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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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  • 20. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

    20. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
    Apr 6 2026

    The One where James Stewart Plays a Killer Clown?? This episode, Bradley and Carly recap the circus drama, The Greatest Show on Earth (but is it the greatest FILM on Earth?). In the recap, Bradley talks about Brad, the circus manager played by Charlton Heston and how most of the film plays like one long circus documentary. Plus, this movie has a Claw Hand, an actual trainwreck, and woman who nearly gets stepped on by an elephant. In the 2nd half, the hosts scratch their heads and theorized how in the WORLD this movie is a Best Picture winner. And finally, after 20 movies, the hosts are heading to the 90s for the first time.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 19. My Fair Lady (1964)

    19. My Fair Lady (1964)
    Mar 16 2026

    The One Where the Rain in Spain Stays Mainly in the Plain. That's right, Bradley and Carly are discussing the musical, My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn. In the 1st half, they discuss how the podcast gods have been leading the hosts to this film all along. In the recap, Bradley guides the listeners through Eliza Doolittle's transformation from cockney accents to ROYALTY??? In the 2nd half, the hosts discuss the casting controversy that spilled over into the 37th Academy Awards. Plus, find out what movie Bradley and Carly are doing for their TWENTIETH episode!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 18. Going My Way (1944)

    18. Going My Way (1944)
    Mar 2 2026

    The One Where a Kid Gets Slapped A Thousand Times. This episode, Bradley and Carly are heading to church to talk about the musical-comedy-drama, Going My Way, starring Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley. In the recap, it's daddy vs daddy as Father O'Malley is preparing to take over the parish from the elderly (and very sexist) Father Fitzgibbon. In the midst of all the musical-comedy-drama-ness, the film introduces a barrage of wacky characters such as an old girlfriend/opera star, two teen gang leaders, and an 18-year-old runaway who doesn't know how to sing. In the 2nd half, the hosts discuss the stars and the 17th Academy Awards. Plus, they may not be done with the musical-comedy-drama genre for their next film!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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