3.64-Madame X with Dan Pal

3.64-Madame X with Dan Pal

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg August 8, 2025 Duration: 48:22
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Madame X. I'm joined by Dan Pal from the "PalCinema, Television, & Music" newsletter and we talk about the theme of forgiveness which appears in the film, director Lionel Barrymore's conscious decision to limit the amount of music in the film, and whether the story might have worked better as the original stage production. You can watch Madame X on YouTube and be sure to check out Dan's newsletter. Other...

There's a whole century of stories waiting in the Academy's archives, and The Oscar Project Podcast is digging through every single one. Instead of just focusing on the current awards season, this show takes the long view, working its way through every film ever nominated for an Oscar starting all the way back in 1929. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific year or a particular film, unpacking not just the cinematic craft on screen but the historical context that shaped it. You'll hear about forgotten gems, surprising snubs, and how the art of filmmaking has evolved over decades. Alongside these detailed reviews and discussions, the podcast regularly features conversations with filmmakers, historians, and authors who provide unique insights into the industry's past and present. It’s for anyone who loves film history as much as the movies themselves, offering a structured but fascinating journey through Hollywood's most celebrated-and sometimes controversial-moments. Tune in to this thoughtfully crafted podcast for a richer understanding of how the Oscars have reflected, and sometimes directed, the entire trajectory of modern cinema.
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4.27-98th Academy Awards Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
Send us Fan Mail The 98th Academy Awards are over and today I'm joined by Beth Lisogorsky from the You Need To Watch This! newsletter to recap everything that happened at last night's ceremony. Listen to hear us talk abo…
4.26-98th Academy Awards Preview-Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:17
Send us Fan Mail Today is the final episode in my preview of the 98th Academy Awards where I will have broken down every category over the course of this week. Today I am joined by Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes…
4.25-98th Academy Awards Preview-Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:34
Send us Fan Mail Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 98th Academy Awards where I have been breaking down every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Swabreen Bakr from the Anti-Brain Rot news…
4.24-98th Academy Awards Preview-Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
Send us Fan Mail Today is the third of a five episode preview of the 98th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Shawna Carroll from the Notes From…
4.23-98th Academy Awards Preview-Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
Send us Fan Mail Today is the second of five episode previewing the 98th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Dan Pal from the PalCinema, Televisi…
4.22-98th Academy Awards Preview-Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:10
Send us Fan Mail Today's is the first of a five episode preview of the 98th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Helping me through that process is Murray Mintz from t…
4.21-3rd Oscars Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my recap of everything from the third Academy Awards back in late 1930. I recap all 25 films I watched for this season, talk about the winners of each category and more. If you missed…
4.20-Filmmaker Interview with Alejandro Vilpa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:03
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Alejandro Vilpa, creator of the new streaming platform Vilpamax. The service is dedicated to showcasing short films from emerging filmmakers and is launched in early 2026.…
4.19-Romance with Janelle Lathrop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:03
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Romance. I'm joined by Janelle Lathrop who writes the Right Now, You Like Me newsletter, and we talk about confusing bits of plot development, an ex…
4.18-Author Interview with Nick Spake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:05
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Nick Spake, author of the new book series, Bright and Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows. Listen to hear about how he approached breaking the book up from one lo…