Part 4/14:
Movies of the Year: Classics, Flops, and Cult Films
A major segment revolves around cinematic achievements and failures of 1962. The panel commends The Longest Day, lauding its all-star cast, and discusses Lawrence of Arabia as an epic masterpiece that, despite its lengthy runtime, is worth the investment.
They delve into the enduring influence of Dr. No, the first James Bond film, and its status as the second-longest MGM franchise after Godzilla. The conversation shifts to Madame Web, a self-aware, goofy superhero flick, which the panel enjoys more for its camp value than its quality—a sentiment echoed for other so-bad-it’s-good movies.