Thank the Academy

In this episode we discuss The Man with the Golden Arm, Frank Sinatra’s Best Actor snub, the Motion Picture Production Code’s weakening influence on Hollywood and art, Grace Kelly’s short, but meaningful career as an actress, and her marriage to the Prince of Monaco!

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In this episode we discuss the twenty-eighth Best Picture winner, Marty, first-time winners for their debut film screenwriter Paddy Chayevsky and director Delbert Mann, the benefits of concise and well-structured storytelling, and how a break from the big-budget blockbuster norm was the key to success for one of the biggest sleepers in Hollywood history!

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In this episode we discuss the Academy Award nominated film, A Star is Born, and eight time Academy Award winning costume designer Edith Head. We discuss how the second iteration of A Star is Born came to be, Judy Garland’s incredible performance, the many beautiful costumes Edith Head created, and the countless stars she dressed in her record breaking career.

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In this episode we discuss the twenty-seventh Best Picture winner, On the Waterfront, Judy Garland’s predicted win and subsequent loss, Marlon Brando’s continued rise among the Hollywood “elite,” and the controversy between Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller that lies behind the making of the “Best Picture” from 1954!

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In this episode we discuss the twenty-sixth Best Picture winner, From Here to Eternity, Shirley Booth’s antics while presenting the Best Actor award, Montgomery Clift’s heartbreak over losing to Wiliam Holden, and the Motion Picture Production Code’s failed attempts to keep Burt Lancaster’s steamy love scene out of the theaters!

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In this episode we reach into the archives and talk about Nigh Noon, screenwriter Carl Forman dealing with the House Un-American Activities Committee, John Ford’s record fourth Best Director win, and his indelible mark on the film industry.

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In this episode we discuss the twenty-fifth Best Picture winner, The Greatest Show on Earth, the American government’s growing fight against Communism and its detrimental effect on the film industry, and Cecil B. DeMille’s blockbuster partnership with the circus!

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In this episode we discuss the 24th Best Picture winner, An American in Paris, the MGM musical film department, Gene Kelly’s indelible effect on the film industry, and whether musicals should win Best Picture!

**Content Warning** mentions of sexual harassment toward minors at time stamps 36:30-36:52 and 51:45-53:48 **

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In this episode we discuss the 23rd Best Picture winner, All About Eve, Bette Davis’ life and career, and the tales as old as time that are behind the origins of the most nominated film of all time!

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