Magnolia (1999)

As Ben and Alex tackle the sprawling, emotional epic that is Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia, we have to tackle not only one of the finest films that Cruise has ever appeared in, but arguably his finest achievement as an actor. Amidst a sea of incredible actors, listen as we endeavour to focus on Cruise - and fail, by then spending at least half the episode talking about everyone else. This film is just too good - and the cast just too stellar - to not try and cram it all in. And yet. Not only are the Cruisiverse and all other regular features covered, Alex manages to crowbar in a new feature: Cruisinicity. Music by Dorian Kelly (Mission: Improbable); artwork by Laura Highton. Contact details at the end of the episode.