Welcome to Road Trip Reviews ! This is a joint effort between Tyler at 2nd Look Cinema and his brother Brev at The Movie Defenders. The brothers are traveling literally halfway across the country and decided to talk about and weigh in on the AFI's Top 100. Join them to listen as they discuss numbers 85 through 81 which are - A Night at the Opera - Easy Rider - Titanic - Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans - Spartacus Did you miss the last episode? No worries! You can find it at https://linktr.ee/movie...
Jun 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 53
Welcome to Road Trip Reviews! This is a joint effort between Tyler at 2nd Look Cinema and his Brother Brev at The Movie Defenders. The brothers are traveling literally halfway across the country and decided to talk about movies. Particularly the AFI's Top 100. Join them to listen to thier discussion numbers 100-96
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
Tyler reviews and talks about one of the "forgotten" best picture winners, the chaos surrounding the making of Cleopatra, the signifance of Sidney Poitiers win and the history of Cinerama
Mar 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 51
Tyler covers one the greatest films of all time, Lawrence of Arabia and brings your attention to some hidden gems in the nominations that were overshadowed by this cinematic juggernaught
Feb 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 50
Join Tyler as he talks about a surprsingly strong year for the best film West Side Story and the nominees Fanny, Judgement at Nuremberg, The Hustler and The Guns of Navaronne. And listen as he talks about the life of the powerhouse known as Rita Moreno.
Feb 16, 2025•46 min•Ep. 49
Tyler talks about the film that introduced the Dramedy as well as the other best pic nominees. The Alamo, Sons and Lovers, Elmer Gantry and the Sundowners
Feb 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 48
Tyler talks about the classic epic Ben-Hur and why it stands Sword and Sandals above the other religious based movies of it's time. He also reviews the other THREE versions that were made. But the other nominees were nothing to scoff at either! Take a listen and see how close they stack up against one of Hollywood's best films.
Feb 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 47
Tyler discusses and reviews the Best picture winner Gigi as well as the best pic nominees, Auntie Mame, Seperate Tables, The Defiant Ones and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Jan 26, 2025•34 min•Ep. 46
Tyler talks about one of the greatest adventure films ever made in The Bridge on the River Kwai. As well as the cultural and sociological impact of what happens when East meets West through a forgotten nominee, Sayonara. Also included are the other nominees, Peyton Place, Witness for the Prosecution and 12 Angry Men.
Mar 23, 2024•42 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to the Year of the Epic! Not only does Tyler talk about the best pic but he also demystifies Texas iconography with Giant and talks about the more realistic films of Texas. Also covered; The origin of the Oscar statue.
Mar 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 44
Tyler talks about an often overlooked gem starring Ernest Borgnine which also got him the Oscar for Best Male Actor. Also in this episode, he reviews the Rose Tattoo, the controversial casting of Jennifer Jones in Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Mister Roberts and Picnic.
Feb 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 43
Join Tyler as he talks about arguably one of the greatest winners for Best Picture, On the Waterfront and how this film ushered in a new wave of actor. He also talks about the best pic nominees The Country Girl, The Caine Mutiny, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Three Coins in the Fountain.
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, Tyler talks about one of the best films ever to take home the Oscar for Best Picture. As well as the tragic life of Montgomery Clift, the introduction of Widescreen and a movie that he actually liked Audrey Hepburn in.
Feb 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Tyler talks about Cecil B. DeMille and his tribute to the circus life, The Greatest Show on Earth. As well as the other nominees for that year. Including the first major allegorical film against McCarthyism and the red scare. How did the HUAC react to this? Take a listen to this weeks episode and find out!
Feb 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 40
We are back for another exciting season! Join Tyler as he reviews and talks about a sentimental favorite and why the best pic nominees of 1951 are the most diverse set that the Oscars have had so far. A musical, a War film, hard hitting dramas and a historical Epic.
Jan 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 39
The 1950 Academy Awards easily has some of the best female actor performances of all time. You have Betty Davis, Anne Baxter and Gloria Swanson who were all nominated. So who took home the Oscar that year? The answer my surprise you. Join Tyler as he covers the year that brought us two defining Hollywood classic films.
Feb 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 38
Join Tyler as he talks about one of the lesser know Oscar winners and the first political dramas to take home the statue. He also reviews Twelve O'clock High, Battleground, A Letter to Three Wives and The Heiress.
Feb 19, 2023•32 min
Tyler talks about the only Shakespearean adaptation to win best picture. Does it still hold up? Take a listen and find out. He also covers the films The Snake Pit, Johnny Belinda, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and The Red Shoes.
Feb 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 36
Join Tyler as he talks about the first winner that tackles social issues. As well as a look at the Hollywood 10, blacklisting and the impact of the HUAC on the entertainment industry.
Feb 05, 2023•29 min
Tyler is back and talking about of of his favorite Oscar winners, and the other nominees up for that year as well. Including the first Shakespearean adaptation and one of the most beloved Christmas classics of all time.
Jan 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 34
Tyler talks about two obscure Oscar winners for best pic as well as the nominated films for those years. In this episode Fred MacMurray is in a film noir, Gene Kelly upstages the Chairman of the Board and Joan Crawford is .... well.... why don't you have a listen and find out.
Mar 13, 2022•34 min•Ep. 33
Tyler talks about one of the all time greats, Casablanca and examines the career of one of its lesser known actors. He also discovers one of the best comedies he has seen in years. What could it be? Be sure to listen and find out!
Mar 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 32
Join Tyler as he discusses one of the most underrated Oscar winners for best pic, Mrs. Miniver. A contemporary WWII film set in England. He also talks about King's Row, starring a former U.S. president, as well as the other nominees up for best pic for that year.
Feb 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 31
Join Tyler as he talks about this controversial winner that is famous for beating out Citizen Kane for Best Pic. As well as the other nominated films for 1941 including some overlooked gems. But did Citizen Kane even have a chance? And does How Green was my Valley really deserve its reputation? Have a listen and find out!
Feb 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 30
It's Oscar season! Tyler is back and reviewing the best pics in chronological order. In this episode, he talks about Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca and reviews the other nominated pics for that year. Was Rebecca truly the best pic of that year? Or do any of the other films now surpass it? Listen to Tyler's opinion and see if you agree!
Feb 13, 2022•27 min•Ep. 29
Tyler breaks down the love and hate for this 81 year old film that still generates strong opinions.
Apr 19, 2021•22 min•Ep. 28
Join me as I talk about the discovery of one of the best onscreen duos in film history, an underrated versatile actor and one of Capra's lesser known films.
Apr 11, 2021•19 min•Ep. 27
In this episode I talk about one of the most elusive award winners, Cavalcade as well as It Happened One Night and Mutiny on the Bounty. I also discuss the origins of the Hays Code and how it morphed into our current ratings system.
Apr 04, 2021•21 min•Ep. 26
This podcast covers the best picture winners in chronological order. Tyler reviews and talks about the some of the earlier, lesser known Academy Award winning films starting with A Broadway Melody and ending with Grand Hotel
Mar 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 25
Welcome to the first episode of the Oscar series! Join Tyler as he talks about the history of the Oscars and reviews the very first Best Picture Winner, Wings.
Mar 21, 2021•17 min
