Oscarwatch Podcast

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Sinopsis

Join hosts Matt Marchetti and Steve Buja as they take a look back at the very small number of films to have been named the Academy Awards' Best Picture and ask the important question: did it deserve to win? We'll take a look at the other contenders, the politics of awards season, the world events that shaped the year, and of course, reviewing the big winner and how it has withstood the test of time. Hopefully while having a spirited conversation that will, in some cases, be more entertaining than the movie! OscarWatch: truly determining the best of the Best.

Episodios

  • No Country For Old Men (2007)

    01/09/2016 Duración: 01h05min

    Steve and Alex tackle what's arguably the Coen Bros' finest moment. In doing so they discuss they lament There Will Be Blood's awful, awful timing in coming out this year, where it would have swept the awards any other year. They also dive into the many, many great movies that came out this year and talk about how Anton Chigurh is one of the best cinematic villains of all time. (Obviously.) Find us on Twitter and Instagram at @oscarwatchpod. Find us on Facebook and join the conversation. Drop us an email at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe and review on iTunes. We really appreciate you listening! Spread the word!

  • Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)(2014)

    25/08/2016 Duración: 55min

    OscarWatch takes flight and attempts to bring knowledge the masses with a discussion of Alejando Innaritu's Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), a meta commentary on meta-commentary itself. What exactly is this film trying to say, we ask and does it accomplish it? Or is it just its director yelling about kids these days? Because there's certainly a lot of that. Steve declares his love for Michael Keaton, Alex helps figure out 'that' ending and hey, wasn't that little action scene kinda great? Oh, we definitely acknowledge that this will be the only "superhero" movie to ever win best picture. At least until every movie is a superhero movie. Drop us a line at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com. Review us on iTunes, it really does help people discover the podcast and keep us going. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Thank you and enjoy. Kaaaawww!

  • It Happened One Night (1934)

    18/08/2016 Duración: 46min

    The boys hike up their skirts and show a little leg in order to get your attention with this week's film: Frank Capra's screwball romantic comedy It Happened One Night! Once again, we get into the sexual politics at play in the film - and Alex sums up his feelings on the whole dating scene. Plus, Steve wonders if Gable's behavior in this one is one of the reasons why we have the 'he pulled your hair, so he must like you' trope in the world of romantic advice. Because, let's face it, as charming as he is, Gable is a bit of a jerk in this one. A good time is had by all in this, the second chapter of our 'Road Trip' winners series of Best Pictures! Subscribe and review us on iTunes and Google Play. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@oscarwatchpod) and if you want to drop us a line the old fashioned way, well, sadly, telegram service has been discontinued (unlike in the movie). But you can send us an email to oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.

  • Rain Man (1988)

    11/08/2016 Duración: 01h01min

    It's an excellent podcast, definitely an excellent podcast! The boys on OscarWatch hit the road for the 1988 Hoffman and Cruise drama, Rain Man and along the way, they talk about the ins and outs of the autism spectrum, just what we think of as an Oscar winning performance maybe has not always been the case and yes, there's yet another Day of the Dolphin reference. Because from now on, there will always be! We undergo a few technical difficulties but nothing that cannot be overcome. Oh, and last but not least, I've checked in with a number of sources and yes, it's true: K-Mart sucks! (Qantas is pretty great, though) Follow us on social media, Subscribe and Review on iTunes and shoot us any email to oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com Next week, something may (or may not) have happened one night...

  • The Broadway Melody (1929)

    04/08/2016 Duración: 40min

    This week, the guys of OscarWatch give their regards to Broadway with a look at the 1929 Best Picture winner, The Broadway Melody. The first musical to ever win the big prize, the movie has not aged in the nearly 90 years since its release. The gender politics are hilariously outdated, the technical acumen is basic and the acting overwrought, and yet, Alex and Steve debate whether it is fair to judge a film created at the beginning of sound and modern Hollywood by today’s standards. There’s a lot to appreciate in the movie, but also a lot of problematic moments, as well. Also, Alex, discovers that there is a movie about a guy unwittingly training dolphins to kill the president of the United States and simply 'can't even'! Drop us a line at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.

  • Unforgiven (1992)

    28/07/2016 Duración: 01h10min

    OscarWatch is whole again. After a brief absence, Alex Riviello returns to the co-host chair. As a special treat, the guys are joined by Chris Olson of The Pop Culture Lens Podcast, who elevates the level of conversation by several degrees simply by walking into the room. Together, we tackle Eastwood's seminal western, Unforgiven. We talk the demythologizing of both The Man With No Name and the American west, the masks that all the men carry in the film and what that means for masculinity as a whole. It gets deep, but it's a lot of fun Plus, Alex and Chris go off on a tangent about the Waxwork series. You can take the nerd out of Creature Corner, but you can't take the Creature Corner out of the nerd. Find us on Twitter and Instagram at @oscarwatchpod. Find us on Facebook and join the conversation. Drop us an email at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe and review on iTunes. We really appreciate you listening! Spread the word! The Pop Culture Lens Podcast: http://thepopculturelens.podbean

  • Argo (2012)

    21/07/2016 Duración: 01h09min

    OscarWatch is joined once again by Greg from the This Was Rad podcast and we decide to 'Argo-f***-ourselves' with Ben Affleck's 2012 Best Picture winner. Greg has some very strong opinions on the whole 'based on a true story' disclaimer in front of a lot of films, Steve is gradually convinced to change his mind about the legacy of this film and both mourn the loss of VHS. July 20th marked the day Japan finally stopped producing VCRs and we mark it well. We also have a heated debate about who's the better Affleck: Casey or Ben. Send your emails and questions to oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media! Tune in and listen. Subscribe and leave a review - any kind of review! - on iTunes. Next week, we travel to the "wild" west with The Man With No Name...

  • The Deer Hunter (1978)

    15/07/2016 Duración: 01h11min

    This week, Greg from This Was Rad! joins the discussion of the late Michael Cimino's seminal work of wartime horror, The Deer Hunter. The guys talk bloat in films both past and present, and how when they were long back in the day, it was for a reason. Though, even here, there is a tricky and extended first act which could really use a trim. Finally, they also get into the harrowing, random nature of violence, as epitomized by the film's central motif: Russian Roulette. Fun fact: did you know that Christopher Walken won an Oscar for his role in this? Yes, Christopher 'Wow' Walken is an Academy Award winning actor. Let that sink in, and other random moments from this week's episode of OscarWatch. Drop us a line at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com, hit us up on social media and be sure to check out This Was Rad! at @thiswasrad on all your favorite platforms. Next week, Ar-go-f*** yourselves!

  • All The King's Men (1949)

    08/07/2016 Duración: 27min

    Alas, due to scheduling, our great host Alex has had to take a step back from his duties. So this week, Steve is flying solo in this pared down episode about All the King's Men, the 1949 Best Picture winner that even today, some 70 years later, has a lot to say about the American political machine. The rise and fall of Willie Stark is one of the all-time great dramas both in literature and in film and it shows that power not only corrupts, but it infects and infests everything around it as well. "Very great motion picture" indeed! As always, email us at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com if you like what you hear, or especially if you don't like what you hear! Subscribe and review on iTunes. We'll see you at the movies.

  • You Can't Take It With You (1938)

    28/06/2016 Duración: 59min

    For the first time, OscarWatch heads to the Golden Age of Hollywood for a little slice of Americana: Frank Capra's adaptation of the Depression-era play, You Can't Take It With You. The screwball comedy elements may not have aged well, but the class battles are still relevant for this day and age. Albeit with far less cynicism. Alex and Steve talk the other, more worthy films that were also nominated - 10 in all! - and go on a slightly longer than anticipated tangent about Orson Welles and his infamous broadcast. So, where does this land in the exemplary canon of Frank Capra? Listen in to find out. As always, thanks for listening! Send us an email at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com for all your comments, criticisms and notes! We look forward to hearing from you.

  • The Departed (2006)

    16/06/2016 Duración: 01h03s

    OscarWatch ships up to Boston for this wicked episode to take a look at Martin Scorsese’s Irish gangland epic, The Departed. You know what they say, the seventh time’s the charm. The great master of American cinema was nominated for best director six times before finally securing the little gold man. But was this the most deserving of Scorsese’s long and, frankly stunning, oeuvre? Alex and Steve debate the finer points of careerism, filmography and just what an award means. Plus, we explore the many differences and similarities between this film and the Hong Kong original, Infernal Affairs. Also, Steve embarrasses his Masshole heritage by botching a Boston accent. Listen in! And you can send us your thoughts, comments, criticisms and witticisms to oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com and we promise we’ll read them on our next episode! As always, thanks for taking the time to listen to us talk. We couldn’t do it without your ears!

  • Schindler's List (1993)

    09/06/2016 Duración: 01h06min

    We look at our first 'IMPORTANT' movie to have won Best Picture. One cannot deny the significance of Schindler's List as a tool for history, but is it worthy of being called a 'great' movie? Alex and Steve hash out the themes and ideas behind Spielberg's Holocaust drama and one makes a strong case that the Beard's other film from that year, Jurassic Park, could be a more worthy recipient. Touching, moving, horrific, maudlin? Call it whatever you will. Schindler's List, this week on OscarWatch. As always, you can reach us with any comments or criticism at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com Next week! We're shipping up to Boston (whoa oh oh...)

  • Annie Hall (1977)

    02/06/2016 Duración: 01h02min

    OscarWatch draws its eye towards one of the few comedies ever to hold the title 'Best Picture', the engaging, highly irreverent and still charming Annie Hall, from director Woody Allen. Alex and Steve discuss the filmography of Allen, the ups and downs of relationships, the effect of an artist's life on his or her work and that little film from a galaxy far, far away that Annie Hall had to defeat in order to win. We try to frame it within a context of Art Hollywood vs Blockbuster Hollywood, but Steve just really wants to talk about Jedi all day. Spoiler Alert: the film is quite wonderful and has aged perfectly in the nearly 40 years since its release. It's the quintessential Allen film, and one of the best movies about New York ever. Do you think Allen was pleased about being a member of a very, very special club of films? I wonder what Groucho would say. If you have comments or criticisms, feel free to drop us a line at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on social media. We would love to hear from y

  • Crash (2005)

    26/05/2016 Duración: 52min

    Crash is often thought to be the worst film ever to win Best Picture. Alex and Steve take a look back on the 2005 movie and determine that there is a good chance that YES, YES IT IS. Paul Haggis's (Casino Royale) film is less a story and more a screed, a manipulative, melodramatic screed about how, in the words of Avenue Q 'everyone's a little bit racist'. We try to figure out the best way to describe the plot and also offer up many counter-alternatives to the Academy. Why couldn't Doom win Best Picture? Sure it was bad, but was it this bad? We ask the tough questions. If you have thoughts, comments or criticisms about our handling of the film, let us know. Drop us an email at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com

  • Rocky (1976)

    19/05/2016 Duración: 01h01min

    The debut of OscarWatch has hosts Alex Riviello and Steve Buja discussing the 1976 Best Picture winner, Rocky, written and starring Sylvester Stallone. The movie that made Stallone, well, Stallone. The guys talk about the enduring legacy of the Italian Stallion as American myth, sex and race as related in the movie, try - and fail - at their best Rocky impersonations and discuss the very wonderful field of competitors that the film had to KO in order to grab its three Academy Awards. Tune in for this first effort! And if you like what you hear, drop us a line at oscarwatchpodcast@gmail.com

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