The Movie Lovers - Episode 127: Oscar Nominations, Forgotten Films

In this episode Jeff and Shanna discuss the recent Academy Awards nominations and count down their favorite films that nobody talks about anymore or has seen. You’ll also hear discussions of such films and TV shows as Flee, The Father, The Lost Daughter, Pam & Tommy, The Book of Boba Fett, and more.

Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Batman and Film Faves: Directorial Debuts. Look for it on Tuesday, 3/15.

Show Notes

·         Opening and Introduction

·         The Week in Review           (0:04:06)  

o    Jeff’s Week:           

§  Love, Simon         

§  Prevenge              

§  3 Idiots                  

§  Pam & Tommy     

o    Our Week:           

§  The Book of Boba Fett      

§  Flee                       

§  The Father           

§  The Lost Daughter              

·         The Main Event: Academy Awards Nominations  (0:36:20) 

·         Film Faves: Forgotten Movies (01:15:22)     

·         Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:56:53)

Shanna’s Fave Forgotten Movies:

12. Over the Hedge (2006)

11. The Women (1939)

10. Rat Race (2001)

9. Persepolis (2007)

8. Strike! (1998)

7. Nancy Drew (2007) – HBO Max

6. Lord of War (2005)

5. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

4. Heart and Souls (1993)

3. Father of the Bride (1950)

2. Anastasia (1997) – Disney+

1. FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)

Jeff’s Fave Forgotten Movies:

12. The Secret of My Success (1987)

11. The Jewel of the Nile (1985) – HBO Max

10. Sneakers (1992)

9. Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) – Disney+

8. Innerspace (1987)

7. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) – Amazon Prime

6. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (1984) – Amazon Prime

5. Dark City (1998)

4. Flight of the Navigator (1986) – Disney+

3. Bride & Prejudice (2004)

2. Gettysburg (1993)

1. Never Cry Wolf (1983)