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Dylan, Rob, Glenys

Welcome to “And The Oscar Shoulda Gone To…”, the podcast where Best Picture races are discussed, debated and decided to reveal who should have been awarded the Best Picture Oscar.Dylan, Rob and Glenys will review the most controversial best picture races from 1970 on, with comprehensive explanations for why they picked the films they did. Maybe their Best Picture pick was clearly the movie everybody loved that year, maybe it was an influential work that film-makers still discuss years later, or

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60:22

1995 Oscar Nominated Movies: Babe, Love Your...

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2026/09/25

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys take a trip back to 1995, a year when Best Picture contenders came in every imaginable form — from Mel Gibson’s sweeping historical epic Braveheart, which took home the Oscar, and the nail-biting space rescue of Apollo 13, to the surprise charm of Babe, the bittersweet Italian romance Il Postino, and Ang Lee’s lush adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Along the way, they debate the merits of these memorable films and their

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57:05

1970 Oscar Nominated Movies: With Love, from Two Wars...

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2026/08/29

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys head back to 1970 for an Academy Award Best Picture lineup that ranges from battlefield heroics to counterculture rebellion: the epic war drama and eventual winner Patton, the star-studded disaster spectacle Airport, Bob Rafelson’s restless character study Five Easy Pieces, the sweeping romance Love Story, and Robert Altman’s irreverent anti-war classic M*A*S*H — revisiting these award-winning movies as they weigh the

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53:18

1986 Oscar Nominated Movies: War, Wit & Wonder

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2026/07/30

Join Rob, Dylan, and Glenys for another Best Picture debate as they revisit the films of 1986, celebrated at the 59th Academy Awards, where powerful war dramas, heartfelt romances, and unforgettable performances competed for Hollywood's highest honor.Oliver Stone's Platoonclaimed Best Picture with its raw portrayal of the Vietnam War. Children of a Lesser God broke new ground with Marlee Matlin's Oscar-winning performance, while Hannah and Her Sisters showcased Woody Allen's signature blend of humor

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60:43

2000 Oscar Nominated Movies: Swords, Sandals and...

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2026/06/29

In this episode, Dylan, Rob and Glenys revisit the films of 2000 which were nominated for Best Picture at the 73rd Academy Awards, where epic adventures, unforgettable true stories, and groundbreaking international cinema competed for Hollywood's highest honor.Ridley Scott’s Gladiatorclaimed the Best Picture Oscar with its thrilling action, sweeping scale, and Russell Crowe's iconic performance. Lasse Hallström’s Chocolatdelighted audiences with its warmhearted tale of love and acceptance, while Ang

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77:19

2025 Oscar Nominated Movies: Once again, 10 was too many

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2026/05/30

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys dive into Best Picture lineup from the 98th Academy Awards. We’re not gonna sugarcoat it: 2025 was a tough year for movies, but we’re going to talk about all the nominees for Best Picture — from the eventual winner, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another to the other front-runners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending Sinners, Josh Safdie’s high-wire character study Marty Supreme, Guillermo del Toro’s gothic spectacle

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52:19

1973 Oscar Nominated Movies: Screams, Stings, and...

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2026/04/26

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys dive into the wildly varied movies of 1973 that were nominated for Best Picture at the following year’s Oscars — from the slick, star-powered con of The Sting to George Lucas’s sun-drenched ode to youth American Graffiti, Ingmar Bergman’s stark and haunting chamber piece Cries and Whispers, the genre-defining horror film The Exorcist, and the improbable romantic comedy A Touch of Class — unpacking a year where prestige,

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54:18

2011* - Dreams, Data, and Silent Stars

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2026/03/28

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys look back at the films of 2011 — but with a twist: *instead of tackling the Academy’s expanded Best Picture lineup, they narrow the field to the five nominees they believe truly deserved the honor (because nine was just way too many). Focusing on the silent-era homage and eventual winner The Artist, the heartfelt family drama The Descendants, Scorese’s cinematic love letter Hugo, the nostalgic Woody Allen fantasy Midnight in

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58:46

1990 – Wolves and Wiseguys

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2026/02/28

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys revisit the the films of 1990 that were nominated for Best Picture: the sweeping frontier epic and eventual winner Dances with Wolves, the mob landmark Goodfellas, the moving medical drama Awakenings, the romantic fantasy Ghost, and the operatic crime sequel The Godfather Part III — exploring which of these iconic films truly deserved to take home the top prize.Best Picture NomineesAwakeningsDances with WolvesGhostThe Godfather

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55:45

1977 - Love, Loss, and Lightsabers

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2025/11/28

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone to, Rob, Glenys and Dylan head back to the 50th Academy Awards — the ceremony where Annie Hall charmed its way to Best Picture. But was Woody Allen’s neurotic love story truly the pinnacle of 1977 cinema, or did the Academy overlook something more timeless? We’re revisiting the rest of the contenders: the galactic game-changer Star Wars, the bittersweet romantic comedy The Goodbye Girl, the elegant ballet drama The Turning Point, and the poignant

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57:16

1988 – Suits, Seductions, and Savants

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2025/10/31

In this episode, Dylan, Rob and Glenys head back to 1988, when Rain Mantook home Best Picture gold. But was the Academy right to hand the hugely popular hit the keys to victory? They’re stacking it up against the rest of the nominees from the 61st Academy Awards: the lush period drama Dangerous Liaisons, the quirky romantic-comedy The Accidental Tourist, the civil rights thriller Mississippi Burning, and the ambitious, much-loved workplace comedy Working Girl.From powdered wigs to power suits, this

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54:33

1971 - From Kubrick to Car Chases, Musicals to Monarchs

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2025/09/30

The 44th Academy Awards served up one of the more diverse Best Picture lineups in history: the pulse-pounding French Connection, Kubrick’s shocking A Clockwork Orange, the show-stopping musical Fiddler on the Roof, the aching nostalgia of The Last Picture Show, and the royal spectacle Nicholas and Alexandra.In this episode, Dylan, Glenys and Rob go head-to-head over the great Oscar-nominated movies of 1971. Was The French Connection’s gritty car chases and moral murk the boldest choice, or did

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58:26

2001 – A Beautiful Lord of the Rouge!

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2025/08/31

Dylan, Rob and Glenys break down some of the most iconic movies of the 21st Century that also happened to be nominated for Oscar Best Picture at the 74th Academy Awards.Did A Beautiful Mind’s emotional portrayal of John Nash’s brilliance and struggles with schizophrenia deserve its victory, or did the Academy overlook bolder cinematic achievements? While Gosford Park charmed critics with its layered murder mystery and Robert Altman’s signature ensemble style, In the Bedroom delivered raw, intimate

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58:46

1984 – Who's Amadeus And Why Aren't People Talking...

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2025/07/31

In this episode, we revisit the movies of 1984 that were nominated for best picture at the 57th Annual Academy Awards. The night’s top honor went to Amadeus, Milos Forman’s opulent and audacious portrait of Mozart’s genius and Salieri’s envy. It dominated the ceremony with eight Oscars—but was it truly the year’s best film?The competition was fierce, with The Killing Fields, a harrowing depiction of survival during Cambodia’s genocide; A Passage to India, David Lean’s sweeping return to epic

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54:08

1967 – Guess Who's Graduating to Rob Banks!

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2025/06/30

In this episode of …And the Oscar Shoulda Gone To, Dylan, Rob and Glenys the movies of 1967 that were nominated for Best Picture at the 40th Academy Awards. While In the Heat of the Night was considered groundbreaking for the time, did the Academy’s pick for best picture hold up over time? Equally groundbreaking in different ways, could Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner or The Graduate have been better choices? Or did the naturalistic acting and thrilling pace of Bonnie and Clyde deserve to be rewarded

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54:22

2007 – There Will Be…Old Men

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2025/05/24

It's a two "Really?!" episode as Dylan, Rob and Glenys discuss the movies of 2007 that were nominated for Best Picture at the 80th Academy Awards. Did the Academy get it right when they awarded No Country for Old Men the best picture honors? While Atonement brought us lush period scenes and solid acting, was that enough to make it a serious contender? Was Juno’s plucky title character and quirky dialogue something that should have gone down in the books as “best?” Or did you love the complex

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57:36

2024 Part 2 - Epic Battles and Emotional Gut-Punches:...

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2025/04/26

In this follow-up episode, Rob, Dylan, and Glenys continue their spirited discussion of the 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture race, turning their attention to the remaining 2024 contenders.Dune: Part Two continued Denis Villeneuve's sweeping sci-fi saga — but does a sequel deserve to win when its first part didn't? Emilia Pérez blurred genre lines with its musical crime drama twist, earning critical acclaim and plenty of Oscar attention. Nickel Boys adapted Colson Whitehead’s powerful novel,

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55:14

2024 Part 1 - Spectacle, Secrets, and Shocks:...

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2025/04/26

In this episode, our hosts Rob, Dylan, and Glenys dive into the first half of the 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture nominees, breaking down the biggest stories behind 2024’s most talked-about films.Was Wicked’s dazzling adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical the cultural moment everyone anticipated — or did it fall short of expectations? Did The Substance, with its provocative body horror and Demi Moore’s fearless performance, push genre filmmaking into new territory? The Brutalist challenged

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51:39

1983 - A Clear Winner?

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2025/03/24

In this episode, Dylan, Rob and Glenys dive into the 1983 movies nominated for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Best Picture and debate whether Terms of Endearment truly earned its Best Picture win — or if one of its formidable contenders deserved the golden statue instead.Was The Big Chill's ensemble of old friends and bittersweet nostalgia the real cultural touchstone of the year? Did The Right Stuff's epic portrayal of the space race soar higher? Could Tender Mercies' quiet tale

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49:41

1998 - War is Hell

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2025/02/21

Welcome to season 2 of And the Oscar Should Have Gone To… We hope you are as excited for Oscar season as we are, and while we’re all waiting to hear who will win Best Picture this year, we start off this season with a controversial year in Oscars – 1998. It was a year where three movies were about World War II and two movies were set in the Elizabethan era. Shakespeare in Love was the winner that year over some other heavy hitters and beloved movies. Saving Private Ryan jerked the tears out of all

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58:05

2013 Part 2 - Season Finale

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2024/11/19

In part 2 of the Best Picture great debate of 2013 movies, Dylan, Rob and Glenys may never agree, but you'll enjoy hearing their reasons why!Best Picture Nominees12 Years a Slave - winnerAmerican HustleCaptain PhillipsDallas Buyers ClubGravityHerNebraskaPhilomenaThe Wolf of Wall Street

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