In this episode we look at the 2025 Oscars that just went by but decided to delve deeper into the Oscars history, structure and its real purpose.
We will look at some of the most controversial Oscar campaigns, the forces behind them, if the Oscars favorite indie movies are really indie and if this whole thing is just an out of touch popularity contest.
Also at the end, we hear what Ricky Gervais has to say about the Oscar nominees.
History:
The House That Mr. Mayer Built: Inside the Union-Busting Birth of the Academy Awards
Corruption
The Oscars Are Corrupted and Dirty and Driven by Publicists, But Dammit We Still Need Them
The bitter truth about Hollywood’s Oscar obsession
Number of television viewers of the Academy Awards ceremonies from 2000 to 2025
Why THIS Is The Worst Best Picture Winner In Oscar History
Oscar voter admits meeting Robert Downey Jr ‘tipped the scales’ for his vote
Oscar voters speak:
2024 - Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 1: ‘Zone of Interest’ Is Best Picture, but Nolan Is Best Director
Indie Cinema
Don’t be fooled by all the ‘indie’ nominations – Oscars are still dominated by the big players - 2015 Article
2025 Oscars
Emilia Perez Nomination Explained
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