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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

After a bit of a hiatus we are back with an episode on the 88th Best Picture winner Spotlight #filmsky #moviereview open.spotify.com/episode/1pAH...

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88th Academy Awards - Spotlight

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We’re officially in the middle of our 2025 holiday episodes starting with Home Alone! In case anyone is confused why we reference a nonexistent episode on The Holdovers in the first minute, we switched release order and that episode will be available next week open.spotify.com/episode/0Qlk...

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Special Episode - Home Alone

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!!! Part 2 of our body horror double feature is out now. We covered The Substance (aka the film that might’ve made Maggie like horror movies) #filmsky #moviereview open.spotify.com/episode/4rpC...

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Special Episode - The Substance

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

After a brief break we’re back with the first of our 2025 Halloween episodes! We tackled The Fly (1986) which was somehow both grosser and less gross than we thought it would be #filmsky #filmreview open.spotify.com/episode/5kOK...

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Special Episode - The Fly

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Finally watching Gladiator II, and I’d love to know what people who were big fans of the original thought of it. We were kinda meh in the original, but for those that weren’t how do you think the sequel held up to the original? #filmsky

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We’re celebrating our 7th podcast anniversary by covering the beloved Monty Python and the Holy Grail! #filmsky #moviereview open.spotify.com/episode/1KR6...

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Special Episode - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Completely unrelated to the anniversary episode we’re recording on a beloved cult classic this weekend, but boy is Monty Python and the Holy Grail such a fun film! #filmsky #NowWatching

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’m plenty happy with an Anora win for Best Picture. I enjoyed seeing it in theaters, and I’m happy to watch it again and get to cover it for the podcast, which is much more than I can say for some winners. Well deserved win. #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I can’t say I’m surprised at Brody’s win. I probably would’ve gone with Fiennes, but even if The Brutalist wasn’t for me, you can tell Brody put a lot of care into his performance #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I don’t know if The Britalist would be my first choice for score but I can’t be mad at the win #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Thank god I’m Still Here took best international picture. My second fave of the best picture nominees and it hasn’t gotten near the attention it deserves. #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’m ok with the Brutalist winning cinematography. Other than Nosferatu though it feels like one of the weaker categories and there are other films I would’ve liked to have seen nominated #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Honestly feel like The Substance got so snubbed on sound. It was such a huge part of the horror in that film #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Another slam dunk for Wicked on production design. Could not be more well deserved! That movie is an absolute confection #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Happy to see Anora pick up editing. That scene where Vanya runs and leaves Ani to deal with everything is a textbook example of comedic editing. #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The Substance snags Makeup! Thrilled my fave of this season is getting some love #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

So it’s gunna be Anora vs Conclave for best picture. In which case I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Anora. #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’m thrilled Wicked takes Costume Design. The level of thought put into them is so apparent #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

After watching all the Best Picture Nominees, my 2025 rankings are: 1. The Substance 2. I’m Still Here 3. Anora 4. Wicked 5. Nickel Boys 6. Conclave 7. The Brutalist 8. Dune Part 2 9. A Complete Unknown 10. Emilia Perez

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Wrapped things up watching Emilia Perez this morning. I’m so confused by the critical acclaim for this film. Why is it a musical? The overall tone isn’t camp enough to pull it off. The songs aren’t good and the staging is underwhelming. The characters feel underwritten. #filmsky #EmiliaPerez

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Dune Part 2: visually stunning and I liked it better than the first one but still kinda meh on it. Very one note and I just don’t find the characters compelling, but then I’ve never been able to finish the book despite trying three times #filmsky #DunePart2

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A Complete Unknown: Standard meh biopic. I was underwhelmed by Chalamet’s performance. It seemed to hinge exclusively on mimicking Dylan & didn’t really give me anything else interesting for the character of Dylan in the movie. Norton stole every scene he was in. #filmsky #ACompleteUnknown

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Kicked it off with Wicked. What a phenomenal adaptation. Musical numbers are great but also a lot of quieter emotional moments that really shine. Powerhouse performances from Erivo & Grande. Only reason it won’t be higher on my rankings is cause it isn’t a full story, but a part 1 #filmsky #wicked

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Back in the theater watching the remaining Best Picture nominees (minus Emilia Perez, which I’ll watch at home tomorrow as I recover from today’s marathon). I’ve got Wicked, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and Dune 2. What should I be the most excited for? #filmsky #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Almost two days later and I’m still thinking about The Substance. Is this the movie that finally turns me into a horror girlie??

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

As of now my current 2025 Best Picture rankings are: 1. The Substance 2. I’m Still Here 3. Anora 4. Nickel Boys 5. Conclave I’ll follow up with final rankings next weekend when I watch the remaining nominees.

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The Substance: Incredible. Moore and Qualley are both amazing. Everything from production design to costuming is impeccable. Was I hiding in my hoodie in horror for half of it? Yes. Was I loving every second of it? Also yes. #filmsky #TheSubstance #moviereview

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Anora: A fun examination of the chaos that can be sown by the ulta wealthy on those who find themselves in their orbit. Comedy general hits and Madison is great. Didn’t quite stick the landing at the very end for me, but overall I liked it #filmsky #anora #moviereview

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Nickel Boys: Appreciated inventive cinematography & sound design. Switching first person perspective didn’t always work for me but liked the way the story unfolded. Slow at first but brought it home in the end. Brandon Wilson’s performance as Turner was by far my fave part #filmsky #NickelBoys

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Conclave: Fiennes was great (as always) & score was an absolute standout. Liked the thriller vibes, but the pace often dragged which I think hurt the film overall. Generally solid themes but didn’t do anything different with them. Solid but pretty standard Oscar fare #filmsky #conclave #moviereview

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Just finished I’m Still Here and really loved it. Lot’s tears but loved the look of the film and was very impressed by the performances. Last act dragged a little and I think I could’ve done without it, but overall was a fan #filmsky #ImStillHere #MovieReview

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Binging half the Best Picture nominees today. Will be posting updates and personal rankings between films! -Maggie #filmsky #oscars

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

After a bit of a delay, our post-2000s list reranking episode is live! We reflect on the past decade’s winners, talk about what we look forward to in the 2010s, revisit some past winners, and answer some questions #filmsky #oscars open.spotify.com/episode/0swX...

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List Rerankings 4

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

On our next reranking episode, Ian and Maggie will revisit a past film. Help us decide by letting us know which options you prefer! For Maggie: Mutiny on the Bounty or The Life of Emile Zola For Ian: The Lost Weekend or How Green Was My Valley #filmsky #oscars #moviepodcast #academyawards

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Our first episode of 2025 is out and we’re breaking down the 82nd winner The Hurt Locker. Make sure not to miss it! #filmsky #moviereview open.spotify.com/episode/1Scu...

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82nd Academy Awards - The Hurt Locket

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Wrapping up our 2024 holiday season episodes with the classic musical Meet Me in St. Louis! What’s on your Christmas watchlist this year? #filmsky #moviesky open.spotify.com/episode/65gz...

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Special Episode - Meet Me in St. Louis

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The Best Pictures Podcast @bestpicturespod.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

This year we covered the 1940s classic The Shop Around the corner for our first holiday season episode. open.spotify.com/episode/2cFe...

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Special Episode - The Shop Around The Corner

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