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Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Hosts Tom and Dana Duncan take a new approach to finding the answer to the question: "what"s the greatest movie of all-time?" Each week, Dana and Tom will review a classic movie, and grade it out based on a six-part rubric scale to determine what the greatest movie of all-time is. For the complete list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list To contact us, please email the show at Greatestalltimemoviepodcast@gmail.com

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01:37:07

First Watch / Rewatch - Ep. 7 (The West Wing 1.19-1.21)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/26

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time with episodes 1.19-1.21, exploring key episodes, character relationships, and real-world issues like drug policy and political ethics. Join us as we analyze the final episodes of season one, explore character developments, plot resolutions, and predictions for season two. We also dive into personal preferences for the White House decor and reflect on presidential history.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to First

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01:47:40

The Public Enemy (1931) ft. Sara Shea

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/22

Dana and Tom with 5x Club member and CLP contributor, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema), discuss The Public Enemy (1931) for its 95th anniversary: directed by William Wellman, written by Harvey F. Thew, cinematography by Devereaux Jennings, music by David Mendoza, editing by Edward Michael McDermott, starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, and Joan Blondell.Plot Summary: In The Public Enemy, James Cagney plays a small-time hood, Tom Powers, who rises through the ranks of

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01:46:50

First Watch / Rewatch - Ep. 6 (The West Wing 1.16-1.18)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/19

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time with episodes 1.16-1.18, exploring themes like presidential stress, political strategy, and societal values. Join us as we analyze key episodes, character development, and the show's reflection of real-world politics. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the Federal Reserve, the dynamics of political relationships, and the behind-the-scenes of The West Wing. We delve into monetary policy, character

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02:17:47

A Place in the Sun (1951) ft. Kieran B.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/15

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member and CLP Contributor, Kieran B. (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast) discuss A Place in the Sun (1951) for its 75th anniversary: directed by George Stevens, written by Michael Wilson and Harry Brown, cinematography by William C. Mellor, editing by William Hornbeck, music by Franz Waxman, starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters.Plot Summary: A Place in the Sun follows a poor young man trying to rise above his circumstances, but his

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01:27:31

First Watch / Rewatch - Ep. 5 (The West Wing 1.13-1.15)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/12

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time with episodes 1.13-1.15, this time with a deep dive into the political and moral complexities of the death penalty, addiction, and personal forgiveness as depicted in 'The West Wing'. Our hosts explore how these themes are portrayed with nuance and emotional depth, reflecting on their relevance in today's political landscape. In this episode, we explore the moral, religious, and political implications of the

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01:37:47

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Revisit ft. Peterson...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/08

Dana and Tom with 5x Club member and CLP contributor Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast) revisit The Silence of the Lambs (1991): directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Ted Tally, cinematography by Tak Fujimoto, score by Howard Shore, Editing by Craig McKay, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, and Ted Levine.Plot Summary: In The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) plays a young FBI trainee assigned to interview a brilliant but dangerous

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01:33:08

First Watch / Rewatch - Episode 4 (The West Wing...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/04/05

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time with episodes 1.10-1.12, exploring themes of veteran care, international diplomacy, and presidential leadership. The hosts share personal insights and historical context, making this a compelling discussion for fans and newcomers alike.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview06:58 Episode 10: In Excelsis Deo - A Christmas Reflection19:49 Veterans and Public Perception - A Historical Context29:58 The

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02:01:46

Memento (2001) ft. Heather Stewart

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2026/04/01

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Heather Stewart (The Revisionist Almanac's Senior European Correspondent), discuss Memento (2001) - celebrating its 25th Anniversary: written and directed by Christopher Nolan, cinematography by Wally Pfister, music by David Julyan, editing by Dody Dom, starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano.Plot Summary: Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is a man driven by a single, desperate purpose: to find and kill the man who raped and murdered his wife. However,

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01:32:41

First Watch / Rewatch - Episode 3 (The West Wing...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/29

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time turning to episodes 1.7-1.9.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Historical Context04:43 Diving into the Episodes09:33 Character Dynamics and Political Commentary14:28 Episode 7: The State Dinner Overview19:19 Character Analysis and Plot Development24:07 Themes of Politics and Personal Relationships30:35 Aaron Sorkin's Personal Struggles and Writing Themes32:56 Romantic Relationships in Season One35:53 The

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01:49:01

Inside Man (2006) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/25

Dana and Tom with 5x Club member and CLP contributor, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast), discuss Inside Man (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by Spike Lee, written by Russell Gewirtz, cinematography by Matthew Libatique, music by Terence Blanchard, editing by Barry Alexander Brown, starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Willem Dafoe.Plot Summary: Inside Man follows a tense bank robbery in New York City

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01:21:19

V for Vendetta (2006)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/18

Dana and Tom discuss the graphic novel film, V for Vendetta (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by James McTiegue, written by the Wachowskis, cinematography by Adrian Biddle, editing by Martin Walsh, music by Dario Marianelli, starring Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.Plot Summary: Set in a grim future ruled by a harsh dictatorship, V for Vendetta follows a quiet young woman, Evey, played by Natalie Portman, who is rescued from secret police by a

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01:02:21

First Watch / Rewatch - Episode 2 (The West Wing,...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/15

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The West Wing, this time turning to episodes 1.4-1.6.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Naming Challenges00:55 Overview of The West Wing Episode 402:57 Character Dynamics and Personal Struggles05:50 The Role of Chief of Staff08:58 Legislative Process and Humor in Politics12:06 Character Development and Future Plotlines14:59 Introduction of New Characters and Themes18:01 Block of Cheese Day and Its Significance20:59 Humor and

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01:53:40

First Watch / Rewatch - Pilot Episode

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/15

In this unusual pilot episode, two unlikely hosts are thrust together - Tom Duncan (GMOAT podcast) and Sara Shea (Shea Cinema) - in a journey of self-discovery and to discuss the prestige TV show, The West Wing, and its first season. The episode specifically covers the first three episodes of Season 1 from the fall of 1999.In this episode, they explain the concept of the show, what led them to deciding to make this new show, and what we can look forward to as they continue through Season 1 of The

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02:14:37

The Searchers (1956) ft. Kristin Battestella

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/11

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Kristin Battestella (A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies), discuss the layered Western, The Searchers (1956): directed by John Ford, written by Frank S. Nugent, cinematography by Winton C. Hoch, editing by Jack Murray, music by Max Steiner, starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, and Natalie Wood.Plot Summary: The Searchers is a powerful Western directed by John Ford. The film stars John Wayne as Ethan

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02:24:43

Oscars Preview 2026 - Livestream

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/09

Dana and Tom preview their Oscar picks and annual Oscar bet for the 98th Annual Oscars Ceremony.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Oscars Preview05:51 Oscars Nominations and Surprises10:01 Industry Challenges and Changes11:42 Bad Movie Oscars Bet Explained16:34 Best Casting Category Discussion21:32 Best Supporting Actor Insights24:56 Best Animated Feature Choices28:08 Best Animated Short Controversies31:37 Best Costume Design Analysis34:52 Best Original Screenplay Predictions37:28 Film Appreciation

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25:45

Bonus: St. Elmo's Fire (1985)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/07

Dana pays up on his Oscars bet from 2025.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to St. Elmo's Fire00:53 Dana's Relationship to St. Elmo's Fire02:38 What is St. Elmo's Fire About?03:32 Plot Summary for St. Elmo's Fire05:38 Did You Know?08:43 Best Performance(s)10:23 Best/Funniest Lines13:10 The Stanley Rubric21:13 Final Total22:14 Remaining Questions for St. Elmo's Fire23:21 Final Thoughts24:43 CreditsYou can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).Keywords:St. Elmo's Fire, 1980s

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01:06:24

Zootopia (2016) ft. Ryan H.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/03/04

Dana and Tom with new guest, Ryan H., discuss the modern Disney classic, Zootopia (2016) for its 10th anniversary: directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, written by Jared Bush and Phil Johnston, cinematography by Nathan Warner and Brian Leach, editing by Fabienne Rawley and Jeremy Milton, music by Michael Giacchino, starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, JK Simmons, Idris Elba, and Jenny Slate.Plot Summary: Zootopia is an animated comedy about a city where animals live and work just like

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02:27:09

Modern Times (1936) ft. Kieran B.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/02/25

Dana and Tom with returning 5x Club Member, Kieran B. (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast), discuss the silent comedy classic, Modern Times (1936), celebrating its 90th anniversary: written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography by Ira Morgan and Roland Totheroh, music by Charlie Chaplin, editing by Charlie Chaplin and Willard Nico, starring Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard.Plot Summary: In Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin returns again as the Little Tramp, a factory worker who

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01:17:29

The General (1926) ft. Sarah Duncan

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/02/18

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sarah Duncan (Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana), discuss the silent action comedy, The General (1926) for its 99th anniversary: written and directed by Buster Keaton with Clyde Bruckman, Al Boasberg, and Charles Smith, cinematography by Devereaux Jennings and Bert Haines, music by William P. Perry, editing by Buster Keaton and Sherman Kell, starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack.Plot Summary: The General is a silent comedy set during the American Civil War, starring

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01:56:34

Dracula (1931) ft. Sara Shea

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/02/11

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; @sheacinema on X, IG), discuss the monster horror classic, Dracula (1931), for its 95th Anniversary: directed by Tod Browning, written by Garrett Fort, cinematography by Karl Freund, music by Phillip Glass, editing by Milton Carruth and Maurice Pivar, starring Bela Lugosi, Helen Chambers, David Manners, Dwight Frye, and Edward Van Sloan.Plot Summary: Dracula (1931) is a classic horror film about the mysterious Count

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