Schindler's List (1993)

Dana and Tom, for their 250th episode and 5th Anniversary, discuss the 1993 Best Picture winner, Schindler's List: directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Steven Zaillian, music by John Williams, cinematography by Janusz Kaminski, starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes.Plot Summary: Schindler’s List is a powerful film exposing the horrors of the Holocaust and the capacity for redemption in the face of unimaginable evil. Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) is a German businessman whose war profiteering led him to exploit Jewish labor in Nazi-occupied Poland. However, what begins as opportunism transforms into something deeply human as Schindler witnesses the systematic brutality inflicted upon his workers. With quiet urgency, he shifts from bystander to savior, risking everything to shield more than a thousand Jews from certain death. Schindler’s List is not just a great film but a necessary one.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Our 250th Episode and 5th Anniversary Show01:29 Cast and Background for Schindler's List05:46 Relationship(s) to Schindler's List13:27 Where Should Schindler's List be Ranked Among All Best Picture Winners?16:37 What is Schindler's List About?17:25 Plot Summary for Schindler's List18:20 Did You Know?20:09 First Break21:16 Best Performance(s)31:01 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)35:17 Second Break36:14 In Memoriam36:55 Best Line(s)38:42 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy43:37 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance46:37 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty49:18 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness52:06 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability54:55 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total56:58 Remaining Questions and Final Thoughts01:05:27 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/schindler-s-list-1993For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Schindler's List, Steven Spielberg, Holocaust, film analysis, movie podcast, cinematic legacy, emotional impact, film performances, classic films, movie reviewsRonny Duncan Studios