The 500th Episode of Grierson & Leitch: Our Favorite Ten Movies Since Starting This Show in January 2016
Summary
Tim Grierson and Will Leitch celebrate their 500th episode by reflecting on the podcast’s decade-long history and playing a trivia game with listener quotes. They then present their top 10 films from the last ten years in alphabetical order, discussing *After Sun*, *Dunkirk*, *Burning*, *Hereditary*, and *David Byrne: American Utopo*. The hosts share personal anecdotes about seeing these films, including specific theater experiences and critical reviews, while maintaining their signature banter and adherence to strict list rules.
Topics discussed
Sponsored segment for Eczema treatment
Celebrating the 500th episode milestone
Recalling the origin of the podcast on Gawker
Trivia game: Guessing movie quotes
Rules and introduction to the Top 10 list
Discussing 'After Sun' and 'Dunkirk'
Reviewing 'Burning' and 'Hereditary'
Highlighting 'Passing Strange' and 'American Utopia'
Analyzing 'The Holdovers' and 'Moonlight'
Debating 'Memoria' and 'The Nickel Boys'
Reflecting on 'Moonlight' and 'O.J. Made in America'
Discussing 'The Nickel Boys' and 'Poor Things'
Reviewing 'Aftersun' and 'Past Lives'
Analyzing 'Hereditary' and 'Uncut Gem'
Deep dive into 'Zone of Interest'
Comparing lists and listener submissions
Closing remarks and future plans
Announcing trivia winners
Sponsored segment for Smart Bunny Insurance
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