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My Cinematic Bucket List

My Cinematic Bucket List

My Cinematic Bucket List

My name is Valerie Higgs, a musician based in the Washington DC area. I am fulfilling a childhood promise (to myself) by watching films from the American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) Greatest Films of All Time lists, writing a brief synopsis and review, and posting a podcast episode about my thoughts. Disclaimer: I'm not a film student or in the film industry in any way. All opinions are my own, for better or worse!
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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E10 Tropical Malady (2004)

S1:E10 Tropical Malady (2004)

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03/23/23 • 6 min

Back to business: next up on the British Film Institute's list is Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2004 movie, Tropical Malady. Valerie discusses her experience watching this dreamy and artistic film.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E9 2023 Academy Award Nominees and Winner of Best Score
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03/18/23 • 15 min

Valerie talks about the nominees and the winner of the Academy Award for Best Score.

Show Notes:

NPR Interview with Volker Bertelmann -

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/03/1161051165/how-volker-bertelmann-created-the-score-for-all-quiet-on-the-western-front

Includes snippets of music from:

Babylon by Justin Hurwitz

The Banshees of Inisherin by Carter Burwell

Everything Everywhere All at Once by Son Lux

The Fabelmans by John Williams

All Quiet on the Western Front by Volker Bertelmann

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E8 Special 2023 Academy Awards Re-cap
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03/14/23 • 11 min

Valerie talks about her favorite moments at the 95th Academy Awards held Sunday, March 12th, and whether or not she was surprised at who won and who didn't get the Oscar.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E4 The General (1926)

S1:E4 The General (1926)

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02/09/23 • 8 min

A railroad engineer is in town to see his lady love, who encourages him to enlist in the war effort against Northern Aggression. Unsuccessful, he sees Union spies steal his beloved locomotive, The General, while unwittingly kidnapping his girlfriend. And he takes chase.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E3 Toy Story (1995)

S1:E3 Toy Story (1995)

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02/02/23 • 12 min

Turns out toys can come to life and communicate with each other when no humans are around. Andy's favorite doll, a cowboy named Woody, becomes intimidated and envious of a new fancy and modern doll given to Andy on his birthday: Buzz Lightyear, a spaceman who doesn't realize he's a toy.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E2 Get Out (2017)

S1:E2 Get Out (2017)

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01/19/23 • 8 min

A Black photographer agrees to a weekend visit with his White girlfriend’s parents at their home, much to his bestie’s dismay. Their visit coincides with an annual gathering that proves to change the course of all of their lives.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E0 Trailer

S1:E0 Trailer

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01/04/23 • 2 min

A little back story about how this podcast was started and what to expect: mini reviews about the 100 greatest movies on the American Film Institute and British Film Institute lists. Also, discussions about horror movies and other movies as the mood strikes.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S2:Ep17 Oscar Special Episode #8 - Killers of the Flower Moon
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03/10/24 • 7 min

Valerie talks about the last Oscar nominated movie she got to watch - the other two are not available for streaming! One day before the big night!

Don't forget to follow along on My Cinematic Bucket List Facebook page starting around 6:45 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2024.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S2:E1 The Earrings of Madame de... (1953)
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09/07/23 • 15 min

Back with the first episode of season 2, Valerie watches the 1953 movie ranking at #94 on the BFI list: The Earrings of Madame de..., directed by Max Orphuls and based on the book by Louise de Vilmorin. Valerie discusses the characters' motivations while trying not to butcher the French language severely. Does she succeed? You decide.

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My Cinematic Bucket List - S1:E11 Do the Right Thing (1989)

S1:E11 Do the Right Thing (1989)

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03/30/23 • 9 min

Valerie rewatches the "dangerous" film by Spike Lee and has a bone to pick about Mookie's pizza delivery style. This is the first film on both the AFI and BFI lists.

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FAQ

How many episodes does My Cinematic Bucket List have?

My Cinematic Bucket List currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does My Cinematic Bucket List cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on My Cinematic Bucket List?

The episode title 'S1:E11 Do the Right Thing (1989)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on My Cinematic Bucket List?

The average episode length on My Cinematic Bucket List is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of My Cinematic Bucket List released?

Episodes of My Cinematic Bucket List are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of My Cinematic Bucket List?

The first episode of My Cinematic Bucket List was released on Jan 4, 2023.

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