2014 Epilogue

2014 Epilogue

Author: Awesome Movie Year September 26, 2025 Duration: 32:09

In this epilogue to our season on the awesome movie year of 2014, we talk about alternate movies we considered including in all of our different categories this season, and read suggestions from some listeners about their favorite 2014 movies.

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If you’re a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.

You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/bydavidrosen/ 

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All of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.com

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Please like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in next time for the premiere of our season on the awesome movie year of 1971, featuring the box office champion, Norman Jewison’s Fiddler on the Roof.


Ever wonder what makes a particular year in cinema truly stand out? Awesome Movie Year digs into that very question, one remarkable film at a time. Co-hosted by film critic Josh Bell alongside filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris, this podcast picks a single, noteworthy year each season and meticulously explores what made it so special. Rather than broad overviews, every episode zooms in on a different movie from that chosen year, offering a deep dive into its impact, its cultural moment, and its lasting legacy. The conversations blend critical analysis with a genuine love for the medium, thanks to the hosts' complementary backgrounds. Produced by David Rosen of Piecing It Together for the All Points West Podcast Network, the show has a polished yet conversational feel. You’ll hear about blockbusters and hidden gems alike, all through the lens of why they mattered then and why they still resonate. It’s for anyone who loves to look beyond the screen and understand the context that creates a classic. Tune in to Awesome Movie Year for a thoughtful and engaging tour through some of cinema’s most fascinating periods.
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Son of Frankenstein (1939 Future Cult Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
The thirteenth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features our future cult classic pick, Universal horror sequel Son of Frankenstein. Directed by Rowland V. Lee from a screenplay by Willis Cooper and…
The Gorilla (1939 Dave’s Pick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:13
The twelfth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features our producer David Rosen’s pick, Ritz Brothers comedy The Gorilla. Directed by Allan Dwan and starring the Ritz Brothers (Jimmy, Harry, Al), Pa…
Gone With The Wind (1939 Best Picture) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:36
The eleventh episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features the Academy Awards Best Picture winner, Civil War-era epic Gone With the Wind. Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gab…
Wuthering Heights (1939 New York Film Critics Circle Winner) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:56
The tenth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features the New York Film Critics Circle Best Film winner, William Wyler’s Wuthering Heights. Directed by William Wyler from a screenplay by Charles MacA…
Only Angels Have Wings (1939 Jason’s Pick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:54
The ninth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features Jason’s personal pick, Howard Hawks’ Only Angels Have Wings. Directed by Howard Hawks from a screenplay by Jules Furthman and starring Cary Grant…
The Rules of the Game (1939 Foreign Film) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:22
The eighth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features our foreign film pick, Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game. Directed and co-written by Jean Renoir and starring Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mi…
Love Affair (1939 Valentine’s Bonus) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
The seventh episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features a special Valentine’s Day pick, Leo McCarey’s Love Affair. Directed and co-written by Leo McCarey and starring Charles Boyer, Irene Dunne, Mari…
The Women (1939 Josh’s Pick) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:17
The sixth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features Josh’s personal pick, George Cukor’s The Women. Directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Anita Loos and Jane Murfin and starring Norma Shear…
Gulliver’s Travels (1939 Animated Film) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:55
The fifth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features our animation pick, the Fleischer brothers’ Gulliver’s Travels. Directed by Dave Fleischer, based on the novel by Jonathan Swift, and starring th…
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939 Cannes Award Winner) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:45
The fourth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1939 features the Cannes Film Festival winner, Frank Capra’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Directed by Frank Capra from a screenplay by Sidney Buchman and sta…