March 6, 2024
Classic Movies Live – Season 5, Episode 6: Anatomy of a Fall
It’s the week before the biggest night in Hollywood, and our hosts are talking about the final Best Picture nominee:…
Tag: Best Actress in a Leading Role
February 7, 2024
Classic Movies Live – Season 5, Episode 2: Maestro
Continuing our Best Picture marathon, our hosts are back to talk about Bradley Cooper’s sophomore directing effort: Maestro! Based on…
April 14, 2021
Classic Movies Live, Episode 32: Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman is a bold movie that handles the topic of sexual assault in a way thoroughly unlike any other movie that’s come before. Several years after her college best friend Nina was assaulted, Cassie Thomas (Carey Mulligan), now a med-school dropout, spends her nights finding and punishing sexual predators. When she finally discovers Nina’s abuser, she sets in motion a plot to avenge her friend, while bringing down everyone else around her.
This movie is hard not to spoil, so be warned that this is a full-spoilers podcast! Is Promising Young Woman 2020’s Best Picture? Tune in and find out on this week’s episode of Classic Movies Live!
April 9, 2021
The Golden Bin Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role
This year gave us some great movies about different approaches to and effects of pregnancy. Unsurprisingly, the very same movies featured some of the best female performances of the year.