Ian for a doozy of an episode. While the Vito story line was mildly entertaining (and sometimes genuinely good, too), Michael Corleones saga as the newest Corleone boss just didn't satisfy. Listen and find out why!
","summary":"Continuing The Godfather trend, Maggie and Ian roast the second installment in this gangster trilogy.","date_published":"2020-09-21T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/25069588-05ae-49cd-b81d-b257be05b948.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84978212,"duration_in_seconds":4248}]},{"id":"64b1cb6b-1186-4710-94f8-be86cf277a83","title":"Special Episode - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/butchc","content_text":"Maggie didn't have to do too much convincing for Ian to agree to 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Between some snappy writing, crisp editing, and spot-on performances, Butch Cassidy shines.","content_html":"Maggie didn't have to do too much convincing for Ian to agree to 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Between some snappy writing, crisp editing, and spot-on performances, Butch Cassidy shines.
","summary":"Join Maggie and Ian for a break from your regularly scheduled programming for the 1969 western, Buch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid","date_published":"2020-09-03T20:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/64b1cb6b-1186-4710-94f8-be86cf277a83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":95582555,"duration_in_seconds":4778}]},{"id":"6e372b9b-c5e1-4651-9c69-eb7f3564e84f","title":"46th Academy Awards - The Sting","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-sting","content_text":"On this episode, Maggie and Ian cover a lesser known, but solid film, The Sting. ","content_html":"On this episode, Maggie and Ian cover a lesser known, but solid film, The Sting.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian take on one satisfying caper of a film","date_published":"2020-08-16T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/6e372b9b-c5e1-4651-9c69-eb7f3564e84f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98342424,"duration_in_seconds":4097}]},{"id":"561c8185-b36e-49bc-bab1-381962e2600c","title":"45th Academy Awards - The Godfather","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-godfather","content_text":"On this episode, Maggie and Ian tackled another Best Picture heavy hitter: 1972's The Godfather. Will they find it's legacy as one of the greatest American films well deserved? ","content_html":"On this episode, Maggie and Ian tackled another Best Picture heavy hitter: 1972's The Godfather. Will they find it's legacy as one of the greatest American films well deserved?
","summary":"On this episode, Maggie and Ian tackled another Best Picture heavy hitter: 1972's The Godfather.","date_published":"2020-07-29T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/561c8185-b36e-49bc-bab1-381962e2600c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65981452,"duration_in_seconds":4416}]},{"id":"7b49e217-f9bd-4896-afe9-dc83017e74df","title":"44th Academy Awards - The French Connection","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/thefrenchconnection","content_text":"With 1971's The French Connection, Ian and Maggie were impressed by pretty much every aspect of this film except our unlikable main characters, and some extremely problematic representation issues. Listen hear how it fared in each of their lists!","content_html":"With 1971's The French Connection, Ian and Maggie were impressed by pretty much every aspect of this film except our unlikable main characters, and some extremely problematic representation issues. Listen hear how it fared in each of their lists!
","summary":"Listen as Maggie and Ian work through a problematic but technically impressive Best Picture winner with 1971's The French Connection","date_published":"2020-07-12T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7b49e217-f9bd-4896-afe9-dc83017e74df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58437751,"duration_in_seconds":4419}]},{"id":"3b714a1d-bc91-4c33-904d-620c3d331445","title":"Special Episode - Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/symbiotake1","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"Join Maggie and Ian as they contemplate reality via William Greaves' brilliant 1968 film Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One","date_published":"2020-06-21T14:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/3b714a1d-bc91-4c33-904d-620c3d331445.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43921293,"duration_in_seconds":3335}]},{"id":"7a26942f-3855-434a-b0b2-2de19b035c08","title":"43rd Academy Awards - Patton","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/patton","content_text":"Maggie and Ian venture into a whole new decade of Best Picture winners with 1970's Patton. Will great cinematography, acting, and score make up for a very unlikeable main character? Listen to find out!","content_html":"Maggie and Ian venture into a whole new decade of Best Picture winners with 1970's Patton. Will great cinematography, acting, and score make up for a very unlikeable main character? Listen to find out!
","summary":"Maggie and Ian venture into a whole new decade of Best Picture winners with 1970's Patton.","date_published":"2020-06-07T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7a26942f-3855-434a-b0b2-2de19b035c08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":72230931,"duration_in_seconds":5262}]},{"id":"231a573d-290f-4379-8696-133c6ea0fee4","title":"Special Episode - List Reordering","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/list-reordering","content_text":"Maggie and Ian take a break from their regular programming to reorder their Best Picture rankings. They discuss what movies seem better with time (and which ones don't), answer a few listener questions on oscar snubs and awards, and talk about which episodes were their favorites to record.","content_html":"Maggie and Ian take a break from their regular programming to reorder their Best Picture rankings. They discuss what movies seem better with time (and which ones don't), answer a few listener questions on oscar snubs and awards, and talk about which episodes were their favorites to record.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian take a break from their regular programming to reorder their Best Picture rankings.","date_published":"2020-05-22T17:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/231a573d-290f-4379-8696-133c6ea0fee4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57705909,"duration_in_seconds":4492}]},{"id":"d9e16185-47bd-4701-94bf-2af06c95be27","title":"42nd Academy Awards - Midnight Cowboy","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/midnightcowboy","content_text":"Join Ian and Maggie as they talk through 1969's Midnight Cowboy. Listen as they discuss how \"shocking\" things for 1969 don't necessarily continue to amaze today.","content_html":"Join Ian and Maggie as they talk through 1969's Midnight Cowboy. Listen as they discuss how "shocking" things for 1969 don't necessarily continue to amaze today.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian discuss the only X-rated Best Picture winner, Midnight Cowboy.","date_published":"2020-05-03T12:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/d9e16185-47bd-4701-94bf-2af06c95be27.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58491831,"duration_in_seconds":4344}]},{"id":"5358eada-4a81-438f-949f-4d56b163e105","title":"41st Academy Awards - Oliver!","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/oliver","content_text":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 41st Academy Award winner, Oliver! They talk score, sets, performance, and explain just why the exclamation point in the title is inappropriate. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 41st Academy Award winner, Oliver! They talk score, sets, performance, and explain just why the exclamation point in the title is inappropriate.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 41st Academy Award winner, Oliver!","date_published":"2020-04-21T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/5358eada-4a81-438f-949f-4d56b163e105.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":70338367,"duration_in_seconds":5205}]},{"id":"6891330e-e6b1-44e2-91e8-26f701f436cc","title":"Special Episode - Flash Gordon","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/flash-gordon","content_text":"This podcast has officially been on the air two years! Can you believe it? In order to celebrate, Maggie and Ian are joined by special guest Lola to talk about the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon. Sure this campy space opera didn't win any oscars, but did it win our hosts' hearts?Special Guest: Lola.","content_html":"This podcast has officially been on the air two years! Can you believe it? In order to celebrate, Maggie and Ian are joined by special guest Lola to talk about the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon. Sure this campy space opera didn't win any oscars, but did it win our hosts' hearts?
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"This podcast has officially been on the air two years! Can you believe it? In order to celebrate, Maggie and Ian are joined by special guest Lola to talk about the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.","date_published":"2020-04-01T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/6891330e-e6b1-44e2-91e8-26f701f436cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":65070577,"duration_in_seconds":4665}]},{"id":"83801010-aa1b-4220-a5d5-6ac2e9522c9a","title":"40th Academy Awards - In the Heat of the Night","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/in-the-heat-of-the-night","content_text":"Maggie & Ian tackle the 40th Best Picture winner, In the Heat of the Night. This mystery drama has them raving about performance, cinematography, and soundtrack and score. ","content_html":"Maggie & Ian tackle the 40th Best Picture winner, In the Heat of the Night. This mystery drama has them raving about performance, cinematography, and soundtrack and score.
","summary":"Maggie & Ian tackle the 40th Best Picture winner, In the Heat of the Night.","date_published":"2020-03-29T17:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/83801010-aa1b-4220-a5d5-6ac2e9522c9a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":64221799,"duration_in_seconds":4558}]},{"id":"87acf307-93f5-4088-b331-6c308e0fbd92","title":"39th Academy Awards - A Man for All Seasons","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/a-man-for-all-seasons","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2020-03-15T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/87acf307-93f5-4088-b331-6c308e0fbd92.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":70454022,"duration_in_seconds":4129}]},{"id":"f756d611-1fbe-463a-81ff-3d092b773463","title":"38th Academy Awards - The Sound of Music","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-sound-of-music","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2020-03-02T21:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/f756d611-1fbe-463a-81ff-3d092b773463.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":78403862,"duration_in_seconds":5758}]},{"id":"794f7ff9-3cc9-4e12-87e2-c4947595c359","title":"37th Academy Awards - My Fair Lady","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/my-fair-lady","content_text":"In this episode, Ian and Maggie talk through the 37th best picture, My Fair Lady. While the sets, costumes, and score were are phenomenal, Ian and Maggie were disappointed by some fundamental themes and performances. Make sure to tune in for some good old fashioned Best Pictures rants!","content_html":"In this episode, Ian and Maggie talk through the 37th best picture, My Fair Lady. While the sets, costumes, and score were are phenomenal, Ian and Maggie were disappointed by some fundamental themes and performances. Make sure to tune in for some good old fashioned Best Pictures rants!
","summary":"Join Maggie and Ian for the latest musical Best Picture, My Fair Lady.","date_published":"2020-02-16T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/794f7ff9-3cc9-4e12-87e2-c4947595c359.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":63834147,"duration_in_seconds":4979}]},{"id":"efa3f002-c176-43e3-8d00-460b616dbf12","title":"36th Academy Awards - Tom Jones","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/tom-jones","content_text":"Maggie and Ian return with the delightfully comedic 36th Best Picture winner Tom Jones. Never heard of it? Well neither had they! In this episode, Maggie and Ian explain why the cinematography, performance, and fourth-wall breaking writing make this one a must see. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian return with the delightfully comedic 36th Best Picture winner Tom Jones. Never heard of it? Well neither had they! In this episode, Maggie and Ian explain why the cinematography, performance, and fourth-wall breaking writing make this one a must see.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian return with the delightfully comedic 36th Best Picture winner Tom Jones.","date_published":"2020-02-02T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/efa3f002-c176-43e3-8d00-460b616dbf12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":73393023,"duration_in_seconds":5454}]},{"id":"40744c83-cd06-414f-a5f0-ba7bfbc9276c","title":"35th Academy Award - Lawrence of Arabia Part 2","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/lawrence-of-arabia-2","content_text":"We're kicking off 2020 in grand style with the 1962 epic, Lawrence of Arabia. In part 2, Maggie and Ian pick up where they left off just after the capture of Aqaba. Get ready for frustration as their serious thoughts on the titular character of Lawrence turn into full blown problems.\n\nAs a heads up, Maggie and Ian could only get their hands on the 1989 restored directors cut; let them know if you have any thoughts on changes between the original release and the restored version!","content_html":"We're kicking off 2020 in grand style with the 1962 epic, Lawrence of Arabia. In part 2, Maggie and Ian pick up where they left off just after the capture of Aqaba. Get ready for frustration as their serious thoughts on the titular character of Lawrence turn into full blown problems.
\n\nAs a heads up, Maggie and Ian could only get their hands on the 1989 restored directors cut; let them know if you have any thoughts on changes between the original release and the restored version!
","summary":"New year, new Best Picture Winner! Join Maggie and Ian as they watch the historical epic Lawrence of Arabia.","date_published":"2020-01-15T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/40744c83-cd06-414f-a5f0-ba7bfbc9276c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":82328228,"duration_in_seconds":3888}]},{"id":"6fcb716c-86d7-4966-b79d-b29aa9c79048","title":"35th Academy Award - Lawrence of Arabia Part 1","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/lawrence-of-arabia-1","content_text":"We're kicking off 2020 in grand style with the 1962 epic, Lawrence of Arabia. In part 1, Maggie and Ian cover through the capture of Aqaba. Of course they are in love with the gorgeous cinematography and sweeping score, but they get ready for some serious thoughts on the titular character of Lawrence. \n\nAs a heads up, Maggie and Ian could only get their hands on the 1989 restored directors cut; let them know if you have any thoughts on changes between the original release and the restored version!","content_html":"We're kicking off 2020 in grand style with the 1962 epic, Lawrence of Arabia. In part 1, Maggie and Ian cover through the capture of Aqaba. Of course they are in love with the gorgeous cinematography and sweeping score, but they get ready for some serious thoughts on the titular character of Lawrence.
\n\nAs a heads up, Maggie and Ian could only get their hands on the 1989 restored directors cut; let them know if you have any thoughts on changes between the original release and the restored version!
","summary":"New year, new Best Picture Winner! Join Maggie and Ian as they watch the historical epic Lawrence of Arabia.","date_published":"2020-01-11T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/6fcb716c-86d7-4966-b79d-b29aa9c79048.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":82069915,"duration_in_seconds":3935}]},{"id":"1a9999f7-097a-4aa7-9e72-efca95aeab26","title":"Special Episode - White Christmas","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/white-christmas","content_text":"Special guest Lola is back to talk about the holiday classic White Christmas (1954). As a heads up, Ian's mic had some small issues so things are a little more staticy than normal, but we'll have that resolved before we come back in 2020. \n\nThank you so much for spending the year with us! Happy Holidays!!Special Guest: Lola.","content_html":"Special guest Lola is back to talk about the holiday classic White Christmas (1954). As a heads up, Ian's mic had some small issues so things are a little more staticy than normal, but we'll have that resolved before we come back in 2020.
\n\nThank you so much for spending the year with us! Happy Holidays!!
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"Special guest Lola is back to talk about the holiday classic White Christmas (1954).","date_published":"2019-12-21T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1a9999f7-097a-4aa7-9e72-efca95aeab26.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":54818136,"duration_in_seconds":4235}]},{"id":"53ed5222-06d7-4337-bba4-a485ce867703","title":"Special Episode - A Christmas Story","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/a-christmas-story","content_text":"Maggie and Ian are joined by their friend Emma to discuss the holiday favorite A Christmas Story.","content_html":"Maggie and Ian are joined by their friend Emma to discuss the holiday favorite A Christmas Story.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian are joined by their friend Emma to discuss the holiday favorite A Christmas Story.","date_published":"2019-12-07T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/53ed5222-06d7-4337-bba4-a485ce867703.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":68280016,"duration_in_seconds":5173}]},{"id":"29d2ea57-8991-414a-b30f-c511b04e3d43","title":"34th Academy Awards - West Side Story","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/west-side-story","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"Ian and Maggie tackle the 34th Best Picture winner West Side Story.","date_published":"2019-11-24T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/29d2ea57-8991-414a-b30f-c511b04e3d43.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72589962,"duration_in_seconds":5708}]},{"id":"e0a0c3f5-c9a2-425b-8176-bad27f4057f1","title":"33rd Academy Awards - The Apartment","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-apartment","content_text":"We're back to canon episodes! We're kicking off the 1960s with the 33rd Best Picture winner The Apartment, a dark romantic comedy by podcast favorite Billy Wilder. It's a bit of a long one folks, but let's face it. It's a movie from the 1960s about affairs and divorce. How could we not get a little ranty?","content_html":"We're back to canon episodes! We're kicking off the 1960s with the 33rd Best Picture winner The Apartment, a dark romantic comedy by podcast favorite Billy Wilder. It's a bit of a long one folks, but let's face it. It's a movie from the 1960s about affairs and divorce. How could we not get a little ranty?
","summary":"We're back to canon episodes! We're kicking off the 1960s with the 33rd Best Picture winner The Apartment, a dark romantic comedy by podcast favorite Billy Wilder.","date_published":"2019-11-10T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/e0a0c3f5-c9a2-425b-8176-bad27f4057f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":71265888,"duration_in_seconds":5152}]},{"id":"0de9d8c1-53d0-4174-af32-a6c92fb7d655","title":"Special Episode - Psycho (1960)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/psycho","content_text":"We're back for another Halloween episode, and this time we're joined by special guest Myke Emal from the CineMusts podcast!\n\nWe're covering Alfred Hitchcock's most notorious film: Psycho. We talk score, character, and how this movie in many ways created the slasher genre. \n\nAlso, be sure to check out Cinemusts (@cinemusts on twitter & instagram) for more creepy Halloween content and some great film discussion. ","content_html":"We're back for another Halloween episode, and this time we're joined by special guest Myke Emal from the CineMusts podcast!
\n\nWe're covering Alfred Hitchcock's most notorious film: Psycho. We talk score, character, and how this movie in many ways created the slasher genre.
\n\nAlso, be sure to check out Cinemusts (@cinemusts on twitter & instagram) for more creepy Halloween content and some great film discussion.
","summary":"We're back for another Halloween episode, and this time we're joined by special guest Myke Emal from the CineMusts podcast!","date_published":"2019-10-25T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/0de9d8c1-53d0-4174-af32-a6c92fb7d655.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":78715301,"duration_in_seconds":4472}]},{"id":"7eb18d90-07bd-4653-bbbb-afad42e7bcd2","title":"Special Episode - Halloween (1978)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/halloween","content_text":"We're kicking off our 2019 Halloween programming with John Carpenter's original Halloween!","content_html":"We're kicking off our 2019 Halloween programming with John Carpenter's original Halloween!
","summary":"We're kicking off our 2019 Halloween programming with John Carpenter's original Halloween!","date_published":"2019-10-06T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7eb18d90-07bd-4653-bbbb-afad42e7bcd2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":86643175,"duration_in_seconds":4454}]},{"id":"56b8c222-bb3f-45f2-b920-cd1a7507614c","title":"Special Episode - Sunset Boulevard","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/sunset-boulevard","content_text":"This week Maggie and Ian share the movie that started it all. \n\nThis test episode was created back when the idea of The Best Pictures Podcast was first being kicked around. Before we had equipment or even really knew what we were doing. A lot's changed since then.","content_html":"This week Maggie and Ian share the movie that started it all.
\n\nThis test episode was created back when the idea of The Best Pictures Podcast was first being kicked around. Before we had equipment or even really knew what we were doing. A lot's changed since then.
","summary":"This week Maggie and Ian share the movie that started it all. ","date_published":"2019-09-22T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/56b8c222-bb3f-45f2-b920-cd1a7507614c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":37001155,"duration_in_seconds":2895}]},{"id":"9c7a6463-a1b4-4eac-ada9-3ed799f0fe37","title":"32nd Academy Awards - Ben Hur","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/ben-hur","content_text":"In an absolutely epic episode, our hosts cover one of the all time greatest historical epics: Ben-Hur.","content_html":"In an absolutely epic episode, our hosts cover one of the all time greatest historical epics: Ben-Hur.
","summary":"In an absolutely epic episode, our hosts cover one of the all time greatest historical epics: Ben-Hur.","date_published":"2019-09-08T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/9c7a6463-a1b4-4eac-ada9-3ed799f0fe37.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":87344233,"duration_in_seconds":6804}]},{"id":"646b3c4a-137c-4cab-b65f-4eba2a5df79e","title":"31st Academy Awards - Gigi","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gigi","content_text":"Hope you brought your knife and fork cause we're about to have a roast. In this episode, Maggie and Ian take on the 31st Academy Award winner, Gigi. Let's just say this one wasn't their favorite, but they discuss why indepth, picking apart the problematic relationships that riddle this Oscar winner. At least the costumes were pretty...","content_html":"Hope you brought your knife and fork cause we're about to have a roast. In this episode, Maggie and Ian take on the 31st Academy Award winner, Gigi. Let's just say this one wasn't their favorite, but they discuss why indepth, picking apart the problematic relationships that riddle this Oscar winner. At least the costumes were pretty...
","summary":"Hope you brought your knife and fork cause we're about to have a roast.","date_published":"2019-08-24T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/646b3c4a-137c-4cab-b65f-4eba2a5df79e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":69649666,"duration_in_seconds":3861}]},{"id":"73e1c23f-0abc-4f0b-bf92-fc004d1f94de","title":"30th Academy Awards - The Bridge on the River Kwai","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/bridge-on-the-river-kwai","content_text":"Maggie and Ian cover the 30th Best Picture winner The Bridge on the River Kwai. Ian picks apart score and cinematography, while Maggie dissects the complicated, nuanced characters.","content_html":"Maggie and Ian cover the 30th Best Picture winner The Bridge on the River Kwai. Ian picks apart score and cinematography, while Maggie dissects the complicated, nuanced characters.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian cover the 30th Best Picture winner The Bridge on the River Kwai.","date_published":"2019-08-11T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/73e1c23f-0abc-4f0b-bf92-fc004d1f94de.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":71261334,"duration_in_seconds":3985}]},{"id":"b267aed9-9599-4de0-a439-f8b76add01b4","title":"29th Academy Awards - Around the World in 80 Days","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/around-the-world-in-80-days","content_text":"Maggie and Ian take this podcast around the world in 80 days (and in less than half the time the movie took!) for the 29th Best Picture winner. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian take this podcast around the world in 80 days (and in less than half the time the movie took!) for the 29th Best Picture winner.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian take this podcast around the world in 80 days (and in less than half the time the movie took!).","date_published":"2019-07-27T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/b267aed9-9599-4de0-a439-f8b76add01b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":86491147,"duration_in_seconds":4809}]},{"id":"443fdc96-a8cb-4f6c-b20c-96f70485a33e","title":"28th Academy Awards - Marty","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/marty","content_text":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 1955 romantic drama Marty.","content_html":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 1955 romantic drama Marty.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 1955 romantic drama Marty.","date_published":"2019-07-13T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/443fdc96-a8cb-4f6c-b20c-96f70485a33e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":71769290,"duration_in_seconds":4008}]},{"id":"c8acfde5-c929-4459-a9d4-f49734550bf8","title":"27th Academy Awards - On The Waterfront","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/on-the-waterfront","content_text":"In this episode, Maggie and Ian talk about one of the greatest upsets in Oscar history, the 27th Best Picture winner On The Waterfront.","content_html":"In this episode, Maggie and Ian talk about one of the greatest upsets in Oscar history, the 27th Best Picture winner On The Waterfront.
","summary":"In this episode, Maggie and Ian talk about one of the greatest upsets in Oscar history, the 27th Best Picture winner On The Waterfront.","date_published":"2019-06-30T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/c8acfde5-c929-4459-a9d4-f49734550bf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":73446128,"duration_in_seconds":4022}]},{"id":"8fb92d13-5541-4c1e-a382-294268d22f12","title":"Special Episode - The Searchers","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-searchers","content_text":"On this special Fathers Day episode, Maggie and Ian are joined by Maggie's dad to talk about one of the greatest oscar snubs of all time: 1956's The Searchers. ","content_html":"On this special Fathers Day episode, Maggie and Ian are joined by Maggie's dad to talk about one of the greatest oscar snubs of all time: 1956's The Searchers.
","summary":"On this special Fathers Day episode, Maggie and Ian are joined by Maggie's dad to talk about one of the greatest oscar snubs of all time: 1956's The Searchers. ","date_published":"2019-06-15T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/8fb92d13-5541-4c1e-a382-294268d22f12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":88832120,"duration_in_seconds":4912}]},{"id":"71c98e1f-9167-4e21-b259-d037e0e52d3e","title":"26th Academy Awards - From Here To Eternity","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/from-here-to-eternity","content_text":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 26th Best Picture winner: From Here To Eternity. It's a long one but that's because there's so much talk about! From cinematography to performances to nuanced characters, we cover it all. ","content_html":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 26th Best Picture winner: From Here To Eternity. It's a long one but that's because there's so much talk about! From cinematography to performances to nuanced characters, we cover it all.
","summary":"Maggie and Ian tackle the 26th Best Picture winner: From Here To Eternity.","date_published":"2019-06-09T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/71c98e1f-9167-4e21-b259-d037e0e52d3e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":83027768,"duration_in_seconds":4629}]},{"id":"56d31703-3d13-4719-beab-a01bfe460743","title":"25th Academy Awards - The Greatest Show on Earth","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-greatest-show-on-earth","content_text":"Maggie and Ian debate weather or not the Greatest Show on Earth is really the greatest show on earth. Spoiler! It isn't. But they break down exactly why and how it could've been a million times better in this episode","content_html":"Maggie and Ian debate weather or not the Greatest Show on Earth is really the greatest show on earth. Spoiler! It isn't. But they break down exactly why and how it could've been a million times better in this episode
","summary":"Maggie and Ian debate weather or not the Greatest Show on Earth is really the greatest show on earth.","date_published":"2019-05-25T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/56d31703-3d13-4719-beab-a01bfe460743.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66215619,"duration_in_seconds":3733}]},{"id":"2974bddb-65b9-4c26-8bbc-f87c6ef920e1","title":"24th Academy Awards - An American In Paris","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/an-american-in-paris","content_text":"Our hosts discuss the 24th Academy Awards winner, the musical An American In Paris. While Maggie and Ian agree on the more technical aspects of the film, they debate the character development and storyline. Will this 1950s romantic musical hold up?","content_html":"Our hosts discuss the 24th Academy Awards winner, the musical An American In Paris. While Maggie and Ian agree on the more technical aspects of the film, they debate the character development and storyline. Will this 1950s romantic musical hold up?
","summary":"Our hosts discuss the 24th Academy Awards winner, the musical An American In Paris.","date_published":"2019-05-12T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/2974bddb-65b9-4c26-8bbc-f87c6ef920e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":73775406,"duration_in_seconds":4170}]},{"id":"3ab2c2df-d4cd-436b-a171-fe712956c3e7","title":"23rd Academy Awards - All About Eve","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/all-about-eve","content_text":"Ian and Maggie tackle a heavy hitter this week: All About Eve. Does the movie age as better than the fading broadway star Margo Channing (as played by Bette Davis)? Find out!","content_html":"Ian and Maggie tackle a heavy hitter this week: All About Eve. Does the movie age as better than the fading broadway star Margo Channing (as played by Bette Davis)? Find out!
","summary":"Ian and Maggie tackle a heavy hitter this week: All About Eve.","date_published":"2019-04-27T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/3ab2c2df-d4cd-436b-a171-fe712956c3e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":80083876,"duration_in_seconds":4405}]},{"id":"1567035b-e694-45ae-9f21-e70c153ae8b7","title":"22nd Academy Awards - All The King's Men","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/all-the-kings-men","content_text":"This week, Maggie and Ian are back to award winners, dissecting the clusterfck that is All the King's Men. It's a textbook how not to do a book adaptation with editing that makes you say \"just why?\". Have our hosts found a new least favorite Best Picture winner? Listen to find out!","content_html":"This week, Maggie and Ian are back to award winners, dissecting the clusterfck that is All the King's Men. It's a textbook how not to do a book adaptation with editing that makes you say "just why?". Have our hosts found a new least favorite Best Picture winner? Listen to find out!
","summary":"This week, Maggie and Ian are back to award winners, dissecting the clusterf*ck that is All the King's Men.","date_published":"2019-04-13T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1567035b-e694-45ae-9f21-e70c153ae8b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":75059471,"duration_in_seconds":4155}]},{"id":"882af047-c440-47d0-aabc-782712c7807b","title":"Special Episode - The Room","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-room","content_text":"In celebration of The Best Pictures Podcast's one year anniversary, our hosts discuss what they believe just might be the greatest film of all time. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"In celebration of The Best Pictures Podcast's one year anniversary, our hosts discuss what they believe just might be the greatest film of all time.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"In celebration of The Best Pictures Podcast's one year anniversary, our hosts discuss what they believe just might be the greatest film of all time. ","date_published":"2019-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/882af047-c440-47d0-aabc-782712c7807b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":77302014,"duration_in_seconds":4408}]},{"id":"be8c612e-63c3-4ae9-968b-39482c35113d","title":"21st Academy Awards - Hamlet","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/hamlet","content_text":"Our hosts tackle the 21st Best Picture winner Hamlet. They rave about score, are at odds on set and performance, and in the end agree that the ghost was indeed awesome. ","content_html":"Our hosts tackle the 21st Best Picture winner Hamlet. They rave about score, are at odds on set and performance, and in the end agree that the ghost was indeed awesome.
","summary":"Our hosts tackle the 21st Best Picture winner Hamlet.","date_published":"2019-03-23T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/be8c612e-63c3-4ae9-968b-39482c35113d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":69946725,"duration_in_seconds":3963}]},{"id":"0220131d-8635-46df-81a7-36c8af7d32cf","title":"20th Academy Awards - Gentleman's Agreement","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gentlemans-agreement","content_text":"Our hosts tackle the 20th Best Picture winner, Gentleman's Agreement, about a writer who pretends to be Jewish in order write an expose on antisemitism in 1940s America. They discuss the film's strong themes and message, as well as some of the more problematic aspects of its execution and how maybe you shouldn't decide you like a character early on in the film cause, well, that can change. ","content_html":"Our hosts tackle the 20th Best Picture winner, Gentleman's Agreement, about a writer who pretends to be Jewish in order write an expose on antisemitism in 1940s America. They discuss the film's strong themes and message, as well as some of the more problematic aspects of its execution and how maybe you shouldn't decide you like a character early on in the film cause, well, that can change.
","summary":"Our hosts tackle the 20th Best Picture winner, Gentleman's Agreement, about a writer who pretends to be Jewish in order write an expose on antisemitism in 1940s America.","date_published":"2019-03-09T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/0220131d-8635-46df-81a7-36c8af7d32cf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":59516507,"duration_in_seconds":3271}]},{"id":"d16ad534-aea5-4fad-92ec-a134efa9b1df","title":"19th Academy Awards - The Best Years of Our Lives","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-best-years-of-our-lives","content_text":"Our hosts cover the 19th Best Picture winner and post-war drama The Best Years of Our Lives. They debate performances, discuss score, and compare how many times they teared up. ","content_html":"Our hosts cover the 19th Best Picture winner and post-war drama The Best Years of Our Lives. They debate performances, discuss score, and compare how many times they teared up.
","summary":"Our hosts cover the 19th Best Picture winner and post-war drama The Best Years of Our Lives.","date_published":"2019-02-23T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/d16ad534-aea5-4fad-92ec-a134efa9b1df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":77589755,"duration_in_seconds":4250}]},{"id":"60617981-761e-421c-90d3-db9dd8cdd70b","title":"18th Academy Awards - The Lost Weekend","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-lost-weekend","content_text":"In this episode, our hosts discuss the 18th Best Picture winner, The Lost Weekend, about an alcohol writer's attempts to turn his life around. They talk character, cinematography, writing, and score. There's a lot to unpack in this one, an in the end, there may be a split decision on the rankings.","content_html":"In this episode, our hosts discuss the 18th Best Picture winner, The Lost Weekend, about an alcohol writer's attempts to turn his life around. They talk character, cinematography, writing, and score. There's a lot to unpack in this one, an in the end, there may be a split decision on the rankings.
","summary":"In this episode, our hosts discuss the 18th Best Picture winner, The Lost Weekend, about an alcohol writer's attempts to turn his life around.","date_published":"2019-02-09T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/60617981-761e-421c-90d3-db9dd8cdd70b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":69845704,"duration_in_seconds":3708}]},{"id":"1ee74547-dc2e-44e5-8ea1-bfefcf71c383","title":"17th Academy Awards - Going My Way","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/going-my-way","content_text":"Our hosts are back with their take on the musical comedy drama and 17th Academy Award winner: Going My Way. Ian discovers he has a crush on Bing Crosby, and Maggie suggests adding arson to spice up the plot. Can Going My Way hold up compared to the run of knock outs that came before it?","content_html":"Our hosts are back with their take on the musical comedy drama and 17th Academy Award winner: Going My Way. Ian discovers he has a crush on Bing Crosby, and Maggie suggests adding arson to spice up the plot. Can Going My Way hold up compared to the run of knock outs that came before it?
","summary":"Our hosts are back with their take on the musical comedy drama and 17th Academy Award winner: Going My Way.","date_published":"2019-01-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1ee74547-dc2e-44e5-8ea1-bfefcf71c383.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":74977627,"duration_in_seconds":4145}]},{"id":"1f899cf3-0af2-4948-8451-fbf7161568ff","title":"16th Academy Awards - Casablanca","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/casablanca","content_text":"Our hosts tackle one of the best known winners in an episode on Casablanca. It's a bit of a hot mess this episode as they struggle with chronology and the geometric concept of a love triangle. Ian raves about the lighting, and Maggie raves about Ians miss-ranking of the movie. Will this be the one that tears our hosts apart? Listen to find out!\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"Our hosts tackle one of the best known winners in an episode on Casablanca. It's a bit of a hot mess this episode as they struggle with chronology and the geometric concept of a love triangle. Ian raves about the lighting, and Maggie raves about Ians miss-ranking of the movie. Will this be the one that tears our hosts apart? Listen to find out!
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Our hosts tackle one of the best known winners in an episode on Casablanca.","date_published":"2019-01-13T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1f899cf3-0af2-4948-8451-fbf7161568ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":67373781,"duration_in_seconds":3952}]},{"id":"efcefb6b-836f-436e-98eb-6d85717ad3f4","title":"Special Episode - It's A Wonderful Life","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/its-a-wonderful-life","content_text":"Special guest Sangita joins our hosts to talk about the second movie in the The Best Pictures Podcast Christmas double-feature: It's A Wonderful Life. In this episode, Ian calls Maggie a spinster and immediately apologizes. Maggie explains George is great but Potter sucks, and Sangita praises the films unsung hero, Mary. So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at the Best Pictures Podcast!\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Sangita.","content_html":"Special guest Sangita joins our hosts to talk about the second movie in the The Best Pictures Podcast Christmas double-feature: It's A Wonderful Life. In this episode, Ian calls Maggie a spinster and immediately apologizes. Maggie explains George is great but Potter sucks, and Sangita praises the films unsung hero, Mary. So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at the Best Pictures Podcast!
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
Special Guest: Sangita.
","summary":"Special guest Sangita joins our hosts to talk about the second movie in the The Best Pictures Podcast Christmas double-feature: It's A Wonderful Life","date_published":"2018-12-16T11:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/efcefb6b-836f-436e-98eb-6d85717ad3f4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":79686276,"duration_in_seconds":4739}]},{"id":"b81dd8a4-2bf9-435c-8bef-5839b894bb0f","title":"Special Episode - Die Hard","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/die-hard","content_text":"We're back with special guest Lola to talk Die Hard in the first episode of our holiday double feature. Maggie defends it as a Christmas classic. Ian marvels at the musical themes, and Lola explains the seemingly shady accounting practices of the Nakatomi Corporation.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Lola.","content_html":"We're back with special guest Lola to talk Die Hard in the first episode of our holiday double feature. Maggie defends it as a Christmas classic. Ian marvels at the musical themes, and Lola explains the seemingly shady accounting practices of the Nakatomi Corporation.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"In the first of our holiday double feature, our hosts and their special guest tackle 1988's Die Hard.","date_published":"2018-12-09T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/b81dd8a4-2bf9-435c-8bef-5839b894bb0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":74715364,"duration_in_seconds":4294}]},{"id":"b0694430-fc77-4e4d-9dae-ad0cf15398d6","title":"15th Academy Awards - Mrs. Miniver","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/mrs-miniver","content_text":"On this episode, our hosts tackle the 15th Academy Award winner, Mrs. Miniver, and for once they're in agreement. They talk performance, cinematography, and score. Ian become a diehard Greer Garson fan, and Maggie ponders the differences between WWI and WWII movies. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"On this episode, our hosts tackle the 15th Academy Award winner, Mrs. Miniver, and for once they're in agreement. They talk performance, cinematography, and score. Ian become a diehard Greer Garson fan, and Maggie ponders the differences between WWI and WWII movies.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Our hosts tackle the 15th Academy Award Best Picture winner, Mrs. Miniver.","date_published":"2018-11-25T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/b0694430-fc77-4e4d-9dae-ad0cf15398d6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":77521686,"duration_in_seconds":4035}]},{"id":"620317e0-98bf-4878-a795-f7e47af4d785","title":"14th Academy Awards - How Green Was My Valley","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/how-green-was-my-valley","content_text":"We're back with our regularly scheduled programming, and this time, our host are taking on the 14th Academy Award winner: How Green Was My Valley. The disagreements start early on this film, which is proabbly most famous for beating out Citizen Kane for the award. Ian complains about a \"preachy\" message, while Maggie demands recognition for all the good shadows. We might have a split decision on our hands...\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"We're back with our regularly scheduled programming, and this time, our host are taking on the 14th Academy Award winner: How Green Was My Valley. The disagreements start early on this film, which is proabbly most famous for beating out Citizen Kane for the award. Ian complains about a "preachy" message, while Maggie demands recognition for all the good shadows. We might have a split decision on our hands...
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"We're back with our regularly scheduled programming, and this time, our host are taking on the 14th Academy Award winner: How Green Was My Valley.","date_published":"2018-11-11T14:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/620317e0-98bf-4878-a795-f7e47af4d785.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":79243671,"duration_in_seconds":4153}]},{"id":"7d786ff1-be19-4e4a-8f4a-d61884529300","title":"Special Episode - Young Frankenstein","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/young-frankenstein","content_text":"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. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Sangita.","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
Special Guest: Sangita.
","summary":"For the second film in our Halloween/October double feature, we watched the 1974 horror comedy Young Frankenstein. ","date_published":"2018-10-28T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/7d786ff1-be19-4e4a-8f4a-d61884529300.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72243037,"duration_in_seconds":4174}]},{"id":"fe3eac83-ad5e-44bf-bf09-6b27d0ce96a3","title":"Special Episode - Frankenstein","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/1931-frankenstein","content_text":"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. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Sangita.","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
Special Guest: Sangita.
","summary":"In this episode, Maggie, Ian, and new special guest, Sangita, discuss the iconic Universal Pictures monsters film Frankenstein.","date_published":"2018-10-14T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/fe3eac83-ad5e-44bf-bf09-6b27d0ce96a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72188923,"duration_in_seconds":3289}]},{"id":"be2676c9-129a-4aa0-85fc-ae313e8b5628","title":"13th Academy Awards - Rebecca","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/rebecca","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"In this episode, our hosts tackle the classic Hitchcock thriller Rebecca.","date_published":"2018-09-30T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/be2676c9-129a-4aa0-85fc-ae313e8b5628.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":70021904,"duration_in_seconds":3559}]},{"id":"53098dde-80ff-467d-b719-1a72252728ce","title":"12th Academy Awards - Gone with the Wind (Part 2)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gone-with-the-wind-2","content_text":"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. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"It's time for the second half of our discussion of the epic Gone with the Wind.","date_published":"2018-09-19T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/53098dde-80ff-467d-b719-1a72252728ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72203158,"duration_in_seconds":3817}]},{"id":"8227cca9-9bf8-458e-bccd-ebf607a41592","title":"12th Academy Awards - Gone with the Wind (Part 1)","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/gone-with-the-wind-1","content_text":"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\".\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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".
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"On this episode, our hosts tackle the first half of one of the most epic movies ever made: Gone with the Wind.","date_published":"2018-09-16T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/8227cca9-9bf8-458e-bccd-ebf607a41592.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72253910,"duration_in_seconds":3814}]},{"id":"bc8da6fa-f605-422f-9583-4cb442dca3f2","title":"11th Academy Awards - You Can't Take It With You","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/you-cant-take-it-with-you","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"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.","date_published":"2018-09-03T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/bc8da6fa-f605-422f-9583-4cb442dca3f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":68495704,"duration_in_seconds":3583}]},{"id":"d53aada8-239a-4c84-8b8b-26be73c8ffe2","title":"10th Academy Awards - The Life of Emile Zola","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-life-of-emile-zola","content_text":"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\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Maggie and Ian tackle their second biopic in a row: The Life of Emile Zola.","date_published":"2018-08-19T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/d53aada8-239a-4c84-8b8b-26be73c8ffe2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":75096490,"duration_in_seconds":3837}]},{"id":"578b096b-7652-4105-a031-aa4fff323c55","title":"9th Academy Awards - The Great Ziegfeld","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/the-great-ziegfeld","content_text":"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 your bed post and take a listen.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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 your bed post and take a listen.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"We tackle the 9th Academy Award winner, a biopic of famed Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. ","date_published":"2018-08-05T09:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/578b096b-7652-4105-a031-aa4fff323c55.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":67534664,"duration_in_seconds":3420}]},{"id":"5f901b96-3633-4c1f-9f8c-3de490091f11","title":"Special Episode - Jaws","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/jaws","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Lola.","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
Special Guest: Lola.
","summary":"Just when you thought it was safe to listen to this podcast, we decided to do a special episode in honor of summer and Shark Week, so we watched Jaws!","date_published":"2018-07-22T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/5f901b96-3633-4c1f-9f8c-3de490091f11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66556749,"duration_in_seconds":3415}]},{"id":"25b6a545-8c26-42c1-80e2-2811211400f0","title":"8th Academy Awards - Mutiny on the Bounty","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/mutiny-on-the-bounty","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"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.","date_published":"2018-07-08T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/25b6a545-8c26-42c1-80e2-2811211400f0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":64153583,"duration_in_seconds":3303}]},{"id":"1c03a9fa-e11b-47e0-9223-e9d2d551831b","title":"7th Academy Awards - It Happened One Night","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/it-happened-one-night","content_text":"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 :)\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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 :)
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Our hosts dive into the first romantic comedy to win the Oscar for Best Picture, It Happened One Night!","date_published":"2018-06-24T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/1c03a9fa-e11b-47e0-9223-e9d2d551831b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":77778590,"duration_in_seconds":3831}]},{"id":"e78d57ab-bdf4-4a88-a976-becc6a07177f","title":"6th Academy Awards - Cavalcade","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/cavalcade","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"This week we tackle the 6th Best Picture winner from 1933, Cavalcade.","date_published":"2018-06-10T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/e78d57ab-bdf4-4a88-a976-becc6a07177f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":61037954,"duration_in_seconds":3360}]},{"id":"e8eebc0f-471b-4e57-b907-1bb1c1efde83","title":"5th Academy Awards - Grand Hotel","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/grand-hotel","content_text":"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. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or send us an email at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2018-05-27T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/e8eebc0f-471b-4e57-b907-1bb1c1efde83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":54293983,"duration_in_seconds":3335}]},{"id":"61ea577f-0a5b-4732-a872-ad3e4baf18c6","title":"4th Academy Awards - Cimarron","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/cimarron","content_text":"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. \n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter where we're @bestpicturespod, or email us in at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter where we're @bestpicturespod, or email us in at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"On this episode of The Best Pictures Podcast, we cover the 1931 western Cimarron...","date_published":"2018-05-13T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/61ea577f-0a5b-4732-a872-ad3e4baf18c6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":60952095,"duration_in_seconds":3473}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/436824999","title":"3rd Academy Awards - All Quiet on the Western Front","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/all-quiet-on-the-western-front","content_text":"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!\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or email us at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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!
\n\nFollow us on instagram and twitter @bestpicturespod or email us at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"We watched All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)!…","date_published":"2018-04-29T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/86959e0d-0c56-4ba4-82fb-0f43ef4af6a2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65135066,"duration_in_seconds":3720}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430029666","title":"2nd Academy Awards - Broadway Melody","url":"https://thebestpicturespodcast.fireside.fm/broadway-melody","content_text":"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.\n\nFollow us on twitter and instagram at @bestpicturespod\nor email us at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"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.
\n\nFollow us on twitter and instagram at @bestpicturespod
\nor email us at bestpicturespodcast@gmail.com
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.
\n\nFollow us on instagram or twitter @bestpicturespod
\nor 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
","summary":"A brief introduction by one of the hosts of The B…","date_published":"2018-02-26T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7df27ffd-8593-403c-beea-bc61bf13f9aa/6ed8e774-bc41-4bf2-812b-83901d198c5e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":2734773,"duration_in_seconds":101}]}]}