2000 Oscar Nominated Movies: Swords, Sandals and Scandals!

In this episode, Dylan, Rob and Glenys revisit the films of 2000 which were nominated for Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards, where epic adventures, unforgettable true stories, and groundbreaking international cinema competed for Hollywood's highest honor.

Ridley Scott’s Gladiatorclaimed the Best Picture Oscar with its thrilling action, sweeping scale, and Russell Crowe's iconic performance. Lasse Hallström’s Chocolatdelighted audiences with its warmhearted tale of love and acceptance, while Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon redefined martial arts filmmaking with breathtaking visuals. Steven Soderbergh was a double threat that year with the true story of Erin Brockovich, and his gripping, multi-layered look at America's war on drugs, Traffic.

Get ready for another best picture debate as our hosts compare these films’ lasting legacies, and ask whether the Academy made the right choice. It's an Oscar winners debate celebrating some of the most memorable Best Picture Oscar winners and nominees in Academy Awards history.

Best Picture Nominees

Gladiator - winner
Chocolat
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Erin Brockovich
Traffic