The Holdovers - Best Picture Rankings

In this heartwarming episode of 'The Rank: Best Picture Series,' hosts John and Zac explore the poignant narrative of "The Holdovers," a 2023 Best Picture nominee directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti. Join them as they delve into the wintry backdrop of a New England prep school during Christmas break, where an unlikely trio forms a unique bond. From curmudgeonly instructors to brainy troublemakers and grief-stricken cooks, they'll dissect the film's emotional depth, character dynamics, and its place among the distinguished nominees of 2023. Don't miss this touching conversation as John and Zac unravel the threads of "The Holdovers" and assess its merits in the realm of Best Picture nominees! Consider supporting our podcast by becoming a patron on our Patreon account. Once we hit 50 patrons we'll start a patron-only series to rank and review new releases. Become a patron at Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast. Check out our website for an up-to-date listing of all our rankings at The Rank with John and Zac. For those of you who would like to skip to specific segments: 00:00:00 - Intro Clip 00:13:23 - Potent Notables 00:19:32 - Movie Overview 01:48:08 - The Rank