Best AJ Vens Podcasts (2025)

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BRUNCH: Recasting Forrest Gump 58:00

19h ago58:00

58:00

We can't be the only people who has wondered what a modern-day recasting of "Forrest Gump" would look like, right? Instead of having Forrest Gump be born in the 40's, our new Forrest could be born in 80s. This would give him a whole new set up historical and cultural events to be a part of. Join us as we all bring some ideas to the table and we ult…

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Forrest Gump (1994) 2:14:24

5d ago2:14:24

2:14:24

On today’s episode, we discuss the #11 highest rated movie of all-time on IMDB.. It was the highest-grossing film of 1994 domestically in a year absolutely stacked with movies. It was the winner of 6 Oscars and spent an insane 42 weeks in movie theaters. We dive deep. Is Jenny actually as terrible as we think she is? Is it just a fun story or can w…

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BRUNCH: The Last Of Us: S2, Episodes 1-2 Reaction 57:43

8d ago57:43

57:43

Changing it up a little bit on today’s brunch episode! We have been watching The Last of Us and felt like maybe it was time we dipped our toes in the TV review game. Heavy spoilers ahead! Join us as we chat about our reactions to Season 2’s first 2 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) 2:08:50

12d ago2:08:50

2:08:50

Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve made a bold choice today. Instead of going to work, doing chores, attending school, or paying bills — you chose us. You chose to fake sick, throw on a bathrobe and spend your day with three grown men dissecting a 1986 teen comedy in order to get clout on the internet. Today, we live like Ferris. No responsibilities. No …

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BRUNCH: The Greatest Movie Death Scenes 52:22

15d ago52:22

52:22

This is a fun one! We each decided to give our 5 greatest death scenes in movie history. Perhaps it was because it was gory and gruesome. Maybe because it was funny. Or it made our list because of how sad it made us. There are a bunch and we are gonna dive in! Lite spoilers ahead. The movies being discussed are: Boondock Saints, In a Violent Nature…

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A League of Their Own (1992) 1:59:11

19d ago1:59:11

1:59:11

There’s no crying in baseball but there is most certainly some laughing in this new episode! This week we're stepping up to the plate to break down one of the most beloved sports movies of all time — A League of Their Own (1992)! Is this one of the most quotable movies ever? Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? Is this the greatest pee scene in fil…

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BRUNCH: Remembering Val Kilmer 43:25

22d ago43:25

43:25

The world recently lost an incredible acting talent. His roles are some of the most memorable of all-time, from his portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors to his iconic version of Doc Holliday in Tombstone. Join us as we talk about the life and movies of Val Kilmer- RIP. ****ASPCA- To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsu…

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Innerspace (1987) 1:33:44

26d ago1:33:44

1:33:44

On today’s episode, we discuss a true cult-classic movie! Did you know that this was the only film directed by Joe Dante to win an Academy Award and that it quite possibly invented the selfie? Join us as we discuss the adult version of 'Honey I shrunk the kids' and perhaps a spiritual prequel to 'Faceoff.' We are of course talking about 1987’s 'Inn…

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BRUNCH: Cedar Rapids (2011) with Charlie Berens 1:25:36

29d ago1:25:36

1:25:36

The incredibly funny Charlie Berens joins us to chat about 2011's 'Cedar Rapids' staring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Sigourney Weaver and more. We do some analysis of the film as well as some talk about Midwest cliches, second cousins, Kurt Russell’s shoes and Charlie's time working on this film. It's a good one- Enjoy! Check out everything Charlie B…

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Fight Club (1999) 2:23:06

1M ago2:23:06

2:23:06

"This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time." Welcome to Thursday, our new release day and we have a doosie for you. Fight Club is one of those movies that defined the late 90s/early 00s. It was edgy, poetic, intense and the twist was one of the greatest in film history. But 25 years later, we've all grown up and we're wondering if this…

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BRUNCH: These Movies Are Ranked TOO HIGH on IMDB 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

It's no secret that we usually disagree with IMDB and think that a movie should be rated much higher than the rating on their website. But every once in awhile, we see a movie that is rated TOO HIGH. On today's brunch, we each give 5 movies that are a 7.0 or higher on IMDB and then tell you how much lower that rating should actually be in our opini…

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Blast From The Past (1999) 1:55:26

1M ago1:55:26

1:55:26

On today’s episode, we once again dive into a movie that was maybe not as well known as it should’ve been, but to those who have seen it, it is a revered classic. This movie includes three Oscar winners and gives us one of our favorite reoccurring versions of Brendan Frazer- a fish out of water. What would it really be like to emerge into the world…

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BRUNCH: Revisiting 'Rad' (1986) 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In honor of the new Rad documentary, it’s time to revisit one of the greatest cult classic movies of all-time. We got a pre-screening of A Rad Documentary, so we start off with telling you some reasons that you should go see it. Then we follow it up with discussion about ‘Rad’ which includes revisiting our modern-day ratings from January 2022. Will…

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Best in Show (2000) 1:31:31

2M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

It’s time to enter the world of the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. It’s a strange world where judges look like they are made out of ham, Starbucks are often across the street from each other, and the Mayflower landed in Philadelphia, piloted by Christopher Columbus. But most importantly, it’s a world where god loves a terrier, even though they are…

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BRUNCH: These Movies Are Rated TOO LOW on IMDB 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

It's no secret that we usually disagree with IMDB and think that a movie should be rated much higher. But sometimes, there are movies that are rated SO LOW that we have to step in and say something. On today's brunch, we each give 5 movies that are a 7.0 or lower on IMDB and then tell you what the proper rating should actually be. ****LawnBright- G…

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My Cousin Vinny (1992) 2:00:35

2M ago2:00:35

2:00:35

Today's new episode is going to prove without a doubt that 'My Cousin Vinny' is still an enjoyable movie. The evidence in this episode is going to show that Marissa Tomei deserved her supporting actress award win and that Joe Pesci inspired a whole new generation of attorneys with his modern day take of a lawyer in a crusty, old, southern boomer wo…

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BRUNCH: Video Games, Movies, Music and Nostalgia with James Rolfe (Angry Video Game Nerd, Cinemassacre) 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

You might know James Rolfe as 'Angry Video Game Nerd' or from his Youtube Channel called Cinemassacre, which has over 3.8 Million subscribers and 2.3 BILLION views. He is one of the pioneers of Youtube and his videos are full of the nostalgia that our listeners love. Mike and James talk movies, music, video games, video game movies, legacy sequels,…

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Back to the Future (1985) - ReIssue 2:09:57

2M ago2:09:57

2:09:57

Great Scott! It’s finally here! We tackle Back to the Future on the THE DAY! The movie that set the standard for the rules of time travel. We’re gonna need 1.21 gigawatts to cover this monumental flick! So grab some plutonium from the corner store, input your time destination and get your flux capacitor…..fluxing so we can make like a tree and get …

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The Crow (1994) 1:59:43

2M ago1:59:43

1:59:43

On today’s new episode, we take a peak into the dark, gritty world of The Crow. What makes this movie a cult classic? We explore its comic book roots and the tragic real-life events that cast a shadow over production. From Brandon Lee's star-making turn as the vengeful Eric Draven to the shocking on-set accident that took his life, this episode une…

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BRUNCH: We Were Obsessed With These Movies As Kids - How About You? 52:58

2M ago52:58

52:58

On today's brunch we discuss our the childhood movies that we remember fondly but are unsure if others have seen. Movies included are D.A.R.Y.L, Inner Space, Clifford, Camp Nowhere, The Indian in the Cupboard, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Star Kid, Strange Brew, Remote and many more. We reflect on how these movies were significant to us as…

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Ghost Rider (2007) 2:09:18

2M ago2:09:18

2:09:18

Ghost Rider gives us Nic Cage riding a possessed motorcycle with his skull on fire. This has to be the best movie of all-time right? Well…. spoilers- someone on this episode calls this the worst Marvel movie ever. It’s not great but the conversation around it is hilarious. Enjoy! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:07:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:12:3…

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BRUNCH: Jon Lajoie (The League, Wolfie's Just Fine, Everyday Normal Guy) 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Jon Lajoie joins the show. You may recognize him as Taco from The League or the comedic genius behind “Everyday Normal Guy” and other viral videos. We talk to him about his love for background movie characters and writing songs about Die Hard With a Vengeance, Tremors, Terminator and Home Alone 2 for his musical project Wolfie’s Just Fine. We also …

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Three Amigos! (1986) 1:39:50

3M ago1:39:50

1:39:50

One for each other and all for one! The brave Confused Breakfast are we! Three Amigos gave us the dynamic duo of Steve-Martin-Short. Did this give us the best Chevy Chase as a 3rd wheel performance? Does Martin Short steal the show in his first major role? Is "My Little Buttercup" the best song ever written. We’re just going to assume this is the s…

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BRUNCH: The Invisible Raptor 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

So we got turned on to a special movie that is generating some buzz. Sean Astin and Sandy Martin listed on the cast made us turn our heads. The description of the movie made us immediately press play and we were glad we did! We highly recommend this flick! Sean Prior got a chance to sit down with the writers/directors to chat about the film. This i…

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Iron Eagle (1986) 1:47:05

3M ago1:47:05

1:47:05

Picture this- your dad is captured by a fake country. You have never flown an F-16 by yourself before. Using a rag-tag group of friends, all under the age of 18, you figure out how to rescue him on your own, while demonstrating how vulnerable US Air Force bases are and committing serious war crimes deserving of jail time in multiple countries. None…

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BRUNCH: Recasting The Breakfast Club 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

We can't be the only people who has wondered what a modern-day recasting of The Breakfast Club would look like, right? Join us as we all bring some ideas to the table and we ultimately pick the actors who will step into those iconic roles. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Super Troopers (2002) 1:48:36

3M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

Is this the most-quoted movie in history? In the early 2000’s, you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing someone say, “meow” or “you boys like Mexicoooo.” This movie captured our hearts back then with it’s non-stop laughs and quotes but when is the last time you watched it with a critical eye? Does this movie actually hold up by today’s standards? J…

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BRUNCH: What Movies Have The BEST Endings? 48:51

3M ago48:51

48:51

Last week, we talked about movies that were ruined by questionably bad endings. On today's brunch, we each pick 5 movies that do the opposite. Movies that are made special by how good the ending is. Movies discussed in order: Sabrina, The Usual Suspects, Whiplash, Shadow of a Doubt, Lucky Number Slevin, There Will Be Blood, The Sixth Sense, The Vil…

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The Shining (1980) - ReIssue 2:01:00

3M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

**This is a re-airing of an episode recorded in February of 2022. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Time to pack up the family and forcefully make them sit through a Colorado winter nightmare in a haunted hotel so you can try to not fail at writing. The Shining will show us the darker side of getting snowed in. It’s not all cuddles and co…

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Demolition Man (1993) with Gareth Reynolds 1:59:11

3M ago1:59:11

1:59:11

Our good friend Gareth Reynolds is back as a special guest, so you know we had to pick a banger of a movie to review. Demolition Man gives us everything we could ever want in a movie. Cryo-prisons, underground rat-burger restaurants, no physical touch, Taco Bells on every corner, Los Angeles in perfect harmony, seashells for toilet paper. Sounds li…

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BRUNCH: What Movies Have The WORST Endings? 58:32

3M ago58:32

58:32

There is nothing worse than a great movie that is ruined by a bad ending. On today's brunch, we each pick 5 movies that have the worst endings. Movies discussed in order: The Wolverine, I Am Legend, Matrix Revolutions, 10 Cloverfield Lane, The Happening, Nightmare on Elm St, Casino Royale, It: Chapter 2, Big, Remember Me, The Butterfly Effect, Don’…

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Heat (1995) 2:01:28

3M ago2:01:28

2:01:28

Is this the greatest heist movie of all-time? It’s the #106th highest rated movie on IMDB, has a cast that includes 4 Oscar winners and finally gives us the Pacino/De Niro scene that we all wanted. Voted on by our patreon members and winning with 34% of the vote. Sit back and enjoy as wee discuss 1995’s Heat. —————————————————————— •0:00:00 - Intro…

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Brunch: The First Annual Confused Breakfast Awards and Funniest Clips From 2024 1:11:51

4M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Welcome to the first annual Confused Breakfast Award show. On this special brunch, we will be looking back on 2024 and handing out Confusie Awards to Best Actor/Actress, Best Nic Cage Performance, Most Punchable Face, Most Lovable Face, Best Guest, Best Live Episode, Best Scream, Best Dog Performance as well as paying some clips from the funniest m…

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A Knight's Tale (2001) 1:43:14

4M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Ready some early 2000’s nostalgia? A Knight’s Tale is one of the quintessential action-fueled, rom-coms of our lifetime. It masterfully blends ancient medieval sporting with modern rock music. We finally have a Heath Ledger movie under our belts, so join us while we strip away the nostalgia and see if this movie is as good as we remember it. •0:00:…

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BRUNCH: Carry-On, Yellowstone, Red One, The Wild Robot, Sicario and more 45:12

4M ago45:12

45:12

After having a little time off from the podcast over the Holidays, we had a chance to watch some shows and movies. Join us for some spoiler-free discussion on Carry-on, Yellowstone, Red One, The Wild Robot, Sicario, Jamie Foxx, Unhinged, DiDi, A Christmas Story Christmas, Sons of Anarchy and Homestead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 2:21:11

4M ago2:21:11

2:21:11

Well friends, we are finally doing it. On today’s episode, we discuss the #9 highest rated movie on IMDB, winner of 4 Oscars, the first film in a trilogy that is widely regarded as one of the greatest and ost influential film series ever made and the highest-grossing film series of all time, having grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide. We are of cou…

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BRUNCH: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

If you have been following this show for awhile, you know our history with The Boondock Saints. We reviewed the first one and mostly still loved it as much as we did nostalgically. But our history with Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day is much darker. What can largely be viewed as one of the worst sequels ever, Mike and Sean sentenced it to some ja…

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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) 2:05:48

4M ago2:05:48

2:05:48

Home Alone 2 might be better than the first. It’s the same movie, with the same characters and same plot…. but then they went and added Tim Curry. Join us as we breakdown this classic on Christmas Day. Is this better than the original? Why is Kevin’s family so bad at traveling and why do they treat him so badly? It was our #1 rated nostalgic movie …

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BRUNCH: 'Hot Frosty' with Paul Scheer 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Our friend Paul Scheer loves Christmas movies just like we do. We kept hearing people talking about a new Netflix movie called 'Hot Frosty' and we figured it would be the perfect time for a review. Hot Frosty talks starts around 15:00 min mark! Learn more about Paul at http://PaulScheer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Home Alone (1990) - ReIssue 1:45:20

4M ago1:45:20

1:45:20

**This is a airing of an episode recorded in December of 2020 Home Alone took on a whole new meaning in 2020. But in 1990 this instant holiday classic justified Castle Laws across the country. Join us as we dissect this movie with a modern-eye to see if we still like it as much as we did when we were kids. Episode timeline: 0:00:00- Introduction 0:…

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The Holiday (2006) 2:08:34

4M ago2:08:34

2:08:34

The Holiday is one of the rare gems. It's love at first sight for Rom-Com fans but the talent and story is something that everyone can get behind. This movie is what every single modern-day Hallmark movies wishes it could be. How did Amanda find the strength to get over such tragedy? Was all of this just an elaborate setup by Graham and Iris? Is Mr…

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BRUNCH: Did We Just Write The Perfect Christmas Movie? 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

The holidays are in full swing and I'm sure you have been watching all your favorite Christmas movies. Well, if you tuned into last week's brunch, you heard us attempt to cast our very own Christmas/Hallmark movie. The casting and premise was so unbelievably perfect that we decided to actually write the script out in real-time for you to enjoy. Bew…

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Gremlins (1984) 2:03:10

5M ago2:03:10

2:03:10

It’s officially Christmas season, so why not start it off with a bang! Gremlins was the 4th highest grossing film of the year in 1984 and spawned a whole franchise after it’s surprising success. Did this movie single-handedly help create the PG-13 rating? Is this more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? Did one of these scene inspire Tarantino to w…

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BRUNCH: Casting Our Own Hallmark Christmas Movie 57:25

5M ago57:25

57:25

You can’t deny the power of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Stick to the formula, release it to the public and watch the cash roll in. What if they let us make one? Who would we cast in the movie? What would the premise be? It sounds easy but wait till you hear what we come up with. —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbrea…

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Black Hawk Down (2001) 2:05:18

5M ago2:05:18

2:05:18

On a brand new episode, we dissect 2001’s ‘Black Hawk Down’ with a modern eye. It was the first war movie to be released after 9/11. It worthy of it’s accolades and awards? Is this one of the most-stacked casts of actors that we have ever done? Why does Mike love helicopters so much? This is a heavy episode but we still have a good time. Enjoy! •0:…

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BRUNCH: The Penguin, Challengers, Midnight Run, The Crazies, Strange Darling and more 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

In this week's brunch, we take some time to tell you about some shows and movies that we have been watching. Enjoy some conversations about The Penguin, Challengers, Midnight Run, Am I Racist, The Crazies, Strange Darling, Pride and Glory, The Ring, Dinner in America and much more. —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedb…

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Blade (1998) 2:04:17

5M ago2:04:17

2:04:17

This movie really needs no introduction and it's a wonder why we waited so long to do it. Is it a Thanksgiving movie? No. But are you going to be using a blade to cut your turkey soon? Ehh? Ehhhh?!?! Coincidence or not- this movie taught us to avoid "Blood Raves". That sunscreen and motorcycle helmets protect vampires from exploding and that Wesley…

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) - ReIssue 1:32:40

5M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

This is a re-airing from November 24, 2021. The definitive Thanksgiving movie, right?? The travel, the trouble, the good the bad, and laughably maddening scenarios that can only come from the mind of John Hughes. With two comedic giants at the forefront, does this buddy-travel movie hold up and speak through generational lapses? What’s Neal’s wife’…

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BRUNCH: Reviewing 'Gladiator 2' 58:17

5M ago58:17

58:17

**We try to keep this conversation spoiler-free until about 15-20min into the episode and we definitely warn you when spoilers are about to start. We got to see Gladiator 2 on opening night and we have thoughts! Does it live up to the original? Does Denzel Washington give the best performance? How is it possible to give us a more-hatable emperor th…

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Gladiator (2000) 2:00:39

5M ago2:00:39

2:00:39

On the verge of Gladiator 2 hitting theaters, we decided that it was finally time to review one of the most beloved movies of the last 25 years. This movie is in fact so loved that it is the #35 highest rated movie on IMDB. It won 5 Oscars and is the fourth highest-grossing film worldwide to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Join us as we dis…

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