The Oscar Project Podcast

The Oscar Project Podcast

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg Language: English Episodes: 226
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.
Episodes
4.4-The Big Pond with James Kreul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:12
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film The Big Pond. I'm joined by James Kreul from the Moving Image Madison newsletter and we talk about the comparison between this and the other recent M…
4.3-Filmmaker Interview with Jonny Durgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Jonny Durgan, director of the short film "G.S.W." The film stars Genevieve O'Reilly as a paramedic tasked with helping a gunshot wound victim who might be involved with a s…
4.2-All Quiet on the Western Front with Kyle Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:47
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film All Quiet on the Western Front. I'm joined by Kyle Wilson from the Oscar Chaser newsletter and we talk about the challenges of making a film about WW…
4.1-2026 Film Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:06
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is a rundown of all the biggest films (and some not so big) that will be coming out in wide release in 2026. These dates are always subject to change, so be sure to subscribe to The Oscar…
3.106-2025 Podcast Year in Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:44
Send us Fan MailIt's time for my 2025 podcast year in review where discuss some of the popular episodes from this year. Take a listen to hear clips from my Oscar nominated movie discussions with Beth Lisogorsky, Kevin Pe…
3.105-Top 10s of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is the first of several year end episodes where I recap 2025 and look ahead into 2026. First up are my top 10s of 2025 where my lists include:Top movie books I read in 2025Top short film o…
3.104-The Divorcee with Beth Lisogorsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:55
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film The Divorcee. I'm joined by Beth Lisogorsky from the You Need to Watch This! newsletter and we talk about Norma Shearer's Oscar-nominated performance…
3.103-Filmmaker Interview with Giovanna Ferrari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Giovanna Ferrari, director of the animated short film "Éiru," her directorial debut which is currently on the shortlist for Best Animated Short Film for the 98th Academy Aw…
3.102-King of Jazz with Matthew Brady [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:23
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film King of Jazz. I'm joined by Matthew Brady from the Warren Peace newsletter and we talk about the use of color in this film that sets it apart for man…
3.101-Filmmaker Interview with Alex Thompson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:02
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Alex Thompson, director of the short film "Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting," the story of a mother and daughter faced with difficult choices as they take part in a coming-of-…