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And the Runner-Up Is

"And the Runner-Up Is" is the Oscar history podcast that highlights past races at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress. Host Kevin Jacobsen and special guests break down why winners won, why losers lost, and which films and contenders were the likely runners-up, falling just short of taking home the gold.

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01:32:01

Cabaret (feat. Kristen Lopez)

And the Runner-Up Is ·

2019/03/13

Kevin welcomes film critic and Citizen Dame podcaster Kristen Lopez to talk about Bob Fosse's fabulous musical 'Cabaret,' the likely runner-up in the 1972 Oscar race that lost to 'The Godfather.' 0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 42:19 - 'Cabaret' review 42:20 - 1:12:32 - Why 'Cabaret' lost Best Picture 1:12:33 - 1:27:23 - Shoulda been a contender 1:27:24 - 1:32:00 - Did 'Cabaret' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to

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02:05:21

The Exorcist (feat. Cody Dericks)

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2019/03/06

Kevin brings in Cody Dericks from Next Best Picture and the Halloweeners podcast to talk about William Friedkin's horror drama 'The Exorcist,' the likely runner-up in the 1973 Oscar race that lost to 'The Sting.' 0:00 - 1:24 - Introduction 1:25 - 47:34 - 'The Exorcist' review 47:35 - 1:24:43 - Why 'The Exorcist' lost Best Picture 1:24:44 - 1:59:55 - Shoulda been a contender 1:59:56 - 2:05:20 - Did 'The Exorcist' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for

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02:03:45

91st Academy Awards Breakdown

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2019/02/27

Kevin recaps the 91st Academy Awards alongside returning guests Amanda Spears, Tom O'Brien, and Joyce Eng, including 'Green Book' winning Best Picture, Olivia Colman pulling off an upset over Glenn Close, the many historic wins, and how it all worked without a host. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Amanda Spears on Twitter: @msamandaspears Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: @thomaseobrien Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter: @joyceeng61 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter:

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01:47:40

Chinatown (feat. Kieran Scarlett)

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2019/02/20

Kevin welcomes writer and filmmaker Kieran Scarlett to talk about Roman Polanski's neo-noir mystery 'Chinatown,' the likely runner-up in the 1974 Oscar race that lost to 'The Godfather Part II.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 36:24 - 'Chinatown' review 36:25 - 1:10:57 - Why 'Chinatown' lost Best Picture 1:10:58 - 1:44:21 - Shoulda been a contender 1:44:22 - 1:47:40 - Did 'Chinatown' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think

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01:40:41

Dog Day Afternoon (feat. Thelma Adams)

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2019/02/13

Kevin brings notable film critic and author Thelma Adams to talk about Sidney Lumet's crime drama 'Dog Day Afternoon,' the likely runner-up in the 1976 Oscar race that lost to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' 0:00 - 1:14 - Introduction 1:15 - 36:01 - 'Dog Day Afternoon' review 36:02 - 1:14:16 - Why 'Dog Day Afternoon' lost Best Picture 1:14:17 - 1:34:28 - Shoulda been a contender 1:34:29 - 1:40:40 - Did 'Dog Day Afternoon' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com

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02:03:45

Network (feat. Charlie Bright)

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2019/02/06

Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby colleague Charlie Bright to talk about Sidney Lumet's satirical drama 'Network,' the likely runner-up in the 1976 Oscar race that lost to 'Rocky.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 48:57 - 'Network' review 48:58 - 1:32:16 - Why 'Network' lost Best Picture 1:32:17 - 1:55:38 - Shoulda been a contender 1:55:39 - 2:03:45 - Did 'Network' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture

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01:40:06

Star Wars (feat. Karen Peterson)

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2019/01/30

Kevin brings back AwardsCircuit writer and Citizen Dame and The Watch and Talk podcaster Karen Peterson to talk about George Luca's sci-fi epic 'Star Wars,' the likely runner-up in the 1977 Oscar race that lost to 'Annie Hall.' 0:00 - 1:54 - Introduction 1:55 - 38:56 - 'Star Wars' review 38:57 - 1:17:30 - Why 'Star Wars' lost Best Picture 1:17:31 - 1:35:10 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:11 - 1:40:04 - Did 'Star Wars' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote

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02:29:11

The Current Oscar Race + Big Announcement

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2019/01/16

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin is joined by some all stars you've heard on the show before: Erik Anderson, Andrew Carden, Rob Licuria, Ryan McQuade and Matt Neglia, to break down the current Oscar race as it stands on the brink of nominations morning. This chat includes a dissection of the races for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director. Plus, stay tuned to the end for a very special surprise announcement! Theme Music is

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01:22:30

Coming Home (feat. Nathaniel Rogers)

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2018/12/26

Kevin welcomes Nathaniel Rogers, creator and owner of The Film Experience, to talk about Hal Ashby's Vietnam-era romantic drama 'Coming Home,' the likely runner-up in the 1978 Oscar race that lost to 'The Deer Hunter.' 0:00 - 1:26 - Introduction 1:27 - 26:29 - 'Coming Home' review 26:30 - 54:55 - Why 'Coming Home' lost Best Picture 54:56 - 1:18:01 - Shoulda been a contender 1:18:02 - 1:22:29 - Did 'Coming Home' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for

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01:51:31

Apocalypse Now (feat. Stephen Buja)

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2018/12/19

Kevin is joined by OscarWatch Podcast co-host Stephen Buja to talk about Francis Ford Coppola's epic psychological drama 'Apocalypse Now,' the likely runner-up in the 1979 Oscar race that lost to 'Kramer vs. Kramer.' 0:00 - 1:33 - Introduction 1:34 - 41:32 - 'Apocalypse Now' review 41:33 - 1:23:30 - Why 'Apocalypse Now' lost Best Picture 1:23:31 - 1:44:00 - Shoulda been a contender 1:44:01 - 1:51:30 - Did 'Apocalypse Now' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to

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01:48:19

Raging Bull (feat. Joyce Eng)

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2018/12/12

Kevin welcomes back Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng to talk about Martin Scorsese's seminal boxing drama 'Raging Bull,' the likely runner-up in the 1980 Oscar race that lost to 'Ordinary People.' 0:00 - 1:24 - Introduction 1:25 - 29:17 - 'Raging Bull' review 29:18 - 1:15:47 - Why 'Raging Bull' lost Best Picture 1:15:48 - 1:36:11 - Shoulda been a contender 1:36:12 - 1:48:18 - Did 'Raging Bull' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you

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02:06:41

Reds (feat. Zach Laws)

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2018/12/05

Kevin brings back Gold Derby colleague Zach Laws about Warren Beatty's epic docudrama 'Reds,' the likely runner-up in the 1981 Oscar race that lost to 'Chariots of Fire.' 0:00 - 1:17 - Introduction 1:18 - 35:50 - 'Reds' review 32:24 - 1:19:32 - Why 'Reds' lost Best Picture 1:19:33 - 1:58:45 - Shoulda been a contender 1:58:46 - 2:06:40 - Did 'Reds' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win Best Picture. Follow Kevin

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01:44:28

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (feat. Amy Thomasson)

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2018/11/28

Kevin speaks with OscarWatch Podcast co-host Amy Thomasson about Steven Spielberg's iconic sci-fi drama 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' the likely runner-up in the 1982 Oscar race that lost to 'Gandhi.' 0:00 - 1:21 - Introduction 1:22 - 32:23 - 'E.T.' review 32:24 - 1:15:10 - Why 'E.T.' lost Best Picture 1:15:11 - 1:37:52 - Shoulda been a contender 1:37:53 - 1:44:28 - Did 'E.T.' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved to win

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01:54:19

Tender Mercies (feat. Michael Domanico)

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2018/11/21

Kevin welcomes back Not Her Again host Michael Domanico to talk about Bruce Beresford's quiet character drama 'Tender Mercies,' the likely runner-up in the 1983 Oscar race that lost to 'Terms of Endearment.' 0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 36:31 - 'Tender Mercies' review 36:32 - 1:18:00 - Why 'Tender Mercies' lost Best Picture 1:18:01 - 1:44:14 - Shoulda been a contender 1:44:15 - 1:54:19 - Did 'Tender Mercies' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for

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01:40:14

A Passage to India (feat. Tony Ruiz)

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2018/11/14

Kevin brings back Gold Derby colleague Tony Ruiz to talk about David Lean's sweeping epic 'A Passage to India,' the likely runner-up in the 1984 Oscar race that lost to 'Amadeus.' 0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 42:57 - 'A Passage to India' review 42:58 - 1:22:57 - Why 'A Passage to India' lost Best Picture 1:22:58 - 1:34:41 - Shoulda been a contender 1:34:42 - 1:40:14 - Did 'A Passage to India' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you

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01:51:30

Witness (feat. Sebastian Gronback)

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2018/11/07

Kevin brings back the very first guest on this show, Sebastian Gronback, to talk about Peter Weir's crime thriller 'Witness,' the likely runner-up in the 1985 Oscar race that lost to 'Out of Africa.' 0:00 - 1:15 - Introduction 1:16 - 29:54 - 'Witness' review 29:55 - 1:15:36 - Why 'Witness' lost Best Picture 1:15:37 - 1:46:12 - Shoulda been a contender 1:46:13 - 1:51:29 - Did 'Witness' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you think deserved

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01:06:37

Hannah and Her Sisters (feat. Susan Wloszczyna)

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2018/10/31

Kevin welcomes former USA Today writer, film critic and Gold Derby senior editor Susan Wloszczyna to talk about Woody Allen's comedy-drama 'Hannah and Her Sisters,' the likely runner-up in the 1986 Oscar race that lost to 'Platoon.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 27:42 - 'Hannah and Her Sisters' review 27:43 - 45:00 - Why 'Hannah and Her Sisters' lost Best Picture 45:01 - 1:02:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:02:10 - 1:06:36 - Did 'Hannah and Her Sisters' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or

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01:41:16

Moonstruck (feat. Andrew Carden)

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2018/10/24

Kevin brings back Gold Derby colleague and The Awards Connection writer Andrew Carden to talk about Norman Jewison's beloved romantic comedy 'Moonstruck,' the likely runner-up in the 1987 Oscar race that lost to 'The Last Emperor.' 0:00 - 1:13 - Introduction 1:14 - 32:00 - 'Moonstruck' review 32:01 - 1:13:55 - Why 'Moonstruck' lost Best Picture 1:13:56 - 1:33:04 - Shoulda been a contender 1:33:05 - 1:41:15 - Did 'Moonstruck' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com

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01:14:09

Dangerous Liaisons (feat. Jazz Tangcay)

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2018/10/17

Kevin chats with AwardsDaily writer Jazz Tangcay to talk about Stephen Frears' costume drama 'Dangerous Liaisons,' the likely runner-up in the 1988 Oscar race that lost to 'Rain Man.' 0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction 1:24 - 30:50 - 'Dangerous Liaisons' review 30:51 - 57:05 - Why 'Dangerous Liaisons' lost Best Picture 57:06 - 1:10:48 - Shoulda been a contender 1:10:49 - 1:14:09 - Did 'Dangerous Liaisons' deserve to win? Go to FilmTrophies.com or email at filmtrophies@gmail.com to vote for which film you

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01:34:41

Born on the Fourth of July (feat. Josh Parham)

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2018/10/10

Kevin is joined by Next Best Picture writer and podcaster Josh Parham to talk about Oliver Stone's Ron Kovic biopic 'Born on the Fourth of July,' the likely runner-up in the 1989 Oscar race that lost to 'Driving Miss Daisy.' 0:00 - 1:26 - Introduction 1:27 - 34:44 - 'Born on the Fourth of July' review 34:45 - 1:03:25 - Why 'Born on the Fourth of July' lost Best Picture 1:03:26 - 1:28:52 - Shoulda been a contender 1:28:53 - 1:34:40 - Did 'Born on the Fourth of July' deserve to win? Go to

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