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In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz take an adventure into a multiverse of googly eyes, fanny packs and raccoons. The duo discusses why Everything Everywhere All at Once has resonated so strongly with audiences and try to make sense of the film’s balance of heart, humor, and sheer filmmaking craft.

“So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.”

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Final Review makes an offer you can’t refuse. For the last three weeks, we have covered three of our very favorite Best Picture winners. This is part three of the series.

This week we leave the gun and take the cannoli’s for a discussion of one of the greatest movies ever made, The Godfather. Oz and Claudio explore the greatness of director Francis Ford Coppola and struggle with contextualizing just how good Pacino’s and Brando’s performances are. The Godfather marks the third part of a three week effort to answer the question “what are the greatest Best Picture winners of all time?”

"It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes."

CATEGORIES THIS WEEK:

Francis Ford Coppola

Marlon Brando

Al Pacino

James Caan

Robert Duvall

Mob Movies

Breaking Bad Movies (a character falls to the dark side)

1972

1970s

Best Picture Winners

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In this bonus episode, Claudio & Oz reaction to an unforgettable night at the 94th Academy Award, even if for all the wrong reasons.

Topics include: the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident and the history of conflict between all parties involved, the reaction to the reaction currently going around on the internet, how this incident was the perfect cherry for a legitimate disastrous broadcast, the silver lining moments that were actually enjoyable from the show, who will win Best Picture in 2023 and much more!

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In this episode, Claudio & Oz give their predictions for the 94th Academy Awards!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here are the up to the minute odds according to Vegas Insider (Oz fucking called the shift in Best Actress) - https://www.vegasinsider.com/awards/odds/oscars/

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CATEGORIES:

- CAMERON

- DICAPRIO

- WINSLET

- ZANE (lol)

- HORNER

- ORIGINAL SONG (REDUX)

- PRODUCTION DESIGN (REDUX)

- 1997

- THE 1990s

- BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE

- BEST PICTURE WINNER

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Final Review is kicking off the home stretch of season one with a deep dive into Oscar season. For the next three weeks, we’ll be covering three of our very favorite Best Picture winners.

This week we dive deep into Jonathan Demme’s masterful serial killer thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. Oz and Claudio dive deep into the career and legacy of director Jonathan Demme and leads Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. The hosts agree the film is truly one of the greats, but they grapple with just how great the film is in beginning a three part dialogue revealing each of their lists of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time.

"A Census Taker Once Tried To Test Me. I Ate His Liver With Some Fava Beans And A Nice Chianti."

CATEGORIES:

• Demme
• Hopkins
• Foster
• Shore
• Fujimoto
• Serial Killer Movie
• Villains
• 1991
• 1990s
• Best Picture Winners

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In honor of the release of Matt Reeves’ The Batman this past weekend, Claudio and Oz head back to the Gotham City of Keaton, Nicholson, Basinger, and Burton. The hosts discuss Batman’s critical place in the legacy and growth of superhero/comic book movies, the glory of the world building, and the ways the film has aged. Topics this week include deep dives into the careers of Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, and the legend Jack Nicholson. Finally, the Final Review boys wrap by discussing the ranking of the entire Batman franchise from ‘66 to ‘22.

“Tell me something, my friend. Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?”

CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

- Top 5 Tim Burton

- Top 5 Jack Nicholson

- Top 5 Michael Keaton

- Top 5 Kim Bassinger

- Top 5 Danny Elfman (REDUX)

- Top 5 DC Films (REDUX)

- Top 5 of 1989 (REDUX)

- Top 5 of the 1980s (REDUX)

- Top 5 Superhero Films (REDUX)

- Top 5 Batman Films

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In this episode, Claudio and Oz warm up the old Batmobile and head to Gotham to dive deep into the grandeur of Matt Reeves’ new film, The Batman. The dynamic duo discusses the menace of Battinson, the ardor of Kravitz, the humor of Farrell, and the terror of Dano.

SPOILERS - 38:20

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