The Better Half
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
10. All the King's Men (1949)
The One Where The Better Half Turns 10! That's right, Bradley and Carly celebrate ten full episodes of the pod with the 1949 political drama, All the King's Men. In the 1st half, the hosts talk about the rise and fall of Willie Stark, and the a...
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1:13:07
9. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
The One Where Lupita Nyong'o is a STAR!! This episode, Bradley and Carly break down the biographical historical film, 12 Years a Slave. In the first half, the hosts recap the harrowing journey of Solomon Northup, including his friendship with P...
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1:19:18
8. Parasite (2019)
The One Where Carly Hates Subtitles (lol JK, but maybe?) This episode, Bradley and Carly talk about the film that the New York Times declared was the best film of the 21st century- Parasite! In the 1st half, the hosts recap the film including a...
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1:25:07
7. Terms of Endearment (1983)
The One Where They Don't Actually Use Any Terms of Endearment. In this episode, Bradley and Carly complete the Shirley MacLaine trilogy with the family drama Terms of Endearment. In the first half, the hosts recap the movie, and Carly fawns ove...
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1:15:01
6. The Apartment (1960)
The One with that Bonkers Office Holiday Party. This episode, Bradley and Carly discuss the black-and-white romantic comedy, The Apartment. In the 1st half, the hosts gush over the cutest little love story and the script's snappy dialogue. In t...
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1:21:13
5. Million Dollar Baby (2004) w/ Eddy Gonzalez
The One with Our First Guest on the Pod! In this episode, Bradley and Carly travel to the place their friendship began- Manhattan, Kansas- to discuss the boxing drama, Million Dollar Baby. Even more exciting- they are joined by their first gues...
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1:05:49
4. Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
The One Where, and We Are Not Kidding, a Man Rides an Ostrich. In this episode, Bradley and Carly put on their explorer hats to watch the lighthearted adventure film, Around the World in 80 Days. In the first half, the hosts discuss Passepartou...
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1:00:22
3. Platoon (1986)
The One where Charlie Sheen is Kinda Hot??? This episode, Bradley and Carly are serving up a recap of the Vietnam war drama, Platoon. In the first half, the hosts discuss this stacked cast, the duality of hot men, and Bradley highlights the fil...
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1:12:20
2. Oliver! (1968)
The One where It's Not Really Oliver Singing. This episode, Bradley and Carly dive deep into the movie musical adaptation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. In the first half, learn what happens when Oliver dares to ask for more and how he fin...
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