Kevin brings back Record-Journal reporter and Audrey Hepburn enthusiast Ashley Kus to talk about William Wyler's romantic comedy 'Roman Holiday,' the likely runner-up in the 1953 Oscar race that lost to 'From Here to Eternity.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 36:45 - 'Roman Holiday' review 36:46 - 1:06:31 - Why 'Roman Holiday' lost Best Picture 1:06:32 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:10 - 1:40:34 - Did 'Roman Holiday' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Ashley Kus on Twitter: @KusReporter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 15th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Kieran Scarlett and Murtada Elfadl about Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

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"Lost in Translation" - Focus Features

Kevin welcomes InSession Film contributor and The Gayvourites podcast host Daniel Brilliant to talk about the George Seaton drama 'The Country Girl,' the likely runner-up in the 1954 Oscar race that lost to 'On the Waterfront.'

0:00 - 1:20 - Introduction

1:21 - 28:19 - 'The Country Girl' review

28:20 - 53:38 - Why 'The Country Girl' lost Best Picture

53:39 - 1:43:19 - Shoulda been a contender

1:43:20 - 1:46:56 - Did 'The Country Girl' deserve to win?

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 14th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Andrew Carden and Jefferson Grubbs about Alexander Payne's "Sideways," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Million Dollar Baby" in 2004. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

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"Sideways" - Fox Searchlight

Kevin welcomes RogerEbert.com assistant editor and film critic and MovieMom.com founder Nell Minow to talk about Joshua Logan's melodrama 'Picnic,' the likely runner-up in the 1955 Oscar race that lost to 'Marty.'

0:00 - 1:14 - Introduction

1:15 - 44:15 - 'Picnic' review

44:16 - 1:09:20 - Why 'Picnic' lost Best Picture

1:09:21 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender

1:35:10 - 1:38:33 - Did 'Picnic' deserve to win?

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 13th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Chris Feil and Karen Peterson about Bennett Miller's "Capote," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Crash" in 2005. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

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"Capote" - Sony Pictures Classics

Kevin brings in TCM host, podcaster, film critic and author Alicia Malone to talk about George Stevens' epic drama 'Giant,' the likely runner-up in the 1956 Oscar race that lost to 'Around the World in 80 Days.'

0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction

1:24 - 38:45 - 'Giant' review

38:46 - 1:10:30 - Why 'Giant' lost Best Picture

1:10:31 - 1:37:16 - Shoulda been a contender

1:37:17 - 1:42:04 - Did 'Giant' deserve to win?

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 12th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Zach Laws and Cody Dericks about Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Babel," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "The Departed" in 2006. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

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"Deportation / Iguazu" by Gustavo Santaolalla

Kevin welcomes back InSession Film and Awards Circuit writer/podcaster Ryan McQuade to talk about Joshua Logan's romantic drama 'Sayonara,' the likely runner-up in the 1957 Oscar race that lost to 'The Bridge on the River Kwai.'

0:00 - 1:23 - Introduction

1:24 - 51:57 - 'Sayonara' review

51:58 - 1:33:39 - Why 'Sayonara' lost Best Picture

1:33:40 - 1:53:50 - Shoulda been a contender

1:53:51 - 2:02:57 - Did 'Sayonara' deserve to win?

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Listen to this PREVIEW of the 11th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Casey Lee Clark and Ashley Kus about Jason Reitman's "Juno," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "No Country for Old Men" in 2007. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!

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Music included on this episode:

"All I Want Is You" by Barry Louis Polisar