Hey Oscars fans, welcome to the 1944 Oscars for the films of 1943. Not surprisingly the theme of many movies this year was war as most of the globe fought in WWII.
There was a movie just called Air Force! And among these war and war adjacent films came one of the most beloved, quoted and classic movies of all time… Casablanca! But while Casablanca did take home some awards… did it take home enough awards? In fact, two movies that year had more nominations than Casablanca.
Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the best movies and performances ever and discuss how and why some of them inexplicably lost out or weren’t even nominated.
Along the way you’ll discover lots of films to add to your must-watch list and learn some great film history in the process. Oh, and we know the title of this episode is a mis-quote from Casablanca! As always, thanks for listening.
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Movies Mentioned!
Casablanca (must see)
The Song of Bernadette (must see)
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Air Force
This is the Army
Heaven Can Wait
The Human Comedy
In Which We Serve
Madame Curie
The More the Merrier
The Ox-Bow Incident (must see)
Watch on the Rhine
To Be or Not to Be
Ninotchka
Trouble in Paradise
Design for Living
The Shop Around the Corner
Shadow of a Doubt (must see)
12 Angry Men
Five Graves to Cairo
The Gunfighter
Mildred Pierce
Yankee Doodle Dandy
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The African Queen
Sergeant York
High Noon
Duel in the Sun
Sahara
The Constant Nymph
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Maltese Falcon
So Proudly we Hail!
Gone With the Wind
Princess O’Rourke
Action in the North Atlantic
Destination Tokyo
Holy Matrimony
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
How Green Was my Valley
Citizen Kane
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1973 - The God-Oscar
Hello, Oscars: WWTT? fans. Welcome our look at the 1973 Oscars, honoring the films of 1972. It was an outstanding year for movies with some great contenders in every category battling it out. Ironically, the most cheerful best picture nominee was about the inner-workings of the Mafia and all the killing and revenge that comes along with it. But while The Godfather may have been the big winner...did it win enough? And what snubs, flubs and oversights will have you reaching for a gun and a canoli.
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Movie Recommendations
The Godfather
Cabaret
Deliverance
Sounder
The Emigrants
The Lady Sings the Blues
The Poseidon Adventure
Jeremiah Johnson
The Ruling Class
The Candidate
Fat City
Butterflies Are Free
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The New Land
Solaris
Aguirre: Wrath of God
Cries and Whispers
Sleuth
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1981 - Ordinary vs. Raging Oscar
Hey Oscars fans, welcome to the 1981 Oscars for the films of 1980. This is a HUGE year in terms of the conceit of this show — because while the Oscar winning film is respected, the film that DIDN’T WIN is regarded as a true masterpiece and one of the greatest films of all-time. If you know, you know, and if you don’t get ready to be enraged. Or maybe not. And that’s just the start of some curious decisions, omissions and oversights. Whether you’re a total film nerd (like us) or not — this was objectively a great year for movies and for debating the awards given to them! And along the way, we hope to add a few more hidden gems to your movie-watching list. As always, thanks for listening!
Movies Mentioned
The Elephant Man
Raging Bull
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Fame
Ordinary People
Tess
The Empire Strikes Back
Melvin and Howard
Private Benjamin
The Stuntman
9 to 5
Stir Crazy
Airplane
Any Which Way You Can
Smokey and the Bandit 2
The Blue Lagoon
The Blues Brothers
Crash (Haggis version)
Barry Lyndon
The Empire Strikes Back
The Shining
Stripes
Protocol
Wildcats
Jumping Jack Flash
Stardust Memories
Duel in the Sun
Chinatown
The Two Jakes
Color of Night
The Eyes of Laura Mars
Return of a Man Called Horse
Never Say Never Again
American Gigolo
The Big Red One
Cruisin’
Tribute
The Great Santini
Urban Cowboy
The Long Good Friday
Breaker Morant
Inside Moves
Resurrection
Gloria
Carrie
Eyes Wide Shut
Altered States
Flash Gordon
The Zero Hero
Honeysuckle Rose
The Competition
8 Mile
Kagemusha
The Last Metro
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Can’t Stop the Music (Razzie Winner!)
Bachelor Party 2 (Direct to Video)
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1964 - My Fair Oscar
Hey Oscars fans, welcome to the 1965 Oscars for the films of 1964 — a year that had a lot of great films, some of which have stood the test of time… and then there were the winners.
We’re kidding of course. Half kidding. But as you’ll hear ‘Tex” is not a huge fan of this year’s winner and would have preferred any of the other nominees (and another movie that wasn’t nominated) — while Bruce Vilanch supplies the context and support of the winner.
So, what were these films and how and why did they win or lose out? You’ll have to listen to find out. And as always, there are lot of great film recommendations to add to your viewing catalogue! Thanks for listening!
Movies Mentioned
Minecraft
Mary Poppins
Becket
My Fair Lady
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte
Zorba the Greek
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Dr. Strangelove
Night of the Iguana
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Fail Safe
Seven Days in May
Fiddler on the Roof
Gone With the Wind
Little Women
A Philadelphia Story
A Double Life
Born Yesterday
Cleopatra
Lawrence of Arabia
Masque of the Red Death
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Marriage Italian Style
The Pumpkin Eater
The Americanization of Emily
The Miracle Worker
The Chalk Garden
The Best Man
Topkapi
Spartacus
Quo Vadis
The Barefoot Contessa
That Man From Rio
Breathless
The Organizer
One Potato, Two Potato
A Hard Day’s Night
Father Goose
Robin and the Seven Hoods
Dear Heart
Where Love Has Gone
Fate is the Hunter
Cheyanne Autumn
What a Way to Go
Gigi
A House is Not a Home
Kisses for my President
The Visit
The King and I
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Woman in the Dunes
The Young Girls of Rochefort
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2013 - Four Score and Seven Oscars Ago
Hey Oscars fans, welcome to the 2013 Oscars for the films of 2012 — a year when Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln was poised to sweep based on a(mother) legendary performance by Daniel Day Lewis. But instead…it was the second worst night in Lincoln’s life. All in all, it was a pretty strange year for the Academy Awards — from the winners, non-winners, snubs and even the host! So join Bruce Vilanch and Adam “Tex” Davis as they share their insider’s perspective on who won and why (and who should have won) — as well as why Seth Macfarlane will never host another Academy Awards show again.
Movies Mentioned
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Ted
Ted 2
Lincoln
Life of Pi
Les Miserables
Silver Linings Playbook
Argo
Amour
Django Unchained
Skyfall
Zero Dark Thirty
Minecraft
Sinners
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Avengers
The Hurt Locker
The Master
Flight
Moonrise Kingdom
Batman: The Dark Knight
There Will Be Blood
Boogie Nights
The Hobbit
Brokeback Mountain
The Piano Teacher
Funny Games
Cache (aka Hidden)
The White Ribbon
Silkwood
The Impossible
The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming
Inglourious Basterds
The Big Lebowski
Raising Arizona
Barton Fink
Sessions
As Good As it Gets
Norma Rae
Places in the Heart
Forrest Gump
Mrs. Doubtfire
Pulp Fiction
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Anna Karenina
Red Sparrow
Under the Skin
La La Land
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Ever watched the Academy Awards and thought, What were they thinking? You’re not alone. Join legendary comedian and writer of over 25 Oscar telecasts, Bruce Vilanch, and screenwriter/film nerd Adam “Tex” Davis (Just Friends) as they dive into Oscar history, unpacking the flubs, snubs, and surprises from Hollywood’s biggest night. From behind-the-scenes stories of A-list stars to insider insights on how the nominations and winners are really chosen, Bruce and Tex break down each Oscar ceremony year by year to reveal what the Academy got right—and what they didn’t. If you’ve ever questioned why your favorite movie or actor got overlooked, this podcast is for you. The Oscars: What Were They Thinking?
Did you know that two of the Top 100 American Films of All-Time came out the same year but weren’t even nominated for an Academy Award? Or that the film often cited as the ‘Greatest Film of All Time’ didn’t win the Oscar in its year? Or that Cuba Gooding Jr. has the same number of acting Oscars as Al Pacino?
Look, stuff happens. But if you’ve ever watched or read about the Academy Awards, you’ve probably been left scratching your head over which movies and performers won – and how many beloved films weren’t even considered.
Why do so many Best Picture winners become some of the least remembered movies? How is it that legendary directors like Stanley Kubrick never won an Oscar? And why do great actors miss out on their best performances, only to win later for less impressive work?
Sure, the Oscars aren’t sports – there’s no scoreboard to show the winners. But with so many Academy members voting, you’d think they’d get it right. Spoiler alert: They often don’t.
On The Oscars: What Were They Thinking?, Bruce Vilanch and Adam “Tex” Davis take a deep dive into Oscar history, looking back at the biggest mistakes, controversies, and snubs. From Shakespeare in Love beating Saving Private Ryan to Dances with Wolves winning over Goodfellas, we’ll examine where the Academy went wrong.
Along the way, you’ll hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories and never-before-told moments from Hollywood’s biggest night. We’re re-examining each Oscar ceremony, year-by-year, award-by-award, to see what the Academy got right, what they missed, and how we would “fix” the Oscars.
Whether you’re a dedicated movie buff or just a casual fan, this is the podcast for you. Join us for The Oscars: What Were They Thinking?, where we break down the flubs, snubs, and forgotten gems of Oscar history.
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