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What Makes It Great?

Andy & Michael Fernandez

What Makes It Great is the podcast journey of two brothers as they work their way through the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest movies of all time, in chronological order. They will teach themselves the historical context, the innovative techniques, and much more! Join Andy and Michael Fernandez as they figure out What Makes It Great!

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Roll out the red carpet again as Andy & Michael Fernandez wrap up the 1950s with another Awards Show Special! Hear their awards for the best of the decade and their updated lists of their best movies of all time on this special episode of What Makes ... more

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Hop on your chariots and race around in a big circle as Andy & Michael Fernandez chat about Ben-Hur! Released in 1959, this Charlton Heston epic of biblical proportions is ranked at #72 and #100 and won 13 Academy Awards! Hear Andy & Michael talk abo... more

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It’s 1959 and Andy & Michael Fernandez have been mistaken for George Kaplan and go on a cross-country journey to discuss North By Northwest! This Hitchcock thriller stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, is ranked #40 and #55 by AFI, and is sometimes ... more

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Andy & Michael Fernandez go on the run with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon (and Marilyn Monroe!) while discussing Some Like It Hot! This 1959 film is one of the highest ranked comedies on the list at #14 and #22. Listen in as Andy & Michael talk about W... more

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Andy & Michael Fernandez stay away from heights while discussing Vertigo! This Alfred Hitchcock thriller from 1958 stars Jimmy Stewart and is ranked #61 and #9 on AFI’s list. On top of that, it is often considered one of the best films ever made! Hea... more

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Andy & Michael Fernandez discuss David Lean’s 1957 World War II film, The Bridge on the River Kwai. Ranked #13 and #36 by AFI, this movie stars Alec Guinness and William Holden is the first of three David Lean films on the list! So, whistle while you... more

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Andy & Michael Fernandez go to court to discuss 1957’s 12 Angry Men. This suspenseful movie, ranked #87 by the American Film Institute, all takes place in one room as twelve jurors deliberate a murder case and if the defendant is innocent or guilty b... more

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Howdy y’all! Andy & Michael Fernandez travel to Reata with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean to talk about 1956’s Giant. This epic about cattle ranchers and oilmen in Texas is ranked #82 on the American Film Institute’s list and is James ... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Film school for free!

    Perf for film nerds, this podcast is educational, interesting, and funny! Plus, Michael and Andy have a great dynamic

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    United States4 years ago

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