Welcome back to a new episode of the movie retrospective segment of this podcast, "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret and bring you the reviews that matter... on movies from the past that no doubt you have all seen before.

And yes - we apologise for the four month delay in a new episode. Helen has finally stopped gallavanting around the world enjoying life, and has returned home to take care of her podcasting duties!

Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, all released in 2013. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

HER

PHILOMENA

12 YEARS A SLAVE

NEBRASKA

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

AMERICAN HUSTLE

GRAVITY

That's the agenda on today's episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", on the podcast where agreeing on anything is a full time commitment, Death by Multimedia.

Summary

In this episode, Bill and Helen reflect on the legacies of David Stratton and Robert Redford, discuss their recent film selections, and provide in-depth reviews of nine films from the 86th Academy Awards. They explore themes of true stories, human relationships, and the impact of cinema on society, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the films they watched.

Chapters

00:00 Tributes to Cinema Legends

07:28 Introduction to Academy Award Nominated Films 2013

10:20 Captain Phillips: A Tale of Survival

19:16 The Wolf of Wall Street: Excess and Consequences

25:55 Her: The Dangers of AI Relationships

31:21 Philomena: A Heartfelt Search for Family

39:19 12 Years a Slave: A Harrowing Historical Drama

47:50 Exploring Nebraska: A Journey Through Family Dynamics

54:24 Dallas Buyers Club: A Harrowing True Story

01:03:36 American Hustle: The Art of the Con

01:10:30 Gravity: A Cinematic Experience Beyond Earth

01:16:53 Helen and Bill's Picks

01:21:13 Recap on Award Winners

01:26:01 Conclusion