We know how to pick 'em here at The Reel Addicts! Matt's final pick of our Top 4 of '24 series saw Sean Baker personally walk with FOUR Academy Awards this past Sunday (Best Picture, Editing, Original Screenplay, and Director) - the first to do it since Walt Disney. We're talking of course about the indie sensation, Anora.

Joining us to give her thoughts on the film's content and accuracy is Creative Writing professor and PHD student, Natassja Schiel, who also brings her perspective as a former stripper with five years of experience to the table as we dissect this Oscar darling.

This isn't an episode (or a film) to miss, so have a watch, give a listen, and enjoy the ride!

Directed, Produced, Written, and Edited by Sean Baker

Starring: Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, Darya Ekamasova, Aleksey Serebryakov, Lindsey Normington, Vincent Radwinsky, Brittney Rodriguez

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The Reel Addicts welcome brainiac Michelle Martinez for a journey into the mechanical heart of 2024'sThe Wild Robot.

Join Jonathan, Matt, and Michelle (who brings both her nature-loving expertise and maternal wisdom) as they disassemble this surprise animated hit piece by piece. The crew tackles everything from the film's voice casting to its unflinching approach to mortality, while compiling their definitive list of animated tearjerkers. Plus, a fascinating detour into the current state of conservative animation that you won't want to miss!

Directed by Chris Sanders

Screenplay by Chris Sanders (based on the novel by Peter Brown)

Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Pedro Pascal, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Ving Rhames, and Matt Berry

Opening and Closing Music:

Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allen

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Welcome to our "Top 4 of '24" series! Matt kicks things off with his favorite film of 2024, Rich Peppiatt's indie gem, Kneecap (2024).

Jonathan and Matt start the party with a brief summation of 2024 in film, then Irish-American/New York native/ex-pat extraordinaire and storytelling powerhouse, Paul Coughlan joins in for the conversation about all things Irish, all things film, and all things Kneecap. (7:59)

This film is a wild, lean machine that takes a tight ride through the unlikely journey of Irish language preservation. It's fun, it's original, it's poignant, and it's free on a bunch of streaming services at the moment, so give a watch, have a listen, and enjoy it as much as we did!

Directed by Rich Peppiatt

Written by Rich Peppiatt & Kneecap

Edited by Chris Gill & Julian Ulrichs

Starring Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, DJ Próvai, Josie Walker, Fionnuala Flaherty, Jessica Reynolds, Adam Best, and Michael Fassbender

Opening and Closing Music:

Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allen

https://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/

https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

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