3.68-2nd Oscars Recap

3.68-2nd Oscars Recap

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg August 22, 2025 Duration: 14:32
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my recap of everything from the second Academy Awards back in 1930. I run through all the nominees and winners of every category and give a final ranking of all 19 films I was able to watch from this year of the Oscars. If you missed any of the episodes discussing specific films, you can go back in this feed or just tap on the links below. 3.28-The Return of the Oscars and Lost Nominees of 1928-1929 with Lewis Beer3.30-Street Angel & Skyscraper with Bet...

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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3.84-The Love Parade with Enrico Banson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:33
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Love Parade. I'm joined by Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes newsletter and we talk about some uses of editing we haven't seen much in ear…
3.83-Filmmaker Interview with Daniel Persitz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:01
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Daniel Persitz, director of the short film "Key of Genius," a story of a young blind autistic savant and the teacher determined to unlock his genius through music. Listen…
3.82-Condemned with Luis Mendez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:06
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Condemned. I'm joined by Luis Mendez from The Mendez Movie Report and we talk about whether or not it is smart for a prison warden to bring in a pri…
3.81-Filmmaker Interview with Sam Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:12
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Sam Davis, director of the new short film "The Singers," a beautiful exploration of untapped talent and raw emotion. Listen to hear about the Russian short story that serv…
3.80-The Trespasser with Kevin Pettit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:03
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Trespasser. I'm joined by Kevin Pettit from the See You at the Movies newsletter and we talk about comparisons between relationships of the 1920…
3.78-Disraeli with Jeff Kramer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Disraeli. I'm joined by Jeff Kramer from The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter and we talk about British politics in the late 1800s,…
3.76-Hallelujah with Jonathan Hammond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Hallelujah. I'm joined by Jonathan Hammond, film director who has multiple shorts on the festival circuit this fall. We talk about many of the probl…