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The Oscar Project Podcast3.68-2nd Oscars RecapSend us a textToday's episode is my recap of everything from the second Academy Awards back in 1930. I run through all the nominees and winners of every category and give a final ranking of all 19 films I was able to watch from this year of the Oscars. If you missed any of the episodes discussing specific films, you can go back in this feed or just tap on the links below.3.28-The Return of the Oscars and Lost Nominees of 1928-1929 with Lewis Beer3.30-Street Angel & Skyscraper with Beth Lisogorsky3.32-Glorious Betsy with Enrico Banson3.34...
2025-08-2214 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.38-A Woman of Affairs with Amanda KusekSend us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1928 film A Woman of Affairs. My friend Amanda Kusek from the The 90-Minute Movie newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about a complex web of love triangles, the expressive, over-the-top performance of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as Jeffry, and whether or not the source material truly was as scandalous as history has made it out to be. You can watch A Woman of Affairs on YouTube or purchase a copy for your collection and be sure to check out Amanda's newsletter.
2025-05-0936 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.16-1st Oscars RecapSend us a textToday's episode is my recap of everything from the very first Academy Awards back in 1929. Listen as I walk through the nominees and winners of every category and give a final ranking of all 17 films I was able to watch from this first year of the Oscars. If you missed any of the episodes discussing specific films, you can go back in this feed or just tap on the links below.1.3 The Circus: Chaplin's Sad Take on His Place in Cinema1.4 Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness1.6 The Jazz Singer: The Dawn...
2025-02-2115 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.4 Tempest with Amanda KusekSend us a textToday'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 shifting character dynamics throughout a film, how we see historical events through the lens of film, and almost being able to hear the voice of an actor from his performance on screen even in a silent film.You can watch Tempest on You Tube and be sure to check out Amanda's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode i...
2025-01-1033 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastSahara: McConaughey is Neither Indiana Jones Nor James BondNor National Treasure. Nor Lara Croft. Nor Uncharted. So was the movie any good? Frank from the No Flicks Given Podcast joined us this week. Frank says the movie is "fine." He also says we rated it too low. Frank is a legit screenwriter, partner to fan-favorite guest Amanda Kusek, an awesome podcaster, and a fantastic guest. This might be our best episode yet!MMPod Guys on No Flicks GivenNo Flicks Given Podcast@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail...
2024-05-061h 55
Mastering McConaughey PodcastSex and the City and King of the Hill: McConaughey Dips Back Into TelevisionMcConaughey started his career on an episode of Unsolved Mysteries. It is only fitting that he makes a return to TV right before his real romcom career launches. Amanda Kusek (The 90-Minute Movie) joins us again to talk SATC Season 3 with a little KOTH sprinkled in.The 90 Minute Movie on Substack@MasteringMPod on Instagram and TikTokEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark Usher
2024-01-291h 26
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTime is a Flat Circle: Best of Episode (First Rotation)On this New Year's Day, we bring you a look back at McConaughey's first 5 performances. Enjoy!Mark’s Retro Movie Roundtable Episode: Review of ScroogedAmanda Kusek’s take on Scrooged@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail at (505) 750-9426Theme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the ShowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mastering-mcconaughey-podcast/donations
2024-01-011h 05
Mastering McConaughey PodcastLone Star: Matthew McConaughey Travels Back in Time 40 Years…to Murder Kris Kristofferson?No, this is not a time travel episode, but MM plays a deputy who becomes the sheriff under suspicious circumstances. 40 years later his son is elected sheriff and is obligated to investigate the potential crime(s) committed by his father. This movie is highly critically acclaimed, but did Johnny and Mark enjoy it?Amanda Kusek’s take on Piranha@MasteringMPod on InstagramEmail: MasteringMPod@gmail.comTheme song HEYAQUALUNG! by HoliznaThe Modern Real Estate AgentsProduced and edited by Mark UsherSupport the Show...
2023-09-251h 06
Casual NonsenseThe 90 Minute MovieEpisode 40: The 90 Minute MovieHost: @marcdietteGuest: Amanda KusekJoin me and my guest Amanda Kusek as we take you on a hilarious dive into the world of movies and writing. With her irreverent sense of humor and love for all things quirky, Amanda and I share our thoughts on everything from Nicolas Cage's epic performances to the best, and worst 90 minute movies. But it's not just movies we discuss - we also delve into the art of writing, as Amanda shares her screenplay and poetry writing and journey. Join us f...
2023-09-1946 min
Mastering McConaughey PodcastTexas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation: The One Where An Award Winning Screenwriter (Amanda Kusek) Joins Us As A Guest-HostIn this episode we are joined by special guest host Amanda Kusek (author and award winning screenwriter) to talk about the 4th installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise which stars a violent Matthew McConaughey and a scared (but strong) Renee Zellweger, both relatively unknown actors at the time. This movie has violence, misogyny, corpses, car chases, and Leatherface in drag. But is it any good?Subscribe to Amanda’s SubstackCheck out Amanda’s Instagram to see her poetry and screenwriting talentsThank you to @spookyastronauts for the YouTube video that gave us a...
2023-08-141h 30
Give It 5Sleeping With the Enemy (1991)Julia Roberts fakes her death and hides in Iowa to escape a psychopathic mustache and the man attached to it.You can all blame Amanda for this one - a 90s marital thriller centered around Julia Roberts hot off the success of Pretty Woman. A movie so incompetent, they managed to cast a new love interest that is somehow just as creepy as the violent husband that is hunting her. We're joined by friend-of-the-pod Amanda Kusek and also newcomer MB Welch (our self-appointed JRob expert) to chat about 1991's Sleeping With the Enemy. We chat...
2020-11-301h 11
Give It 5Down Periscope (1996)Dr. Frasier Crane on a WWII submarine versus the modern US navy.We're back for the second episode of our Subtember series! This time we bring you Down Periscope, a movie that could only be made in that peaceful sweet spot of history between 1991 and 2001, a lighthearted comedy from the same minds that brought you Police Academy and Major League (so basically a love-able bunch of losers who come together under a charismatic leader). Back again to talk about this with us is Amanda Kusek of cheapcourage.com. You can also hear here o...
2020-09-181h 05
Chatting with AstaChatting with...Amanda KusekWe talk about her poetry in NIGHT BODIES, vulnerability, creativity, & the dreaded “quarantine skin”. Support the show
2020-05-1634 min
Fix A FlickEp. 68- Godzilla (1998)It’s July, which we all know is Roland Emmerich month. The boys have their first podcast apart and welcome to the detective agency Amanda Kusek (Insta @cheapcourage) of the Show Me Yours podcast to talk about their favorite 20 story lizard- Godzilla. Be sure to visit our friends: https://cheapcourage.com/ @showmeyourspod @giveit5
2019-07-041h 37