The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Come on down to Butch's and join host Steve and special guest Chris Olson of the Pop Culture Lens podcast for a look at William Wyler's coming home melodrama, The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). As with any discussion with Mr. Olson, we waste no time in discussing masculinity as observed in both pop culture and in the military, a fitting topic considering the film is all about our returning veterans. We also discuss the changing world, Trump, the amateur greatness of Harold Russell, the role of women in a post-war society and various other topics one can definitely call 'great'. So, if you think 2017 may not be a particularly great year, then join us for this, the best years of our lives. Our lives, not yours. Thanks for listening. Be sure to like and subscribe on iTunes and Soundcloud. Find us on social media (@oscarwatchpod). Next week, the funtime conversations continue with a look at 2011's Best Foreign film, A Separation.