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Dana and Tom with 13x guest, Kieran B (Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast ; @bestpicturecast) discuss the adaptation of John Steinbeck's famous novel, The Grapes of Wrath (1940) for its 85th anniversary: directed by John Ford, written by Nunnally Johnson, ainematography by Gregg Toland, music by Alfred Newman, starring Henry Fonda, John Carradine, and Jane Darwell. Plot Summary: The Grapes of Wrath, directed by John Ford and based on John Steinbeck’s novel, follows the Joad family, struggling to survive during the Great Depression. After being evicted from their Oklahoma farm, they journey west to California in search of work and a better life. Led by Tom Joad (Henry Fonda), the family faces hardship, exploitation, and disillusionment as they encounter the harsh realities of migrant labor. Despite suffering immense loss, their resilience endures, with Ma Joad (Jane Darwell) embodying the family’s unwavering hope. The film is a poignant exploration of poverty, injustice, and the strength of the human spirit. Guest: Kieran B (10x Member Club) Host and Creator of the Best Picture Cast ; @bestpicturecast on X , IG , Letterboxd - BPC, Letterboxd - Personal Previous Episodes: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1957) , Lost in Translation (2003) , Gran Torino (2008) , Stalag 17 (1953) , Shane (1953) , A Fistful of Dollars (1964) , The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Revisit , 12 Angry Men (1957) Revisit , The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Revisit , Saw (2004) , Up in the Air (2009) , Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Kieran B. 01:45 Cast and Background for The Grapes of Wrath 03:54 Relationship(s) with The Grapes of Wrath 07:21 What is The Grapes of Wrath About? 14:26 John Ford Films 21:26 Plot Summary for The Grapes of Wrath 22:22 Did You Know? 23:52 First Break 25:10 What's Up with Kieran B. 29:45 Best Performance(s) 42:34 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s) 50:13 Second Break 51:17 In Memoriam 52:35 Best/Funniest Lines 57:25 The Stanley Rubri
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