The Movie Knights Roundtable

Best movies of the 2020s ranked using every Best Picture nominee in a March Madness-style bracket. In this episode, we debate and break down the top Oscar-nominated films of the decade, from major winners to underrated contenders, to determine which movie truly stands above the rest.We compare award winners, surprise nominees, and fan-favorite films while discussing cultural impact, performances, directing, and what defines the best movie of the 2020s so far.If you’re looking for the best movies of the 2020s, Oscar nominees ranked, or a full breakdown of Academy Award contenders, this bracket delivers some of the most fun and heated movie debates we’ve had.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Best Picture Bracket Intro (2020s Oscar Movies)00:33 - March Madness Style Bracket Explained01:32 - Everything Everywhere All At Once vs Train Dreams03:23 - Oppenheimer vs The Secret Agent04:51 - Parasite vs Sinners07:32 - CODA vs Marty Supreme10:30 - Nomadland vs Hamnet11:15 - Anora vs Frankenstein12:06 - The Power of the Dog vs F113:30 - The Banshees of Inisherin vs Bugonia16:08 - Top Gun: Maverick vs I’m Still Here19:37 - Dune: Part Two vs Emilia Perez19:52 - Dune vs Wicked23:42 - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vs The Substance24:10 - The Irishman vs Nickel Boys24:43 - 1917 vs A Complete Unknown25:09 - Joker vs Conclave25:29 - Barbie vs The Brutalist26:12 - Killers of the Flower Moon vs Maestro26:27 - Poor Things vs American Fiction27:14 - The Fabelmans vs Don’t Look Up27:37 - TÁR vs King Richard27:55 - All Quiet on the Western Front vs Nightmare Alley28:39 - West Side Story vs Marriage Story29:15 - Elvis vs Little Women29:47 - The Holdovers vs Jojo Rabbit30:16 - Past Lives vs Ford v Ferrari30:25 - Anatomy of a Fall vs The Father30:30 - The Zone of Interest vs Judas and the Black Messiah31:03 - Triangle of Sadness vs Minari31:22 - Women Talking vs Promising Young Woman31:30 - Drive My Car vs Sound of Metal31:39 - Licorice Pizza vs The Trial of the Chicago 732:13 - Mank vs Avatar: The Way of WaterRound 2 + Bracket Progression:32:23 - EEAAO vs Oppenheimer (Debate)34:45 - Sinners vs CODA34:53 - Hamnet vs Anora35:08 - F1 vs Banshees of Inisherin35:35 - Top Gun: Maverick vs Dune: Part Two35:42 - Dune vs The Substance35:50 - Nickel Boys vs A Complete Unknown35:59 - Conclave vs Barbie36:11 - Killers of the Flower Moon vs Poor Things37:22 - The Fabelmans vs TÁR37:35 - Nightmare Alley vs Marriage Story37:42 - Elvis vs The Holdovers37:52 - Anatomy of a Fall vs Past Lives38:32 - Judas and the Black Messiah vs Triangle of Sadness38:39 - Promising Young Woman vs Sound of Metal38:50 - Trial of the Chicago 7 vs Avatar: The Way of WaterElite 8 / Final Rounds:38:56 - Everything Everywhere All At Once vs Sinners40:30 - Anora vs Banshees of Inisherin40:55 - Nickel Boys vs Conclave41:02 - Killers of the Flower Moon vs The Fabelmans41:10 - Marriage Story vs The Holdovers41:15 - Anatomy of a Fall vs Judas and the Black Messiah41:20 - Sound of Metal vs Avatar: The Way of Water41:28 - Sinners vs Banshees of Inisherin42:10 - Dune: Part Two vs Conclave42:16 - Killers of the Flower Moon vs The Holdovers42:25 - Anatomy of a Fall vs Avatar: The Way of WaterFinal Four + Championship:42:52 - Sinners vs Dune: Part Two43:55 - The Holdovers vs Anatomy of a Fall44:10 - Championship: Dune: Part Two vs The Holdovers47:13 - Final Game (F, Marry, Kill – 2020s Movies)🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_KnightsBe sure to like, subscribe, and stick around for more movie discussions. #movietalk #movies #oscars #movieranking #bestmovies

Movie trends are shaping modern movies and Hollywood more than ever. In this video, we break down the biggest movie trends that need to die and the film trends that need to come back.We discuss what’s hurting modern movies, what Hollywood is getting wrong, and the film trends we miss the most. If you love movie discussions, film analysis, and talking about where the industry is headed, this episode is for you.Full breakdown of the worst modern movie trends and the film trends we want Hollywood to bring back.Episode Timestamps:00:00 — Movie Trends That Need to Die vs Come Back00:37 — Movie Trends That Need to Die (Overview)01:43 — Multiverse Movies Trend04:03 — 3 Hour Movie Runtimes Problem06:34 — Post-Credit Scenes Fatigue08:05 — Legacy Sequels Trend08:21 — Trailers That Spoil the Movie10:54 — Dark Color Palettes in Movies12:52 — Awards Bait Biopics15:37 — Sky Beam Endings in Movies16:45 — Movie Trends That Need to Come Back (Overview)16:54 — Erotic Thrillers Return18:46 — Movie Genres We Miss (Comedies, Sci-Fi, Originals)21:47 — 90 Minute Movies21:54 — Movie Star Vehicles (Non-IP Films)23:40 — Wilhelm Scream in Movies24:01 — No Spoilers / Surprise Movies25:54 — Practical Effects, Stunts & Sets28:28 — F Marry Kill Movie Trends Game🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_KnightsBe sure to like, subscribe, and stick around for more movie discussions. #movies #movietrends #filmdiscussion #hollywood

Some movies get universal praise… but honestly, not all of them deserve it. This video breaks down some of the most overrated movies and why the hype doesn’t match the reality. From fan favorites to critically acclaimed hits, it’s time to stop pretending these movies are better than they actually are.🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights00:00 - Start01:07 - Topic Introduction01:31 - Isle of Dogs04:08 - I know Nick is going to upset me04:27 - Pulp Fiction08:17 - Invisible Man (2020)11:04 - Spiral14:25 - Annihilation17:54 - Wicked: For Good18:51 - Black Panther26:09 - Napoleon Dynamite 30:59 - GameBe sure to like, subscribe, and stick around for more movie discussions. #movies #unpopularopinions #filmdiscussion #netflix

Did the Oscars get it right with the last five Best Picture winners? In this video, we break down the most recent Academy Award for Best Picture winners and debate whether the Academy made the right choice each year.From Oppenheimer to Everything Everywhere All at Once to Anora, we revisit the competition, discuss other major awards these films won, and ask the big question — did the Academy truly reward the best movie?🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights00:00 - Start02:52 - Anora & the 2025 Oscars10:53 - Oppenheimer and the 2024 Oscars20:14 - Everything Everywhere All At Once and the 2023 Oscars29:35 - CODA and the 2022 Oscars🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Insightful Conversations!#oscars #academyawards #moviediscussion #filmanalysis #netflix

Legacy sequels have taken over Hollywood — but why do some legacy sequels work while others completely fall apart? In this video, we break down the best and worst legacy sequels, what makes them succeed, and why so many fail to capture the magic of the original.From nostalgic revivals to franchise misfires, we look at what defines a true legacy sequel, how studios use them, and whether audiences are finally getting tired of them.Episode Timestamps:00:00 — Legacy Sequels Explained: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly01:21 — Star Wars: The Force Awakens & The Legacy Sequel Formula04:40 — Creed — The Right Way to Pass the Torch05:43 — Blade Runner 2049 — Prestige Legacy Sequel07:50 — Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny — When Nostalgia Backfires10:04 — The Exorcist: Believer — Franchise Misfire?11:55 — Top Gun: Maverick — The Gold Standard14:05 — Ghostbusters: Afterlife — Fan Service vs Story16:06 — The Matrix Resurrections — Meta Sequel Debate18:02 — Twisters — Modern Blockbuster Revival18:42 — Jurassic World — Reboot or Legacy Sequel?22:39 — 28 Years Later — Horror Legacy Hype23:12 — Halloween — The Soft Reboot Blueprint26:23 — Scream — Passing the Meta Torch31:56 — Terminator: Dark Fate — Why It Didn’t Work38:05 — Smash or Pass: Legacy Sequel Edition🎬 More from The Movie Knights:All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Insightful Conversations!#legacysequels #moviediscussion #filmanalysis #netflix

Some actors completely changed their career paths — and it paid off. In this video, we break down the best actor career reinventions and role pivots, from Matthew McConaughey shifting from rom coms to prestige dramas to Matt Damon becoming an action star with the Bourne franchise, plus more major casting and genre shifts that worked.We look at the smartest genre switches, unexpected casting turns, and how these actors reshaped their careers and on-screen identities.Timestamps:00:00 - Actors Who Changed Roles for the Better Overview02:13 - Matthew McConaughey Career Reinvention02:55 - Bryan Cranston Career Transformation04:44 - Matt Damon Action Star Shift06:59 - Unexpected Actor Casting Choices12:09 - Amy Madigan Career Role Shift13:58 - Every Batman Casting Discussion15:44 - Mia Goth Breakout Horror Role16:12 - Sally Hawkins Dramatic Role Turn17:32 - Robert De Niro Genre Shifts19:28 - Heath Ledger Career Reinvention25:10 - Pitching unexpected movie pairings🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Insightful Conversations!#actors #moviediscussion #hollywood

In this movie discussion, we tackle the big question: what is the best rom-com? We break down our favorite romantic comedies, debate the classics vs modern hits, and share the most rewatchable romance films and guilty pleasures.Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start01:55 - When Harry Met Sally03:48 - 500 Days of Summer05:13 - Chasing Amy07:25 - About Time09:27 - The Notebook11:52 - 50 First Dates13:58 - Fever Pitch15:59 - Friends with Benefits, No Strings Attached, Anyone but You, Always Be My Maybe18:12 - Bros19:05 - La La Land/Crazy Stupid Love21:20 - Before Trilogy, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dirty Dancing22:24 - Rocky26:48 - Moonstruck/So I Married An Axe Murderer28:56 - Eternals and other comic book films31:00 - Iconic romance movie moments32:36 - Back to the Future34:08 - Matthew McConaughey35:08 - 10 Things I Hate About You36:28 - Game with a prize begins🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Insightful Conversations!#romcom #comedy #romance

With the big game this weekend, we’re diving into one of our favorite film topics: sports movies that stick with us. From iconic classics to cult favorites, we break down why these sports films are so endearing, how they shaped our childhood memories, and why they resonate so deeply with fans.If you’re looking for the best sports movies and why they matter, this episode covers them all!Our Latest Movie Reviews:Shelter Movie Review:https://youtu.be/0x0DVWYcKz0?si=xhygRNzbnNINY1DYSend Help Movie Review:https://youtu.be/5FEK5FMOxLg?si=_jxS6WXBY1-m3ybTFollow Us on Social Media:Channel Accounts:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@movieknights]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Knights_Movie/]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/movieknights]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/knights_movie]Personal Accounts:Nick’s Letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/B7Zb]Nick’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/NickIarriccio]Dalton’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/BurdetteDalton]Dalton’s Letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/wwYx]Listen to the Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MSsSV6PNLyo4Uwx1hocCK?si=N9uDVQjDSBiTFP6Hfd1TJAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-knights-roundtable/id1402914305Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYyNDNiNjExZTkzYTVjMDAxMzM2ODdkZgAcast: https://shows.acast.com/6243b611e93a5c00133687df🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Movie News, Movie Reviews, and Insightful Conversations!#sportsmovies #moviediscussion #sports #movie

Sam Raimi has built one of the most distinctive and influential careers in modern filmmaking. In this video, we break down what makes Sam Raimi such a great director, from his visual style and horror roots to his work on blockbuster franchises.We also discuss Raimi’s upcoming film Send Help, how it fits into his filmography, and why his return to genre filmmaking is so exciting. If you’re looking for a Sam Raimi career breakdown, this episode covers his best films, signature techniques, and lasting impact on cinema.Our Latest Movie Reviews:Send Help Movie Review:https://youtu.be/5FEK5FMOxLg?si=Zr3y5PsXiAuBSrTZWonder Man Review:https://youtu.be/JGznSuBqxjU?si=3Slher2YVs2slxWVFollow Us on Social Media:Channel Accounts:TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@movieknights]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Knights_Movie/]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/movieknights]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/knights_movie]Personal Accounts:Nick’s Letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/B7Zb]Nick’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/NickIarriccio]Dalton’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/BurdetteDalton]Dalton’s Letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/wwYx]Listen to the Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MSsSV6PNLyo4Uwx1hocCK?si=N9uDVQjDSBiTFP6Hfd1TJAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-knights-roundtable/id1402914305Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYyNDNiNjExZTkzYTVjMDAxMzM2ODdkZgAcast: https://shows.acast.com/6243b611e93a5c00133687df#samraimi #film #movies