
Ever watched the Academy Awards and thought, What were they thinking? You’re not alone. Join legendary comedian and writer of over 25 Oscar telecasts, Bruce Vilanch, and screenwriter/film nerd Adam “Tex” Davis (Just Friends) as they dive into Oscar history, unpacking the flubs, snubs, and surprises from Hollywood’s biggest night. From behind-the-scenes stories of A-list stars to insider insights o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Welcome Oscar fans. Bruce is back to help break down the 1943 Oscars for the films of 1942. It’s another stacked year with 10 Outstanding Picture nominees (most of which are very deserving) and yet, there are still several other great films left ou... more
1995, an objectively incredible year for movies, doesn’t get talked about enough…until now! Having done the research for our 1996 Oscars, “Tex” And Mark were amazed at just how many outstanding, Oscar-worthy films came out this year — so many in fac... more
Hey Oscar fans — for this episode, Bruce Vilanch and “Tex” Davis dive into the 1996 Oscars—the year Braveheart took the crown, beating out an oddly charming mix that includes Apollo 13 and Babe. But here’s the real question: how did a year packed wit... more
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we don't have a new episode for you this week -- so we decided to rerun an older one you may not have hear. This is a classic one that started the whole premise of the show. That's because in 1960, three films came ... more
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I started off enjoying this duo and the glimpses they have into the Hollywood Machine, but after several episodes I started feeling like an outsider listening to two pretentious folks incessantly go on about their insider experiences and the films they’re discussing without trying to clue me in as the listener. It just started rubbing me the wrong way and I don’t enjoy it anymore.
I listen to a lot of film podcasts and this is one of the best. It’s a light-hearted look at the sense and nonsense of the Oscars. Highly recommended!
Bruce gives history and insight and can see sides of the argument even if it’s not his pick. Adam, however, has never seen a mid level man basic bish dude movie he didn’t think was high art. He built his life around the genius of Scorsese and whether he realizes it or not in his own episode about it he makes if clear the man is very hit and miss with his hits being great and his misses being terrible. He argues and condemns anything that isn’t his taste but his taste is usually McDonald’s. He sa... more
I think I’ve seen all of the best picture nominees and love each one. Loved the inside stories and I laughed out loud about Kay Francis’s lisp!
You guys are fantastic, but you swore too much too much use of the F word in that episode
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Centered around the Academy Awards, this engaging podcast invites listeners to explore the intricacies and injustices of Oscar history. The hosts, one a legendary comedian and the other a passionate film nerd, dissect each year's ceremonies, highlighting the controversies, surprising omissions, and eyebrow-raising nominations that have left audiences scratching their heads. Through anecdotal storytelling and well-researched commentary, they unpack how certain films, performances, and filmmakers have unjustly been overlooked by the Academy, offering a comprehensive and often humorous look back at Hollywood's biggest night.
Listeners can expect in-depth discussions about iconic films and the historical context behind the awards, alongside be... more
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