The Oscar Project Podcast

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

The Oscar Project Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Jonathan Ytreberg, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Ytreberg hosts The Oscar Project Podcast, a tv show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  4.68-Filmmaker Interview with Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy

  Aug 18, 202631 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy, producer, star, writer, and director of the short film "Glitterbomb," which follows a woman through a harrowing situation while she tries desperately to keep her composure on a virtual job interview. Listen to hear about Deborah's real life experience that inspired the film, the incredible achievement of an extremely small crew that worked on the film on a very tight timeline, and the logistics of shooting one of the best one-shots I've seen in a long time. Books mentioned in this episode include: Midnight Library by Matt Haig Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Glitterbomb” directed by Brian Leahy Butterfly in the Sky directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb " 5 Stages of Grief " directed by Foster Wilson " Made Public " directed by Foster Wilson Singin' In The Rain directed by Gene Kelly North by Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock Miss Congeniality directed by Donald Petrie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry Vanilla Sky directed by Cameron Crowe Love Liza directed by Todd Louiso Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman Sideways directed by Alexander Payne My Cousin Vinny directed by Jonathan Lynn The Big Lebowski directed by Ethan and Joel Coen Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic Wait Until Dark directed by Terence Young Friends (series) Breaking Bad (series) The Matrix directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski Solar (podcast) Sell Your House directed by Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering You can read more stories from people who have experienced a miscarriage at glitterbombfilm.com and share your own story. Follow the film on Instagram @ glitterbombfilm and find Deborah @ deborah_lsmith and Brian @ brianpleahy . Also check out Deborah's podcast More Than You See . Support the show

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  Episode #67

  4.67-The Public Enemy with Gareth Bradwick

  Aug 14, 202638 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film The Public Enemy . I'm joined by Gareth Bradwick from the Popped newsletter and we talk about an unexpected level of crime and violence in the film, a wide array of stories surrounding a specific piece of fruit, and rain like we have never seen before on film. You can watch The Public Enemy on Hulu and be sure to check out Gareth's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Titanic directed by James Cameron All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford How Green Was My Valley directed by John Ford Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese Casino directed by Martin Scorsese The Irishman directed by Martin Scorsese Wings directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast A Star is Born directed by William A. Wellman Hell's Angels directed by Howard Hughes Red Headed Woman directed by Jack Conway Scarface directed by Howard Hawks The Blue Veil directed by Curtis Bernhardt Grease directed by Randal Kleiser Little Caesar directed by Mervyn Leroy Smart Money directed by Alfred E. Green The Doorway to Hell directed by Archie Mayo The Dawn Patrol directed by Howard Hawks Other referenced topics: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran The Sopranos (series) Variety review The New York Times review Rogerebert.com review Support the show

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  Episode #66

  4.66-Filmmaker Interview with Kate Radcliffe and Sophie King

  Aug 11, 202626 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Kate Radcliffe and Sophie King, writer and director of the short film "Still Life," which tells the story of a couple dealing with the loss of a baby and all the daily reminders they face of that loss. Listen to hear about the ability we have to find the humor in dark situations, exploring the effects of dealing with loss and trauma while the rest of the world goes on as if nothing has changed, and the process for getting a cast ready to play characters who have dealt with such a profound loss. Books mentioned in this episode include: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Still Life” directed by Sophie King Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann The Virgin Suicides directed by Sofia Coppola The Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson The English Patient directed by Anthony Minghella Hocus Pocus directed by Kenny Ortega Donnie Darko directed by Richard Kelly Clueless directed by Amy Heckerling American Psycho directed by Mary Harron The Dark Knight Rises directed by Christopher Nolan Napoleon Dynamite directed by Jared Hess Anora directed by Sean Baker Follow the film on Instagram @ still_life_short and find Sophie @ sophiekingcr and Kate @ katemradcliffe . Support the show

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  Episode #65

  4.65-Skippy with Jonathan Hammond

  Aug 7, 202657 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Skippy . I'm joined Jonathan Hammond, film director and previous guest on the podcast and we talk about the deep trauma that resulted from watching this film, some major issues with the film's production when you look at it from today's perspective, and a long-standing legal battle over a simply name. You can watch Skippy online and be sure to check out Jonathan's films at a festival near you and give him a follow on Instagram @ jonohamm . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes John Wick directed by Chad Stahelski The Sixth Sense directed by M. Night Shyamalan E.T. The Extraterrestrial directed by Steven Spielberg A Free Soul directed by Clarence Leon Brown Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles Superman directed by Richard Donner La La Land directed by Damian Chazelle Boys Town directed by Norman Taurog City Lights directed by Charlie Chaplin Sooky directed by Norman Taurog Our Gang (shorts series) Tom Sawyer directed by John Cromwell Huckleberry Finn directed by Norman Taurog The Kid directed by Charlie Chaplin Sophie's Choice directed by Alan J. Pakula The Little Rascals directed by Penelope Spheeris Dennis the Menace directed by Nick Castle A Christmas Story directed by Bob Clark East Lynne directed by Frank Lloyd The Front Page directed by Lewis Milestone The Criminal Code directed by Howard Hawks Other referenced topics: Skippy (comic) Calvin and Hobbs (comic) Peanuts (comic) Dennis the Menace (comic) Skippy.com The New York Times review The New Masses review Oscarchamps.com review Support the show

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  Episode #64

  4.64-Filmmaker Interview with Matt Kennard

  Aug 4, 202618 minS4

  Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Matt Kennard, director of the short film "Before You Go," which tells the story of a young man who visits a loved one in the hospital to say his final goodbyes. Listen to hear about Matt's thoughts on what seems like a rise in films set in hospitals, how he found his incredible lead actor, and the role that sound plays throughout the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade by Andrew Feinstein Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Before You Go” directed by Matt Kennard "Life Goes On" directed by Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt The Gathering (series) " Hymn of Hate " directed by Matt Kennard Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin Kershner Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola Inside Out directed by Pete Docter Stand By Me directed by Rob Reiner The Thin Red Line directed by Terrence Malick In Bruges directed by Martin McDonagh Petite Maman directed by Céline Sciamma Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri directed by Martin McDonagh Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus The Muppet Christmas Carol directed by Brian Henson Follow the film on Instagram @ beforeyougofilm and Matt @ kennardmatt . Support the show

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