2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - A Complete Unknown

2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - A Complete Unknown

Author: Steve Morris & John Rocha February 13, 2025 Duration: 30:31

It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their annual Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. The James Mangold directed Best Picture nominee is based on the book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald and stars Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. Steve and John discuss the film overall including the acting, direction, writing, production design, soundtrack and cinematography and discuss its Oscars chances, Don't forget to vote in our First Annual Oscars show by signing up for our Patreon as a free or paying member. Everyone gets to vote and we will announce the winners on our live The Cine-Files Oscars show on March 1st!


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Hosted by Steve Morris and John Rocha, The Cine-Files is a weekly deep dive into the movies that matter. This isn't just a review show; it's a guided tour through the layers of a single film, examining the craft, context, and conversation surrounding it. Each episode selects one picture-whether a classic, a contemporary standout, or an overlooked gem-and unpacks its artistic themes, the historical moment it came from, and the vision of the filmmakers behind it. The discussion naturally extends to how these works echo through cinema today, drawing connections that illuminate both the past and present of the medium. For anyone who watches a movie and immediately wants to discuss the director's choices, the cultural impact, or the hidden details in the script, this podcast provides that thoughtful, engaging dialogue. Listen in for analysis that treats film with the seriousness and enthusiasm it deserves, transforming the way you see the stories on screen. The Cine-Files is built for the curious viewer who believes every great film has more to say long after the credits roll.
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