And The Winner Was

And The Winner Was

This is my journey to watch every Best Picture winner! Every episode I talk about a Best Picture winner with a guest, starting in 1927 with Wings, and moving forward. Watch and listen along!

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November 22, 2024 66 mins

I'm almost halfway through the 80s and I've found a film that quickly became one of my favorites. Me and Jim talk about some of the greatest performances put to the screen and why this film rules!



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3 month hiatus = OVER!


In this episode, I try to convince Dalin that Jack Nicholson is hot. We both agreed that Lithgow could get it, so we did find some common ground.



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July 27, 2024 77 mins

I swindled another great guest to come on the podcast! Jack Hanley and I talk about Gandhi, his legacy, and how Richard Hammond actually directed a beautiful and personal story.


To find Jack - ⁠Facebook⁠ - Hanley on Film Website


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July 20, 2024 70 mins

I've done it again! I somehow convinced another great critic to come on the show, this time it's Chicago's own, Jeff York! We dive into the world of Hollywood leading into the 80s, and how a quiet and contemplative film like this could win best picture at the big dance!


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Odie Henderson from the Boston Globe is back! Bustin into a new decade, the 1980s! Listen in as we discuss the late great Donald Sutherland, Oscar history, and it wouldn't be an episode with Odie if he didn't talk about boxing!


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Dalin is back! Again! My honorary Co-host joins for the 8th time and we talk all about Kramer vs. Kramer. Packed full of great performances and started the Hollywood fascination with the deconstruction of the "American Family Unit". Listen in!!

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Cisco is back! We cover this stone-cold classic that isn't about Vietnam, as much as it's just about a wedding. We also get into the hotness of Christopher Walken. Tune in!

To find Cisco - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Misfit Minded⁠⁠⁠⁠

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June 21, 2024 62 mins

Ryan is back! We break down all things Woody Allen and Annie Hall. We discussed our love of comedy, and I think we both professed unrequited love for Carol Kane.


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Thanks to Casey Townsend for our intro and outro music! Find him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterway Music and Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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June 14, 2024 78 mins

Will and Don are back! This time they are together, and bringing their sports movie knowledge to the pod. We discuss Rocky's legacy, it's mark on sports films, and Oscar history.


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Jim is back! This time we get into character psychology and the importance of a colorful supporting cast. I talk about how I sided with Nurse Ratchet in a few circumstances! Does Jim agree??


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Cisco is back again! This time talking about Part II of this iconic franchise. We talk about our love of the first film, and how that informs and pushes this sequel into darker territory.


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April 4, 2024 54 mins

Joining me today is Boston Globe critic Odie Henderson. We dive into what makes The Sting tick, and why it's so gosh darn fun.

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To find Odie -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boston Globe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠

Thanks to Casey Townsend for our intro and outro music! Find him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterway Music and Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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March 14, 2024 54 mins

Darryl is back! We dive into the mythology of what makes The Godfather so iconic and why Abe Vigota rules.

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Edwin is back for his second show in a row! We spend some time talking about problematic main characters and how they win Oscars.


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February 23, 2024 46 mins

Edwin returns! We talk about Patton and his polarizing legacy. Listen along!



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Thanks to Casey Townsend for our intro and outro music! Find him at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterway Music and Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


e-mail the show! winnerwaspodcast@gmail.com



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February 16, 2024 59 mins

1969 Best Picture winner Midnight Cowboy is the subject of this week's episode. James is back for the *checks notes* 456th time! This is one of my favorite films of all time, so happy to talk about it at length. Be sure to watch and listen along!


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February 9, 2024 59 mins

It's a musical, so that means resident musical guest Dalin Rowell is back! We both had issues with this one, the last gasp of Hollywood glory days and the last musical nominated until 2002! Listen to find out what we thought!


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Darryl comes back for a second appearance, this time we break down In the Heat of the Night. We go over Mr. Tubbs decisions and how we would have just left on the next train.
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After a few weeks off for the holidays, podcast regular James Rosario joins me for the fifth time! This episode is the period piece A Man For All Seasons, it might not be the stuffy courtroom drama you think it is! Listen to find out our thoughts!


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December 16, 2023 53 mins

This week on the podcast I get a little thirsty for Daddy von Trapp as me and Dalin talk about The Sound of Music! Dalin joins the Six Timers Club and shares why this isn't exactly her favorite musical. Listen to find out if she thinks Plummer is Daddy as well.


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