The Revisionist’s Almanac

James Cameron Director Ranking

The newest James Cameron film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is releasing this week, and I thought this would be a great chance to look back on the filmography of one of the most bankable, consistent directors working today.
 
I went through and ranked my favorite James Cameron films- reminder, these are my favorites and NOT what I think are his objectively best films. 
 
Do you agree or disagree with my list? What does your James Cameron ranking look like? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com.
 
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1973 Listener Questions Mailbag

After heading back to the year 1973 with Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema, I took some time to go through your listener questions submitted for this year in film.
 
After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.
 
Check out the Mashflix & Chill episode with Heather Stewart - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pi1ifluoZMHXzTZKM2aLO?si=4c7e83be25af486a 
 
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GMOAT Cinema Legacy Poll Contributor Series: Bill Holland (Morally Offensive Podcast)

Tom and Dana Duncan over at The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast have assembled a slew of podcast voices and content creators to each submit a list of their personal Top 50 best movies - and once those lists were submitted, they used a ranked points system to determine what are the BEST movie ever made. 
 
Alongside their weekly releases of the 120 movies on the official Cinema Legacy Poll list, I asked others that submitted lists to share some of what they picked, why they picked those films, and then I give a bit of my feedback about some of their selections. 
 
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GMOAT Cinema Legacy Poll Contributor Series: Ralph Esparza

Tom and Dana Duncan over at The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast have assembled a slew of podcast voices and content creators to each submit a list of their personal Top 50 best movies - and once those lists were submitted, they used a ranked points system to determine what are the BEST movie ever made. 
 
Alongside their weekly releases of the 120 movies on the official Cinema Legacy Poll list, I asked others that submitted lists to share some of what they picked, why they picked those films, and then I give a bit of my feedback about some of their selections. 
 
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Check out Ralph's GMOAT Guest Spot covering Jaws - https://open.spotify.com/episode/10wcoHfpdax2vdwPbKk2b7?si=925929cc966b4f25 
 
Check out Ralph's GMOAT Guest Spot covering Magnolia - https://open.spotify.com/episode/28qqUVeqwgR1x0AW1Pcc46?si=0a998196644041c1 
 
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Revisiting the 46th Academy Awards (1973) with Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema

On The Revisionist's Almanac, Andrew and rotating guests dive deep into the Oscars to see which winners have stood the test of time, and which haven't.
 
Andrew is heading back several decades to 1973 and the 46th Academy Awards, and he's bringing Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema with him to debate Cries and Whispers, The Exorcist, Mean Streets, The Sting, and more!
 
Introductions (0:00)
1973 Overview (4:00)
Gorham Awards for Egregious Oversight (18:20)
Best Supporting Actress (23:44)
Best Supporting Actor (33:59)
Best Actress (48:56)
Best Actor (1:02:42)
Best Director (1:11:36)
Best Picture (1:23:05)
Shameless Plugs (1:35:33)
 
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And the winners are...2003 Revised Oscars

I took a deep dive into 2003, along with special guests Jen and Sarah from Movies & Us, and after the episode we turned the voting over to you, the people!
We agreed with the Academy on one winner (Charlize Theron in Lead Actress for Monster), so only five categories went to the social media polls for you, the listeners to decide on. 
The voting has concluded and it's time to share the results and officially add these winners to the coveted Revisionist's Almanac. 
With this episode cycle completed, we turn our attention to episode twenty-four, where I was joined by a first-time guest - Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema Podcast - to dissect the year 1973 (The Sting winning Best Picture). This episode will release on Friday, December 5th.
Thanks for checking out the voting results and be sure to subscribe to the channel and rate/review the show!  
 
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Alone in the Pod Cave - November Watch Recap

In addition to the normal monthly Almanac episodes, on the first of every month I give a recap of everything I watched over the last month, provide my thoughts, give my recommendations, and rate the films. 
 
So, what did I watch in November 2025 that I felt was worth mentioning? Check out the episode and let me know your thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with my opinions? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com.
 
Check out my Mashflix & Chill episode on The Nice Guys - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fG5fTLOr6lpACBpe4ismN?si=PEJ-kFj0SUqYja7xiBNsBQ 
 
Check out my interview with Sam Davis (Director of The Singers) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tmUsj44wJNhng0tV7QzyJ?si=8c6f4cc3dbf64ac6 
 
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Saving Private Ryan (1998) - A Collaboration Special: Part 2

Last season, we created twelve Revised Best Picture winners in the episodes covered, one of those being Saving Private Ryan back in 1998. 
This Steven Spielberg film is a seminal piece of work in the war film genre. 
Over the course of this episode, you'll hear these contributors talk about their relationship to the film, what their Mt. Rushmore of war films is, if they think this deserved Best Picture over Shakespeare in Love, and much more. Enjoy!
 
Introduction (0:00)
Simon and Carl from Movie the Needle (0:31)
Chris Vecchio from Queer Horror Cove (46:39)
Everett from Watch this Film Blog (1:13:10)
Gabriel's Flick Experience (1:31:26)
Ben & Kym from Scenes and Sonics Podcast (1:53:56)
Chauncey Telese (2:49:30)
Luke from Mr. Movies (3:00:44)
Wrapping Things Up (3:20:53)
 
Don't forget to check out part one - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7E8t2l6RTEYzAufnB5OzUe?si=5d4cffe49bcc4ef1 

I've Got Some People To Thank

I'm thankful to so many people I have met on this podcast journey. This goes out to everyone. 
 
If I don't mention you in this, please know it was not an intentional slight. 
 
I hope everyone has an amazing holiday season. 
 
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Industry Interview: Emphysema Poetry w/ Sam Davis (Director of The Singers)

I had the chance to sit down with the incredibly talented Sam Davis, director of the Oscar-qualified short film The Singers (2025). 
 
We discussed his background in cinematography, his work on films like Didi (2024), the unusual but ingenious approach he took adapting a 19th century Russian short story using first-time actors found on the internet, and much more.  
 
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