1971 - The Finale, Part III
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The episode concludes the 1971 film finale podcast with the crowning of a champion and the presentation of major awards.
Movie of the Year: 1971 The Finale, Part II The 1971 Film Finale Podcast: One Champion Remains The 1971 film finale podcast brings the Taste Buds' most ambitious bracket season to its definitive conclusion. Ryan, Mike, and Greg have debated, dismissed, and championed their way through a remarkable field — and now eight films remain. In this episode, four Elite Eight matchups collapse into a single champion, and five major awards close out the season before the final verdict arrives. Furthermore, this finale caps a season that has included some of the most provocative, challenging, and enduring films ever made. From Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange to William Friedkin's The French Connection , the 1971 bracket has consistently rewarded listeners willing to sit with difficult, boundary-pushing work. The season also covered Straw Dogs , Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song , and Dirty Harry — each one generating strong arguments before falling short of the Elite Eight. Additionally, five competitive award categories — Best Sex, Best Violence, Musical Moment, Best Actor, and Best Actress — draw nominees from across the full season. Consequently, this episode stands as the richest…
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