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The Oscar Project Podcast3.21-97th Academy Awards Preview-Part 5Send us a textToday is the final episode in my preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will have broken down every category over the course of this week. Today I am joined by Maria Banson from the Brunello Bombshell newsletter to break down all ten films nominated for Best Picture. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all new episodes, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for my annual...2025-02-2846 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 Podcast3.14-7th Heaven with Maria BansonSend us a textToday's episode is my 100th episode(!) and my conversation about the 1927 film 7th Heaven. My friend Maria Banson from the Brunello Bombshell newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about the connection between Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell that began with this film, the religious undertones that keep cropping up throughout the film, and some stunning cinematography that has to be seen to be believed.You can watch 7th Heaven on YouTube and be sure to check out Maria's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode i...2025-02-1436 min
VintertainmentWine and...Music: THE CIVIL WARS (2013) w/ Maria Banson - Part 2Make sure to listen to Part 1 where we discuss the history of the band, the album, and talk about the wines we chose to pair with it!Today, we go track by track through the album to showcase just how lovely every single song is, and what a tragedy it was that the band fell apart in the making of the album.We're joined by San Francisco-based Sommelier and music-trained vocalilst MARIA BANSON, writer of the BRUNELLO BOMBSHELL Substack and podcaster of THE WINE PRESS news.2024-11-081h 15
VintertainmentWine and...Music: THE CIVIL WARS (2013) w/ Maria Banson - Part 1What a shit shitty week in America, folks.To "celebrate", we're tackling the abulm THE CIVIL WARS by the band The Civil Wars - their second and final album, as they underwent their own civil war in the making of it! While they were not in a romantic relationship, this is nevertheless considered one of the great "breakup" albums alongside Fleetwood Mac's "Rumors" (Stevie Nicks is on record as listening to this album and saying "Oh, that's us.")We're joined by San Francisco-based Sommelier and music-trained vocalilst MARIA BANSON, writer of the ...2024-11-071h 12
The Wine PressThe Wine Press: California's Bulk Grape GlutToday in Wine News: Bulk wine is having a moment of crisis everywhere wine is made, but especially in California. Many states rely on California’s bulk wine grapes to flesh out their own blends, and “family-run” organizations like Gallo Wine depend on bulk grapes for their entry level wines.With vineyard managers unable to sell their grapes, how is the rest of the wine industry affected? Keep listening to learn more.It’s Wednesday, July 17.In other news, here are some additional highlights from the week...2024-07-1809 min
orionskiKookai: I Touched The Face Of God (4:26)This track was recorded on the 6th of July, 2017 at Noisy Neighbors studio by Mrs Loudette Banson with Ana Marie Bangui and Maria Francesca Lirio as background vocalist. Music by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Arrange by Orionski :-)2017-09-0404 min