Oscarwatch Podcast

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