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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 1H 19M

50 Years of Summer Blockbusters

from The Best Things · host Craig Woodson, Aaron Brooks

Grab your popcorn—The Best Things is rolling out the red carpet! In this cinematic episode, Craig and Aaron take you on a blockbuster-sized journey through 50 years of summer movies, breaking down the highest-grossing summer blockbuster from every year since 1975.From Jaws to Top Gun: Maverick and everything in between, we cover the biggest box office hits that defined generations. Which films still hold up? Which ones feel like a flop in hindsight? And which surprise smash deserves more credit than it gets? We dive into all the nostalgia, trivia, and movie magic that made summer at the theater unforgettable.Whether you’re a film buff, a trivia nerd, or just love a good list, this is your ultimate guide to 50 years of summer blockbusters.Hit play now and relive the greatest summers in movie history.

Grab your popcorn—The Best Things is rolling out the red carpet! In this cinematic episode, Craig and Aaron take you on a blockbuster-sized journey through 50 years of summer movies, breaking down the highest-grossing summer blockbuster from every year since 1975.From Jaws to Top Gun: Maverick and everything in between, we cover the biggest box office hits that defined generations. Which films still hold up? Which ones feel like a flop in hindsight? And which surprise smash deserves more credit than it gets? We dive into all the nostalgia, trivia, and movie magic that made summer at the theater unforgettable.Whether you’re a film buff, a trivia nerd, or just love a good list, this is your ultimate guide to 50 years of summer blockbusters.Hit play now and relive the greatest summers in movie history.

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