Introduction to Episode 58: Changes to the Podcast Format
The Strengths and Surprises of Movie Year 2023
No Clear Front Runner in the Awards Season
Franchise Movies Losing Their Guaranteed Success
Pixar's declining quality and A24's potential downfall
Top five movies: Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon
Scorsese's Masterful Storytelling and Robbie Robertson's Legacy
Oppenheimer: A Spellbinding Epic Directed by Christopher Nolan
TV Highlights: The Bear Season 2, Shrinkin', Succession Season 4
Succession: A Masterclass in Storytelling and Character Development
Poker Face and The Curse: Unique and Uncomfortably Entertaining Shows
Recommendations: Poker Face vs Barry
Olivia Rodriguez's "Get Him Back" - A Pop Rock Anthem
Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" - A Catchy Three-Minute Love Pop Song
Lana Del Rey's "A&W" - Sad and Well-Written Prog Rock