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2022 Halloween Special (Top 5 Horror Films of All time)

The worthy boys take out their chainsaws, butcher's knives, and axes to survive this year's Halloween Worthy Special! 
 
Jon and Ben list their top five horror films of all time and plan to do this every year during the spookiest time of the year! Obviously, there are some classic or iconic horror films we have not seen thus it will be great to update this list every year to see how our tastes change or how additional horror films we watch may make our list.  
 
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Tom Jones and the 36th Academy Awards

The Worthy squire boys pull up their tights to join a hunt in the English countryside as we’re discussing Tony Richardson’s Tom Jones. The film is based on the adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, and stars Albert Finney as the titular hero. Tom Jones is one of the few comedies to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards so Ben and Jon try to dissect why this film was adored at the time and how it’s become forgotten over time. 
 
We discuss the unique look and style of the film and how Richardson used some of the technical elements of the British New Wave in this wacky British comedy. Tom Jones is one of only nine films in all of cinema history that have been nominated for five Oscars for their performances and we ask the question of whether this is a sign as to why the film is not often spoken of. Come join us with beers a plenty, roast chicken dinners, and numerous lovers to discuss Tom Jones! 
 
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Lawrence Of Arabia and the 35th Academy Awards

Hut hut! The Worthy boys saddle up on their camels and venture into the 1962 Best Picture winner, Lawrence Of Arabia. The David Lean epic starring Peter O'Toole captured the beauty of the desert through some of the most iconic cinematography ever captured on film.
The film's length of almost 4 hours leaves a lot to discuss for this narrative epic. The film's production is one of a few feats in Hollywood that not only uses the artform of filmmaking properly but propels it beyond the medium. Ben and Jon discuss all the iconic imagery of the movie as well as figuring out what genre this film belongs to.
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West Side Story and the 34th Academy Award

The Worthy boys join a snapping gang to do some interpretive dancing in the west side of New York for our 34th episode of Worthy Podcast! With West Side Story winning 10 Academy Awards, this became the biggest Oscar-winning musical of all time, beating the record Gigi set three years before with its nine Oscars. 
It is the only movie winning exactly 10 Academy Awards. No other Movie has 10 Academy Awards, although Ben Hur (1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003) have won 11 Academy Awards. We even discuss how 1961’s West Side Story compares to the 2021 remake by the one and only Steven Speilberg! 
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Summer 2022 Box Office

The Worthy Boys are back for a special bonus episode about the 2022 summer box office joined by a special guest! We dive deep into our favorite films, the biggest surprises, and the biggest disappointments of the summer.
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The Apartment and the 33rd Academy Awards

The Worthy boys exchange keys as we’re heading to Jack Lemmon’s apartment for a wild night! The Apartment won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing. The film received five additional nominations, including Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon for Best Leading Actress and Actor. 
Billy Wilder even became the first person to win the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. We discuss the gender politics brought up in the film and how they pushed the boundaries of cinema and workplace etiquette. We also chat about how this was the last Black and White film to win Best Picture at The Academy Awards until The Artist in 2011. Shut up and deal! 
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Ben-Hur and the 32nd Academy Awards

The Worthy boys are going chariot racing in this episode! Ben and Jon go back to the year 26 AD to talk about the William Wyler epic, "Ben-Hur". The 1959 Best Picture winner stars Charlton Heston in the titular role as he plots his revenge in this biblical epic. The film's large scale production has cemented itself among one of the classics that 1950s Hollywood has to offer.
At the 32nd Academy Awards, Ben-Hur took him 11 Oscars. It is a record that has never been eclipsed by any film to date, which only highlights how grand of a scale the film was. In this episode Ben and Jon discuss religious films and the intense sequencing of the chariot race that the film is mostly known for. 
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Gigi and the 31st Academy Awards

Thank heaven, there's a new Worthy episode out! In this episode Ben and Jon are joined by Austin Gold to talk about the 1958 Best Picture winner "Gigi" and the 31st Academy Awards. The Vincente Minnelli directed musical starring Leslie Caron, Louise Jourdan and Maurice Chevalier, focuses on the budding relationship of a young French girl and a rich socialite. 
At the 31st Academy Awards the film took home 9 Academy Awards, setting at record for the time. This episode focuses on the taboo nature of the film as well as how taboo films are treated today. The film's narrative focusing on an underage girl and older man creates controversy that was not discussed at the time of its release. Ben, Jon and Austin also go through the technical aspects of the film as well and how it is used overall. 
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The Bridge on the River Kwai and the 30th Academy Awards

The Worthy boys help build a bridge to one of the greatest Best Picture winners, The Bridge On The River Kwai starring Alec Guinness and William Holden. This wartime adventure is packed with tension, thrills, and some of the best cinematography in a Best Picture winner yet! We even discuss whether there’s even a lead in this film or if this movie is simply an ensemble piece. 
 
This is the 30th episode of the Worthy podcast so it’s once again time for the Worthies to be given out to the best films from 1948 to 1957! We determine what’s the best Best Picture over the last 10 episodes as well as give our picks for some other technical awards. The Worthy boys also talk about Miyoshi Umeki winning Best Supporting Actress and becoming the first Asian performer winner at the Oscars!  
 
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Around The World In 80 Days and the 29th Academy Awards

Get your hot air balloon, train, steamboat and elephant ready cause we are going Around The World In 80 Days! The 1956 adventure film took home the Best Picture award that year for its large screen take of the world and cameo filled cast. We discuss the film’s intro using the classic silent film, A Trip To The Moon (1902), and how that is treated with the rest of the film.
The Worthy boys also delve into some of the questionable choices with representing world cultures, the use of cameo appearances and who really is the lead of this film between Cantinflas and David Niven. With a blockbuster filled year in 1956, Around The World In 80 Days fought its way up to get the top prize. 
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