Description

On this month's guestless episode of the podcast, the host gives a "State of Cinema" address covering the 2023 Oscar Nominations , the ongoing tension between popular and Independent cinema and the purpose of the theatrical experience. 

Prepare for what could be the most pretentious episode yet!

Production Notes 

Intro 0:00-2:08

Historical Context 2:09-10:52

• #Oscarssowhite...Again 
• Getting around Diversity Quotas...give it to a White Lady 
• Victim Narratives - Never forget Trauma 
• Hollywood's Love Affair with itself.

The 2023 Nominations 10:53-31:25

• Best Male Actor
• Best Suppporting Male Actor 
• Best Female Actor 
• Best Supporting Female Actor 
• Screenplays 
•  Directing/ The History of Female Directing Nominations 
• Lesser Known Categories 

Best Picture and the State of Cinema 31:39-53:25

• The Nominations 
• My Deficiencies
• My Pick(s)
• Popularizing the Oscars 
  • Films Vs. Movies 
  • Pop Culture is Soft Power 
  • Bureaucracy and Power 
• The Popular Oscar Category 
  • Diminished Ratings
  • A People's Voice ?
  • The COVID-19 Effect 
  • Theaters = Spectacle
  • Arthouse = Streaming 
• What Do We Want?
  • Room For all.

Plugs 53:33-55:57 

Links

Oscars still so White  

Comics Cultural Collateral Damage 

*All Clips were used under Fair Use*