22. No Country for Old Men (2007)

24. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

The One Where They Are Obsessed With the Boots. This episode, the hosts are heading back to the Academy's beginning with the 1930 anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front, winner of the 3rd Best Picture award. In the recap, follow a group of young boys eager to join the front lines of World War I, only to discover that war is, like, not great, honestly. The only thing getting them through great strife are these boots, apparently. In the 2nd half of the episode, Bradley and Carly talk about Copyright law, and an overlooked Hollywood legend, Dorothy Arzner. Finally, find out what film the hosts are doing for their Quarter Quell 25th episode.  Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebetterhalf_pod/]

23. One Battle After Another (2025)

The One with the Most Recent Best Picture Winner! This episode, the hosts are recapping and discussing One Battle After Another, the film to most recently win the Best Picture title. In the recap, listen to Bradley mess up Chase Infiniti's name, and also listen to the hosts gush over Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, and Benicio del Toro (this cast is STACKED). In the 2nd half, the hosts discuss watching the 98th Academy Awards in real time and the hosts are heading to the very beginnings for their next film. Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebetterhalf_pod/]

22. No Country for Old Men (2007)

The One With Javier Bardem's Fuckass Bob. That's right, you can run, you can hide, but that vile haircut is coming for you! This episode, the hosts discuss No Country for Old Men, directed by the Coen Brothers. In the recap, this movie hits the gas and never lets up with one of the most menacing characters seen in a Best Picture winner yet. Will anyone survive their encounter with Anton Chigurh? In the 2nd half, the hosts discuss the directors, the actors, and the 80th Academy Awards. Plus an exciting announcement for episode 23! Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebetterhalf_pod/]

21. The English Patient (1996)

The One Where Elaine from Seinfeld Absolutely Hates This Movie. This episode, Bradley and Carly dissect the romantic war drama, The English Patient. In the recap, the hosts juggle the two major timelines of the movie and the ultimate harrowing journey of Almásy, played by Ralph Fiennes (the guy who played Voldemort, you know). In the 2nd half, Carly shares how this movie served as a pivotal plot point in a Seinfeld episode, and Bradley reveals the Lesser Half at the 69th (nice) Academy Awards. Lastly, find out what movie is next! Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebetterhalf_pod/]

20. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

The One where James Stewart Plays a Killer Clown?? This episode, Bradley and Carly recap the circus drama, The Greatest Show on Earth (but is it the greatest FILM on Earth?). In the recap, Bradley talks about Brad, the circus manager played by Charlton Heston and how most of the film plays like one long circus documentary. Plus, this movie has a Claw Hand, an actual trainwreck, and woman who nearly gets stepped on by an elephant. In the 2nd half, the hosts scratch their heads and theorized how in the WORLD this movie is a Best Picture winner. And finally, after 20 movies, the hosts are heading to the 90s for the first time.  Follow us on Instagram @thebetterhalf_pod [https://www.instagram.com/thebetterhalf_pod/]