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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 158
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
3.12-Sunrise with Joe Cruz
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Sunrise: The Song of Two Humans. My friend Joe Cruz from the Joe's Video Club newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk …
3.11 Filmmaker Interview with Adam J. Graves
In today's episode, I interview Adam J. Graves, the director of the short film "Anuja," a story of two young sisters working in a garment factory in India.
Listen to hear some staggering…
3.10 The Last Command with Vicki Lesley
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film The Last Command. My friend Vicki Lesley from the Meandering Over the Pebbles newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk …
3.9 Filmmaker Interview with Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey
In today's episode, I interview Luke Shelley, Jenna-Louise Hawkins, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "What We Wished We Could Be," a story of a yo…
3.8 97th Oscar Nominees
The nominees for the 97rth Academy Awards are here. Take a listen to hear the full list, some fun trivia facts about the nominees, and my personal thoughts on the films that made the cu…
3.7 Underworld with Jeff Kramer
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Underworld. My friend Jeff Kramer from The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we ta…
3.6 Wildfire Aid Resources
In the wake of the wildfires in Los Angeles, I wanted to leave some links to resources you can use if you are affected, or if you want to help those in need. I also provide a brief sche…
3.5 Two Arabian Knights with Shawna Carroll
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1927 film Two Arabian Knights. My friend Shawna Carroll from Notes from Post newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the k…
3.4 Tempest with Amanda Kusek
Today's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film Tempest. My friend Amanda Kusek from The 90-Minute Movie newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the nature of s…
3.3 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey
In today's episode, I interview Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "A Matter of Minutes," a story of a young w…
3.2 2025 Film Preview
Today's episode is a rundown of all the biggest films (and some not so big) that will be coming out in wide release in 2025. These dates are always subject to change, so be sure to subs…
3.1 Street Angel with Beth Lisogorsky
Happy New Year!
The Oscar Project returns to its origins today with a conversation about the 1928 film Street Angel. My friend Beth Lisogorsky from Beth's TV & Film Recommendations joins…
2.62 2024 Podcast Year in Review
It's time for my 2024 podcast year in review where I count down the 12 most listened to episode of the year. Check back in this podcast feed for all the episodes mentioned.
2.61 Top 10s of 2024
Today's episode is the first of several year end episodes where I recap 2024 and look ahead into 2025. First up are my top 10s of 2024 where my lists include:
- Top movie books I read in 2…
2.60 2024 Documentaries Recap
I am joined on the podcast today by fellow Substack author Vicki Lesley where we sit down to discuss 2024 in documentaries. We review the Oscar short lists that were announced earlier t…
2.59 97th Oscar Shortlist Reaction
In today's episode, I look over the Oscar shortlists for ten categories that were released by The Academy this morning and provide initial reactions. The categories with announced short…
2.58 Filmmaker Interview with Aryasb Feiz
In today's episode, I interview Aryasb Feiz, the director of the short film "Tomorrow," a story of a young boy fighting for survival in the streets of Shiraz in the 1970s. The film is c…
2.57 Filmmaker Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic
In today's episode, I interview Nebojsa Slijepcevic, the director of the short film "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent," a story of one man who decided to stand up for those being per…
2.56 Filmmaker Interview with Emiliano Bolado, Isaac Bell, and Madalyn Horcher
In today's episode, I interview Isaac Bell, Emiliano Bolado, and Madalyn Horcher, three of the creative forces behind the short film "Over the Board," a story of two long lost brothers …
2.55 Filmmaker Interview with Marco Perego
In today's episode, I interview Marco Pergeo, the director of the short film "Dovecote," a intimate look at one woman's preparation to leave prison. Filmed in a working women's prison i…