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The Better Half

The Better Half

Written by: Bradley J. Halverson & Carly Corio
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Reguarly seen as a "package deal," lifelong friends and film fanatics Bradley J. Halverson and Carly Corio celebrate their friendship by watching every Best Picture winner in Oscar history. Join them every episode as they recap, review, rate, and rank each Academy Award winner one-at-a-time.

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  • 15. Cavalcade (1933)
    Jan 19 2026

    The One with a Tragic Accident Involving Horses, a Titanic Reference, and a Child Star. This episode, the hosts are discussing the sixth best picture winner (that's 6, as in 1-2-3-4-5-SIX), Cavalcade. During the recap, Bradley takes you through the turn of the century and the lives of some very melodramatic British people. Carly gushes about an overt Titanic reference, and the world will never forget Fanny f***ing Bridges. Plus, find out what happened at the 6th Academy Awards, and the hosts are heading to a new decade for their next film.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 14. Nomadland (2020)
    Jan 5 2026

    The One With All the Poop Buckets. Yes, that's right, the hosts are discussing 2020's Nomadland, starring Frances McDormand, and directed by a WOMAN, Chloé Zhao. In the 1st half, Bradley recaps Frances's incredible performance as Fern, while Carly makes sure to point out every bathroom-related scene. In the 2nd half, the hosts talk about the beautiful cinematography and the inclusion of real life nomads in the film. Plus, Bradley breaks down the ill-received 93rd Academy Awards and the hosts announce their next film.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 13. You Can't Take It with You (1938)
    Dec 15 2025

    The One Where, Confidentially, She Stinks! Its the holiday episode of The Better Half as the hosts break down the non-holiday movie, You Can't Take It with You. In the 1st half, Bradley describes how a timid little man named Mr. Poppins is kidnapped in broad daylight by an eccentric and quirky family. And you won't quite believe what happens when Alice invites her boyfriend over for dinner. In the 2nd half, Carly reacts to the titles of the other Best Picture nominees and waits forever before telling Bradley how Lionel Barrymore is related to Drew Barrymore. Plus, find out the first movie of 2026!

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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