The Worthy Boys are off to the races in this episode as they breakdown the 1981 Best Picture winner, Chariots of Fire! Ben and Jon gallop their way into the art of slow-motion filmmaking as it is used heavily in the sports drama about the 1924 Olympics and the British track team. The film's iconic score is the highlight of the film as it incorporates synthesizers and new advancements in film scoring of the 1980s. Ben and Jon eventually find themselves running to the 54th Academy Awards and recapping the winners of the evening and if they think Chariots of Fire is worthy of the night's top prize. Take a listen and chime in on what you think about the films of 1981!

Summer 2025’s box office brought billion-dollar nostalgia, franchise crowding, and a global shake-up. Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake became the only film to crack the $1 billion worldwide mark, while Jurassic World: Rebirth anchored the season despite stiff competition. Horror scored big with Final Destination: Bloodlines and Weapons, proving the genre’s staying power. But the real story was international—China’s animated juggernaut Ne Zha 2 crossed $2 billion, reshaping the global box office landscape.

Even with a domestic total of $3.67 billion—just shy of last summer—Hollywood faced cannibalization, as superhero tentpoles like Fantastic Four: First Steps and Superman undercut each other. Still, fresh surprises like Brad Pitt’s racing drama F1 showed audiences crave more than legacy IP. Join us as we break down the Top 10 Films of Summer 2025, the winners, the disappointments, and what’s next with Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Sinners, leading into awards season.

The Worthy Boys are lying on the couch and confronting our past traumas, because Ordinary People won Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards!

Robert Redford’s directorial debut stunned Hollywood by beating out heavyweights like Raging Bull and The Elephant Man. But maybe it was the right call. Ordinary People didn’t shout—it listened. It told the story of a family drowning in grief, trying—and failing—to connect.

With devastating performances, restrained direction, and emotional honesty, the film resonated with audiences and critics alike. It went on to win four Oscars: Best Picture for producer Ronald L. Schwary, Best Director for Robert Redford, Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Alvin Sargent.

Too quiet for some. Just right for others. What do you think—did Ordinary People deserve the crown?