Like him or not, John Wayne is an American icon. It's high time we covered one of his films and Rio Bravo seemed like a great place to start. Dismissed as just another Howard Hawks Western upon release, over the decades it's become a beloved classic. First time guest and podcast extraordinaire Cam Sully joins for some Duke talk.

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Our (second) centennial celebration. We are now three years and two hundred episodes in! No official format here, just us and our producer rambling about various things. We touch on the state of the podcast and what's in store for the future. Thanks again to all of our listeners!

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Few films have experienced reputational turnaronds like John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China. Now a beloved classic, it was equally ignored by critics and audiences upon its release in 1986. Why did it bomb so badly? Could it be remade now? An absurdly fun movie was the right choice for our Season Ten premiere!

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A preview of our Ranking of the Original Stark Trek Films. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. This will become available to you in the next 2-3 weeks. So if you want early access, extra episodes, and to help keep the show going, head over to patreon.com/wwibofficial and become a Patreon!

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Now that Season Nine is in the wraps, join us as we give our traditional recap and preview what's on deck for next season.

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The darkest chapter in the Harry Potter saga brings political intrigue, teenage angst, and the rise of Voldemort out into the open. But despite its importance, Order of the Phoenix often feels rushed and uneven. With a new director at the helm and the longest book trimmed into the shortest film, it’s a turning point that doesn’t always hit the emotional highs it aims for. It's the Season Nine finale.

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A preview of our coverage of The English Patient. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. This will become available to you in the next 2-3 weeks. So if you want early access, extra episodes, and to help keep the show going, head over to patreon.com/wwibofficial and become a Patreon!

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The latest in our "Worst Best Picture Winners series. Chicago is credited with briefly reviving interest in Hollywood musicals. It's a slick, fun musical with memorable songs and performances, but should it have won Best Picture in 2002?

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