Sibling Cinema Bonnie and Dennis

Season 2, Episode 3: LAURA

We continue our ten-part series where we take a deep dive into a film celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.

Today's subject is the 80th anniversary of film noir classic Laura. Directed by Otto Preminger, this twisty mystery stars Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Next week, we will turn our attention to 1954 and discuss the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Season 2, Episode 2: IMITATION OF LIFE

We continue our ten-part series where we take a deep dive into a film celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.

Today's subject is the 1934 melodrama Imitation of Life. Directed by John Stahl, this movie stars Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers in an interracial friendship of two single mothers. The film has since been overshadowed by its 1959 remake, but it makes for a fascinating look at some of the social mores of society 90 years passed. Next week, we will turn our attention to 1944 and select a film turning 80, Otto Preminger's film noir classic, Laura.

Season 2, Episode 1: SHERLOCK JR.

Welcome to our new mini-season, a ten-part series where we take a deep dive into a film celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.

We start off with Sherlock Jr. the 1924 Buster Keaton classic that turned 100 years old earlier this year. Next week, we will turn our attention to 1934 and select a film turning 90, and so on until we finish the series with a 10-year-old movie.

Come back next week as we dive into the 1934 version of Imitation of Life.

We're winding down our very long first season with a two part season finale. We look back at all the Best Picture winners we've covered and select the best of the best.



Tune in next week for our new season. We have a ten-part series featuring films celebrating a decennial anniversary this year. First up, the 100th anniversary of Buster Keaton's 1924 classic Sherlock Jr.

We're winding down our very long first season with a two part season finale. We look back at all the Best Picture winners we've covered and select the best of the best.



Tune in next week for Part II!

Episode 69: THE GODFATHER

Our countdown* comes to an end after a year and a half, give or take. We're talking about one of the giants of American cinema, Francis Ford Coppolla's The Godfather.

The iconic cast includes Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Abe Vigoda, John Cazale, and Talia Shire. Does it really deserve the number one spot? Listen in and see what we think.

Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court.

*What is this list?
We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.