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The Oscar Project Podcast

Jonathan Ytreberg

A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.

tv & film film history

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3.23 Filmmaker Interview with Lucy Davidson

The Oscar Project Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Send us a text 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 creating a sonic landscape that felt believable, and some of the fun little details you can look for as you watch the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by R...

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3.22-97th Academy Awards Recap

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2025/03/03

Send us a text 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 last night's ceremony. Listen to hear us talk about the biggest winners and losers of the evening, some of the beautiful style we got to see, and anything that caught us by surprise. Other topics mentioned: Art of the Cut podcast with Steve HullfishCall Me By Your Name directed by Luca Guadagnino

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3.21-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 5

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2025/02/28

Send us a text 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 Brunello Bombshell newsletter to break down all ten films nominated for Best Picture. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all new episodes, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for...

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3.20-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 4

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2025/02/27

Send us a text 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 See You at the Movies newsletter to break down all four acting categories, both screenplay categories, and Best Director. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this wee...

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3.19-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 3

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2025/02/26

Send us a text 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 Stick Films website to break down Best Animated Short Film, Best Live Action Short Film, and Best Documentary Short Film. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episod...

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3.18-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 2

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2025/02/25

Send us a text Today's 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 Director's Notes newsletter to break down Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the po...

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29:51

3.17-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 1

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2025/02/24

Send us a text 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 from the Pop! Goes My Brain newsletter to break down all of the technical categories. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this week, and head over to my Substack to s...

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3.16-1st Oscars Recap

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2025/02/21

Send us a text 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 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. 1.3 The Circus: Chaplin's Sad Take on His Place in Cinema1.4 Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness1.6 The Jaz...

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46:49

3.15-Wings with Kevin Pettit

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2025/02/18

Send us a text Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Wings. My friend Kevin Pettit from the See You At The Movies newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about some of the most impressive special effects in early films, the various aspects of love between many of the characters in the film, and someone who has way too much fun with bubbles! You can watch Wings on YouTube and be sure to check out Kevin's newsletter. Other films mentioned in this episode incl...

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36:20

3.14-7th Heaven with Maria Banson

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2025/02/14

Send us a text Today's episode is my 100th episode(!) and my conversation about the 1927 film 7th Heaven. My friend Maria Banson from the Brunello Bombshell newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the connection between Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell that began with this film, the religious undertones that keep cropping up throughout the film, and some stunning cinematography that has to be seen to be believed. You can watch 7th Heaven on YouTube and be sure to check...

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3.13-Filmmaker Interview with Victoria Warmerdam and...

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2025/02/11

Send us a text 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 to hear about the inspiration for the film straight from Victoria's own experience, the wonderful music and sound design of the film, and one specific job that Trent had while on set. Books mentioned in this episode include: Second Best by Dav...

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3.12-Sunrise with Joe Cruz

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2025/02/07

Send us a text 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 newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about how modern filmmakers could take a lesson from Murnau in trusting the audience to understand the story based on visuals alone, how we disagree with the reviewers of the time when it comes to the acting in the film, and some of the incredible film techniques on display in the film. You can ...

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3.11 Filmmaker Interview with Adam J. Graves

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2025/02/04

Send us a text 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 world engaged in child labor, the importance of casting the film from real children that live in the are portrayed on screen, and the challenges of filming on location in the tight confines of the busy neighborhoods of India. Books mentioned ...

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3.10 The Last Command with Vicki Lesley

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2025/01/31

Send us a textToday'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 about how actors were able to use their eyes to convey emotion in silent films, how audiences might have understood the film at the time, and how the film sometimes pokes fun at the world of Hollywood filmmaking at the time.You can watch The Last Command on YouTube and be sure to check out Vi...

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3.9 Filmmaker Interview with Luke Shelley,...

The Oscar Project Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Send us a textIn 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 blood.Listen to hear about Jenna-Louise's personal experience that inspired the story, some of the challenges of casting the film, and the challenges of setting the film in two distinct time periods.Books mentioned in this episode include...

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3.8 97th Oscar Nominees

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2025/01/23

Send us a textThe 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 out the full list of nominees on my Substack newsletter at theoscarproject.substack.com. While you're there, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter so you can get all the latest Oscar news and information and be notified of when you can submit you...

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3.7 Underworld with Jeff Kramer

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2025/01/21

Send us a textToday'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 about other films that start off with a heist like this one, how the idea of a mobster has changed over the last century of film, and some of the film techniques used in this film that are still relevant today.You can watch Underworld on YouTube and be sure to check out Jeff's newsletter.O...

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3.6 Wildfire Aid Resources

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2025/01/17

Send us a textIn 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.LA Fire Mutual Aid Resources-central repository for all sorts of resources including meals, donations, animal services and more Salvation ArmyRed Cross Monetary DonationRed Cross Blood DonationFireAid Benefit ConcertWill Rogers Motion Picture ...

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3.5 Two Arabian Knights with Shawna Carroll

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2025/01/14

Send us a textToday'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 key players involved in the film (including someone you might know better as a famous monster), how you could easily remake this film with Bugs Bunny and Wile E. Coyote, and what a shame it is that we don't have any Oscar categories specifically geared toward comedic films.You can watch Two Arabian...

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33:59

3.4 Tempest with Amanda Kusek

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2025/01/10

Send us a textToday'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 of shifting character dynamics throughout a film, how we see historical events through the lens of film, and almost being able to hear the voice of an actor from his performance on screen even in a silent film.You can watch Tempest on You Tube and be sure to check out Amanda's newsletter.Other fi...

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