Culture Crash: The Best Movies That Never Won Best Picture
Some of the most iconic films in history never won Best Picture. This episode looks at how timing, competition and Academy quirks shapes what gets remembered versus what’s overlooked.

Some of the most iconic films in history never won Best Picture. This episode looks at how timing, competition and Academy quirks shapes what gets remembered versus what’s overlooked.

Late night isn’t losing talent, but it’s losing timing. By the time the monologue airs, the jokes have already made the rounds online. We cover the continued decline of late-night TV.

We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?

Harry Styles leans into upbeat, dance-driven pop on his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” We review the recent drop this week on Culture Crash.

Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.

A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.

After a culture-defining pop explosion, Charli XCX shifts gears in a bold new direction swapping neon dance floors for something darker. We review her latest drop.

HBO’s Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming.

A bonus track no one can officially stream has become one of the internet’s most emotional anthems thanks to Tik Tok. We look at Twenty-One Pilots new hit single and why its drawn in millions.

From blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year’s Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.

We review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.

You’ve heard the sound everywhere, but Afrobeats’ rise is a bigger story than you think. We cover what we love about this fast-growing genre of music.

A new movie year is taking shape and expectations are already high. We cover some of what we’re most looking forward to this year.

Actor Ethan Hawke continues to surprise decades into his career, with a standout turn in this new crime comedy drama series that was one of our favorite shows of 2025.

We remember late director, screenwriter and Hollywood legend Rob Reiner – the brains behind some of the most iconic and award-winning films of our time such as The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men and When Harry Met Sally.

A look at why the 1990s still loom so large in our collective memory and what our fixation on that decade reveals about the draw of nostalgia.

Acclaimed Mexican filmmaker and director Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein” arrives at last. We review the new film now streaming on Netflix.

With King Sorrow, Joe Hill turns a simple mistake into a decades-long nightmare. Here’s why his newest horror title might be his most gripping yet.

The 2025 drama brings stunning videography and emotional storytelling to streaming giant, Netflix. We review what you’ll love about this film and why Netflix may not be the best option for the optimal viewing experience.

Two Succession standouts, Sarah Snook and Matthew Macfadyen, return in new streaming thrillers. We cover if the new releases are worth your time this holiday season.

We review the new drama film “Die My Love” which has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The movie stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.

American screenwriter Vince Gilligan is back with a new mystery series. We give our review this week on Culture Crash.

Some movies like never lose their spark. We cover why we’ll never get tired of rewatching this mysterious drama.

The new film, “Blue Moon” features actor Ethan Hawke in this quiet, talk-heavy drama about art, regret, and what’s left unsaid.
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