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Gilded Films Podcast

Gilded Films Podcast

By Brett Doze

In this podcast, hosts from the Gilded Films website will discuss the Best Picture nominees from a particular year to decide if the Academy picked the best film for the big prize. We will also discuss other films from the given year that were not nominated for Best Picture. Periodically, there will be bonus episodes featuring reviews, predictions, and more!
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Top 10 Films of 2023 & the 96th Oscars (feat. Zā Cooley & Toby Dempsey)

Gilded Films PodcastMar 15, 2024

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Top 10 Films of 2023 & the 96th Oscars (feat. Zā Cooley & Toby Dempsey)

Top 10 Films of 2023 & the 96th Oscars (feat. Zā Cooley & Toby Dempsey)

In this episode, Zā Cooley and Toby Dempsey join Brett and Christian to count down our top 10 films released in 2023, as well as discuss the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


(1:50) - Recap of the 96th Academy Awards

(10:02) - 5 Worst Films of 2023

(18:35) - Top 10 Films of 2023

(2:53:45) - Honorable Mentions

Mar 15, 202403:08:48
Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2023 (feat. Zā Cooley)

Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2023 (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to count down our top 5 films that we watched for the first time in 2023. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Feb 04, 202401:33:33
066: 2011 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

066: 2011 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 2011 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. A surprise guest joins us along the way. Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


(4:05) - Bridesmaids

(20:05) - Margaret

(37:00) - Melancholia

(54:15) - A Separation

(1:11:08) - Warrior

(1:22:10) - Weekend

(1:35:05) - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

(2:01:50) - Personal Awards

Jan 20, 202402:21:32
065: The 84th Oscars (2011) feat. Zā Cooley

065: The 84th Oscars (2011) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2011, which were celebrated at the 84th Academy Awards. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Letterboxd⁠ for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 84th Academy Awards

11:20 - The Descendants

28:58 - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

44:15 - The Help

1:04:52 - Hugo

1:19:45 - Midnight in Paris

1:34:45 - Moneyball

1:49:07 - The Tree of Life

2:04:45 - War Horse

2:19:35 - The Artist

2:36:15 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

Dec 21, 202302:42:54
064: 1994 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey and Surprise Guest)

064: 1994 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey and Surprise Guest)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1994 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. A surprise guest joins us along the way. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Letterboxd⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


2:55 - Ed Wood

13:15 - Hoop Dreams

26:00 - The Lion King

40:35 - Little Women

51:40 - Speed

1:01:10 - True Lies

1:10:50 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:33:35 - Personal Awards

Oct 14, 202301:44:45
063: The 67th Oscars (1994) feat. Toby Dempsey

063: The 67th Oscars (1994) feat. Toby Dempsey

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1994, which were celebrated at the 67th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 67th Academy Awards

8:05 - Four Weddings and a Funeral

21:00 - Pulp Fiction

36:30 - Quiz Show

47:10 - The Shawshank Redemption

1:05:30 - Forrest Gump

1:20:00 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

Aug 26, 202301:23:53
062: 1967 Year in Review (feat. KB Burke)

062: 1967 Year in Review (feat. KB Burke)

In this episode, KB Burke of KB Loves Movies joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1967 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


2:25 - The Dirty Dozen

13:12 - In Cold Blood

29:40 - Portrait of Jason

46:20 - To Sir, with Love

57:05 - Valley of the Dolls

1:07:45 - Wait Until Dark

1:19:20 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:34:00 - Personal Awards

Jun 30, 202301:51:08
061: The 40th Oscars (1967) feat. KB Burke

061: The 40th Oscars (1967) feat. KB Burke

In this episode, KB Burke joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1967, which were celebrated at the 40th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 40th Academy Awards

9:05 - Bonnie and Clyde

27:00 - Doctor Dolittle

42:50 - The Graduate

1:04:45 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

1:24:50 - In the Heat of the Night

1:41:20 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

May 20, 202301:47:21
060: 1987 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

060: 1987 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1987 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

4:00 - Au Revoir Les Enfants

19:00 - Empire of the Sun

38:10 - Hollywood Shuffle

53:00 - Opera

1:06:20 - The Princess Bride

1:20:50 - Raising Arizona

1:31:00 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:59:20 - Personal Awards

Apr 20, 202302:15:17
059: The 60th Academy Awards (1987) feat. Zā Cooley

059: The 60th Academy Awards (1987) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1987, which were celebrated at the 60th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 60th Academy Awards

10:15 - Broadcast News

27:50 - Fatal Attraction

47:00 - Hope and Glory

1:00:20 - Moonstruck

1:26:00 - The Last Emperor

1:42:00 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

Apr 04, 202301:49:00
Top 10 Films of 2022 (feat. Zā Cooley and Toby Dempsey)
Feb 21, 202302:40:35
Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2022 (feat. Toby Dempsey and Zā Cooley)
Jan 31, 202301:48:17
058: 1951 Year in Review (feat. Eoin Daly)

058: 1951 Year in Review (feat. Eoin Daly)

In this episode, Eoin Daly joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1951 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

2:52 - Ace in the Hole

15:50 - The African Queen

33:50 - The Day the Earth Stood Still

53:48 - La Ronde

1:05:14 - Royal Wedding

1:15:10 - Strangers on a Train

1:30:22 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:44:20 - Personal Awards

Jan 10, 202302:01:05
057: The 24th Oscars (1951) feat. Eoin Daly

057: The 24th Oscars (1951) feat. Eoin Daly

In this episode, Eoin Daly joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1951, which were celebrated at the 24th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 24th Academy Awards

6:55 - Decision Before Dawn

16:28 - A Place in the Sun

33:17 - Quo Vadis

47:39 - A Streetcar Named Desire

1:06:23 - An American in Paris

1:28:40 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Dec 18, 202201:33:00
056: 1931/32 Year in Review (feat. John T.)

056: 1931/32 Year in Review (feat. John T.)

In this episode, John T. of The Many Rantings of John joins Brett and Christian to discuss five films from 1931 and 1932 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

5:05 - À Nous la Liberté

14:46 - Frankenstein

31:33 - Merrily We Go To Hell

45:45 - Red Headed Woman

55:44 - Scarface

1:10:43 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:22:35 - Personal Awards

Oct 21, 202201:37:50
055: The 5th Oscars (1931/32) feat. John T.

055: The 5th Oscars (1931/32) feat. John T.

In this episode, John T. joins Brett and Christian to discuss the eight films that were nominated for Best Picture for the years 1931 and 1932, which were celebrated at the 5th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 5th  Academy Awards

11:15 - Arrowsmith

26:20 - Bad Girl

37:53 - The Champ

53:04 - Five Star Final

1:03:02 - One Hour With You

1:14:09 - Shanghai Express

1:21:37 - The Smiling Lieutenant 

1:36:40 - Grand Hotel 

1:58:35 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Oct 07, 202202:03:27
Top 10 Musicals

Top 10 Musicals

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to count down our top 10 musical films of all time. The music for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. 

Aug 06, 202202:10:29
054: 1954 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

054: 1954 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1954 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

3:28 - Dial M for Murder

17:20 - The Earrings of Madame De...

28:25 - Johnny Guitar

43:10 - Journey to Italy

53:00 - Rear Window

1:07:57 - A Star is Born

1:32:00 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:44:13 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Jul 26, 202202:02:56
053: The 27th Oscars (1954) feat. Zā Cooley

053: The 27th Oscars (1954) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1954, which were celebrated at the 27th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 27th  Academy Awards

5:05 - The Caine Mutiny

20:15 - The Country Girl

35:28 - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

46:55 - Three Coins in the Fountain

1:03:30 - On the Waterfront

1:24:55 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Jul 12, 202201:29:47
052: 1983 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

052: 1983 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1983 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

4:04 - Born in Flames

16:21 - Fanny and Alexander

32:28 - Local Hero

40:48 - Scarface

58:02 - Silkwood

1:15:11 - Yentl 

1:29:30 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:53:26 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Jun 10, 202202:09:04
051: The 56th Oscars (1983) feat. Zā Cooley

051: The 56th Oscars (1983) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1983, which were celebrated at the 56th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 56th  Academy Awards

6:00 - The Big Chill

22:05 - The Dresser

32:50 - The Right Stuff

48:00 - Tender Mercies

1:00:30 - Terms of Endearment

1:26:36 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Apr 13, 202201:29:55
050: 1946 Year in Review (feat. Haley Hannaman)

050: 1946 Year in Review (feat. Haley Hannaman)

In this episode, Haley Hannaman joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1946 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

1:57 - Beauty and the Beast

14:01 - The Big Sleep

25:44 - Brief Encounter

38:42 - The Harvey Girls

52:52 - Notorious

1:03:34 - Song of the South 

1:26:00 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:33:48 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Mar 05, 202201:47:49
Top 10 Films of 2021 (feat. Zā Cooley and Toby Dempsey)

Top 10 Films of 2021 (feat. Zā Cooley and Toby Dempsey)

In this episode, Zā Cooley and Toby Dempsey join Brett and Christian to count down our top 10 films released in 2021. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

3:00 - Bottom 5 of 2021

15:10 - Top 10 Films of 2021

2:38:00 - Honorable Mentions

Feb 16, 202202:48:48
Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2021 (feat. Zā Cooley & Toby Dempsey)
Feb 01, 202201:14:44
049: The 19th Oscars (1946) feat. Haley Hannaman

049: The 19th Oscars (1946) feat. Haley Hannaman

In this episode, Haley Hannaman joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1946, which were celebrated at the 19th Academy Awards. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 19th  Academy Awards

7:00 - Henry V

23:51 - The Razor's Edge

37:13 - The Yearling

53:55 - It's a Wonderful Life

1:21:05 - The Best Years of Our Lives

1:45:42 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Dec 21, 202101:52:03
048: 1997 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey)

048: 1997 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1997 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

2:30 - Boogie Nights

16:40 - Eve's Bayou

31:00 - The Game

44:50 - Happy Together

1:00:00 - Selena

1:17:12 - The Sweet Hereafter

1:28:00 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:47:40 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Dec 11, 202102:01:40
047: The 70th Oscars (1997) feat. Toby Dempsey

047: The 70th Oscars (1997) feat. Toby Dempsey

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1997, which were celebrated at the 70th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 70th Academy Awards

7:00 - As Good As It Gets

22:30 - The Full Monty

33:36 - Good Will Hunting

48:35 - L.A. Confidential

59:30 - Titanic 

1:25:03 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Dec 04, 202101:28:45
046: 1929/30 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

046: 1929/30 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1929 and 1930 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

3:20 - Anna Christie

15:15 - The Blue Angel

23:51 - City Girl

36:35 - The Cocoanuts

51:16 - Hallelujah 

1:04:21 - The Virginian 

1:16:17 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:20:44 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Nov 20, 202101:36:21
045: The 3rd Oscars (1929/30) feat. Zā Cooley

045: The 3rd Oscars (1929/30) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the years 1929 & 1930, which were celebrated at the 3rd  Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 3rd Academy Awards 6:24 - The Big House 18:45 - Disraeli 35:03 - The Divorcee 49:37 - The Love Parade 1:05:07 - All Quiet on the Western Front 1:23:52 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees
Nov 03, 202101:29:26
044: 1977 Year in Review (feat. Anthony Scalia)

044: 1977 Year in Review (feat. Anthony Scalia)

In this episode, Anthony Scalia joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1977 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.
2:32 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind
17:13 - House
29:17 - Smokey and the Bandit
40:24 - A Special Day
58:10 - Suspiria
1:11:27 - 3 Women
1:28:28 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions
1:37:56 - Personal Nominees and Winners
Oct 15, 202101:53:35
043: The 50th Oscars (1977) feat. Anthony Scalia

043: The 50th Oscars (1977) feat. Anthony Scalia

In this episode, Anthony Scalia joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1977, which were celebrated at the 50th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 50th Academy Awards

7:00 - The Goodbye Girl

18:16 - Julia

29:17 - Star Wars

50:18 - The Turning Point

1:02:08 - Annie Hall

1:20:32 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Oct 01, 202101:24:37
042: 1938 Year in Review (feat. John T.)

042: 1938 Year in Review (feat. John T.)

In this episode, John T. joins Brett and Christian to discuss four films from 1938 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

2:20 - Bringing Up Baby

19:38 - The Lady Vanishes

30:34 - Port of Shadows

42:32 - A Slight Case of Murder

52:44 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:08:22 - Twitter Shout-Outs

1:10:43 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Aug 21, 202101:26:01
041: The 11th Oscars (1938) feat. John T.

041: The 11th Oscars (1938) feat. John T.

In this episode, John T. joins Brett and Christian to discuss the ten films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1938, which were celebrated at the 11th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 11th Academy Awards

8:15 - The Adventures of Robin Hood

21:00 - Alexander's Ragtime Band

30:44 - Boys Town

42:57 - The Citadel

52:18 - Four Daughters

1:01:01 - Grand Illusion

1:13:37 - Jezebel

1:22:21 - Pygmalion

1:30:55 - Test Pilot

1:39:40 - You Can't Take It With You 

1:55:51 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Jul 31, 202102:01:44
040: 2002 Year in Review (feat. Maddie Cauthen)

040: 2002 Year in Review (feat. Maddie Cauthen)

In this episode, Maddie Cauthen joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 2002 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

2:15 - 25th Hour

13:14 - Bowling for Columbine 

31:58 - Catch Me If You Can

41:44 - Lilo & Stitch

56:08 - Spirited Away

1:08:22 - Y Tu Mamá También

1:17:19 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:36:12 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Jul 10, 202101:53:34
039: The 75th Oscars (2002) feat. Maddie Cauthen

039: The 75th Oscars (2002) feat. Maddie Cauthen

In this episode, Maddie Cauthen joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2002, which were celebrated at the 75th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 75th Academy Awards 

10:50 – Gangs of New York 

25:13 – The Hours 

38:33 – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

54:06 – The Pianist 

1:06:15 - Chicago 

1:19:58 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees 

Jun 18, 202101:24:06
038: 1964 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey)

038: 1964 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1964 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


1:58 - Goldfinger

13:27 – A Hard Day's Night

24:00 – Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte

35:28 – Marriage Italian Style

45:30 – Strait-Jacket

54:12 - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1:05:27 – Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:20:30 – Personal Nominees and Winners

May 07, 202101:34:39
Predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards (feat. Zā Cooley & KB Burke)

Predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards (feat. Zā Cooley & KB Burke)

Recorded on April 10th, 2021.

In this episode, Brett and Christian are joined by Zā Cooley and KB Burke to give their predictions, personal favorites, and snubs for the 93rd Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content!

The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


4:00 - Short Film Categories

22:11 - Technical and Music Categories

49:32 - International, Documentary, and Animated Feature Films

1:03:58 - Film Editing and Cinematography

1:10:45 - Screenplay Categories

1:20:07 - Acting Categories

1:45:00 - Director

1:49:50 - Picture

Apr 20, 202102:01:38
037: The 37th Oscars (1964) feat. Toby Dempsey

037: The 37th Oscars (1964) feat. Toby Dempsey

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1964, which were celebrated at the 37th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 37th Academy Awards

6:48 – Becket

18:03 – Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

31:07 – Mary Poppins

46:32 – Zorba the Greek

55:55 – My Fair Lady

1:12:09 – Ranking the Nominees: Which Picture Was Best?

Apr 03, 202101:16:22
036: 2016 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

036: 2016 Year in Review (feat. Zā Cooley)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss five films from 2016 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


3:44 – 20th Century Women

17:10 – Everybody Wants Some!!

35:30 – Hunt for the Wilderpeople

48:28 – Jackie

1:05:25 – Your Name.

1:23:04 – Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:59:40 – Personal Nominees and Winners

Feb 26, 202102:18:51
035: The 89th Oscars (2016) feat. Zā Cooley

035: The 89th Oscars (2016) feat. Zā Cooley

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2016, which were celebrated at the 89th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 89th Academy Awards

12:45 – Arrival

31:04 – Fences

45:46 - Hacksaw Ridge

1:03:17 - Hell or High Water

1:12:36 - Hidden Figures

1:26:51 - La La Land

1:41:38 - Lion

1:54:10 - Manchester by the Sea

2:11:18 - Moonlight

2:25:03 - Ranking the Nominees: Which Picture Was Best?

Feb 11, 202102:30:41
Top 10 Films of 2020
Jan 29, 202102:33:24
034: The 7th Oscars (1934) Part 2

034: The 7th Oscars (1934) Part 2

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss the remaining five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1934, which were celebrated at the 7th Academy Awards. We also go over honorable mentions from the year as well as our personal nominees and winners in certain categories. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Introductions

2:03 – Flirtation Walk

9:00 – Here Comes the Navy

17:26 – Imitation of Life

28:57 – Viva Villa!

37:31 – It Happened One Night

53:05 – Ranking of the Nominees

58:08 – Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:02:03 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Dec 18, 202001:19:02
033: The 7th Oscars (1934) Part 1

033: The 7th Oscars (1934) Part 1

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss six of the twelve films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1934, which were celebrated at the 7th Academy Awards. Be on the lookout for Part II of this episode, where we discuss the rest of the nominees. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 7th Academy Awards

5:38 – The Barretts of Wimpole Street

15:24 – Cleopatra

25:31 – The Gay Divorcee

35:34 – The House of Rothschild

46:47 – One Night of Love

54:36 - The Thin Man

1:03:53 - Brief mention of The White Parade

Dec 04, 202001:08:47
032: 1972 Year in Review

032: 1972 Year in Review

In this episode, Anthony Scalia joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1972 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


2:58 – Elvis on Tour

15:23 – The Getaway

28:42 – Pink Flamingos

41:46 – Sleuth

52:36 – Super Fly

1:06:01 - What's Up, Doc?

1:18:32 – Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions

1:26:00 – Personal Nominees and Winners

Nov 20, 202001:45:11
031: The 45th Oscars (1972)

031: The 45th Oscars (1972)

In this episode, Anthony Scalia joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1972, which were celebrated at the 45th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 45th Academy Awards

7:41 – Cabaret

26:22 – Deliverance

46:35 – The Emigrants

1:02:08 – Sounder

1:12:45 – The Godfather

1:44:07 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Oct 16, 202001:50:03
030: The 1st Oscars (1927/1928)

030: The 1st Oscars (1927/1928)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the 7 films that were nominated for the two Best Picture categories awarded for the very first Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

Beginning – Overview of the 1st Academy Awards

6:55 – Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness

21:02 – The Crowd

33:11 – Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

46:00 – The Circus

55:52 – The Racket

1:01:20 – 7th Heaven

1:14:27 – Wings

1:28:10 – Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

1:30:52 – Personal Best Unique and Artistic Production Winners for the 2010s

1:48:50 – Honorable Mentions

1:57:08 - Personal Nominees and Winners

Sep 25, 202002:16:18
029: 2013 Year in Review

029: 2013 Year in Review

In this episode, Haley Hannaman joins Brett and Christian to discuss five films from 2013 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

2:27 – The Conjuring

14:50 – Frozen

28:08 – Fruitvale Station

42:15 – Inside Llewyn Davis

1:00:00 – Short Term 12

1:13:02 – Honorable Mentions

1:37:07 – Personal Nominees and Winners

Sep 10, 202002:00:19
028: The 86th Oscars (2013)

028: The 86th Oscars (2013)

In this episode, Haley Hannaman joins Brett and Christian to discuss the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2013, which were celebrated at the 86th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 86th Academy Awards

6:10 – American Hustle

18:08 – Captain Phillips

30:00 – Dallas Buyers Club

43:28 – Gravity

57:20 – Her

1:09:17 – Nebraska

1:22:49 – Philomena

1:38:38 – The Wolf of Wall Street

1:54:39 – 12 Years a Slave

2:07:55 - Which Picture Was Best?: Ranking the Nominees

Aug 27, 202002:15:20
027: 1943 Year in Review

027: 1943 Year in Review

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss five films from 1943 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, but are still worthy of consideration. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

5:13 – Cabin in the Sky

17:08 – I Walked With a Zombie

28:29 – The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

43:10 – The Leopard Man

54:22 – Shadow of a Doubt

1:05:16 – Honorable Mentions

1:23:27 – Personal Nominees and Winners

Aug 13, 202001:47:47
026: The 16th Oscars (1943)

026: The 16th Oscars (1943)

In this episode, Zā Cooley joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1943, which were celebrated at the 16th Academy Awards. Check out www.gildedfilms.com and follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.


Beginning – Overview of the 16th Academy Awards

7:58 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

18:30 - Heaven Can Wait

26:45 - The Human Comedy

35:50 - In Which We Serve

45:28 - Madame Curie

56:18 - The More the Merrier

1:04:54 - The Ox-Bow Incident

1:12:56 - The Song of Bernadette

1:24:27 - Watch on the Rhine

1:33:22 - Casablanca

1:51:56 Which Picture Was Best: Ranking the Nominees

Jul 30, 202002:02:33