
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
112 episodes
3.26 Filmmaker Interview with Paul Kowalski
In today's episode, I interview Paul Kowalski, the director of the short film "Sardinia," a dark look at what a world without humor could be like. The film screened at IndieShorts and won the Best Director Grand Prize at Flickers Rhode Island I...
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Episode 26
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26:30

3.25 Filmmaker Interview with Jonathan Hammond
In today's episode, I interview Jonathan Hammond, the director of the short film "Fireflies in the Dusk," a clever genre bending comedy that brings the Victorian Age into the present day with hilarious results.Listen to hear about some o...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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20:23

3.24 Movie Chat with Luiz Mendez, winner of the 2025 Oscars Prediction Contest
In today's episode, I am joined by Luis Mendez, the winner of the 2025 Oscar prediction contest on The Oscar Project. We talk about our reactions to the 97th Academy Awards, some movies from 2025 so far, and what we're looking forward to in the...
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Episode 24
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27:01

3.23 Filmmaker Interview with Lucy Davidson
In today's episode, I interview Lucy Davidson, the director of the short film "Baggage," a touching look at the weight we all carry with us in our day to day lives.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of crea...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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12:12

3.22-97th Academy Awards Recap
The 97th Academy Awards are over and today I'm joined by Shawna Carroll from the Notes from Post newsletter to recap everything that happened at...
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Episode 22
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21:25

3.21-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 5
Today is the final episode in my preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will have broken down every category over the course of this week. Today I am joined by Maria Banson from the
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Episode 21
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46:44

3.20-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 4
Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Kevin Pettit from the ...
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Episode 20
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41:51

3.19-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 3
Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Brandon MacMurray from the Short ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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18:16

3.18-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 2
Today is the second of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Enrico Banson from the
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Episode 18
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30:04

3.17-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 1
Today's is the first of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Joanne Thornborough...
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Episode 17
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29:51

3.16-1st Oscars Recap
Today's episode is my recap of everything from the very first Academy Awards back in 1929. Listen as I walk through the nominees and winners of every category and give a final ranking of all 17 films I was able to watch from this first year of ...
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Episode 16
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15:12

3.15-Wings with Kevin Pettit
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Wings. My friend Kevin Pettit from the See You At The Movies newsletter joins...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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46:49

3.14-7th Heaven with Maria Banson
Today's episode is my 100th episode(!) and my conversation about the 1927 film 7th Heaven. My friend Maria Banson from the Brunello...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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36:20

3.13-Filmmaker Interview with Victoria Warmerdam and Trent
In today's episode, I interview Victoria Warmerdam and Trent, the director and producer of the short film "I'm Not a Robot," a story of a woman who discovers that she might just be a robot and how she deals with that realization.Listen ...
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Episode 13
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27:17

3.12-Sunrise with Joe Cruz
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Sunrise: The Song of Two Humans. My friend Joe Cruz from the Joe's Video Club ne...
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Episode 12
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44:17

3.11 Filmmaker Interview with Adam J. Graves
In today's episode, I interview Adam J. Graves, the director of the short film "Anuja," a story of two young sisters working in a garment factory in India.Listen to hear some staggering statistics about the number of children around the...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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28:31

3.10 The Last Command with Vicki Lesley
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film The Last Command. My friend Vicki Lesley from the Meandering Over the Pebbles newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:33

3.9 Filmmaker Interview with Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey
In today's episode, I interview Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "What We Wished We Could Be," a story of a young couple dealing with illness as a result of contaminated...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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36:25

3.8 97th Oscar Nominees
The nominees for the 97rth Academy Awards are here. Take a listen to hear the full list, some fun trivia facts about the nominees, and my personal thoughts on the films that made the cut as well as those that were snubbed.You can check ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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13:16

3.7 Underworld with Jeff Kramer
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Underworld. My friend Jeff Kramer from The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:40

3.6 Wildfire Aid Resources
In the wake of the wildfires in Los Angeles, I wanted to leave some links to resources you can use if you are affected, or if you want to help those in need. I also provide a brief schedule update for the podcast in the next few weeks.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:17

3.5 Two Arabian Knights with Shawna Carroll
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Two Arabian Knights. My friend Shawna Carroll from Notes from Post newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the k...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:37

3.4 Tempest with Amanda Kusek
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film Tempest. My friend Amanda Kusek from The 90-Minute Movie newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the nature o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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33:59

3.3 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey
In today's episode, I interview Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "A Matter of Minutes," a story of a young woman facing a life threatening situation at a house party.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:06
