1983 - A Clear Winner?

In this episode, Dylan, Rob and Glenys dive into the 1983 movies nominated for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Best Picture and debate whether Terms of Endearment truly earned its Best Picture win — or if one of its formidable contenders deserved the golden statue instead.

Was The Big Chill's ensemble of old friends and bittersweet nostalgia the real cultural touchstone of the year? Did The Right Stuff's epic portrayal of the space race soar higher? Could Tender Mercies' quiet tale of redemption have made a bigger emotional impact? Or was The Dresser’s poignant study of theater life an underappreciated gem?

Join us as we rewatch, reanalyze, and reconsider the stories that defined 1983. Expect deep dives into filmmaking choices and friendly arguments. Did the Academy get this Oscar pick right? You be the judge. We know we will!

Best Picture Nominees

Terms of Endearment (winner)
The Big Chill
The Dresser
The Right Stuff
Tender Mercies