
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.
Episodes
140 episodes
3.54-Alibi with Jeff Kramer
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Alibi. I'm joined by Jeff Kramer from the "Death Star Human Resources Department" ne...
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Episode 54
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42:02

3.53-Filmmaker Interview with Jake Wachtel
In today's episode, I interview Jake Wachtel, whose film "The Sentry" recently screened at SXSW London, Raindance, and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.Listen to hear about the idea for the film that came from wanting to get to k...
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Episode 53
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23:52

3.52-The Letter with Lewis Beer
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Letter. I'm joined by Lewis Beer from the "Slow Moving Pictures" newsletter and ...
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Episode 52
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50:02

3.51-Author Interview with John DiLeo
In today's episode, I interview John DiLeo, a film writer whose most recent book Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances, was published in 2024.Listen to hear...
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Episode 51
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19:12

3.50-Coquette with Maria Banson
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Coquette. I'm joined by Maria Banson from the "Brunello Bombshell" newsl...
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Episode 50
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35:37

3.49-Filmmaker Interview with Nina Gantz
In today's episode, I interview Nina Gantz, whose film "Wander to Wonder" was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the original even darker version of the story that never made it ...
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Episode 49
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17:46

3.48-The Divine Lady with Janelle Miley
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Divine Lady. I'm joined by Janelle Miley from the "Right Now, You Like Me...
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Episode 48
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48:33

3.47-Filmmaker Interview with Radha Mehta
In today's episode, I interview Radha Mehta, who co-directed the short film "Witness" with Saif Jaan. The film tells the story of an Imam of a small town mosque who is faced with choosing between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting...
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Episode 47
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18:34

3.46-The Leatherneck with Gareth Bradwick
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Leatherneck. I'm joined by Gareth Bradwick from the "Popped" newsletter and we talk about ...
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Episode 46
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36:21

3.45-Filmmaker Interview with Aaron Blaise
In today's episode, I interview Aaron Blaise, director of the animated short film "Snow Bear," a story of a lonely polar bear navigating a rapidly changing Arctic in search of connection. Listen to hear about how Aaron found his way...
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Episode 45
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21:48

3.44-Weary River with Jonathan Hammond
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Weary River. Director Jonathan Hammond returns to the podcast to discuss the film and we talk about possibly the most compassionate prison warden character in film history, a theme...
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Episode 44
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39:21

3.43-Filmmaker Interview with Ida Melum and Laura Jayne Tunbridge
In today's episode, I interview Ida Melum and Laura Jayne Tunbridge, the director and writer of the animated short film "Ovary-Acting," a look at the complex decision of whether or not to have children facing many people in the world today....
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Episode 43
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27:07

3.42-The Broadway Melody with Kevin Pettit
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Broadway Melody. My friend Kevin Pettit from the See You at the Movies newsle...
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Episode 42
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41:43

3.41-Filmmaker Interview with Sarah Goeke and Julia Sears
In today's episode, I interview Sarah Goeke and Julia Sears, the writer and director of the web series "Forked," a story of a woman recovering from the purity culture of the Bible Belt through sobriety and dragon fantasy erotica.Listen t...
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Episode 41
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30:44

3.40-In Old Arizona with Joanne Thornborough
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film In Old Arizona. My friend Joanne Thornborough from the POP! Goes My Brain newsle...
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Episode 40
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44:07

3.39-Filmmaker Interview with Jessica J. Rowlands
In today's episode, I interview Jessica J. Rowlands, the director of the short film "Rise," a heartwarming story of resilience and determination set in Zimbabwe. The film will make its world premiere at the
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Episode 39
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18:05

3.38-A Woman of Affairs with Amanda Kusek
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film A Woman of Affairs. My friend Amanda Kusek from the The 90-Minute Movie newsle...
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Episode 38
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36:04

3.37-Filmmaker Interview with Madison Hatfield
In today's episode, I interview Madison Hatfield, the director and star of the short film "I Could Dom," a laugh a minute sex comedy about a young woman trying to figure out what exactly she wants in a relationship.Listen to hear about h...
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Episode 37
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30:03

3.36-White Shadows in the South Seas with Matthew Brady
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film White Shadows in the South Seas. My friend Matthew Brady from the Warren Peace newslet...
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Episode 36
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46:13

3.35-Filmmaker Interview with Allison Moy Hayhurst and Mike Hayhurst
In today's episode, I interview Allison Moy Hayhurst and Mike Hayhurst, the producer and director of the film And Through the Portal We Go. The film is a genre-bending time loop story that takes an earnest look at faith, friendship, an...
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Episode 35
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25:34

3.34-Our Dancing Daughters with Vicki Lesley
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film Our Dancing Daughters. My friend Vicki Lesly from the Meandering Over the Pebbles ne...
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Episode 34
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43:36

3.33-Filmmaker Interview with Lauren Melinda
In today's episode, I interview Lauren Melinda, the director of the short film "Before You." The film tells the story of a young couple dealing with the loss of a pregnancy while simultaneously expressing joy about an upcoming birth.List...
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Episode 33
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24:19

3.32-Glorious Betsy with Enrico Banson
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film Glorious Betsy. My friend Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes newsle...
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Episode 32
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33:41

3.31-Filmmaker Interview with Emily Sheskin
In today's episode, I interview Emily Sheskin, the director of the short documentary "Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles." The film focuses on the unlikely pairing of Twitch with jigsaw puzzles and premiered at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Fes...
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Episode 31
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21:18
