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Rewatching OscarEverything Everywhere All At Once (2022)In this episode of Rewatching Oscar, a film that is very VERY odd, confusing, and all over the place. But I guess that is the point of it. It tackles tons of themes, has incredible performances, and scenes that will both baffle and intrigue you. The movie, of course, is Everything Everywhere All At Once. If you don't think about your own personal life, with all the positives, negatives ... and everything in between that fill your days, then you should check your pulse. This is a special film. Looking back, was it deserving of the Best Picture Osc...
2026-01-301h 31
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 14: Oscar Nominations Announced RecapWell ... the nominations our out! Yes, it's one of those great times of the year in the cinema calendar. Time to analyze all the films that recieved an Oscar nomination for the 98th Annual Academy Awards which will be televised live on March 15th, 2026. But on Thursday, January 22nd history was made. The great film Sinners did something that no other film in history has done. It received a whopping 16 Oscar nominations ... two more than any other film had previously garnered. But that is not all that happened. Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on not only Sinners, but...
2026-01-2354 min
Rewatching OscarAll About Eve (1950)In this episode of Rewatching Oscar, I dive into one of the greatest films ever made about the theatre, stardom, and the razor-sharp ambition lurking behind the curtain: All About Eve. Released in 1950 and starring the legendary Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, and Thelma Ritter, this Oscar-winning classic isn't just a masterclass in acting—it's a biting, witty, and surprisingly timeless take on fame, friendship, manipulation, and power.We’ll explore the film’s iconic performances, the brilliance of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s script, the unforgettable character arcs of Margo and Eve, and the film’s l...
2025-12-261h 15
Rewatching OscarGreen Book (2018)Green Book (2018) at first glance seems like a twist ... a retelling of another Best Picture winner ... Driving Miss Daisy. It's not. This movie is mostly about the connection between two men from different worlds who learn to understand each other during a road trip. It's a very entertaining film ... but looking back, did the Academy get it right and award the right film the top award at the Oscars Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about Green Book as well as many other films from that year, and hear which fil...
2025-12-121h 19
Rewatching OscarCimarron (1931)There are many classics that went on to take home the top prize at the Oscars. And there are those that, well ... let's just say that we still shake our heads why certain films got on the Academy voters' good graces in such a way that they were chosen as Best Picture of that year. At the fourth Academy Awards ceremony, Cimarron was selected as the best film. However, after almost a century later the question isn't really if it deserved it, the question is "how could that have happened?" Well, this Wesley Ruggles epic does have the scope and...
2025-11-211h 02
Rewatching OscarA Man For All Seasons (1966)A Man For All Seasons is a film about integrity and morality. Standing up against authoritarian that feels very relevant with what is happening tody in 2025. The performance of Paul Scofield as Sir Thomas More is nothing short of brilliant. And with an incredibly written and thoughtfully paced script, as well as perfect direction by Fred Zinnemann, make this movie truly special. Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about A Man For All Seasons as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rew...
2025-11-071h 29
Rewatching OscarThe Departed (2006)In a year when there were many good films, but few that really were incredible, Martin Scorsese was the big winner at the Oscars ... and for the first time in his career. He finally won Best Director for his gang film about deception, loyalty, and even rats. The Departed is one hell of a ride. A great script, incredible performances by an A-list cast, and memorable scenes make this a truly special film. However, looking back almost two decades, did the Academy get it right? Was it deserving of the Best Picture prize?Listen to film critic J...
2025-10-171h 12
Rewatching OscarThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)What a year it was! Some great, legendary classics came out in 1957. But it was The Bridge on the River Kwai that came out on top at the Academy Awards for that year. David Lean's WWII classic about obsession is still as riveting as it was almost seven decades later. With brilliant performances by the entire cast, especially Alec Guinness and Sessue Hayakawa, the film is captivating in every aspect ... including the legendary whistling tune Colonel Bogey March. However, was it deserving of the five Oscars it won, including the Best Picture prize?Listen to film critic J...
2025-10-031h 24
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 13: TIFF50 RecapWell ... another year is done. The 50th Annual Toronto International Film Festival is over. Eleven days ... eleven looooooong incredible days of dozens and dozens of films, conversations with directors, actors, producers, organizers, fellow film critics, and of course the thousands of fans. It was an absolutely incredible adventure for film critic Jack Ferdman. On this podcast, he shares his take on the festival and some of the amazing, and not-so-amazing films he saw at this festival.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.co...
2025-09-1948 min
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 12: TIFF50 PreviewIt's time again! The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back ... and this year is a big one! It's the 50th anniversary of the greatest film festival in the world. And Jack Ferdman will be there each and every day, talking to directors, actors, screenwriters, fellow film critics, and even the fans ... about the event AND the great movies that are premiering during those 11 days of fun. The festival runs from September 4th through to the 14th. On this podcast, Jack will preview a bunch of those films that he will be screening. You can also watch a video ve...
2025-08-2938 min
Rewatching OscarHow Green Was My Valley (1941)In 1941, there were a couple of classic films that were released and are currently revered by critics and cinephiles alike. But the Academy decided to choose a drama about a family in a mining town in Welsh town, focusing on a young boy and his perspective of the events that unfold around him. This film, directed by John Ford, is a moving story and visually striking. However, was it deserving of the five Oscars it won, including the Best Picture prize?Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about How Green Was...
2025-08-151h 14
Rewatching OscarAnnie Hall (1977)There are only a handful of comedies that changed cinema ... and even fewer that took home the Best Picture Oscar. Annie Hall was both of those things. Woody Allen's career, with this classic, altered the course of his career from hysterical madcap comedies to hysterical, deep-meaning thought provoking artful films that became a template for future rom-coms. He used every stylistic trick in the book to make his point. From breaking the fourth wall to split-screen dialogues and everything else in between, It really was an original. But does it still deserve to be recognized as the best of 1977? Doe...
2025-08-011h 15
Rewatching OscarGladiator (2000)There are small, medium, and big films ... and then there are HUGE ones. Those epic films. that are grandiose spectacles. Gladiator was made to be one of those larger-than-life films. The battles, the colosseum, and everything are huge. Ridley Scott was the perfect director to bring this film to life, and Russell Crowe and Joaquim Phoenix are perfect foes battling it out. Gladiator is a lot of fun ... and there is a lot of heart and emotion to it as well. But does it still deserve to be recognized as the best of 2000? Does it still resonate after all t...
2025-07-181h 21
Rewatching OscarThe Life of Emile Zola (1937)There are all kinds of films ... films that entertain us, films that move us, and those that are important. This best picture winner does all that. The Life of Emile Zola is a movie that will stir up your emotions as it relates to the world of today. A world that is divisive and full of the powers that be that control our world ... for both good and bad. This William Dieterlie-directed film, about the life of the famous French author, Emile Zola, and his batter to help free a man who was treated as a scapegoat and wrongly i...
2025-07-041h 12
Rewatching OscarOut of Africa (1985)There were many great films in 1985. However, the Academy decided to give its Best Picture Oscar to a long and sweeping epic that was touted as a romance for the ages. A film that had the beauty of a continent, A-list actors in Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, and it's love story. Out of Africa was a box-office blockbuster. However, many critics have felt that film's shine has tarnished over the years. Well, did it really deserve to win the top prize of that year?Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes ev...
2025-06-201h 33
Rewatching OscarThe Greatest Show on Earth (1952)In an age where people started to stay home to watch television and listen to the radio, and attendance in movie theatres was waning, big spectacles were the way to get people interested in cinema again. Also, the resurgence of the circus was on the rise. Cecil B. De Mille, known for directing huge extravaganzas, decided to combine the two and make this huge epic film about a story with the big top, and all its glory, as the backdrop. The Greatest Show on Earth was a huge blockbuster. It went on to win the top prize at the...
2025-06-061h 19
Rewatching OscarCODA (2021)The Oscar for Best Picture is usually given to films that are epics or biographies. On the rare occasion maybe a western or a thriller. But it is extremely rare for a film that is sweet and somewhat small in scope. But in 2021 there was a film that grabbed the attention of audiences, and film critics got on board as well. That film was Sian Heder's sweet movie about a young girl trying to find herself in a world outside of the confines of her parents and brother who happen to be deaf. That film of course is CODA. It...
2025-05-231h 23
Rewatching OscarWest Side Story (1961)The passion of music and choreography in film was never more prevalent than in the Best Picture winner of 1961. West Side Story is a story about love, gangs, cultural wars, and ultimately tragedy. But mostly it's about the music and dance. We remember all the songs ... incredible tunes including Tonight, I Feel Pretty, Officer Krupke, and of course America. They have stood the test of time. We also love the story of two young adults madly in love amidst the turmoil and hate of other cultures within New York between the whites and the Puerto Ricans. However, does this mo...
2025-05-091h 30Rewatching OscarSlumdog Millionaire (2008)Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was a huge game show that started in 1998, and then it became a global phenomenon by around 2005. Soooo .... it isn't surprising that a film that was made based on that show. But no one could have imagined the huge success this small film that had a hard time getting any funding to be made, about that game show in India, and was directed by a white British filmmaker. Slumdog Millionaire is more than just a film about a game show. It's about poverty, class and culture wars, love and destiny. It was a h...
2025-04-251h 20
Rewatching OscarThe Best Years of Our Lives (1946)The Best Years of Our Lives made an impact when it was released back in 1946, both on the Academy with its numerous nominations and wins, but also on the movie-going public. William Wyler's film brought real-life issues of the men returning home from battle in WWII and dealing with acclimating back into society ... into the world they once knew, yet has changed. This is a special film full of important themes including social class, reintegration, disability, and friendship. With incredible performances by the entire cast, The Best Years of Our Lives is a great piece of filmmaking.Af...
2025-04-111h 15
Rewatching OscarBraveheart (1995)Biographies are very interesting. The are hundreds that have been made over the years that have not only been entertaining but also are educational in some way. Learning about an event or a person that has made an impact in some way in the past, in a movie, has always been something fans have been going to the theatre ever since the start of cinema. Obviously, we want some truth to what we are watching. So in retrospect, it is very disappointing to find out how inauthentic Braveheart's story is. Mel Gibson directed and starred in this epic film abo...
2025-03-281h 33
Rewatching OscarPatton (1970)Biographical films can be incredible ... that is if they delve deep into the main protagonist's character based on their past. Their influences growing up drive who they are and why they became the important figure, we are watching being analyzed on screen. In 1970, there was a larger-than-life war hero, who for better or worse was a strong force for the American effort in defeating the Nazis in WWII. However, George S. Patton ruffled more than a few feathers during the last few years of the war. Franklin J. Schaffner directed this Best Picture winner, Patton, illustrating this macho, no-holds-barred...
2025-03-141h 46
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 11: Oscars 2025 RecapAnother Oscar broadcast for the history books! Download and listen to Jack's take on the 97th Annual Academy Awards that took place on Sunday, March 2nd. Anora rocked the night with 5 awards including the big prize. Conan O'Brien did a great job with his first time hosting, but who will come back next year? Jack recaps the night and gives you his insight on what happened ... from the winners, the great jokes, the presenters, and even the contoversy. The night went pretty smoothly. Download and listen to Jack's take on Oscar night. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:...
2025-03-041h 02
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 10: Final Oscar Predictions 2025Only two more days until the big night, so I guess it's time for film critic Jack Ferdman to make his final picks. He has seen all the films ... that's not surprising. But what is, are some of the predictions he has made for what will win each, and every one of the 23 little golden statuettes that will be given out on Sunday, March 2nd. Will he pick The Brutalist, Anora, Conclave, or maybe a film that is a long shot to win the top prize. Download and listen to his choices on this Bonus Episode of Rew...
2025-02-2840 min
Rewatching OscarOn the Waterfront (1954)There is no doubt that this film has a backstory that is fairly controversial. Director Elia Kazan testified to Congress and the HUAC hearings, and named names. There are many people who became his enemy, and never forgave him. However, undoubtedly, his film On the Waterfront is a true classic. A great story about redemption, incredible direction, and amazing performances by the entire cast, including a legendary one by one of the greatest actors of all time, Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role. The film doesn't feel dated at all, but revisiting it over seven decades later, should it s...
2025-02-211h 24
Rewatching OscarBirdman (2014)Films usually have a nice structure to it that makes us feel complete ... the movie has a beginning, a middle, and an ending that kind of wraps everything up neatly. And then there are a few that just don't do that. LOL! The Academy Award-winning film for Best Picture of 2014, Birdman, doesn't do thta. The film is as open-ended as can be. However, the film's technical aspects, the acting, and direction, are all brilliant. This film is very unique ... and was praised by critics and movie goers everywhere. But all these years later, Does Birdman still hold up? In...
2025-02-071h 31
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 9: Oscar Nominations 2025Well ... another year has passed and we finally are here.: The announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the best films of 2024. Yes, there weren't many shockers ... but there are always a couple that stir the pot. Fans lose their minds and they complain and complain about their favourite films or performers not getting recognized. The Academy can't please everyone! Lol! Listen to what Jack has to say about the nominations, the snubs, and his early predictions for who will win those golden statuettes at the 97th Annual Academy ceremony on March 2nd, 2025. RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzz...
2025-01-3051 min
Rewatching OscarAll Quiet on the Western Front (1929/30)There are very few extra-special films in the history of cinema that not only stand the test of time, they really changed the way we look at history in general ... fictional films that make us see real life in a truly different manner. Lewis Milestone's All Quiet on the Western Front did just that. It took our perspective of war and turned it on its head by having us see the world of the enemy soldiers. This film is so technically brilliant and the acting is first-rate. This is a remarkable piece of filmmaking. However, was this Best Picture wi...
2025-01-171h 13
Rewatching OscarMy Fair Lady (1964)The 1960s was the last true decade of the Hollywood musical. Yes, there were others since ... however, they were few and far between. And in 1964, the third of that genre to win Best Picture in those ten years was the huge box office smash hit, and film adaptation of the Broadway hit, My Fair Lady. This Rex Harrison/Audrey Hepburn film was loved by pretty much everyone who saw it. The songs, the costumes, the sets, and the beauty of Hepburn were reasons enough for this film to continue to be loved over six decades later. However, in retrospect, does...
2025-01-101h 34
Rewatching OscarIt Happened One Night (1934)Romantic-screwball comedies had to start sometime ... and that sometime was early 1934. And there was a film that took Hollywood by storm ... Frank Capra's It Happened One Night. This film is one of only three films to home the Big 5 on Oscar night (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay). So many great scenes, great lines, wonderful direction, and incredible performances by Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert make this movie a true gem of cinema. After 90 years, does this film still stand the test of time? In hindsight, should it still be regarded as the best of 1934?Listen to fi...
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Rewatching OscarParasite (2019)It took over nine decades for the Academy to award the Best Picture of the year to a foreign language film. And although there were hundreds of brilliant masterpieces that could have won, including eleven other films that were nominated prior to 2019, it was well worth the wait! Parasite is truly a special film full of incredible performances, great direction, a brilliant screenplay, and so many deep themes to analyze. It really is that good. However, 2019 was a great year in cinema. Looking back, did Parasite deserve the Oscar for the top prize?Listen to film critic Jack...
2024-12-131h 23
Rewatching OscarBen-Hur (1959)Well, here's a film that won the Best Picture Oscar that was actually a remake. The was the epic silent version in 1925, but it's the 1959 Biblical classic that everyone remembers. Ben-Hur ended up winning 11 Academy Awards that year, which is still a record that stands until this very day. There is so much to love about this film ... the acting, the direction, the incredible score ... and of course the brilliant sets. But this movie is always remembered for the chariot race. It still holds up. But does the rest of Ben Hur? In hindsight, should it still be regarded as...
2024-11-291h 26
Rewatching OscarAll the King's Men (1949)Here is a film that is eerily similar to what has been happening in the United States political world since 2016. The movie is All the King's Men, a story about greed, corruption, and those who blindly fall prey to those in power. Great direction by Robert Rossen, wonderful acting, and a script based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, launched this film all the way to a Best Picture Oscar victory for 1949? But 75 years later, does it still hold up enough to be regarded as the best film of that Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it...
2024-11-151h 42
Rewatching Oscar12 Years a Slave (2013)Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about 12 Years a Slave as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 2013.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feed...
2024-11-011h 27
Rewatching OscarGandhi (1982)Another year ... another biopic wins Best Picture. This time it's Gandhi's turn. A film that covers 50 years of a man who has been revered by millions upon millions of people around the world. The performance of Sir Ben Kingley as this small, meek person with no position in government taking on the British in order to get India its sovereignty is absolutely remarkable. However, is that performance enough to make this three hour biopic brilliant on every other level. Also, was it deserving for the top prize, Best Picture, of 1982? Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on...
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Rewatching OscarGone With the Wind (1939)There literally was no other year like it. When you look at the list of films that were released in the calendar year of 1939, well, the films most people would consider brilliant classics are in the dozens! You can spend weeks upon weeks watching movies from just that one year, and you would be completely and thoroughly satisfied. The Academy, however, can only pick just one Best Picture winner ... and although many people have differing opinions on what was the best film that year and what should have taken home the top prize, no one is going to ever mi...
2024-10-041h 51
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 8: TIFF2024Film critic and historian, Jack Ferdman, loves this time of year! He's a proud Torontonian ... so why wouldn't he love early September? It's not just because of the beauty of fall in his hometown. It's mostly because he goes to his favourite event every year ... The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). And 2024 was no different. It's one of the best events for Cinema in the world. And this year, Jack interacted with many actors, directors, critics, and of course fans, and shared the passion with them (and visa versa) during the 11 days TIFF took place. He also, of course, screene...
2024-09-201h 07
Rewatching OscarA Beautiful Mind (2001)Biopics Biopics Biopics! The Academy loves biopics. There are so many that have been nominated for Oscars ... and even some that have won the top prize, Best Picture. And in 2001, there was one that did just that. Ron Howard's A Beautiful Mind won the hearts and, pardon the pun, minds of so many film fans worldwide. It was a huge box-office success. This story about mathematician and Nobel Prize winner, John Nash, tells us the story of a man who had to overcome his illness in order to achieve greatness in his field as well as deal with his issu...
2024-09-061h 32
Rewatching OscarThe Great Ziegfeld (1936)There are a lot of Best Picture winners that are big, bold, and epic in size. Well, in 1936, MGM made something pretty big ... and long. A film that brought people to the theatre to enjoy the spectacle of Broadway, especially if they weren't able to see a show live ad in person. The Great Ziegfeld, at the time, was the longest talking film ever made! It was a box-office success! Looking back all these years ... despite its success, should it have also won the Best Picture of 1936 at the Academy Awards? Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take...
2024-08-261h 17
Rewatching OscarAmadeus (1984)There were tons of great films that came out in 1984. However, there was one that took away 8 Oscars at the Academy Awards. Amadeus won the hearts of both fans and critics with its amazing story and brilliant performances by Tom Hulce and Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham. However, 4 decades later, should it still be regarded as the best film of 1984? Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about Amadeus as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1984 to.Download, lis...
2024-08-091h 20
Rewatching OscarGoing My Way (1944)Bing Crosby was the biggest star both in music and in film of the 1940s. Going My Way put him on an even higher level of popularity. The film earned him the Best Actor Oscar, which was the first of three nominations in his acclaimed career. His charm, his demeanor, and of course his beautiful voice, was a huge reason for the movie's success. However, has the movie stood the test of time? Does it still resonate with people after 80 years? Does it still deserve to be regarded as the best film of 1944?Listen to film critic Jack...
2024-07-261h 13
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 7: Ranking Meryl Streep's Oscar Nominated PerformancesHere is another Bonus Episode, and this time it's all about ... the one, the only ... Meryl!! Meryl Streep is undoubtedly one of the greatest performers to have ever graced the silver screen. From her start on Broadway to her stints on television, it's her brilliance in movies that we know her work. She has been nominated for an astounding record 21 Academy Awards for her various roles throughout her career, winning three times. But which of those performances are her best? Film critic Jack Ferdman did his research and took the tough task by ranking them from number 21 to number 1. Well...
2024-07-121h 25
Rewatching OscarThe Deer Hunter (1978)Many great films came out in 1978 ... several because Hollywood began to tell stories of what soldiers experienced both during the Vietnam war that had just ended a few years before, and also how they dealt with coming home. The Deer Hunter was one of those films. Director and screenwriter Michael Cimino created a layered, powerful, and very raw film about three men dealing with this situation. The performances are incredible and it's incredible technically. However, looking back, did The Deer Hunter deserve the Oscar for Best Picture? Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he an...
2024-06-281h 27
Rewatching OscarOliver! (1968)First, it was the famous novel by Charles Dickens back in 1838, then it hit the silver screen with many silent and sound ones. Then it hit Broadway with the well-known musical version ... until finally it came back to theatres and won the Oscar for Best Picture of 1968. Oliver! is the fourth musical of the 1960s to win the top prize. Its mixture of the dark story of a young boy escaping an orphanage, and wonderful music delighted audiences worldwide. But does this film still resonate with movie lovers today? Looking back, does this Carol Reed directed film still deserve to...
2024-06-141h 28
Rewatching OscarEp. 53 - Nomadland (2020)The year 2020 was a very strange one ... for all of us. The world for all intents and purposes, felt like it was put on pause. COVID-19 was really the only thing on our minds. And because of it, even movie theatres and the film industry as a whole struggled. Filmmakers began making films that were more personal, more meaningful, ones that represented how we felt as a society during these trying times. Nomadland was one of those films that struck a chord with many, and definitely with the Academy. A story of people, referred to as Nomads, trying to find...
2024-05-311h 15
Rewatching OscarThe Hurt Locker (2009)In 2009 the Academy Awards increased the number of films that could be nominated for Best Picture. For over 6 decades there used to be only 5 films selected. However, the Academy decided that more films should be at least acknowledged with being honoured with a nomination. So from here on out, there would be at the very least 5, and at the most 10, films that would get that honour. The top two films leading the pack of ten were the huge mega-blockbuster Avatar, and the deeper, and more intelligent war film The Hurt Locker. The latter film prevailed despite its poor showing at th...
2024-05-171h 20
Rewatching OscarThe Broadway Melody (1928/29)There have been good, great, and even brilliant Best Picture winners over the past century. Many stay with us forever, and we love watching them over and over and over again. And then, well, there are films like The Broadway Melody. Those who have seen it understand. However, its importance and influence in the history of cinema is undeniable. It was the first full-length musical with synchronized sound. Watching it today feels like it was more experimental than anything else. But it does have its good qualities. Download and listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on this mo...
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Rewatching OscarMidnight Cowboy (1969)What an incredible year in cinema! There were so many great films to close out the decade. It was a time when Hollywood turned a new page and began making deeper, darker, and more rich films. And one of those films was this classic starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman ... Midnight Cowboy. This movie rocked a lot of people when it came out with its risqué story with homosexual overtones. Despite some of those critics, the film was a huge box -ffice success. Does the film hold up after all these years? Download and listen to film critic...
2024-04-191h 19
Rewatching OscarThe Silence of the Lambs (1991)There have only been three films that have swept the "big five" Oscars. And this one, the ONLY so-called horror film to win, is the last to win Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay. The Silence of the Lambs scared us all when we first saw it in the theatres in 1991 ... and we keep coming back for more. We love the story, we are blown away by the performances, and we love being terrified. However, after all these years, do we still think it's the best film of 1991? Download and listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on this m...
2024-04-051h 21
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 6: Oscars 2024 RecapAnother Oscar broadcast for the history books! Download and listen to Jack's take on the 96th Annual Academy Awards that took place on Sunday, March 10th. Oppenheimer rocked the night with 7 awards including the big prize. Jimmy Kimmel did a great job in his fourth time hosting, but who will come back next year? Jack recaps the night and also gives his suggestions to the Academy whom Kimmel should pass the hosting baton to. The night went pretty smoothly, with only a couple of surprises. Download and listen to Jack's take on Oscar night. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewat...
2024-03-1737 min
Rewatching OscarOrdinary People (1980) Including 2024 Oscar PredictionsIn 1980, legendary actor Robert Redford made his directorial debut with a film that moved so many and gave us great dramatic performances from Donald Sutherland, newcomer Timothy Hutton, and even comedy sitcom star Mary Tyler Moore. The film is of course the moving Ordinary People. It took home four Oscars, including Best Picture. However, after more than 4 decades does it still resonate with us, and in retrospect is it still deserving as the best of 1980? Download and listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on Ordinary People.As a bonus, Jack also shares his choices for who w...
2024-03-081h 21
Rewatching OscarYou Can't Take It With You (1938)Many directors fit certain categories of filmmaking ... when you think of films that focus on the little guy overcoming obstacles and beating corporations or banks or the rich ... well, you think of Frank Capra. Capra won three Academy Awards in 5 years and the last win is likely his least-known film for movie fans of today, You Can't Take It With You. This zany screwball comedy has a message and heart, but it also has wonderful performances by Jimmy Stewart, Jean Arthur, and especially Lionel Barrymore. However, is that enough to have film critic Jack Ferdman give it his Rewatching Os...
2024-03-011h 05
Rewatching OscarUnforgiven (1992)Westerns are not as popular amongst movie-goers over the past 40 years ... but there is one that changed the way we look at the Wild West. Clint Eastwood gave us Unforgiven. It's a film that turns the Western tropes of the past on its head. It's a wonderfully written, acted, and directed film that blew everyone away. It was nominated for nine Oscars and took home four. Should it still be regarded as the best film of 1992? Check out Jack's analysis of this Eastwood-directed classic and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 1992 to.SUBSCRIBE and FOLL...
2024-02-161h 14
Rewatching OscarThe French Connection (1971)The 1970s were the dawn of a new generation of filmmakers. The era between 1967 and 1979 is known as New Hollywood cinema. Directors and screenwriters began making films with fewer reigns on them and trying new riskier stories, with styles used predominately in European films. The French Connection is a perfect example of how darker and edgier stories with anti-heroes as the protagonists became the norm and how many more of these movies were becoming more mainstream. The Best Picture winner of 1971 was not only critically acclaimed but was also a box-office blockbuster. But was it the best film of the...
2024-02-021h 18
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 5: Oscar Nominations 2024Well ... another year has passed and we finally are here.: The announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the best films of 2023. Yes, there weren't many shockers ... but there are always a couple that stir the pot. Fans lose their minds and they complain and complain about their favourite films or performers not getting recognized. The Academy can't please everyone! Lol! Listen to what Jack has to say about the nominations and the upcoming ceremony on March 10th, 2024. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotify
2024-01-2429 min
Rewatching OscarMrs. Miniver (1942)There were a lot of films that were released after WWII from all different perspectives of what went on during that time. However, during the early 1940s, many films did the same DURING wartime. There were several that were extraordinary. Mrs. Miniver (1942) was one of those special films. Although very much a propaganda-like film released not only to entertain movie fans everywhere, it also pushed the idea of strength and determination to defeat the Nazis no matter how difficult the task. Mrs. Miniver was a huge hit back over 80 years ago, However, does it still resonate now, both with its m...
2024-01-191h 14
Rewatching OscarTitanic (1997)Well ... season 4 starts off with a bang! One of the BIG Oscar winners of all-time. It's epic in size, and was loved by so many when it came out. Is this romance/disaster film still all as great as it was all those years ago? Was it ever that great? Are the effects by Director James Cameron really just a mirage for a screenplay that isnt that very good? Do we still love the story of Jack and Rose's four day romance aboard the doomed ship? Wel, check out Jack's analysis to hear his detailed take on this 3 1/2 boat ride...
2024-01-051h 20
Rewatching OscarAn American in Paris (1951)Jack loves being a film critic ... analyzing both the good and the bad of everything that is cinema. The Best Picture Oscar winner of 1951, An American in Paris, covers both ends of that spectrum. The music of George Gershwin, the dance sequences, and many of the scenes really project this film forward ... but was all of that enough to deserve the accolades it received from the Academy, including the top prize at the Oscars.Download and listen to this final episode of Season 3 of Rewatching Oscar, and hear Jack's take on this MGM classic as well as all t...
2023-12-221h 15
Rewatching OscarSchindler's List (1993)Sometimes films go above and beyond just being a source of entertainment. Some movies are not just pieces of art put on celluloid for all film lovers to watch, but they are important ... educational, and even a piece of historical reference. Schindler's List is not a documentary, but it feels a lot like one. Steven Spielberg's epic 3+ hour story about one man who saved 1100 Jews from death in the Holocaust is riveting and moving. Was it deserving of the best picture of 1993. Download and listen to Jack's take on this film as well as all the other greats from 1993 and...
2023-12-081h 20
Rewatching OscarThe Shape of Water (2017)There are films that seem strange when you read the plot outline. You think to yourself, why would this be made? Then you find out that the perfect guy for this story is the director, so you think it could work. Well, Guillermo del Toro made this fantasy about a mute woman in 1962 who falls in love with an Amphibian Man. The Shape of Water is a great film full of wonderful performances ... however, it's the direction and technical elements of this Best Picture winner from 2017 that make it all work so perfectly. Upon rewatch, is it the best fil...
2023-11-241h 11
Rewatching OscarShakespeare in Love (1998)It has been 25 years, but there are still many who believe that the 1998 winner for Best Picture should NOT have been Shakespeare in Love. Jack revisits this controversial winner and tells us how good it is after all these years, and if it deserves the terrible reputation it gets from those who love the Oscars. Which film does he think is the best of that year? Download and listen to his take on this movie this fictionalized take on William Shakespeare.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iT...
2023-11-101h 10
Rewatching OscarWings (1927/28)It all started with this one. The first Best Picture winner was also a silent film ... the only completely non-talkie to ever win the top award. Yes, even The Artist (2011) had some words at the film's end. But more importantly, Wings is a great film, from its direction, its incredible combat sequences, and the beautiful Clara Bow, known by everyone back then as the "It Girl". Now, is Director William A. Wellman's epic war film deserving of that Academy Award? Well, check out this episode, in which Jack takes on this query and even compares Wings to all the oth...
2023-10-2757 min
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 4: Top 20 Jack Nicholson PerformancesRewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanHere is another Bonus Episode, and this time it's all about ... JACK!! No, not the host of this show (although he may want you to think it is), but about the one ... the only ... Jack Nicholson!! What a career he has had. 64 films, tons of accolades, and unforgettable roles. As for those roles, which ones were his best? The ones that stand out in our minds when we think of the nut with the devilish grin and golden smile. Well, Jack Ferdman has definitely done his homework. he's watched them all, analyzed each r...
2023-10-201h 05
Rewatching OscarOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)This is one of the great films of the last 50 years. Jack analyzes this film in depth, talking about how it came about, as well as themes of authoritarianism. This movie not only has an incredible screenplay and great direction, but the acting is second to none. The question is, did the Academy get it right by honouring One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with the top honour back in 1975, or should another film have taken the Best Picture Oscar. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunes
2023-10-131h 15
Rewatching OscarThe Apartment (1960)Billy Wilder is one of the greatest directors in cinematic history. Here Jack talks about one of his gems, The Apartment. The screenplay, the direction, the acting, and the cinematography are all remarkable and truly make this film timeless, despite being over 60 years old. Will it be good enough for Jack to give it his top prize as best film of 1960, The Rewatch Oscar? Download and listen to his take on this classic as well as all the other films from that year.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comAppl...
2023-09-291h 09
Rewatching OscarChicago (2002)Well ... it took the Academy a while, but finally, 34 years after the last musical to win Best Picture, the Rob Marshall blockbuster Chicago took home Oscar's biggest prize in 2002. What makes this film special? It all starts with the director's vision. However, the cast, the editing, and of course the incredible songs and score helped make this Broadway smash hit a fan favourite on the big screen more than two decades ago. Download and listen to what film critic Jack Ferdman's take is on this movie, and if it deserved to be regarded as the best of that year.
2023-09-151h 07
Rewatching OscarFrom Here to Eternity (1953)SEVENTY years ago this movie dominated Hollywood and the Academy Awards. It is a drama disguised as a war film. From Here to Eternity is a movie that took home a boatload of Oscars back in 1953. All the performances are incredible and the direction, editing, and cinematography is first rate. But it's the story that really pulls you in. The question is did it deserve to win best picture that year. Were the other four nominees as goo, or even better. Was there a film (including all the great foreign language movies) that came out in 1953 better than From Here to...
2023-09-011h 01
Rewatching OscarThe Artist (2011)The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences loves to talk and pay respects to actors and films from a bygone era. They had a huge opportunity to do so by honouring The Artist, a film that pays homage to the silent film era. It won Best Picture beating out many greats of 2011. The question is, even though stylistically it was close to perfect, giving us a look that even Chaplin would be proud of, does it hold up today and in retrospect deserve the top prize? Film Critic Jack Ferdman has a lot to say about that. Also, he de...
2023-08-1851 min
Rewatching OscarDriving Miss Daisy (1989)There are films that deserve the Best Picture award and there are films that are just movies that shocked us that they even got nominated ... and then there are films like Driving Miss Daisy. Wow! How could this small, cute, Hallmark-type film, be regarded as the best movie of 1989 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? Who knows the real reason? Jack Ferdman has a lot to say about this film and why it won. Which film actually did deserve the top prize at the Oscars that year? There are so many to choose from. Tune in and l...
2023-08-0459 min
Rewatching OscarGrand Hotel (1931/32)This film started the mega-ensemble cast craze. But Grand Hotel is more than just 5 huge stars, led by the incomparable Greta Garbo It not only won the Oscar for Best Picture of that year over nine decades ago, but it was also cinema's biggest box office draw. The fans loved it, and the Academy honoured it, but how does it hold up all these years later? Does it deserve to be regarded as the best of that year? Listen to what Jack says about Grand Hotel and all the other greats that stood out. Who will take home his covet...
2023-07-2147 min
Rewatching OscarThe Sound of Music (1965)It's one of the big years and films in Academy Awards history ... 1965. Jack Ferdman dives into this big year and the legendary film that won the big prize, The Sound of Music. This classic stayed in theatres upon its initial release for almost 4 years!! It was the biggest box office winner of all-time surpassing Gone With the Wind. However, after almost 6 decades later, does it deserve to be regarded as the best of that year. Well, Jack analyzes not only The Sound of Music, but also tons of greats of that year and hands out his coveted Rewatching Oscar to...
2023-07-141h 01
Rewatching OscarRain Man (1988)Well, it's time for film critic, Jack Ferdman, to go back 35 years and dive head-first into the movies that rocked us in 1988. Ok, not every movie was great that year. However, most of us saw and loved the Academy Award winner from that year, Rain Man. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise definitely moved us with the story of two brothers reuniting after the death of their father. Hoffman won the Oscar for Best Actor, and the film was a box-office smash! But does the film hold up all these years later? As always, Jack has his take on everything film...
2023-06-3058 min
Rewatching OscarMarty (1955)Who says low-budget smaller films can't win the big one? Well, this film proved all those naysayers wrong! Marty, this tiny engine of a film, with tons of heart, won the Best Picture Oscar way back in 1955. It's a special film that Jack delves into in this episode. It won the big prize back then, but will the great direction, amazing acting, and Oscar-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky be enough to have Jack give it the Rewatch Oscar of 1955? Well, tune in and find out. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.com...
2023-06-0950 min
Rewatching OscarNo Country For Old Men (2007)Jack is back!! After a long nine-month hiatus dealing with the highs and lows of life (don't worry, he will share with all of you what happened), Rewatching Oscar returns! And wow ... what a film to return with. One of the best films to win Best Picture in recent memory. No Country For Old Men, the winner of the 2007 Oscar, leaves a mark on all of us that never seems to go away. From the direction, the cinematography, the screenplay, and the acting, Jack talks about it all. This one-of-a-kind movie has it all, but was it deserving of the...
2023-05-2654 min
Old Souls and SeekersHow To Reduce Stress And AnxietyIn this week's episode of the Old Souls & Seekers podcast, we're happy to bring you a talk on how to reduce stress and anxiety. We're diving deep into how to deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy, natural way without letting escape behaviours hi-jack your well-being so that you can upgrade your quality of life. In Today's Episode: How To Reduce Stress and Anxiety In A Natural Way Mindset Shifts On How To Deal With Stress And Anxiety Simple And Powerful Techniques To Deal With Stress And Anxiety How To Get A Major Breakthrough In 6 W...
2023-01-2455 minOld Souls and SeekersHow To Reduce Stress And AnxietyIn this week's episode of the Old Souls & Seekers podcast, we're happy to bring you a talk on how to reduce stress and anxiety. We're diving deep into how to deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy, natural way without letting escape behaviours hi-jack your well-being so that you can upgrade your quality of life. In Today's Episode: How To Reduce Stress and Anxiety In A Natural Way Mindset Shifts On How To Deal With Stress And Anxiety Simple And Powerful Techniques To Deal With Stress And Anxiety How To Get A Major Breakthrough In 6 W...
2023-01-2455 min
Rewatching OscarPlatoon (1986)Here is a movie that is so powerful and so devastating to watch that it haunts for days after you see it. Jack has seen this film several times and had to endure another screening so he could share his thoughts with all the cinefiles out there. Platoon is one of the great war films ever made. It is emotional. It is raw. There are many incredible films that have won the Best Picture Oscar over the 93 years since its inception. However, there are a select few of those winning movies that are truly special. Films that not only stand...
2022-08-131h 11
Rewatching OscarGentleman's Agreement (1947)This film may be 75 years old, but the topic of antisemitism still resonates today. Daryl F. Zanuck brought to the screen a story about a writer who goes undercover as a Jew to find out what it's like to live a life where you are hated for the reason of your religion. Listen to Jack's take on this classic from 1947. Will it win his Rewatch Oscar? If not, what film does he think was the best of that year. Tune in and find out.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.com
2022-06-2454 min
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 3: Oscars 2022 RecapWOW! This was one Oscar broadcast for the history books! Download and listen to Jack's take on this crazy night ... otherwise called the 94th Annual Academy Awards that took place on March 27th, 2022. Yes, CODA did win Best Picture, Dune took home 6 Oscars, and The Power of the Dog only took home 1 award out of the 12 it was nominated for. But everyone is talking about Will Smith and the slap heard around the movie world. Everyone has an opinion on it ... and of course, Jack does as well (and everything that happened that night). Listen and enjoy! SUB...
2022-03-2836 min
Rewatching OscarRocky (1976)There are many incredible films that have won the Best Picture Oscar over the 93 years since its inception. However, there are a select few of those winning movies that are truly special. Films that not only stand the test of time but also that have a special place in our hearts. Rocky is one of those films. The 1976 winner has it all: great acting, an amazing script, amazing direction, and a score that puts a perfect bow on it all. Download and listen to Jack's analysis of this classic as he delves deeper into this sports film that's far from...
2022-03-181h 06
Rewatching OscarCrash (2005)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanNot every movie that is expected to win the Best Picture Academy Award ends up winning. That is obvious. However, there are some that when the film is announced as the winner, it leaves our mouths open in shock. Crash (2005) is one of those films. Was it THAT good? Did it deserve the top prize at the Oscars? Most critics today believe that it didn't. So what happened? Why did this film about racism in America pull off the shocker? Listen and find out what film critic Jack Ferdman thinks happened as he rev...
2022-03-0456 min
Rewatching OscarTom Jones (1963)In this episode, Jack revisits Tom Jones, the Best Picture winner in a year where Hollywood films were not of their highest quality. This bawdy British comedic adventure showcases the talents of Albert Finney as well as the stylistic efforts of director Tony Richardson. Tom Jones is a one-of-a-kind film that doesn't seem to fit into the typical Best Picture formula by the Academy. The question is: Does it hold up after almost SIX decades. Listen and find out what Jack thinks of this classic comedy from 1963. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsp...
2022-02-181h 03
Rewatching OscarMutiny on the Bounty (1935)In this episode, Jack goes all the way back to 1935 where he revisits the Best Picture winner of that year as well as the top box office smash hit, Mutiny on the Bounty. The star power of the three leads is undeniable: Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, and Franchot Tone. The exciting film full of action, drama, and adventure pleased audiences to no end. However, does it hold up today? Jack delves deep into the story, acting, and technical aspects of the film and compares it to all the other notable movies that came out that year to decide if it...
2022-02-0455 min
Rewatching OscarChariots of Fire (1981)In this episode, Jack focuses on the little British Film that took the hearts of so many film fans around the world, Chariots of Fire. The film is about the 1924 Paris Olympics and how two British track and field athletes wanting the same thing are driven to achieve it by two different methods. This film, with its many themes, has belief (both in religion and of oneself) as its core. Jack revisits this Best Picture winner and analyzes each aspect of it, from story to structure. Download and listen to find out if he gives it, upon seeing it aga...
2022-01-211h 03
Rewatching OscarForrest Gump (1994)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, the first of Season 2, Jack shares with you his take on the mega-blockbuster hit of 1994, Forrest Gump. He has seen it many many times ... so how will that affect his rewatchable rating. The incredible cast, the tight script, the iconic lines, the brilliant soundtrack, and those amazing scenes ... Jack covers them all. But will Forrest Gump take home Jack's coveted Rewatch Oscar? Listen and find out. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar.Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle Podca...
2022-01-071h 10
Rewatching OscarIn the Heat of the Night (1967)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack talks the amazing and moving film whodunnit, that took away the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1967, In the Heat of the Night. He discusses the importance of the film being released during the tumultuous times of mid-1960s America between whites and blacks, as well as the incredible performances of the two leads (Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger). SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioStitcher
2021-12-2445 min
Rewatching OscarSpotlight (2015)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack talks about the Best Picture winner from 2015, Spotlight. This movie is important both historically and cinematically, as it dives into the four-person team that headed Spotlight, an in-depth journalistic branch of the Boston Globe who did research uncovering the abuse of children by the Catholic Church in Boston. It's a heavy topic that looks at it through this reviewer's eyes. He also mentions other great films from 2015, and then decides what film, if not Spotlight, deserves the Rewatch Oscar for that year.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Osc...
2021-12-1049 min
Rewatching OscarAround the World in 80 Days (1956)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanNot every Best Picture stands the test of time. In this episode, Jack takes on 1956, and more specifically the film adaptation of the famous Jules Verne classic, Around the World in 80 Days. This film is one that is long, poorly scripted, and mostly a bore ... unlike the producer of the film, Michael Todd, who made this Academy Award winner despite all the odds stacked against him. Jack explores the movie, Michael Todd, and many of the cameos in this wacky one of a kind movie. Jack also talks about alot of the ot...
2021-11-2647 min
Rewatching OscarMillion Dollar Baby (2004)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack takes on 2004, and more specifically Million Dollar Baby. His love for Clint Eastwood is definitely evident here as he talks about his style and as both an actor and director of this film and his previous work. He also tackles the controversial ending where it divided a nation politically. From the great direction, brilliant acting, and incredible technical aspects of it, listen and find out if Jack feels Million Dollar Baby deserved the Rewatch Oscar of 2004.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buz...
2021-11-0544 min
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode 2: Top 10 Scariest MoviesRewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanJust in time for Halloween!! In this second bonus episode of Rewatching Oscar, Jack goes off-script! He checks out all the cemeteries, dungeons, and unlit cobwebbed basements, opens up every casket, and then dusts off each and every VHS, to make sure he hasn't missed any movie that could make his Top Ten Scariest Films of All-Time. Let him know if you agree with his Top 10. Listen in and find out which freaky films he feels deserve to be on the list, as well as all the others that just missed the c...
2021-10-2939 min
Rewatching OscarThe Lost Weekend (1945)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack goes in-depth about a very serious and sensitive topic... addiction, and more specifically alcoholism. He delves deep into how important the film The Lost Weekend is (the Best Picture winner of 1945) and how Billy Wilder's style of filmmaking handles this issue that plagued so many Americans after WWII. It's an important film in cinema history as it was the first feature to treat this topic directly. Was the great story, handled so brilliantly by Wilder, the incredible editing and score, and of course the Oscar-winning performance of Ray Milla...
2021-10-2255 min
Rewatching OscarKramer vs. Kramer (1979)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack talks about divorce. No, not his! He focuses on Kramer vs. Kramer, the first film to tackle divorce from the man's perspective. Great performances by Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and deliciously cute Justin Henry, and with amazing direction and a great script, Jack goes even deeper discussing how important this movie was at the time. 1979 had many amazing films come out that year ... however, was the multi-Oscar winning Kramer vs. Kramer truly the best of the bunch? Jack will let you know.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Osca...
2021-10-1544 min
Rewatching OscarRebecca (1940)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanJack analyzes the only Alfred Hitchcock film to win the top prize at the Academy Awards, Rebecca. One of the greatest and most influential directors of all time came to America, lured by legendary producer David O. Selznick, to make this timeless, gothic thriller, which captivated audiences and critics alike back in 1940 and still does today. In this episode, Jack shares his passion for the master of suspense and Rebecca. However, does his love for this classic make it his choice for the best picture of that year, or does he give h...
2021-10-0135 min
Rewatching OscarAmerican Beauty (1999)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack focuses on American Beauty and analyzes its voiceover style, themes of the film, and incredible performances. There were tons of great films that year, so where does this great movie place among the other greats of 1999. Does knowing what happens to the main character hurt the film's rewatchability? Listen and find out what Jack's take is on this Sam Mendes film about a slice of American life that is far from what it seems on the outside. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rew...
2021-09-1737 min
Rewatching OscarBonus Episode: Top 10 TearjerkersRewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this Podcast's first BONUS EPISODE, Jack shares his research on many of the emotional scenes in movie history and then gives his choice for The Top Ten Tearjerker Moments in cinema. We all know that Jack is a softy when it comes to movies, but which ones affected him the most. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioStitcherRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWe...
2021-09-1022 min
Rewatching OscarTerms of Endearment (1983)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack channels his emotional side when talking about the mother/daughter relationship in the Oscar-winning film from 1983, Terms of Endearment. The soap-opera style formula, put together by director James L. Brooks, was a huge success both critically and at the box office when it was first released. Does it still make you get the kleenex box out when watching it again? Well, listen and find out what Jack thinks of this five-time Academy Award winner, as well as many of the other greats (and not-so-great) of that year.
2021-09-0345 min
Rewatching OscarGigi (1958)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack tackles the classic Oscar-winning musical, Gigi. It was a huge favourite when it came out due to many factors, including being a successful Broadway musical in the early 1950s. However, does it hold up? Is Gigi still as fun and light-hearted as fans remember it? Leslie Caron and Louis Jordan may be great to look at, and Maurice Chevalier is as charming as they come, but is it enough for Jack to give it the Re-watch Oscar? Listen and find out.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:...
2021-08-2041 min
Rewatching OscarThe Sting (1973)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this episode, Jack talks about one of the most popular Best Picture winners of all-time, the 1973 classic The Sting. The famous score, the fun characters, and the duo of Paul Newman and Robert Redford are all discussed. There were many greats from that year, but do any of them surpass the greatness of The Sting. Jack tells you what he thinks. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioStitcher...
2021-08-0641 min
Rewatching OscarArgo (2012)Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanIn this premiere episode, Jack gives his take on Argo, the Best Picture winner for 2012 at the Academy Awards. A big fan of American history, this film is right up Jack's alley. However, will rewatching it has him still feel the same way as he did when it was first released? Does he still think Argo deserved the top prize that year? Listen and find out.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart Rad...
2021-07-2337 min
Rewatching OscarIntro EpisodeObviously, we all love movies. They matter ... and the Oscars do as well!Join freelance film critic and obsessed cinephile, Jack Ferdman, as he randomly rewatches and analyzes each and every Best Picture Academy Award winner and decides if the choice for the top prize holds up. Should another movie have won? Jack and his guests will let you know.And for the record, REWATCH is the correct word, as Jack has already seen every Oscar winner for Best Picture since they started handing them out over 90 years ago! He sure does love movies!!! Send us...
2021-07-1708 min