Episode 1 - Nebraska

"Nebraska" Alexander Payne's critically acclaimed new comedic drama is a bittersweet tale in monochrome hues. Bruce Dern has gotten universal accolades (including the Best Actor Prize at Cannes) for his wry portrayal of a senile man who believes there is a million dollar prize waiting for him in the titular midwestern state.  It would seem that Dern's character (Woody) received a junk letter informing him he won a million dollars.  Woody travels from Wyoming with his son, David (played by Will Forte) who indulges his dad in this one request, even though he knows it is a fool's errand.  Along the way, David tries to cope with his dad's alcohol habit and run-ins with former friends who now crave a piece of Woody's winnings.  "Nebraska" is almost universally praised.  Phil was not particularly a fan of this film, whereas Andrew most certainly was.  The first discussion of the 2013 Oscar Race on "In the Queue."You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player located below:If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here