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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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02:33:42

The Departed (2006) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/10/07

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member and CLP Contributor, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast), discuss The Departed (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by Martin Scorsese, written by William Monahan, cinematography by Michael Ballhaus, music by Howard Shore, editing by Thelma Schoonmaker, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg, and Martin Sheen.Plot Summary: In The Departed, the story gives us a thrilling, double-blind

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02:03:20

Dexter 1.12 - First Watch/Rewatch

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/10/04

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey with Dexter - Season 1 - this time with Episode 12.In this episode, Tom and Sara highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of the show's writing, particularly in relation to character development and plot holes. We explored the growth of characters like Rita and LaGuerta, the emotional struggles of Dexter, and the complex sibling relationship between Dexter and Brian. The discussion highlights themes of jealousy, identity, and the unreliable nature

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01:15:36

That Thing You Do! (1996)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/30

Dana and Tom discuss the cult classic, That Thing You Do! (1996) for its 30th anniversary: written and directed by Tom Hanks, cinematography by Tak Fujimoto, music by Howard Shore, editing by Richard Chew, starring Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Charlize Theron, and Tom Hanks.Plot Summary: In That Thing You Do!, Guy Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) sits in as drummer for a small-town band, the Wonders. At a talent show, he speeds up their ballad "That Thing You Do," and it becomes a hit

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01:29:59

Dexter 1.10-1.11 - First Watch/Rewatch

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2026/09/27

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey with Dexter, Season 1 - this time with episodes 10 and 11.For episode 10, we discuss the climactic moments, character dynamics, and the significance of the blood room, while also exploring Rita's struggles and Dexter's moral dilemmas. We also delve into the complexities of morality, parentage, and the nature of serial killers as depicted in the show Dexter. We explored the impact of upbringing on behavior and how Dexter connects to the Ice Truck

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01:24:31

Zoolander (2001) ft. Sarah Duncan

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/23

Dana and Tom with 5x Club member, Sarah Duncan, discuss Zoolander (2001) for its 25th anniversary: written and directed by Ben Stiller with Drake Sather and John Hamberg, cinematography by Barry Peterson, music by David Arnold, editing by Greg Hayden, starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Jon Voight, Vince Vaughn, and Justin Theroux.Plot Summary: Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) is a not-too-bright supermodel who loses his

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02:28:24

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) ft. Sara Shea

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/16

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Sara Shea (Host and Creator of Shea Cinema; Co-Host of First Watch/Rewatch; CLP Contributor), discuss A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) for its 75th anniversary: directed by Elia Kazan, written by Tennessee Williams and Oscar Saul, cinematography by Harry Stradling, music by Alex North, editing by David Weisbart, starring Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden.Plot Summary: Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) arrives in New Orleans; fragile and haunted by

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01:52:01

Training Day (2001) Revisit ft. Joe Boukhari

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/09

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Joe Boukhari, revisit Training Day (2001): directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, cinematography by Mauro Fiore, music by Mark Mancina, editing by Conrad Buff, starring Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, and Scott Glenn.Plot Summary: Seeking a change from his quiet beat in suburban Los Angeles, Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) is assigned to the narcotics division of the LAPD which polices some of the roughest and most violent areas of LA. His trainer is Detective

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01:13:42

First Watch/Rewatch 3.3 (Dexter 1.4-1.5) - First...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/06

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey with Dexter (2006) Season 1 - this time with episodes 4 and 5.In this episode, Tom and Sara explore the complexities of Dexter's relationships, particularly with Rita and her children, and discuss the emotional depth of Dexter's character as an unreliable narrator. The conversation shifts to the Ice Truck Killer's connection to Dexter, revealing themes of chaos and personal struggles within the precinct. The hosts also speculate on Angel's backstory

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01:29:06

Arrival (2016)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/09/02

Dana and Tom discuss Arrival (2016) celebrating its 10th anniversary: directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Eric Heisserer, cinematography by Bradford Young, music by Johann Johannsson, editing by Joe Walker, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forrest Whitaker, and Michael Stuhlbarg.Plot Summary: Arrival follows linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) who is recruited by the military when mysterious alien ships appear at twelve sites worldwide. Working alongside physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner)

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01:31:51

First Watch/Rewatch 3.2 (Dexter 1.2-1.3) - First...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/30

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey with Dexter (2006) Season 1 - this time with episodes 2 and 3.In this week’s episode, Sara and Thomas dive deep into the moral quandaries and psychological complexities surrounding Dexter. Their conversation reveals layers of character motivation and the philosophical implications of vigilante justice. At the start, Thomas introduces a unique concept: a safety net for the podcast. He suggests that if the show ever feels like a chore, they’ll simply cut

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02:23:04

La La Land (2016) ft. Klarissa B.

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/26

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Klarissa B. (Host and Creator - I've Seen That One), discuss La La Land (2016) celebrating its 10th anniversary: written and directed by Damien Chazelle, cinematography by Linus Sandgren, music by Justin Hurwitz, editing by Tom Cross, starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and John Legend.Plot Summary: La La Land follows Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress juggling auditions and a coffee-shop job, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist dreaming of opening

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01:15:56

First Watch/Rewatch 3.1 (Dexter 1.1) - First...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/23

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea start another new journey with Dexter (2006) Season 1 - starting with the pilot episode.Sara's past experiences with loss and trauma influenced her hesitance to engage with horror content when Dexter premiered, highlighting how personal history affects media choices. Thomas, who identifies as horror-averse, finds himself able to engage with Dexter, recognizing it as a vigilante narrative rather than pure horror, demonstrating how genre familiarity can shift comfort

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02:20:10

Notorious (1946) ft. DW Lundberg

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/19

Dana and Tom with new guest, DW Lundberg (Host and Creator of the Nostalgia Cast and Back to Bluey), discuss Notorious (1946) celebrating its 80th anniversary: directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Ben Hecht, cinematography by Ted Tetzlaff, music by Roy Webb, editing by Theron Warth, starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains.Plot Summary: In Notorious, Ingrid Bergman stars as Alicia Huberman, daughter of a convicted Nazi spy, recruited by American agent, TR Devlin (Cary Grant), to

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01:06:45

Casablanca (1942) vs. Rear Window (1954) Tiebreaker

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/12

Dana and Tom, for their 325th episode, revisit Casablanca (1942) and Rear Window (1954) to break the tie between them. Who will come out on top?Casablanca Plot Summary: In the exotic melting pot of Casablanca during World War II, Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a jaded and enigmatic American expatriate, runs a swanky nightclub that attracts a colorful cast of characters seeking refuge from the chaos of war.When a mysterious and beautiful woman from his past, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), walks into his

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01:33:35

First Watch/Rewatch 2.9 (The Good Wife 1.22-1.23)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/09

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea finish their journey through Season 1 of The Good Wife, this time with episodes 22 and 23.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Season Finale03:01 Episode 22: Hebristophilia Overview05:59 Character Dynamics and Impressions09:03 Thematic Elements and Plot Development12:07 Disappointment in Character Arcs14:58 Filler Episodes and Narrative Structure18:10 Character Relationships and Choices21:09 Final Thoughts on Season One29:15 Character Development and Spin-offs31:59

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02:03:12

Alice in Wonderland (1951) ft. Christine Duncan and...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/05

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Members, Christine Duncan and Kieran B. (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast), discuss Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) for its 75th anniversary: directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske, music by Oliver Wallace, editing by Lloyd L. Richardson, starring Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Hadyn, Sterling Holloway, and Bill Thompson.Plot Summary: Bored with her lessons, young Alice follows a fretful White Rabbit down a hole into Wonderland, a

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02:44:01

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) LIVE SPECIAL ft. Reed Arnold

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/02

Dana and Tom with special guest, Reed Arnold (Writer, Director, and Star of Do Us Part (2026)) discuss Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) for its 15th Anniversary: directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, written by Dan Fogelman, cinematography by Andrew Dunn, music by Christophe Beck and Nick Urata, editing by Lee Haxall, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon.Plot Summary: Up next is a film from 2011 that takes the age-old Hollywood trope of the

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01:29:12

First Watch/Rewatch 2.8 (The Good Wife 1.19-1.21)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/08/02

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The Good Wife, this time with episodes 19, 20, and 21.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:38 Season 1 Episodes 19-21 Summary05:36 First Impressions and Cliffhanger Reactions11:06 Peter Florrick's Political and Personal Tensions16:24 Character Development and Plot Progression22:35 Legal Cases and Ethical Dilemmas30:28 Character Dynamics and Relationships36:36 Introduction of Elsbeth Tastoni and Future Potential41:48

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01:55:37

The Princess Diaries (2001) ft. Christine and Sarah...

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/07/29

Dana and Tom with 5x Club Members, Christine and Sarah Duncan, discuss The Princess Diaries for its 25th anniversary: directed by Garry Marshall, written by Gina Wendkos, cinematography by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, music by John Debney, editing by Bruce Green, starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, and Mandy Moore.Plot Summary: The Princess Diaries follows Mia Thermopolis, an awkward San Francisco teenager who discovers she is heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Genovia

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01:10:55

First Watch/Rewatch 2.7 (The Good Wife 1.16-1.18)

Greatest Movie Of All-Time ·

2026/07/26

Tom Duncan and Sara Shea continue their journey through Season 1 of The Good Wife, this time with episodes 16, 17, and 18. Episode 16 revolves around a legal case involving a murder accusation. Eli Gold's character is highlighted for his Emmy-nominated performance. The emotional stakes in Episode 17 are critiqued for not being impactful enough. The hosts express their disdain for certain character arcs. The ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers are a recurring theme in the discussion. Alicia's

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