The Oscar Project Podcast
A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
The Oscar Project Podcast
Latest Episodes
4.53-Filmmaker Interview with Misha Calvert
In today's episode, I interview Misha Calvert, director of the short film “Fault,” an exploration of buried trauma that threatens the career of a star tennis player on the eve of the U.S. Open.Listen to hear about the story that was adap...
4.52-Little Caesar with Charlotte Simmons
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Little Caesar. I'm joined by Charlotte Simmons from The Treatment newsletter a...
4.51-Filmmaker Interview with Guy Trevellyan
In today's episode, I interview Guy Trevellyan, director of the short film “Plastic Surgery,” a unique take on the body horror genre mixed with awareness of a crisis with global impact.Listen to hear about how he re-wrote a character bas...
4.50-The Criminal Code with Murray Mintz
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film The Criminal Code. I'm joined by Murray Mintz from the CineVibeZ Fanzine newsletter and we...
4.49-Filmmaker Interview with Wesley Wang
In today's episode, I interview Wesley Wang, director of the short film “Violet and Marlowe Rob a Bank,” a frenetic animated short set to a new song "Feel It All Again" by adore.Listen to hear about the collaboration between Wesley and a...