And The Winner Still Is

In the final episode of the season, Matt and Marisa dive into a wildly uneven year. In the Best Picture category, they discuss the bizarre tonal shifts in Prizzi's Honor, how Spielberg's The Color Purple compares to the recent musical adaptation and go feral over Witness.

This week, Matt and Marisa go back to just after WWII ended. In the episode, they discuss why The Best Years of Our Lives is considered one of the greatest Best Picture winners, the bittersweet romance of Brief Encounter, the incredible production design in Henry V and a hilarious, ingenue-esque reveal in The Yearling.

This week, Matt and Marisa dive into some of the most iconic performances of the '90s. From one of the greatest comedic performances of all time to one of Jack Nicholson's best late career supporting turns, it's a feast in the acting categories. Elsewhere, they chat about forcing their friends to watch Unforgiven with them and the role Michelle Pfeiffer should have been nominated for.

In their latest episode, Matt and Marisa discuss one of the most controversial and least-loved Best Picture winners: Around the World in 80 Days. Elsewhere, they discuss the towering achievement that is Giant (and Elizabeth Taylor's underappreciated performance in it) and the issues with The Ten Commandments' last act.

Matt and Marisa return to more modern times with some late '70s heavy-hitters. In the episode, they talk about each of their parents' unique connections to The Deer Hunter, how poorly Midnight Express has aged and the surprise of An Unmarried Woman.

Our season continues with one of the Academy's dual-year eligibility windows. Join Matt and Marisa as they try to decide if it's possible for modern audiences to find Maurice Chevalier charming, marvel at Miriam Hopkins and the consequences of smoking the wrong cigarette.

This week, Matt and Marisa go back in time to 1968. Tune in to hear them talk about everything they learned from Barbra Streisand's incredible memoir, thirst over Oliver Reed and each give their line readings of Ingrid Bergman's Best Actress presentation.

Matt and Marisa kick of the 5th season with a more recent year, 2012. In the episode, they talk about Jennifer Lawrence at the height of her powers, the aural torture chamber that is Les Miserables and the Best Director snub that defined the race for Best Picture.

Matt and Marisa end the season with an all-timer year: 1975. Though they're disappointed by Best Picture winner, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, they discuss fellow heavy-hitters like Robert Altman's Nashville and the blockbuster that started it all, Jaws.

Matt and Marisa return for the penultimate episode of the season to discuss what might be one of their best years yet, 1957. They scream over Peyton Place's twists, delight in the unexpected comedy of Witness for the Prosecution and marvel at just how good Best Picture winner, Bridge on the River Kwai, is.