Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Thomas Duncan
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Hosts Tom and Dana Duncan take a new approach to finding the answer to the question: "what's the greatest movie of all-time?" Each week, Dana and Tom will review a classic movie, and grade it out based on a six-part rubric scale to determine what the greatest movie of all-time is. For the complete list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list To contact us, please email the show at Greatestalltimemoviepodcast@gmail.com

  1. Modern Times (1936) ft. Kieran B.

    2D AGO

    Modern Times (1936) ft. Kieran B.

    Dana and Tom with returning 5x Club Member, Kieran B. (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast), discuss the silent comedy classic, Modern Times (1936), celebrating its 90th anniversary: written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography by Ira Morgan and Roland Totheroh, music by Charlie Chaplin, editing by Charlie Chaplin and Willard Nico, starring Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard. Plot Summary: In Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin returns again as the Little Tramp, a factory worker who struggles to keep up with the fast pace of modern machines. On an assembly line, he tightens bolts all day until the pressure drives him nearly insane. After a nervous breakdown, he is sent to a hospital. When he gets out, he is mistaken for a communist leader during a workers’ protest and is thrown in jail. Even in jail, his clumsy good luck helps him stop a prison break, but once he is free, he finds it hard to survive in a world ruled by machines and money. During his struggles, the Tramp meets a poor young woman played by Paulette Goddard. She is hungry, homeless, and trying to care for her sisters after their father dies. The two form a close bond and dream of building a simple life together. They face job losses, hunger, and constant trouble with the law, yet they refuse to give up hope. In the final scene, Chaplin and Goddard walk down an open road, determined to keep going despite the hardships of the modern world. Guest: Kieran B (15x Member Club) Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast; @bestpicturecast on X, IG, Letterboxd - BPC, Personal LetterboxdPrevious Episodes (17x): Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1957), Lost in Translation (2003), Gran Torino (2008), Stalag 17 (1953), Shane (1953), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Revisit, 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit, a href="https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-shawshank-redemption-1994-revisit-ft-kieran-b"...

    2h 27m
  2. The General (1926) ft. Sarah Duncan

    FEB 18

    The General (1926) ft. Sarah Duncan

    Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sarah Duncan (Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana), discuss the silent action comedy, The General (1926) for its 99th anniversary: written and directed by Buster Keaton with Clyde Bruckman, Al Boasberg, and Charles Smith, cinematography by Devereaux Jennings and Bert Haines, music by William P. Perry, editing by Buster Keaton and Sherman Kell, starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack. Plot Summary: The General is a silent comedy set during the American Civil War, starring Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, a devoted railroad engineer who cares more about his locomotive, called The General, than anything else. When Union spies steal his train, Johnnie sets off on a daring chase through enemy territory, using quick thinking, physical comedy, and sheer determination to get it back. Along the way, Johnnie also tries to prove his courage to his sweetheart Annabelle Lee, played by Marion Mack, after being rejected by the Confederate Army. Guest: Sarah Duncan - Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana @thenomadicarchaeologist on IGPrevious Episodes: Zodiac, My Fair Lady, The Artist, Inglourious Basterds, The Great Dictator, Forrest Gump, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Knives Out, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for The General 05:16 Welcome Back, Sarah Duncan 06:35 Relationship(s) with The General 13:08 Buster Keaton - Best Silent Era Action Star? 17:30 Plot Summary for The General 18:14 What is The General About? 21:27 Did You Know? 25:44 First Break 26:35 What's Happening with Sarah Duncan 27:21 Best Performance(s) 33:27 Best Scene(s) 38:34 Second Break 39:13 In Memoriam 41:29 Best/Funniest Lines 42:40 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 47:47 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 52:05 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 57:50 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 01:03:59 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:07:01 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 01:08:50 Remaining Questions for The General 01:11:51 Thank You to Sarah and Remaining Thoughts 01:16:18 Credits You can also catch this episode in full video on YouTube. You can now...

    1h 17m
  3. Dracula (1931) ft. Sara Shea

    FEB 11

    Dracula (1931) ft. Sara Shea

    Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IG), discuss the monster horror classic, Dracula (1931), for its 95th Anniversary: directed by Tod Browning, written by Garrett Fort, cinematography by Karl Freund, music by Phillip Glass, editing by Milton Carruth and Maurice Pivar, starring Bela Lugosi, Helen Chambers, David Manners, Dwight Frye, and Edward Van Sloan. Plot Summary: Dracula (1931) is a classic horror film about the mysterious Count Dracula, (Bela Lugosi), a vampire from Transylvania who travels to England in search of new victims. After a young man named Renfield (Dwight Frye) falls under Dracula’s control, the Count sets his sights on Mina Seward (Helen Chandler), slowly draining her life while charming everyone around her. As Mina grows weaker, her fiancé John Harker (David Manners) teams up with the wise and determined Professor Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan), who realizes Dracula’s true nature. The film builds tension as Van Helsing uses knowledge and courage to confront the vampire and stop his reign of terror. Guest: Sara Shea Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IGPreviously on 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit, Barry Lyndon (1975), Shampoo (1975), 2025 Post Oscars Reaction Show, Patton (1970), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Dracula 03:27 Welcome Back, Sara Shea 05:12 A Bygone Era of Film 09:38 Relationships with Dracula 13:53 Why Do We Celebrate the Original Monster Movies? 22:59 Plot Summary for Dracula 24:02 What is Dracula About? 28:48 Did You Know? 32:08 First Break 32:57 What's Up with Sara Shea? 35:52 Xmas Movie Exchange 42:53 Congratulations to the Newest Class of the National Film Registry 43:56 Best Performance(s) 55:05 Best Scene(s) 01:04:15 Second Break 01:04:55 In Memoriam 01:12:49 Best/Funniest Lines 01:14:10 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 01:19:20 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:26:15 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:30:03 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 01:35:06 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:40:02 The Stanley Rubric - Audience...

    1h 57m
  4. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) ft. Adam St. John

    FEB 4

    Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) ft. Adam St. John

    Dana and Tom with new guest, Adam St. John (Host and Creator of 1001 by 1) discuss the sci-fi horror classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) for its 70th anniversary: directed by Don Siegel, written by Daniel Mainwaring, cinematography by Ellsworth Fredericks, music by Carmen Dragon, editing by Robert S. Eisen, starring Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, King Donovan, and Carolyn Jones. Plot Summary: In a quiet California town, a local doctor discovers that residents are being replaced by alien duplicates—emotionless impostors grown from mysterious seed pods. As paranoia spreads and trust collapses, he races to warn the world before humanity itself is erased. Guest: Adam St. John Host and Creator of 1001 by 1Co-Host of Below FreezingFrequest Contributor to Best Picture CastProfessor of Theatre and Film at LSSUHost of the The Long Take: A Gathering of Cinephiles in Conversation Signup HereA Cinema Legacy Poll contributor Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Invasion of the Body Snatchers 04:17 Welcome Adam St. John 05:11 Being Introduced to a Classic 13:58 What's Most Terrifying in the Film? 17:02 Plot Summary for Invasion of the Body Snatchers 17:35 What is This Film About? 24:43 Did You Know? 35:17 First Break 36:07 What's Happening with Adam? 40:35 Best Performance(s) 47:28 Best Scene(s) 57:43 Second Break 58:30 Best/Funniest Lines 01:01:46 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 01:08:34 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:14:15 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:17:54 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 01:22:57 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:29:34 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 01:31:05 Remaining Questions for Invasion of the Body Snatchers 01:36:25 Thank You to Adam / Remaining Thoughts 01:44:25 Credits You can also find this episode in full video on YouTube. You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast). For more on the episode, go to: a...

    1h 46m
  5. City Lights (1931)

    JAN 28

    City Lights (1931)

    Dana and Tom discuss the silent classic, City Lights (1931) for its 95th anniversary: written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography by Roland Totheroh and Gordon Pollock, music by Arthur Johnston and Alfred Newman, editing Charlie Chaplin and Willard Nico, starring Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia, and Hank Mann. Plot Summary: City Lights, written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, is a silent romantic comedy about a kind-hearted Tramp who falls in love with a blind flower girl. When she mistakes him for a wealthy man, the Tramp goes to great lengths to help her, including befriending a troubled millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. As the Tramp struggles with poverty and bad luck, his love for the flower girl pushes him toward quiet acts of sacrifice. The film blends slapstick humor with deep emotion, building to a famous final scene that reveals the Tramp’s true identity and captures Chaplin’s belief in compassion, dignity, and human connection. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for City Lights 05:07 Our Relationship(s) with City Lights 10:30 Why Does Chaplin Resonate So Much with Critics? 14:51 Plot Summary for City Lights 15:43 What is City Lights About? 19:05 Did You Know? 23:13 First Break 34:43 Best Performance(s) 36:59 Best Scene(s) 39:25 Second Break 40:10 In Memoriam 41:48 Best/Funniest Lines 42:50 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 46:12 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 50:45 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 53:58 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 58:11 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:00:30 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 01:02:50 Remaining Questions for City Lights 01:07:18 Remaining Thoughts 01:13:35 Credits You can also find this episode in full video on YouTube. You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast). For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/city-lights-1931 For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list Keywords: City Lights, Charlie Chaplin, silent film, romantic comedy, film analysis, movie review, cinematic legacy, film history, emotional storytelling, classic cinema Ronny Duncan Studios

    1h 15m
  6. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) ft. Christine Duncan and Heather Stewart

    JAN 21

    Little Miss Sunshine (2006) ft. Christine Duncan and Heather Stewart

    Dana and Tom with returning guests, Christine Duncan (Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom) and Heather Stewart (The Revisionist Almanac's Senior European Correspondent), to discuss the indie comedy Little Miss Sunshine (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Feris, written by Michael Arndt, cinematography by Tim Suhrstedt, music by Mychael Danna, edited by Pamela Martin, starring Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Alan Arkin, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Steve Carell. Plot Summary: Little Miss Sunshine is a comedy-drama about the Hoover family, a group of very different people trying to support one another. When young Olive Hoover (Abigail Breslin) qualifies for the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant, her parents—motivational speaker Richard (Greg Kinnear) and stressed but caring Sheryl (Toni Collette)—decide the whole family will travel with her from New Mexico to California. They pile into a rundown yellow van that becomes the setting for both humor and tension. Along the way, Olive’s foul-mouthed grandfather Edwin (Alan Arkin), her depressed uncle Frank (Steve Carell), and her silent, angry teenage brother Dwayne (Paul Dano) each face their own struggles. As the trip goes wrong in unexpected ways, the family learns that winning is not as important as sticking together. The film balances comedy and emotion to show how love and acceptance can come from even the most imperfect family. Guests: Christine Duncan Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom19x guest Heather Stewart The Revisionist Almanac's Senior European Correspondent@heatherjstewart on IG, X, LetterboxdPreviously on Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), Requiem for a Dream (2000) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Little Miss Sunshine 02:57 Welcome Back, Heather and Christine! 10:58 Why Are Comedies So Overlooked by Awards? 17:50 Personal Relationship(s) with Little Miss Sunshine 26:19 What is Little Miss Sunshine About? 29:43 Plot Summary for Little Miss Sunshine 31:00 Did You Know? 39:26 First Break 40:15 What's Happening with Heather and Christine 43:54 Best Performance(s) 01:03:46 Best Scene(s) 01:21:50 Second Break 01:22:40 Best/Funniest Lines 01:27:27 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 01:39:27 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:45:40 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:52:08 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 02:00:59 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 02:06:22 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 02:08:12 Remaining Questions for Little Miss Sunshine 02:14:48 Thank You to Heather and Christine / Remaining...

    2h 20m
  7. Sabotage (1936) ft. Myke Emal

    JAN 14

    Sabotage (1936) ft. Myke Emal

    Dana and Tom with returning guest, Myke Emal (Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast), discuss Sabotage (1936) for its 89th anniversary: directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Charles Bennett, cinematography by Bernard Knowles, music by Jack Beaver, editing by Charles Frend, starring Sylvia Sydney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, and John Loder. Plot Summary: In 1930s London, a seemingly ordinary cinema owner, Karl Verloc, hides a dangerous secret: he is part of a shadowy network of foreign saboteurs plotting terrorist attacks across the city. His wife, Mrs. Verloc, and her younger brother, Stevie, help run the theater, unaware of his double life. As London reels from a mysterious blackout caused by deliberate sabotage, Scotland Yard grows suspicious. They place an undercover detective in the shop next door to observe Verloc, hoping to uncover the group’s next move. Tension builds as Verloc is pressured by his handlers to carry out a bombing, setting off a chain of events that entangles his unsuspecting family and pushes Hitchcock’s suspense to a devastating climax. Guest: Myke Emal Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast@cinemusts on Twitter, Letterboxd, Facebook, and IGPreviously on Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Sabotage 03:08 Welcome Back, Myke Emal! 05:09 The Eras of Alfred Hitchcock 17:02 Plot Summary for Sabotage 18:01 What is Sabotage About? 21:19 Did You Know? 24:11 First Break 24:57 What's Happening with Myke Emal? 25:50 GMOAT Hall of Fame 31:08 Best Performance(s) 36:38 Best Scene(s) 47:43 Second Break 48:39 In Memoriam 52:45 Best/Funniest Lines 54:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 59:16 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 01:04:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 01:10:14 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 01:14:37 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 01:18:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 01:20:05 Remaining Questions for Sabotage 01:24:24 Thank You to Myke and Remaining Thoughts 01:28:00 Credits You can also find this episode in full video on YouTube. You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast). For more on the episode, go to: a href="https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/sabotage-1936-ft-myke-emal" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    1h 29m
  8. Promising Young Woman (2020) ft. Betsy and Trent

    12/24/2025

    Promising Young Woman (2020) ft. Betsy and Trent

    Dana and Tom with Betsy and Trent (co-hosts and creators of Never Seen It podcast) discuss Promising Young Woman (2020) for its 5th Anniversary: written and directed by Emerald Fennell, cinematography by Benjamin Kracun, music by Anthony Willis, editing by Frederick Thoraval, starring Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, and Jennifer Coolidge. Plot Summary: Promising Young Woman is a darkly clever thriller written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a woman whose life was derailed after a tragedy involving her best friend, Nina. By day, Cassie works in a coffee shop and seems aimless. But at night, she secretly confronts men who try to take advantage of women who appear drunk—forcing them to face their actions. When Cassie reconnects with an old classmate, Ryan (Bo Burnham), she begins to hope for a normal life again. However, as she seeks justice for Nina, Cassie’s plan takes a shocking and emotional turn. Guest: Betsy and Trent Never Seen It podcast (@neverseenit_pod on Twitter and Letterboxd, @neverseenitpod1 on IG, @neverseenit on TikTok, patreon.com/neverseenitpodPreviously on the 2024 Post Oscars Reaction Show, All the President's Men (1976) Revisit Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Promising Young Woman 02:38 Welcome Back Betsy and Trent 06:03 Initial Thoughts on Promising Young Woman 09:34 After 5 Years, Do We Still Feel the Same About PYW? 15:29 Picking Through the Ending 20:48 Top Revenge Fantasy Movies 25:40 What is the Legal Case at the End of the Film? 40:14 Plot Summary for Promising Young Woman 41:02 What is Promising Young Woman About? 51:56 Did You Know? 59:43 First Break 01:02:13 What's Happening with Betsy and Trent? 01:10:36 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #2-1 01:30:03 Thank You to Everyone 01:31:06 Best Performance(s) 01:43:35 Best Scene(s) 02:00:24 Second Break 02:01:04 In Memoriam 02:09:40 Best/Funniest Lines 02:12:48 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy 02:22:00 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance 02:28:03 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty 02:37:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness 02:47:30 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability 02:55:21 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total 02:56:55 Remaining Questions for Promising Young Woman 03:03:23 Thank You to Betsy and Trent, Remaining Thoughts 03:09:37 Credits You can also find this episode in full video on YouTube. You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or a...

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Hosts Tom and Dana Duncan take a new approach to finding the answer to the question: "what's the greatest movie of all-time?" Each week, Dana and Tom will review a classic movie, and grade it out based on a six-part rubric scale to determine what the greatest movie of all-time is. For the complete list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list To contact us, please email the show at Greatestalltimemoviepodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Thomas Duncan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    322
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Ronny Duncan Studios
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