Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.
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Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.
The Worthy Boys are trading their tuxedos for camouflage as we break down one of the most harrowing Best Picture winners—The Deer Hunter!
Directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep, The Deer Hunter is a haunting exploration of war’s psychological toll. From the steel mills of Pennsylvania to the horrors of Vietnam, the film delivers gut-wrenching realism and unforgettable performances.
Its infamous Russian roulette sequences remain some of the most intense moments in cinematic history, symbolizing both the chaos of war and its devastating effects. At the 51st Academy Awards, The Deer Hunter won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Walken.
But its win wasn’t without controversy—some hailed it as a masterpiece, while others criticized its depiction of the Vietnam War.
So, is The Deer Hunter one of the greatest war films ever made? Or is it too emotionally punishing to revisit? Let us know your thoughts!
Worthy
Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.
