Robert Altman is rolling over in his grave.

GOSFORD PARK earned the iconic director his fifth Oscar nomination for Best Director and earned a place in the Best Picture field — which is the reason why it was an automatic qualifier for this show!

We could list the cast but podcast description fields probably can’t accommodate that many characters. This forebear to DOWNTON ABBEY is lean on plot and heavy on setting, a signature Altman cocktail that certainly isn’t for everyone but that often makes for a one-of-a-kind watch.

Our party might be more contentious than the one in the movie, but here’s to having a good time as we determine whether GOSFORD PARK matters in 2026. Come sip our poison!

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