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When you have the most important artistic expressions by the best filmmakers of our time assembled into Oscar nominees for best picture, why would you not look at the common themes and connections in this palette of films? For 12 years, Bryan Coley has explored how themes found in the nominated films collectively actually foreshadow our story as a culture and country. Check out why the Oscars matter in 2025.

It's the 11th year of Bryan Coley's deep dive into the collective themes from the Oscar nominees for Best Picture and how these themes might shape our story.SEGMENTS: 00:00:00- Intro, God & Oscars, Past themes00:30:08- Last year's themes and cultural impact00:37:13- This year's themes

Bryan Coley (aka- the Movie Whisperer) welcomes Christine M. Roberts, a leadership coach to the show and explores the intersection of her story and her favorite movies. Find out how SWEET HOME ALABAMA speaks to Christine's life journey and how RUDY, THE BLIND SIDE and ELF reveal her heroic traits....as well as why IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE will be the name of her new Vegas Act. You can find Christine at https://www.christinemroberts.com