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Movie of the Year: 1996 Action Figure Draft In the Movie of the Year episode, “1996 Action Figure Draft,” the hosts dive headfirst into a playful yet fiercely competitive draft of action figures inspired by the movies, TV shows, and pop culture moments of 1996. With creativity and nostalgia at the forefront, each host builds…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 Breaking the Waves In this episode of Movie of the Year, we dive into the haunting world of Breaking the Waves (1996), Lars von Trier’s unforgettable drama that challenges viewers with its exploration of faith, love, and sacrifice. This episode offers insights into Emily Watson’s career-defining performance, von Trier’s…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 Swingers (feat. Conor from iFanboy!) In this Movie of the Year episode, the hosts dive into Swingers, the iconic 1996 film that brought male friendship, 1990s L.A. nightlife, and swing dancing back into the cultural spotlight. Swingers not only redefined indie cinema but also launched the careers of Doug…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 The Mixtape, Part II (feat. Nate from Debut Buddies!) The Taste Buds continue to take a break from revisiting the films of 1996 to keep co-creating a 1996 mixtape! Grab a Surge, make some Bagel Bites, and see what songs get picked! In this episode of Movie of the…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 The Mixtape (feat. Nate from Debut Buddies!) The Taste Buds take a break from revisiting the films of 1996 to co-create a 1996 mixtape! Grab a Surge, make some Bagel Bites, and see what songs get picked! In this episode of Movie of the Year, the hosts take…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 Mars Attacks! (feat. Paul from Waiting For Doom!) In this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the hosts dissect Mars Attacks!, Tim Burton’s star-studded, darkly comedic, and satirical take on alien invasion movies. Released in 1996, Mars Attacks! blends sci-fi with Burton’s unique quirky style, creating a…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 Scream (feat. Pete from Marvel Movie Minute!) In the latest episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the panel takes a deep dive into Wes Craven’s 1996 genre-defining film, Scream. A landmark in horror cinema, Scream reinvigorated the slasher genre by blending suspense with self-aware satire. This episode…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 The People Vs Larry Flynt In this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the hosts dive into one of the most controversial films of the 1990s: The People vs. Larry Flynt. Directed by Milos Forman and starring Woody Harrelson and Courtney Love, this 1996 biographical drama tells…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 The Sweet 16 On last week’s episode, the Taste Buds eliminated 32 movies from the 1996 bracket. This week, they eliminate 16 more, and finalize the 16 movies that will be eligible to win the trophy for Movie of the Year: 1996! Check out the season finale for 1984,…
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Movie of the Year: 1996 A New Season Begins It’s time to dive into the movies of 1996! Fresh off of anointing the 1984 Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds are back at it with 1996! It’s one of the most formative years of our young panelists’ lives, and they are ready to…
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