Based in Tinseltown, well just north of it (North Hollywood), Zach and Kristen are married film industry professionals on a deep dive into the history of the Academy Awards. Every other week they watch the Academy Award winning Best Picture starting with the original ceremony in 1929 to now. Fascinated by the concept of The Oscars and curious about the culture surrounding them, the Phaneufs are on a mission to share the history and context of the “best” films in American history—thanks to Oscar and his Academy.
In this episode we discuss the seventieth Best Picture winner, Titanic, the many records it broke on its way to winning eleven Academy Awards, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s win for Best Original Screenplay, and Billy Crystal’s continued hosting duties. We also explore the making of Titanic, the ever-expanding budget of the most expensive film to date in 1997, and James Cameron’s obsession with deep-sea diving.
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24 Apr 2025
Academy Archives: Fargo and Frances McDormand
In this episode we discuss the early years of the Coen Brothers’ careers, their process of making Fargo, and the continued critical and growing commercial success of their films. We also talk about Francis McDormand, her friendship with Holly Hunter, her marriage to and working relationship with Joel Coen, and her many career and Academy Award achievements.
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23 Apr 2025
Thank the Academy (Trailer)
Based in Tinseltown, well just north of it (North Hollywood), Zach and Kristen are married film industry professionals on a deep dive into the history of the Academy Awards. Every other week they watch the Academy Award winning Best Picture starting with the original ceremony in 1929 to now. Fascinated by the concept of The Oscars and curious about the culture surrounding them, the Phaneufs are on a mission to share the history and context of the "best" films in American history - thanks to Oscar and his Academy.
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