Welcome to 1962, a year of geopolitical tension, rising anticolonialism, and (at least in the US) an urgent push for racial justice. In the theaters, the French New Wave hits its peak, David Lean attempts the biggest epic ever, and American filmmakers tackle racism, paranoia, and the whereabouts of Baby Jane. But which one film of 1962 has best stood the test of time?
Join Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck as they discuss the year in cinema, the New Wave's "ideal woman," Agnes Varda's feminism, brownface casting, and Gregory Peck's acting abilities - and then we dig into the data and the numbers (and our expert panel votes) to identify the best picture of 1962.
The nominees are Cleo from 5 to 7, Jules et Jim, La Jetee, Lawrence of Arabia, and To Kill A Mockingbird. Who wins the Moonlight?