33 episodes

My name is Valerie Higgs, a musician based in the Washington DC area. I am fulfilling a childhood promise (to myself) by watching films from the American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) Greatest Films of All Time lists, writing a brief synopsis and review, and posting a podcast episode about my thoughts. 

Disclaimer: I'm not a film student or in the film industry in any way. All opinions are my own, for better or worse!

My Cinematic Bucket List My Cinematic Bucket List

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    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

My name is Valerie Higgs, a musician based in the Washington DC area. I am fulfilling a childhood promise (to myself) by watching films from the American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) Greatest Films of All Time lists, writing a brief synopsis and review, and posting a podcast episode about my thoughts. 

Disclaimer: I'm not a film student or in the film industry in any way. All opinions are my own, for better or worse!

    S2:Ep17 Oscar Special Episode #8 - Killers of the Flower Moon

    S2:Ep17 Oscar Special Episode #8 - Killers of the Flower Moon

    Valerie talks about the last Oscar nominated movie she got to watch - the other two are not available for streaming! One day before the big night!



    Don't forget to follow along on My Cinematic Bucket List Facebook page starting around 6:45 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2024.

    • 7 min
    S2:E16 Oscars Special Episode #7 - Barbie

    S2:E16 Oscars Special Episode #7 - Barbie

    Valerie discusses Greta Gerwig's runaway hit Barbie.

    • 5 min
    S2:E15 Oscars Special Episode #6 - Past Lives

    S2:E15 Oscars Special Episode #6 - Past Lives

    Valerie talks about the dreamy romantic movie, Past Lives, directed by Grace Song.

    • 4 min
    S2:E14 Oscars Special Episode #5 - Oppenheimer

    S2:E14 Oscars Special Episode #5 - Oppenheimer

    Valerie sits down and discusses her summer 2023 viewing of Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy.

    • 9 min
    S2:Ep13 Oscars Special Episode #4 - Maestro

    S2:Ep13 Oscars Special Episode #4 - Maestro

    Valerie talks about Maestro, directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, and Carey Mulligan.

    • 6 min
    S2:E12 Oscars Special Episode #3 - Poor Things

    S2:E12 Oscars Special Episode #3 - Poor Things

    Today's episode is director Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things starring
    Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.

    • 7 min

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