Eye on the Prize

About Eye on the Prize

Eye on the Prize is a limited run podcast series led by Justin Zarian focused on tracking the film award season. Working with dedicated co-hosts like Ian Butcher, J.C. DeLeon, Shakyl Lambert, Bradly Martin and Davey Peppers, the team keeps tabs on the week-to-week leaders and losers leading up to the Academy Awards. They also give retrospectives on prior Oscar races, including memorable moments and their favorite winners or nominees, and reviews for past Best Picture winners to see their legacy on future films.

Publisher

Chris Cox

Category

tv & film · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Nov 2017

Latest episode

29 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Mar 2022

   Eye on the Prize Ep. 55 – 2022 Oscar & Razzie Winners Reaction

   EYE ON THE PRIZE EP 55 – 2022 OSCAR AND RAZZIE WINNERS REACTION We hoped that this year’s Oscars would be an improvement over the previous ceremony. And well, it certainly slapped in ways we didn’t expect! All jokes aside, Justin, Melina, and Rose had A LOT to unpack with that incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, the overall winners, and all of the highs and lows of the ceremony. Also, Justin discusses the Razzie winners and gives a…very spirited review about the big winner of the night Diana: The Musical. YOUR REVIEWERS Justin Zarian (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub, Assistant Site Manager) Justin’s fate as a movie fanatic was written in the stars when his birth forced his parents to cancel their planned Oscar viewing party. While growing up in California, he was often seen in front of the television watching and re-watching Star Wars, Jurassic Park, classic Disney movies and a steady stream of animated shows. This eventually led to a B.A. in Film at Brigham Young University and an Outstanding Student Teacher Award for displaying a level of film knowledge so insane that even his fellow film students couldn’t compete. He received his M.A. from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a teaching certificate, but still volunteers at One of Us every so often for the fun of it. His hobbies include non-stop film conversations, wondering how Mass Effect 3’s ending went so wrong, espousing the joys of shooting guns (but not hunting, as he’s quick to note), writing the next great American television show in his head, and anything else entertainment related. You can find him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/zgamer) once in a blue moon. Melina Eames (Screener Squad) Melina first discovered that she carried the nerd gene at the tender age of four following her exposure to a little film called A New Hope. In the twenty-some years that followed, Melina continued to grow into her geek identity through the discovery of Batman, Mst3k, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Mandalorian. But perhaps her most significant discovery came at the age of fourteen when a night of YouTube mining led her to the review site of Spill.com. Melina became a devoted follower whose fandom did not end with the site’s demise. By then, it had worked its dark magic and left her with a love and appreciation for film criticism that she has yet to shrug. Rose Mattox (Screener Squad, Eye On The Prize) Originally hailing from Austin then Houston, Rose has been an avid movie and TV fanatic pretty much since birth. She spends spending her days watching Star Trek reruns, 60’s spy fiction, and Audrey Hepburn movies with her beloved minion (see: dog Riley). She also occasionally dabbles in comedy, screenwriting, as well as graphic and interior design. Rose has been contributing to One of Us since 2019 as a member of the Screener Squad, as well as making regular appearances on Eye on the Prize during awards season. She can be found on Twitter at @nightattheopera. You can subscribe to the Highly Suspect Reviews and Screener Squad series of podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, and more, or use our RSS feed on whatever podcast service you use: http://oneofus.net/feed/theatrical-movie-review-podcast/ and please leave us a review! Please think about becoming a paid subscriber to Oneofus.net, support our huge network of shows, and get access to tons of bonus shows and videos in our forums! We cannot keep this site going without support from our listeners. For added information about being a subscriber, the benefits, and the forums, please go here. (https://oneofus.net/2014/05/major-announcement-subscriber-incentive-package-revealed/) Subscription Levels

2. 

   9 Feb 2022

   Eye on the Prize Ep. 54 – 2022 Oscar & Razzie Nominations Reaction

   EYE ON THE PRIZE EP 54 – 2022 OSCAR AND RAZZIE NOMINATIONS REACTION Due to outstanding commitment that could not be avoided, the team was unable to do a live reaction as they have done in prior years. However, we want to make sure our voices are heard with this year’s list of nominees for the Academy Awards. To give you more bang for your buck though, we also gave a rundown on the surprisingly not-so-terrible Razzie nominations this year. Join Justin and Brad as they discuss the surprises, the snubs, the WTF’s, and the “business as usual” moments! YOUR REVIEWERS Justin Zarian (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub, Assistant Site Manager) Justin’s fate as a movie fanatic was written in the stars when his birth forced his parents to cancel their planned Oscar viewing party. While growing up in California, he was often seen in front of the television watching and re-watching Star Wars, Jurassic Park, classic Disney movies and a steady stream of animated shows. This eventually led to a B.A. in Film at Brigham Young University and an Outstanding Student Teacher Award for displaying a level of film knowledge so insane that even his fellow film students couldn’t compete. He received his M.A. from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a teaching certificate, but still volunteers at One of Us every so often for the fun of it. His hobbies include non-stop film conversations, wondering how Mass Effect 3’s ending went so wrong, espousing the joys of shooting guns (but not hunting, as he’s quick to note), writing the next great American television show in his head, and anything else entertainment related. You can find him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/zgamer) once in a blue moon. Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub) Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own. You can subscribe to the Highly Suspect Reviews and Screener Squad series of podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, and more, or use our RSS feed on whatever podcast service you use: http://oneofus.net/feed/theatrical-movie-review-podcast/ and please leave us a review! Please think about becoming a paid subscriber to Oneofus.net, support our huge network of shows, and get access to tons of bonus shows and videos in our forums! We cannot keep this site going without support from our listeners. For added information about being a subscriber, the benefits, and the forums, please go here. (https://oneofus.net/2014/05/major-announcement-subscriber-incentive-package-revealed/) Subscription Levels Red Shirt : $2.00 USD – monthly Brown Coat : $5.

3. 

   11 Jan 2022

   Eye on the Prize Ep. 53 – 2022 Golden Globe Winners Reaction

   EYE ON THE PRIZE EP 53 – 2022 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEES REACTION Well…that was a whole experience.  Due to the controversy and boycotting of their televised ceremony, the Golden Globes decided to hold an exclusive private ceremony with only their closest supporters (and Jaime Lee Curtis?). The only way everyone else could find out who won each category…was through Tweets. How did Justin, Shak, Brad, and Melina react to one of the most awkward and unconventional awards ceremonies ever? How did the winning movies and actors shake up this year’s race? Find out here! YOUR REVIEWERS Justin Zarian (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub, Assistant Site Manager) Justin’s fate as a movie fanatic was written in the stars when his birth forced his parents to cancel their planned Oscar viewing party. While growing up in California, he was often seen in front of the television watching and re-watching Star Wars, Jurassic Park, classic Disney movies and a steady stream of animated shows. This eventually led to a B.A. in Film at Brigham Young University and an Outstanding Student Teacher Award for displaying a level of film knowledge so insane that even his fellow film students couldn’t compete. He received his M.A. from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a teaching certificate, but still volunteers at One of Us every so often for the fun of it. His hobbies include non-stop film conversations, wondering how Mass Effect 3’s ending went so wrong, espousing the joys of shooting guns (but not hunting, as he’s quick to note), writing the next great American television show in his head, and anything else entertainment related. You can find him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/zgamer) once in a blue moon. Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub) Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own. Shakyl Lambert (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub, Highly Suspect Reviews) Hailing from the rough and gritty streets of…a suburb just outside Toronto, Shak has thrived on becoming a walking encyclopedia of millennial pop culture. From a very early age, he gained an adoration for film, television and video games that hasn’t subsided in the years since. Now a media studies student, he has dedicated his life to gaining as much knowledge of useless trivia as his brain will allow, all while perpetually wearing earbuds like a hip-hop Baby Driver. If he isn’t gaming or trying to watch a dozen things at once, you can catch him getting overly hyped about everything from new music to wrestling on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ShakExcellence).

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Apple Podcasts (US)

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