Ordinary People (1980)

You may only be hearing one voice, but the words are from both of your esteemed hosts! Due to technical difficulties, we have had to scrap the traditional format for the show and present this solo, Steve-only endeavour about Robert Redford's directorial debut, Ordinary People. Like the film in question, there is someone missing to make everything right. And while our esteemed co-host Alex will return, the same cannot be said for the Jarrett family, wrestling with the loss of a child and the bittersweet drama that ensues. It's a fantastic movie, with a great look at psychiatry and America in the 80s, but is it 'THE' Best Picture? We take a look at the year's offerings and definitely wonder... Email us at [email protected], be sure to find us on iTunes (and leave a review!). And as always, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@oscarwatchpod). Next week, we forego the traditional beer and coffee for a nice chianti...