The Best Pictures Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Epic”

58th Academy Awards - Out of Africa

Maggie Kellett & Ian Bailie — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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.

35th Academy Award - Lawrence of Arabia Part 2

Maggie Kellett & Ian Bailie — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

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.

As 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!

35th Academy Award - Lawrence of Arabia Part 1

Maggie Kellett & Ian Bailie — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0500

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.

As 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!

6th Academy Awards - Cavalcade

Maggie Kellett & Ian Bailie — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400

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.

3rd Academy Awards - All Quiet on the Western Front

Maggie Kellett & Ian Bailie — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

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!