Did "LOTR: The Return of the King" Deserve Best Picture?
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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King swept the 2004 Academy Awards, tying the record with 11 wins—including Best Picture. But two decades later, does it deserve the crown?
Matt, Kyle, and Andy break down why ROTK dominated, what the Academy was really voting for, and which 2003 films may have been more deserving. Expect spirited debate, sharp arguments, and a little irreverence as we reimagine what Best Picture could have looked like.
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