And The Winner Still Is
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Hosts Marisa Carpico and Matt Taylor dive deep into Oscar history, go through the major categories for each year and decide if the Academy got it right or if they got it very, very wrong.
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MAY 20, 2025
The 1985 Oscars
In the final episode of the season, Matt and Marisa dive into a wildly uneven year. In the Best Picture category, they discuss the bizarre tonal shifts in Prizzi's Honor, how Spielberg's The Color Purple compares to the recent musical adaptation and go feral over Witness.
134 MIN
MAY 13, 2025
The 1946 Oscars
This week, Matt and Marisa go back to just after WWII ended. In the episode, they discuss why The Best Years of Our Lives is considered one of the greatest Best Picture winners, the bittersweet romance of Brief Encounter, the incredible production design in Henry V and a hilarious, ingenue-esque reveal in The Yearling.
81 MIN
MAY 6, 2025
The 1992 Oscars
This week, Matt and Marisa dive into some of the most iconic performances of the '90s. From one of the greatest comedic performances of all time to one of Jack Nicholson's best late career supporting turns, it's a feast in the acting categories. Elsewhere, they chat about forcing their friends to watch Unforgiven with them and the role Michelle Pfeiffer should have been nominated for.
146 MIN
APR 29, 2025
The 1956 Oscars
In their latest episode, Matt and Marisa discuss one of the most controversial and least-loved Best Picture winners: Around the World in 80 Days. Elsewhere, they discuss the towering achievement that is Giant (and Elizabeth Taylor's underappreciated performance in it) and the issues with The Ten Commandments' last act.
100 MIN
APR 22, 2025
The 1978 Oscars
Matt and Marisa return to more modern times with some late '70s heavy-hitters. In the episode, they talk about each of their parents' unique connections to The Deer Hunter, how poorly Midnight Express has aged and the surprise of An Unmarried Woman.
111 MIN
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