Episode #44

My mother thanks you; my father thanks you; my sister thanks you; and WE thank  you for joining us for our excursion into the world of biographical cinema!  In episode 44, the gang at That’s a Wrap! tackles their top 5 biopics.  What does each selection reveal about its selector? We have no idea, but we had a blast doing it! Let us know what tops your list.

Links:

Matinee: A cinematic love letter to the films of William Castle
Spoilers be here. Each of our Top 5 Lists are below:

NickChrisErikEd WoodAmadeusThe FighterChaplinThe People Vs. Larry FlyntCapoteMatineeSchindler’s ListCatch Me If You CanGods and MonstersThe Social NetworkBasquiatThe People Vs. Larry FlyntYankee Doodle DandyMalcolm X

Honorable Mentions:

Nick:
Sid and Nancy
A Man for All Seasons
Patton
Bonnie and Clyde
Raging Bull

Chris:

The Insider
I’m Not There
Braveheart
Frida

Erik:

I Love You, Phillip Morris
Boys Don’t Cry
Born on the Fourth of July
Quills
Man on the Moon
Kinsey

Siskel and Ebert show a lot of affection: