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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Quest for the Bestest episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Quest for the Bestest for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Quest for the Bestest episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode 79: A Man for All Seasons (1966)
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09/14/22 • 64 min
Journey with us back to the days of yore and behold the first divorce of King Henry VIII! That's right, Frank Zinnemann's A Man for All Seasons is about Tudor England. Who would've guessed? Certainly not I! Little spoiler coming up: Head on over to our YouTube channel and comment your vote to decide the final fate of A Man for All Seasons.
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Episode 8: Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
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12/04/20 • 31 min
Who knew a movie from the 40s could be so relevant for today? Certainly not the Back Log Boys before we watched it! But does such an older movie really stand a chance against the juggernauts that currently sit at the top of the list? (Hint: Possibly) There's sure to be some social discussion as this movie tries to tackle a seriously gnarly issue. Stick around until the end to find out what we're watching next week!
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Episode 6: The French Connection (1971)
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11/27/20 • 30 min
Tucker does not think that crime films are cool or even fun watching. So what will he think of William Friedkin's grimy New York City and the cops and criminals who duke it out? You might be surprised at his reaction. As for the other Back Log Boys, they've got their opinions too! How does The French Connection compare to The Godfather films? Can we even compare them? And most of all, what film will we be watching next week?
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Episode 36: Ben-Hur (1959)
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07/12/21 • 57 min
Can there be a movie more "wow" than Ben-Hur? There's plenty to discuss here, but we're not sure anything beyond a resounding "WOW" is certain. From extreme wide shots, to the very nitty gritty of our new ranking system (if you haven't seen the recap episode, CHECK IT OUT!!), we're doing it all. And of course, the magic of the spin wheel returns!
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Episode 7: The Hurt Locker (2009)
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12/02/20 • 32 min
The Back Log Boys tackle bomb defusal in this week's discussion of Catherine Bigelow's The Hurt Locker. Can they handle the intensity of Jeremy Renner's performance? What about the greater meaning of America's involvement in the Middle East? Be sure to get ready for geo-filmic-political banter! And as always, we'll be figuring out what film comes next at the end of the episode.
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Episode 40: Hamlet (1948)
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08/09/21 • 49 min
Laurence Olivier takes us on a brief (well, compared to the original runtime) jaunt through William Shakespeare's world of Hamlet. But all is not well in the kingdom of Quest. Will cooler heads prevail or is the need for revenge mounting? I'm talking about the movie, of course.
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Special Episode 35.5: The Great Re-rank
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07/05/21 • 74 min
We quake in our boots. Our confidence is shaken. Our list must me remade. In all seriousness, we've been pondering whether our ranking system is truly the best it can be and whether it will lead to us finding the bestest of the best pictures. So after some serious thought we're going ahead and trying out something new, and as such need the list to reflect that. So, buckle up because it's a long one! Each and every film has been meticulously re-ranked on the list. Enjoy!
Check out the new list here: https://letterboxd.com/backlogbanter/list/the-quest-for-the-bestest-official-ranking/
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Episode 4: Rain Man (1988)
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11/20/20 • 23 min
Our gangster streak was broken by Mr. Random Number Wheel picking the 1988 film Rain Man. Do Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise's performances hold any water compared to Marlon Brando and Al Pacino? Is it even possible to compare these films? The Back Log Boys will be sure to discuss as well as putting their fates in the hand of random chance for next week's film. Follow the rest of our content on YouTube and Twitter!
Episode 14: Spotlight (2015)
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12/27/20 • 40 min
It is a well known fact that Tanner loves a good journalism movie. But did you know that Tanner and the rest of the boys disagree on what makes a good journalism movie? There's sure to be some hearty discussion in this episode as the Boys try to rank Spotlight. Stick around until the end to find out what film we're talking about next time!
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Episode 9: Ordinary People (1980)
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12/09/20 • 33 min
Did any of the Back Log Boys know what to expect when going into Robert Redford's family drama Ordinary People? What is this movie even about? Does the small, intense story measure up to an epic of truly best-picture proportions? And most of all, what film is that crazy random number wheel going to make the Boys watch next week? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in this week's episode of the Quest for the Bestest!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Quest for the Bestest have?
The Quest for the Bestest currently has 130 episodes available.
What topics does The Quest for the Bestest cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on The Quest for the Bestest?
The episode title 'Episode 79: A Man for All Seasons (1966)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Quest for the Bestest?
The average episode length on The Quest for the Bestest is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Quest for the Bestest released?
Episodes of The Quest for the Bestest are typically released every 6 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Quest for the Bestest?
The first episode of The Quest for the Bestest was released on Aug 4, 2020.
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