We’re back, baby! With the holiday season behind us, HOAP looks ahead to the next big season, Oscar season. And to do that, we’re examining one best picture winner from each decade leading up to the present day. First up, Casablanca. The guys open the show talking about the film’s little known origins as a failed play, and how much they love the bar setting of the picture. They examine the message of Casablanca and why the character of Rick makes it such effective propaganda. Andrew describes the synergy of the film’s romance, suspense, and humour, while Dave shares a story about the Red Scare in Hollywood. If you’ve got the post-holiday blues, we’ve got the cure: Casablanca. That’s this week on Hell of a Picture.