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Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaRain Man (1988)This week, we tackle Barry Levinson's 1988 drama Rain Man. The movie, which features Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman as estranged brothers--one a cocky yuppie and the other a sweet-natured austic savant, ranks at #54 on our countdown* of Best Picture winners.*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...2025-03-251h 00Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaArgo (2012)This week, we talk about 2012 and its Best Picture winner, Argo, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It's ranked number 60on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown we're using, check out our Description or give a listen to our Trailer.Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 7:07 - The other nominees 18:18 - Discussion of Argo 54:16 - What's next and conclusion2025-03-2557 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaAmadeus (1984)Episode 51: AMADEUSThis week we're making one final trip to the 1980s for Milos Foreman's Amadeus. F. Murray Abraham stars as Salieri, the Austria court composer who recounts his rivalry with the brash young genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played by Tom Hulce. Tune in for our debate over whether the movie is about Mozart or Salieri. It won Best Picture for 1984 and ranks #19 on our countdown.*Come back again next week as we dive into another Clint Eastwood movie, Unforgiven. Join us then to find out if...2025-03-2549 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaCODA (2022)A spicy episode this week as we argue about the merits of the most recent Best Picture winner, Sian Heder's CODA. It's ranked number 59 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown we're using, check out our Description or give a listen to our Trailer.Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 3:16 - The other nominees 35:36 - Discussion of  CODA 1:18:00 - What's next and conclusion2025-03-251h 21Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaMutiny on the Bounty (1935)We are going all the way back to 1935 for this week's podcast. Mutiny on the Bounty only won one Academy Award that year, but it was for Best Picture. This is #56 in our countdown of Best Picture list, based on our unscientific blind ranking. Check out our trailer or its description for further details on the list. Directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, and Francois Tone, Mutiny on the Bounty is based on a book series that's based (somewhat loosely) on the true story of the Bounty, an 18th Century British ship. The s...2025-03-251h 07Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaMy Fair Lady (1964)This week's movie is the classic musical My Fair Lady, the Best Picture winner from 1964. Bonnie and Dennis dive into to this one as they continue their countdown of Best Picture winners. This is number 66th according to our non-authoritative list. Enjoy.2025-03-2549 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaAmerican Beauty (1999)This week, we come in with some spicy takes, discussing the 53rd entry in our countdown* of Best Picture winners. The movie is American Beauty, the somewhat polarizing suburban satire starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning, and directed by Sam Mendes. *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. I...2025-03-2558 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaHamlet (1948)This week, we tackle Hamlet, Laurence Olivier's 1948 adaptation of the William Shakespeare classic. It's ranked number 65 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners.Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - 1948 and the Paramount cases 13:10 - The other nominees 29:05 - Discussion of Hamlet 1:09:51 - What's next and conclusion2025-03-241h 11Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaSaboteur (1942)Bonnie is out this week, but her daughter Juliana does an amazing job filling in for her. The subject is Saboteur, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1942 adventure spy movie. ***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes. Details: A Universal Picture released in England on December 9, 1934. Produced by Frank Lloyd and Jack Skirball. Screenplay by Peter Viertel, Joan Harrison, and Dorothy Parker. Starring Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane, Norman Lloyd, Otto Kruger, Alan Baxter, Alma Kruger. Cinematography by Jo...2025-01-2230 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaI Confess (1953)This week we talk about the 1953 priestly thriller, I Confess. This is the first movie in our Hitchcock series that Bonnie had seen before, at least in part. It’s the story of a priest who is suspected of a murder. He knows who the real killer, but the seal of the confessional prevents him from clearing his name. ***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes. Details: A Transatlantic Picture released February 12, 1953. Produced Hitchcock. Sc...2025-01-0949 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaCity Lights (1931)We have another Chaplin checkpoint this week. This time it's none other than City Lights, arguably Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece. Bonnie saw it for the first time! Come hear our takes on this magnificent film. Next week, we will continue with our Hitchcock countdown with 1950's Stage Fright.2024-12-0439 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaRich and Strange (1931)The subject of this week’s podcast is Rich and Strange. Emphasis on the strange—though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Also known as East of Shanghai, this follows a middle-class couple who get to travel the world in luxury, thanks to a sudden inheritance. But it turns out their journey takes them on test of their relationship. Bonnie and Dennis break down this early sound Hitchcock movie. Details: Rich and Strange was released in 1931 by British International Pictures. Produced by John Maxwell. Script was written by Mrs. Hitchcock, Alma Reville. Starring Joan Barry, Henry Kendal...2024-08-2134 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Kid (1921)We take a brief pause from our Hitchcock countdown this week with our first Chaplin Checkpoint. Bonnie had never seen a Chaplin movie before. We start with his hit 1921 comedy The Kid. The Tramp takes in an abandoned baby, who grows into an adorable child, played by Jackie Coogan. Counsin Jenny joins us as our special guest co-host!2024-08-1450 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Conversation (1974)Season 2, Episode 6: THE CONVERSATION We continue our ten-part series where we take a deep dive into a film celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. This week, we wiretap into the 1974 classic surveillance thriller, The Conversation. It's directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Gene Hackman in one of his signature roles. It turns 50 this year. And, hey, Ghostbusters turns 40 this year, so tune in next week for that. 2024-05-1546 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaA Hard Days Night (1964)Season 2, Episode 5: A HARD DAYS NIGHT 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 60th anniversary of Beatlemania with the Beatles' first movie A Hard Days Night. Next week, we bust into the 70s for the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation. 2024-05-0832 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaSeven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)Season 2, Episode 4: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 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 hit musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. It's directed by Stanley Donen, who directed Singin' in the Rain. Next week, we will turn our attention to 1964 and discuss the Beatles romp A Hard Day's Night.2024-05-0237 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaLaura (1944) 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. 2024-04-2428 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaImitation of Life (1934)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...2024-04-1734 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaSherlock, Jr. (1924)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.2024-04-1027 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Best of the Best, Part IIWe'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. 2024-04-031h 01Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Best of the Best, Part IWe'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!2024-03-2749 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Godfather (1972)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...2024-03-201h 15Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaCasablanca (1943)Episode 68: CASABLANCA This week we travel to Morocco in the midst of World War II. Then part of unoccupied France, hundreds of refugees wait for their chance to fly to their freedom. This is, of course, Casablanca, one of the most cherished classic films. Join us as we dig into Michael Curtiz's grand romantic thriller, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, and Paul Henreid. It's the runner-up on our countdown.* Come back next week for the GOAT, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety...2024-03-131h 00Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaLawrence of Arabia (1962)Episode 67: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA This week we discuss David Lean's sprawling 1962 historical epic, Lawrence of Arabia. Peter O'Toole stars as British WW1 officer, TE Lawrence, who gains fame by uniting Arab tribes against the Ottoman Empire. The huge supporting cast is headlined by Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness, and Claude Raines. It won Best Picture over To Kill a Mockingbird. We debate that and its placement here as number 3 on our countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out...2024-03-0649 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Godfather, Part II (1974)Episode 66: THE GODFATHER, PART II For this week's episode, we dive into Francis Ford Coppola's epic crime sequel, The Godfather, Part II. Al Pacino returns to the role of Michael Corleone. Also returning, John Cazale, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire. Joining the cast for this installment we have, among many others, Lee Strasberg, Michael V. Gazzo, and Robert De Niro, who plays a young Vito Corleone in a flashback timeline. Lots of characters, lots of plot and lost to discuss. The Godfather, Part II won Best Picture for 1974 and ranks here as number 4...2024-02-281h 12Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaSchindler's List (1993)Episode 65: SCHINDLER'S LIST Steven Spielberg's passion project, Schindler's List, was released at the end of the year 1993. This harrowing 3+ hour Holocaust epic was a surprise box office hit and racked up a slew of awards. Then-unknown Liam Neeson starred in the title role as materialistic German businessman in Poland during World War II. He's a self-serving war profiteer, but as conditions worsen for his Jewish workforce, he ultimately choses to shield them from the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. Ben Kingsley co-stars, as well as another then-unknown, Ralph Fiennes, who delivers a chilling performance...2024-02-2153 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaAll About Eve (1950)Episode 64: ALL ABOUT EVE I don't feel like writing a description. It's good, watch it. It ranks here as number 6 on our countdown.* 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. Come back next week as we talk all about Schindler's List. *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...2024-02-1445 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaOn The Waterfront (1954)Episode 63: ON THE WATERFRONT Marlon Brando delivers one of his most iconic performances in Elia Kazan's 1954 thriller, On the Waterfront. Karl Malden, Rod Stieger, Eva Marie Saint and Lee J. Cobb also star. It ranks here as number 7 on our countdown.* 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. Come back next week as we talk all about All About Eve. *What is this list? We explain it in...2024-02-071h 00Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Apartment (1960)Episode 62: THE APARTMENT Be a mensch and listen in to this week's podcast as we dissect Billy Wilder's 1960 classic, The Apartment. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine star as a couple of New Yorkers navigating romantic and office politics. It ranks here as number 8 on our countdown.* 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. Come back next week for the number seven contender, Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront from 1954. ...2024-01-3157 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)Episode 61: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST For this week's podcast we watched the 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Directed by Milos Foreman, this adaptation of Ken Kesey's highly regarded novel stars Jack Nicholson as Randle (yes, that's how it's spelled) McMurphy. In one of his most iconic roles, Nicholson's antiestablishment beatnik is sent to a mental health facility to assess his competency to serve his prison sentence. He clashes with the facility's rigid warden, Nurse Ratched, played here by Louise Rainer. Brad Douriff, Will Sampson, Danny DeVito, and Christopher Lloyd play the...2024-01-2457 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaParasite (2019)Episode 60: PARASITE Listen in this week as break into the top ten with the 2019 South Korean film Parasite. It's our second straight movie about the conflict between rich and poor, but that's probably the extent of its similarities to It Happened One Night. Well, that and the fact that they're both great. Song Kang Ho plays the head of a very poor family in Seoul. Their prospects begin to turn around as they infiltrate a very wealthy household one-by-one. And then things take a turn. Parasite was the first and so far only...2024-01-171h 02Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaIt Happened One Night (1934)Episode 59: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT Come hitch a ride with us as we revisit Frank Capra's classic screwball comedy, It Happened One Night. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert star in this rich mouse/poor mouse comic road movie from the early sound era. It beat out eleven other nominees to win the Best Picture prize for 1934 and ranks #11 on our countdown.* 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. Come back...2024-01-1046 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Best Years of Our Lives (1946)Episode 58: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES We journey back to the end of the Second World War for this week's podcast. Frederic March, Dana Andrews, and Harold Russell star as three service men returning home from war in William Wyler's The Best Years of Our Lives. The men confront their own wounds as well as the changes in a society that had moved along without them. The classic drama also features Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy, Cathy O'Donnell and Hoagie Carmichael. Break out your hankies and join us (but see the movie first!). The Best...2024-01-0351 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Silence of the Lambs (1991)Episode 57: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS This week we delve into Jonathan Demme's 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs. Jodie Foster plays an FBI student tasks with interviewing the infamous serial killer Hannibal the Cannibal Lector, in the hopes of gathering clues to help find an at-large killer. Lector is, of course, played by Anthony Hopkins in perhaps his most iconic role. Not for the faint of heart, The Silence of the Lambs won the Best Picture prize and ranks #13 on our countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety...2023-12-2658 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaGone With the Wind (1939)Episode 56: GONE WITH THE WIND We've got a big one for you this week. One of the most popular, controversial, and discussed films of all time, Gone With the Wind has without a doubt made an indelible impression on movie history. Coming at the peak of the Hollywood Golden Age, it's a grand and epic saga based on the Margaret Mitchell blockbuster. We did into the movie itself and its complicated legacy in this, one of our longest, episodes. Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern Belle in the years before, during...2023-12-191h 21Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaAnnie Hall (1977)Episode 55: ANNIE HALL This week's episode takes us to New York City in the mid-Seventies. Woody Allen wrote, directed and starred in this semiautobiographical comedy about a comedian reflecting on his recently defunct romance with a quirky aspiring singer. Allen plays the lead, Alvy Singer, and Diane Keaton gives a career-defining performance in the title role. This is the movie that beat Star Wars for the 1977 Best Picture prize, and it ranks #15 on our countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it...2023-12-1348 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)Episode 54: THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI Take a trip with us to Southeast Asia in the midst of World War II, as a British Colonel faces off against his Japanese captor in David Lean's adventure epic The Bridge on the River Kwai. Released in 1957, the film tells the story of Col. Nicholson and Col. Saito, two head strong men who butt heads as the British Prisoners of War are forced to build a rail bridge over the Kwai River. There's also an American, Shears, who reluctantly joins a commando squad to hike through the jungle to blow up...2023-12-1357 minPrestige Radio - BonniePrestige Radio - BonniePRESTIGE RADIO 026 HOSTED BY BONNIE [PR037]01/ Domenico Albanese - Lose Control [Groovy Riddim Records] 02/ Micky More, Andy Tee - I'm Another Man (Right to Life Remix) [GrooveJet Records] 03/ Travis Emmons - Redbone (Kevin McKay Extended Remix) [Glasgow Underground] 04/ Boys Noize, Naeem, Velvet Negroni - Let Us Rave (Extended Mix) [Defected Records] 05/ Teddy Black, Austins Groove - What a Night [Spacedisco Records] 06/ Groove Armada - Rescue Me (DJ Island Remix) [Get Physical Music] 07/ Discosteps - What Kind Of Love (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground] 08/ Antoine Clamaran - My House (Extended Mix) [House Heads] 09/ Glen Horsborough - Feeling of Love (Extended...2023-12-071h 01Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaMoonlight (2016)Episode 53: MOONLIGHT I'm going to refrain from making "La La Land-no oops-Moonlight" jokes in the episode description. There's plenty of that silliness in the episode. If you don't know what that means, just listen in and we'll tell you all about it. Aside from all the talk of Oscarcast goofs, we do actually get into a pretty in depth discussion on this very serious, very personal drama, following a young boy becoming a man in an impoverished section of Miami. Moonlight shocked the industry by winning the...2023-11-291h 02Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaUnforgiven (1992)Episode 52: UNFORGIVEN We're delving into Unforgiven this week. Clint Eastwood's 1992 revisionist Western is about an aging, supposedly reformed gunslinger who mounts his saddle for one last hit job. The film explores vengeance and the consequences of violence. Eastwood is joined by a stellar cast that includes Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Saul Rubinek and Richard Harris. It won four Oscars including Best Picture. Unforgiven ranks #18 on our countdown.* Come back again next week for a discussion on Barry Jenkins' 2016 drama Moonlight. Spoiler Alert: We talk about...2023-11-2258 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaNo Country for Old Men (2007)Episode 50: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Not really a Halloween movie, but pretty scary nonetheless. This week we talk about the Coen brothers' lone Best Picture winner, No Country for Old Men. Released in 2007, it follows Josh Brolin as Llewelyn Moss, a Texas man on the run from a deadly assassin, Anton Chigur, played menacingly by Javier Bardem. Tommy Lee Jones plays the weary lawman desperately trying to keep the evil at bay. No Country for Old Men ranks #20 on our countdown.* Come back again next week. We get into t...2023-11-1547 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaWest Side Story (1961)Episode 49: WEST SIDE STORY Could it be? Yes, it could. Something's coming, something good. You don't have to wait. Bernstein. Sondheim. Robbins/Wise. It could only be West Side Story, and we've got a podcast all about the 1961 film version. Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer star as star-crossed lovers, but it's Rita Moreno who steals the show as Anita. West Side Story won the Best Picture award, plus a ton of other bling at the Oscars (TM) for that year. It ranks #21 on our countdown.* Come back again next week...2023-11-1555 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaRebecca (1940)Episode 48: REBECCA Last night, we dreamt we went to Manderley again . . . but we really we just watched a classic movie about it. The 1940 Alfred Hitchcock mystery Rebecca is the subject of our podcast this week. Joan Fontain plays a timid young woman who married a mysterious, wealthy widower, Maxim de Winter, played by Laurence Oliver. When she returns to his famed estate, Manderley, the newly wed must confront long-buried secrets, the memories of a dead wife, and a creepy housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson). Rebecca is based on the best-selling novel by...2023-11-151h 02Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Princess Bride (1987)SPECIAL EPISODE: THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) This week we're taking a brief break from our countdown of Best Picture winners to talk about a movie that got nowhere near Best Picture when it was released in 1987. It's the The Princess Bride directed by Rob Reiner and based on the book by William Goldman. Why you ask are we breaking form this week? That's not your concern. Just buckle up for a lively discussion of this beloved movie and also listen for Bonnie's account of her recent run-in with one of the cast. 2023-11-0843 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Deer Hunter (1978)Episode 47: THE DEER HUNTER This week, we discuss our final Vietnam film, Michael Cimino's 1978 epic The Deer Hunter. Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage play three steel town friends whose lives are changed forever when they depart for Vietnam. Also starring Meryl Streep, The Deer Hunter won the Best Picture Oscar for 1978. It ranks #23on our countdown.* Join us next week for Alfred Hitchcock's only Best Picture winner, Rebecca from 1940. Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it...2023-10-1152 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)Episode 46: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING Join us for this week's podcast as we simply walk into Mordor with Frodo, Sam and Gollum, and also check in with the myriad of other characters in this final installment of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings adaptation. Return of the King was released in 2003 and won the top prize at the Oscars (TM) for the year. We also watched the previous installments, The Fellowship of the Ring from 2001 and The Two Towers from 2002, so we will discuss those as well...2023-10-051h 05Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaAll Quiet on the Western Front (1930)Episode 45: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930) This week, we discuss the oldest movie remaining: the Best Picture winner from the third Academy Awards (TM) ceremony covering the years 1929-1930. All Quiet on the Western Front is an early sound film based on Erich Maria Remarque's 1929 German novel. The film follows very young men who eagerly sign up for service in World War I. They soon come face to face with the horrors of war. Lewis Milestone directed this classic antiwar film. All Quiet on the Western Front ranks #25 on...2023-09-2737 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaRocky (1976)Episode 44: ROCKY We're heading back to the 1970's, with John Avildsen's 1976 classic underdog tale, Rocky. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, this story of a Philadelphia-based, down-on-his-luck boxer who gets the opportunity of his life from heavy-weight champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Rocky's changing fortunes also impact his inner circle: girlfriend Adrian (Talia Shire), his coach Mickey (Burgess Merideth), and Adrian's brother Paulie (Burt Young). Rocky won the Best Picture Academy Award (TM) for 1976 against some fierce competition and ranks #26 on our countdown. Join us next week for t...2023-09-201h 02Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Departed (2006)Episode 43: THE DEPARTED This week we discuss the 2006 crime thriller The Departed, which may or may not be Bonnie's first Martin Scorsese movie. The film stars Leonardo Di Caprio and Matt Damon facing off as double agents straddling both sides of the law. The star-studded cast also features Jack Nicholson as a Boston mob boss, Vera Farmiga as a state psychiatrist, plus Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg, and Alec Baldwin as law enforcement officers. The Departed ranks #27 on our countdown. Join us next week for the boxing classic, Rocky.2023-09-1455 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Sound of Music (1965)Episode 42: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Join us for a discussion of the beloved musical The Sound of Music. Robert Wise directs this film adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein's final musical about the Von Trapp family in Austria in the last golden days of the 1930s. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star. It won the Best Picture Academy Award (TM) for 1965, and ranks #28 on our countdown. Tune in to see how we think it holds up and which of us did their homework. Join us next week for The D...2023-09-0655 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaMidnight Cowboy (1969)Episode 41: MIDNIGHT COWBOY We've made it into the twenties on our Best Picture countdown and get to chew over John Schlesinger's polarizing 1969 drama Midnight Cowboy. This is our third episode on a Dustin Hoffman film, following Rain Man and Kramer vs. Kramer. Hoffman plays Ratso Rizzo, a lowlife con man, and Jon Voigt shares the lead as Joe Buck, a naive Texas whose dreams are dashed in the Big Apple. A sordid tale of a couple of men on the lowest rung of society, is it a humanistic masterpiece or just a...2023-08-3039 minSibling CinemaSibling Cinema12 Years a Slave (2013)Episode 40: 12 YEARS A SLAVE The subject of this week's podcast episode is Steve McQueen's harrowing depiction of slavery in the American antebellum South. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Solomon Northrop, a free man from Pennsylvania who gets kidnapped and sold into slavery. Based on an actual slave narrative, the film also stars Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Fassbender. It ranks at number 30 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or...2023-08-2359 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe French Connection (1971)Episode 39: THE FRENCH CONNECTION We make another visit to the 1970s for this week's episode. The French Connection is a gritty crime drama that turned Gene Hackman into a leading man in 1971. Hackman plays Detective Popeye Doyle, a decidedly unglamorous narcotics investigator in New York City. He partners with Roy Scheider in an attempt to uncover a heroine smuggling operation. Known for its iconic car chase, The French Connection ranks at number 31 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety...2023-08-1652 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaEverything Everywhere All At Once (2022)BONUS: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's 2022 sci-fi comedy/drama/adventure is the subject of this bonus episode. It is not part of our Best Picture countdown, because it won the Best Picture Oscar after we started this thing. It stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis, in the story of a laundromat owner who's life gets turned upside down when she discovers a multiverse. It's zany and grounded at the same time, and a rather offbeat film to be...2023-08-1435 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaIn the Heat of the Night (1967)Episode 38: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT 1967 was a volatile year, and its Best Picture winner, Norman Jewison's In the Heat of the Night was a volatile picture in many ways. Rod Steiger plays a small-town Mississippi police chief who reluctantly accepts the help of a Philadelphia detective played by Sidney Poitier to solve the murder of a local VIP. The detectives clash with each other, but more significantly, clash with the town's deep-seated racism. It dealt with hot-button issues in its day. Join us as we discuss how...2023-08-0852 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaSpotlight (2015)Episode 37: SPOTLIGHT Our special guest star Lindsey is back by popular demand! She joins Bonnie and Dennis to break down the Best Picture Oscar winner from 2015, Tom McCarthy's Spotlight. The film follows the investigative reporting by a team of Boston Globe journalists as they uncover the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church in the early 2000s. Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams head up a stellar ensemble cast. How does Spotlight measure up to the other great journalism movies, like All the...2023-08-0156 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaForrest Gump (1994)Episode 36: FORREST GUMP We are back with another classic. Robert Zmeckis's 1994 smash hit Forrest Gump. It cleaned up at the box office and the Academy Awards, beating out stiff competition like Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption. Tom Hanks was at his peak as Forrest, as he takes us on a tour of 20th Century American history, along with Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan and Robin Wright as Jenny. How well does it hold up? Tune in as Bonnie and Dennis discuss. It ranks at number 34on our Best Picture...2023-07-2553 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaBen-Hur (1959)Episode 35: BEN-HUR We are back with another William Wyler picture. This is our second of the three Best Picture winners directed by Wyler. Perhaps his most famous production, the 1959 Biblical epic Ben-Hur features Charleton Heston as the title character. Based on Lew Wallace's 1880 novel, Ben-Hur cleaned up with 11 Oscars (TM) including Best Picture. How well does it hold up? Listen along as Bonnie and Dennis discuss. Perhaps surprisingly, it ranks at number 35 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so...2023-07-1859 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Sting (1973)Episode 34: THE STING Director George Roy Hill reunites with his Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting, the winner of seven Oscars including Best Picture for 1973. Like Butch and Sundance, The Sting is an old-timey buddy picture fueled by charm and vibes, relying heavily on the charisma of its leads and the appeal of its period setting. The Sting trades in Butch Cassidy's Old West setting for Depression-era Chicago, as a pair of likable con artists try to pull off a massive con against a powerful mob boss. 2023-07-121h 04Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Lost Weekend (1945)Episode 33: THE LOST WEEKEND Writer/Director Billy Wilder is famous for his witty, cynical comedies, but his first Best Picture winner is the very serious expose on alcoholism, The Lost Weekend. Ray Milland stars as a writer whose life spirals out of control during a whiskey-fueled bender. It was the Academy Award winning Best Picture from 1945. Bonnie and Dennis caught up with The Lost Weekend and discuss their thoughts. It ranks at number 37 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet...2023-07-0554 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaTitanic (1997)Episode 32: TITANIC The one and only Titanic is the subject of this week's episode. At the time of recording, we had no idea it would be in the news. James Cameron's romantic historical epic from 1997 is a movie Bonnie loves to hate. Did it improve on a rewatch? Tune in to find out! Starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio as the young lovers, Titanic won the Best Picture Academy Award over some stiff competition. It ranks at number 38 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so i...2023-06-2755 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaFrom Here to Eternity (1953)Episode 31: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Join hosts Bonnie and Dennis as they dive into the classic film, "From Here to Eternity," directed by Fred Zinneman, in the latest episode of Sibling Cinema. Prepare to be transported to the shores of Hawaii as they unravel the loyalties and betrayals of American servicemen and their love interests in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. With thought-provoking discussions of the film's themes, Bonnie and Dennis navigate the intricacies of the film's characters and relationships, shedding light on the enduring appeal of "From Here to Eternity." Tune...2023-06-2146 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Hurt Locker (2009) Episode 30: THE HURT LOCKER Get ready for a fiery episode of Sibling Cinema as hosts Bonnie and Dennis lock horns in a heated debate over the war thriller, "The Hurt Locker." Will they find common ground or stand firmly on opposing sides? Explore the storytelling, suspense, and the extraordinary performance of Jeremy Renner that propelled "The Hurt Locker" to win multiple Academy Awards. Is the film an unflinching portrayal of the Iraq War and its psychological toll on bomb disposal experts, or does its authenticity and the ethical questions it raises lack substance. Tune in...2023-06-141h 00Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaYou Can't Take It With You (1938)Embrace the delightful eccentricities of "You Can't Take It With You" as Sibling Cinema brings you a whimsical episode like no other. Join hosts Bonnie and Dennis as they unravel the enchanting world of this classic Frank Capra comedy. Will they be swept away by the endearing quirkiness of the film or find themselves questioning its enduring popularity? Through lively discussions, they delve into the heartwarming story, led by an exceptional ensemble cast that includes Jean Arthur, James Stewart, and Lionel Barrymore. Explore the witty dialogue, the timeless themes of love and pursuing one's passions, and the effortless chemistry...2023-06-0657 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaGladiator (2000)Prepare for an epic journey as Sibling Cinema dives into the enthralling world of "Gladiator." Join hosts Bonnie and Dennis as they unlock the secrets behind Ridley Scott's sweeping historical epic starring Russell Crowe. In this exhilarating episode, the siblings grapple with the grandeur and spectacle of the film, leaving you on the edge of your seat wondering whether they succumb to its charms or remain unconvinced. Explore the mesmerizing cinematography, larger-than-life battle sequences, and the unforgettable performances that earned "Gladiator" critical acclaim. Witness the raw intensity of Russell Crowe's iconic portrayal, the mesmerizing Joaquin Phoenix as the treacherous...2023-05-3143 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaPlatoon (1986)Step into the complicated world of war as hosts Bonnie and Dennis dissect the riveting but challenging Vietnam War drama, "Platoon," in the latest episode of Sibling Cinema. Oliver Stone's critically acclaimed tour-de-force, starring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger, raises thought-provoking questions about loyalty, morality, and the harrowing realities of combat. Join Bonnie and Dennis as they navigate the complex terrain of this Academy Award-winning film, keeping you guessing until the end whether it left them captivated or questioning its merits. Discover the film's atmospheric cinematography, the depth of its performances, and its place in the annals...2023-05-241h 00Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaMarty (1955)Join us for a discussion of Delbert Mann's directorial debut Marty. It won the Best Picture Oscar for 1955, a watershed movie year that brought the world Disneyland and James Dean. It ranks at number 44 on our Best Picture Countdown.* 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 t...2023-05-171h 14Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaSlumdog Millionaire (2008)This week, we return to the 21st Century with the 2008 Best Picture Academy Award winner Slumdog Millionaire. This Danny Boyle flick is number 45 on our Best Picture Countdown.* 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...2023-05-101h 01Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaHow Green Was My Valley (1941)We are back with the 1941 Best Picture, How Green Was My Valley. It's the only Best Picture winner directed by the great John Ford, beating some very stiff competition. But this lovely film holds its own we think. It ranks at number 46 on our Best Picture Countdown.* 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...2023-05-0354 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaAn American in Paris (1951)Our first full episode on a 50's movie is here with the 1951 Best Picture, An American in Paris. This nifty Gene Kelly musical, directed by Vincent Minelli, lands at number 47 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Break out your tap shoes and sing along! *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...2023-04-2655 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaBONUS: Halfway specialWe've reached the halfway point of our Countdown of the Best Picture winners, and before we get to the top 47, we take a look back at some of our favorites from the bottom 47.2023-04-2128 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaOrdinary People (1980)We have another serious drama this week with Robert Redford's Ordinary People. It won Best Picture for 1980. Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, and Timothy Hutton star as a dysfunctional wealthy family in the Chicago suburbs. Judd Hirsch plays the psychiatrist helping Hutton's character with his depression. It is #48on our Best Picture Countdown.* Enjoy! *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...2023-04-1945 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaKramer vs. Kramer (1979)This week we take another look at the Best Picture winner from 1979, Kramer vs. Kramer. Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman headline this divorce drama directed by Robert Benton. It falls at #49 on our Best Picture Countdown.* Let us know what you think! *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 de...2023-04-1251 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaNomadland (2020)We have another special guest this week! Laura, Bonnie's eldest daughter joins us to discuss the Best Picture winner from 2020, Nomadland. Chloe Zhou's drama about a van-dwelling widow, played by Frances McDormand, is #50 on our Best Picture Countdown.* This one is another split decision. *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...2023-04-0548 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaMillion Dollar Baby (2004)We cover some heavy topics this week as we dig into Clint Eastwood's 2004 boxing drama, Million Dollar Baby. Eastwood also stars as a trainer, with Hilary Swank as his rising star boxer, and Morgan Freeman playing his closest confidant. It won the Best Picture Academy Award for 2004, and somewhat surprisingly, finishes at number 51 in our countdown. What is this countdown? 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...2023-03-291h 16Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaPatton (1970)We've been counting down the Academy Award winners for Best Picture from worst to best.* 94 movies in total (we made the list prior to the Oscars held in 2023), and we got all the way down to number 52 before we got anything from the 1970s.  Patton is the film. Released in 1970, it's a biopic of WWII General George Patton, played by George C. Scott. Franklin Schaffner directs. *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 r...2023-03-2251 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Artist (2011)The Artist is a 2011 silent movie directed by Michel Hazanavicius. Set in Hollywood during the dawn of the Sound Era, the film stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. It ranks #55 on our countdown* of Best Picture winners. *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...2023-03-0152 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaBirdman, or: The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (2014)We have our very first guest host this week! Bonnie's daughter Lindsey joined us to dissect Alejandro González Iñárritu's Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance. The film is the somewhat divisive winner of the Best Picture Oscar for 2014. We discuss the year in film that was 2014 and Birdman as part of our unscientific ranking of the films that won Best Picture, from worst to best. Birdman perches here at #57.2023-02-151h 03Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaGandhi (1982)Richard Attenborough's biographical epic Gandhi is the focus of this week's pod. It's the Best Picture Oscar winner from a stacked year, 1982. It's ranked number 58 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown we're using, check out our Description or give a listen to our Trailer.2023-02-081h 10Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaBONUS: 2023 Best Picture nomineesFor this Bonus episode, we take a look at the films nominated by the Academy for Best Picture of 2022. Part one was recorded a few days before the announcement, and part two was recorded after the announcement.2023-01-2928 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaDances With Wolves (1990)Yeah . . . this is a long episode--but hey it's less than half as long as the movie we're discussing. This episode is all about 1990 and its Best Picture winner, Kevin Costner's Western epic Dances With Wolves. It's ranked number 61 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown we're using, check out our Description or give a listen to our Trailer. Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 7:30 - 1990's sleeper hits 22:00 - The other nominees 41:00 - Discussion of Dances With Wolves 1:19:00 - What's next and conclusion 2023-01-181h 21Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe King's Speech (2010)This week we talk about The King's Speech, Tom Hooper's biographical film that beat out a stacked 2010 line-up. It's ranked number 62 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown we're using, check out our Description or give a listen to our Trailer. Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 2:25 - The other nominees 40:50 - Discussion of The King's Speech 1:03:00 - What's next and conclusion 2023-01-111h 08Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaA Man For All Seasons (1966)This week Bonnie and Dennis discuss Fred Zinneman's 1966 film A Man for All Seasons. It's ranked number 63 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. For more information on the countdown, see our Description or check out our Trailer.  Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 3:53 - The Production Code 20:40- The other nominees 30:30 - Discussion of A Man for All Seasons 1:01:00 - What's next and conclusion 2023-01-041h 03Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaChicago (2002)This week's movie is Chicago, Rob Marshall's 2002 film version of the Kander and Ebb musical. It's ranked number 64 on our countdown of the best Best Picture Academy Award winners. Segments by timestamp: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Background on Miramax 12:10 - The other nominees 27:45 - Discussion of Chicago 54:25 - What's next and conclusion 2022-12-2857 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaBONUS: Shakespeare in Love (1998)We covered Shakespeare in Love in our early bonus episode, "Worst of the Best, Part 2." It was part of our survey of the bottom 25 movies on our countdown of the Academy Award Best Picture winners. It was ranked number 77. Since then, Bonnie has finally seen the film, so we decided to record a special bonus episode to discuss our thoughts on it.2022-12-2423 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaMrs. Miniver (1942)Bonnie and Dennis discuss Mrs. Miniver, 1942's Best Picture winner, ranked 67 of 94 on our unofficial ranking of Best Picture winners.2022-12-071h 07Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Last Emperor (1987)Bonnie and Dennis discuss the Best Picture winner of 1987, The Last Emperor. It's ranked 68 of 94 on our unofficial ranking list with 32.9488 points.2022-11-3046 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaWings (1927)Bonnie and Dennis dive into the first-ever Best Picture winner, Wings. It's ranked 69 of 94 on our unofficial ranking list with 31.645 points.2022-11-2442 minSibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Worst of the Best, Part 2The second part of our Introductory episode is an overview of the Best Picture winners ranked number 70 to 82 on our rankings list. What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and 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. Why group these together rather than giving...2022-11-241h 12Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaThe Worst of the Best, Part 1The first part of our Introductory episode is an overview of the Best Picture winners ranked number 83 to 94 on our rankings list.  What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and 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. Why group these together rather than giving e...2022-11-241h 09Sibling CinemaSibling CinemaSibling Cinema TrailerWelcome to Sibling Cinema! Dennis and Bonnie are siblings and we're here to talk movies! Dennis is an obsessive cinephile and Bonnie is a super casual movie watcher. In this series we are embarking on a countdown of the Academy Award Best Picture winners. A couple months ago, Dennis embarked on a rewatch of all 94 Best Picture winners. Yes, you read that right--it's a rewatch. Dennis is something of a completionist and long ago he completed a watch of all the Best Picture winners (but he's still only seen 519 of the 581 nominees). He wanted to shore up his ranking list...2022-11-2316 minCapra ConvosCapra ConvosThe Gifts inside of you | Bonnie Duell“God has put gifts inside of you and for you to use for other people. In order to do that, you will need to know how to speak publicly, how to see publicly, whatever gifting you have in order to bless other people.” In discussions with Bonnie we touched on the dynamics of life and family involved in ministry and how to involve your children through using their gifts. Bonnie Duell is a teacher, administrator, and founder of Faith Ministries network of churches & ministries. She has a passion for reaching people and nations, star...2022-08-1810 minReasonably Spontaneous ConversationReasonably Spontaneous ConversationReasonably Spontaneous Conversation with Bonnie Neel and Dennis Tardan - Nov 3, 2021The brilliant and deeeelightful Bonnie Neel and I have another RSC talking about the booming housing market in 2021, mortgages, credit scores, we show one of her delightful and educating YouTube videos and her new podcast, Drinking with My Ex, which is soon to be released.  What a joy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis-tardan/support2021-11-0941 minReasonably Spontaneous ConversationReasonably Spontaneous ConversationA (2nd) Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation with Bonnie NeelComing out of Covid in May of 2021, the housing market in Austin (and in the US) is booming.  What do we do?  What should we not do?  What are the pitfalls and the opportunities.  Well, the brilliant Bonnie Neel is my go-to resource.  Enjoy! Contact Bonnie:  Bonnie.Neel@StraightTalkMortgage.com Bonnie Neel has worked in industries ranging from international oil and gas, supermarkets, publishing, finance, charitable giving and private global intelligence before becoming a mortgage loan officer dedicated to helping first time homebuyers understand the mortgage process without ruining their lives. With a degree...2021-05-1933 minAl Dennis, Age 44, RetiredAl Dennis, Age 44, RetiredSOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE: Bonnie Allen, Beer, Bill Aide all before 10amSo, I should state that I have taken to messaging Bonnie Allen, who, as far as I know, receives money from the  CBC in Regina, Saskatchewan. One of the nice things about cancel culture is that once you are cancelled, once you have been prohibited from contributing anything positive to society by people who claim to only want positive contributions to society.... once these people forbid you from doing any good in the world, like, say, writing a poem, once they forbid you from even accessing gainful employment, all you have left is yourself...and th...2021-01-1630 min#Railnatter#Railnatter#RailNatter Episode 41: What do the railways do at Christmas? (with Bonnie Price)Yuletide Greetings, all! It’s the first of the #RailNatter holiday specials, and Bonnie Price has joined us to talk about what on earth the railways get up to when the trains are all tucked up in their depots! We cover what a blockade is, what sort of thing we do when they are in place, and why we both think the future of the railways would be brighter if we were more comfortable with spreading them around the year a bit more… Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #RailNatter at patreon.com/garethdennis or thro...2020-12-231h 36Radio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourYours Truly Johnny Dollar Case Of Bonnie GoodwinYours Truly Johnny Dollar Case Of Bonnie Goodwin 8-7-49 http://oldtimeradiodvd.com 13942016-02-1030 minRadio Detective Story HourRadio Detective Story HourTrue Detective-Who Killed Bonnie CollinsTrue Detective-Who Killed Bonnie Collins http://oldtimeradiodvd.com2015-03-1226 minDennis BlazeDennis BlazeWeek 49 Fresh Friday Show (Happy Bday Jay-Z) w Dennis Blaze + Beto Perez of 95.7 KISS FM San Diego (Hip-Hop, R&B, New Music & Throwbacks)JAY-Z TRIBUTE JAGGED EDGE - FAMILIAR SMOOVIE BABY FT IAMSU HOW U LOVE THAT SLUM VILLAGE FT KANYE WEST - SELFISH DJ CARISMA FT CADENCE - WANT THIS T.M. FT TOO SHORT - REAL CHICK Q-TIP FT BUSTA RHYMES - FOR THE NASTY (DENNIS BLAZE REMIX) NIC DANTE FT FAT JOE - SPOTLIGHT T.I. FT IGGY AZALEA - NO MEDIOCRE (DENNIS BLAZE REMIX) SNYD - FOR THE BROS CANT KNOCK THE HUSTLE FT MARY J BLIGE I DONT WANT TO BE ALONE REMIX FT SHAI WHAT WE DO FT FREEWAY ONE MINUTE MAN FT MISSY ELLIOTT THAT JIGGA ...2014-12-0500 min001Bonnies Creative Quilting Adventures VIDEO001Bonnies Creative Quilting Adventures VIDEO061Bonnies Creative Quilting Adventures - Fabric Opals with Sue DennisBonnie McCaffery, author of Portrait Quilts Painted Faces You Can Do, chats with Australian Sue Dennis about her beautiful quilts depicting natural items and the Australian National gemstone - opals! Then she shows us how she easily creates textures using oil Paintstiks and common items.2011-08-0100 min