Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

There are more Best Pictures lurking if only you feel like reading. Join hosts Alex and Steve as they travel to China to discuss the first of many Best Foreign Language Film winners, Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. As of 2016, the most award winning foreign language film of all time! Sure, it might not be the most representative of the Wuxia genre of kung fu flicks, but as an introduction to western audiences, the guys can't think of anything better. Beautiful, breathtaking and very romantic, the boys take a deep dive into Ang Lee's tale of love, hate and societal expectations - and how they can shape everyone, willingly and unwillingly. Also, Alex has some words regarding this year's follow-up film. In a nutshell: 'Abort!' Drop us a line at [email protected]. Find us on iTunes and Google Play, and be sure to leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@oscarwatchpod). Next week, we head back across the ocean to a tiny Apartment, where we resume our regularly scheduled program.