Movie of the Year

Movie of the Year

["Movie of the Year is on the hunt to find the best film of each and every year, in the only way that matters: brackets. Join Greg, Mike, and Ryan, as they discuss what makes a film matter now vs when it came out. There will be games. There will be drinks. There will be points. There will only be one Movie of the Year. ", "Movie of the Year is on the hunt to find the best film of each and every year, in the only way that matters: brackets. Join Greg, Mike, and Ryan, as they discuss what makes a film matter now vs when it came out. There will be games. There will be drinks. There will be points. There will only be one Movie of the Year."]

Episodes

July 17, 2025 107 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (feat. Nate Ragolia!)

Why South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut Still Matters

In this hilariously unfiltered episode of Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds revisit the notorious 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Blending satirical genius with musical chaos, the movie left a cultural impa...

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Movie of the Year: 1999

The Action Figure Draft, Part II

Drafting the Ultimate 1999 Action Figures

In this action-packed and comedic finale of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds complete their dream teams of 1999 movie characters in The Action Figures Draft. Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons character classes like Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, and W...

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July 3, 2025 23 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

The Action Figure Draft

Drafting the Ultimate 1999 Action Figures

In this action-packed and comedic episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds assemble their dream teams of 1999 movie characters in The Action Figures Draft. Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons character classes like Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, and Wizard, e...

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Movie of the Year: 1999

The Iron Giant (feat. Kate Dellis!)

Introduction: Why The Iron Giant Still Matters

In this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds explore the enduring appeal of The Iron Giant, Brad Bird’s 1999 animated masterpiece. The podcast delves into how the film’s powerful themes, from Cold War anxiety to a redefinition of mascul...

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June 19, 2025 41 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

The Mixtape, Part II

The Taste Buds are hitting rewind and building the ultimate 1999 Mixtape on this week’s episode of Movie of the Year. As part of their ongoing exploration of the legendary pop culture landscape of 1999, the panel steps away from film to focus on the best songs of 1999, one track at a time.

Whether you were burning mix CDs or ...

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June 12, 2025 35 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

The Mixtape

The Taste Buds are hitting rewind and building the ultimate 1999 Mixtape on this week’s episode of Movie of the Year. As part of their ongoing exploration of the legendary pop culture landscape of 1999, the panel steps away from film to focus on the best songs of 1999, one track at a time.

Whether you were burning mix CDs or glued to ...

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Movie of the Year: 1999

The Green Mile

Why The Green Mile Still Strikes a Chord

On this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds step into the hauntingly spiritual world of The Green Mile, Frank Darabont’s sweeping 1999 adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Blending magical realism with deeply human storytelling, The Green Mile tackles justice, ...

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May 29, 2025 100 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

Election

Why Election Still Wins in 2025

Election (1999), directed by Alexander Payne, is more than a high school satire—it's a prescient political commentary that resonates even more strongly today. In this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, our panel dissects the themes, characters, and real-world connections that make the 1999 ...

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May 22, 2025 53 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

The Movies Are Chosen!

64 Movies Enter, Only 16 Survive—Which 1999 Classics Make the Cut?

1999 was a landmark year in film history, and the Movie of the Year podcast is here to determine the greatest movie of 1999. In this second part of our 1999 intro, the Taste Buds continue their tournament-style bracket to narrow 64 iconic films down to a pow...

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May 15, 2025 106 mins

Movie of the Year: 1999

1999 Returns!

96 Movies Enter, 16 Will Survive

The Year Was 1999. Everyone Had a Discman. And Movies? Absolute Bangers.

Back when the Taste Buds first covered the films of 1999 on Movie of the Year, they were young, naïve, and only picked eight movies. Eight! That’s adorable.

Now they're older, wiser, and full of regret—so they're...

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May 8, 2025 91 mins

Movie of the Year: 1996

The Finale, Part III

This is it! The guests have gone home, the movies have been discussed, and it's time to finally pick the film that will be known forever as the 1996 Movie of the Year! In the ACTUAL season finale, the Taste Buds whittle down the Elite 8 to the one movie that will forever be known as MOVIE OF THE YEAR!

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May 1, 2025 59 mins

Movie of the Year: 1996

The Finale, Part II

This is it! The guests have gone home, the movies have been discussed, and it's time to finally pick the film that will be known forever as the 1996 Movie of the Year! Join the Taste Buds as they take the bracket from 16 to 1, while also handing out a dozen Mooties, the most important award in show business!

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April 24, 2025 74 mins

Movie of the Year: 1996

The Finale, Part I

This is it! The guests have gone home, the movies have been discussed, and it's time to finally pick the film that will be known forever as the 1996 Movie of the Year! Join the Taste Buds as they take the bracket from 16 to 1, while also handing out a dozen Mooties, the most important award in show business!

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April 17, 2025 99 mins

Movie of the Year: 1996

Independence Day

 

Movie of the Year is the podcast that dares to ask: What is the best movie of any given year? In this episode, we turn our telescopes to the stars and our speakers to eleven as we revisit the 1996 cinematic spectacle, Independence Day. Packed with aliens, explosions, and patriotic fervor, this sci-fi blockbuster defined su...

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Movie of the Year: 1996

The Birdcage (feat. Andrea Thompson from A Reel Of One's Own!)

The Movie of the Year podcast takes a deep dive into The Birdcage (1996), a groundbreaking comedy that blends family dynamics, farce, and fearless LGBTQ+ representation. In this episode, the hosts explore how The Birdcage helped shift mainstream perceptions of queerness in the '90s, ...

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April 3, 2025 104 mins

Movie of the Year: 1996

Ghost in the Shell

Breaking Down Ghost in the Shell (1995) on the Movie of the Year Podcast

The Movie of the Year podcast delves into Ghost in the Shell (1995), the legendary cyberpunk anime that arrived in the U.S. in 1996. As part of their ongoing quest to determine the greatest movie of the year, the hosts analyze whether Ghost in the Shell is...

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    March 27, 2025 115 mins

    Movie of the Year: 1996

    Fargo (feat. iFanboy's Josh Flanagan)

    Is Fargo (1996) Really a True Story? This week on Movie of the Year, our panel of film obsessives takes a deep dive into the Coen Brothers’ legendary crime thriller, Fargo (1996). From its bleak, snow-covered landscapes to its uniquely offbeat characters, Fargo is a film that has stood the test of time. But ...

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    March 20, 2025 108 mins

    Movie of the Year: 1996

    That Thing You Do (feat. contest winner Matthew Dewey!)

    Exploring That Thing You Do! – The Ultimate Feel-Good Rock and Roll Movie

    On this episode of Movie of the Year, we dive deep into That Thing You Do!, the 1996 rock and roll movie that perfectly captures the meteoric rise of a one-hit-wonder. Directed by Tom Hanks, this film combines infectio...

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    Movie of the Year: 1996

    Jerry Maguire (feat. Melinda Clarke and CG Mirich!)

    Breaking Down Jerry Maguire on the Movie of the Year Podcast

    The Movie of the Year podcast takes a deep dive into Jerry Maguire (1996), a film that blends sports, romance, and sharp critiques of capitalism into a compelling character study. As part of their exploration of the best movies of 1996...

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    March 6, 2025 80 mins

    Movie of the Year: 2024

    Film of the Year, Part II

    What was the best film of 2024? In this episode of Movie of the Year, the panel dives deep into the year's greatest films, debating and ranking them to determine the ultimate film of the year. With so many outstanding contenders—from powerful dramas to groundbreaking sci-fi epics—the competition is fierce. Join the disc...

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