Gold Standard-The Oscars Podcast
By Nik Rachel Xan
Gold Standard-The Oscars PodcastNov 12, 2021
Trainspotting (1996)
Case Aiken makes his debut on the podcast as we review "Trainspotting"!!!
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The Abyss (1989)
This time around we are joined by guest Shaun Collins to review his movie selection "The Abyss"!!!
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The General (1926)
We take on our first Buster Keaton film with"The General"!!!
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Modern Times (1936)
We are joined by guest Frank Mandosa as we review "Modern Times"!!!
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The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1939)
We are joined by guest Charles Skaggs as we review "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"!!!
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Oppenheimer (2023)
The wait is over and we finally sit down to review "Oppenheimer"!!!
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Defending Your Life (1991)
As we wait to review the next Best Picture we are joined by guest Greg Vorob for the review of his movie selection "Defending Your Life"!!!
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The Princess Bride (1987)
As we wait for the next Best Picture we are joined by guest Heather Bedor for our review of "The Princess Bride"!!!
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All The President's Men (1976)
This week as we wait for the next Best Picture we review "All The President's Men"!!!
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Click here if you want to dig more into the weeds with Watergate and Gordon Liddy
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
This week it's all about the multiverse and beyond as we review "Everything Everywhere All At Once"!!!
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CODA (2021)
This week we head to New England as we review "CODA"!!!
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Nomadland (2020)
This week we travel across the US as we review "Nomadland"!!!
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Parasite (2019)
Bronwen Carson joins us this week as we head to Seoul to take on a deep cutting tale of the haves and have nots as we review "Parasite"!!!
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Green Book (2018)
This week Frank Mandosa joins us on a road trip from New York to Alabama as we review "Green Book".
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The Shape Of Water (2017)
This week we dive down to the depths of a submarine love story as we discuss "The Shape Of Water".
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Moonlight (2016)
This week we explore the life of a young African American man navigating the complexities of his identity and sexuality as we discuss "Moonlight".
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Spotlight (2015)
Jesse Jackson joins us this week as we discuss the investigative journalism event that shook the world with "Spotlight"
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Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) (2014)
12 Years A Slave (2013)
Argo (2012)
The Artist (2011)
The King's Speech (2010)
Jesse Jackson joins us as we delve into the power of speech and royalty with our review of "The King's Speech" !!!
For the speech delivered by King George VI : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opkMyKGx7TQ
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The Hurt Locker (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
No Country For Old Men (2007)
The Departed (2006)
Did Frank Costello and his company deserve to get away with the swag or should one of their fellow nominees have departed Los Angeles with this prestigious award? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Charles Skaggs to discuss "The Departed" !!!
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Enjoy Jack Black, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly singing about comedies not winning Oscars :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5JAPkvnyso
Crash (2004)
Did the city of angels deserve to reach Hollywood heaven or should one of its fellow nominees have taken this honor? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Shaun Collins to discuss "Crash" !!!
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Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Did Maggie Fitzgerald deserve to become the prizefighter or should one of her fellow nominees have knocked her out? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Million Dollar Baby" !!!
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The Lord Of The Rings : The Return Of The King (2003)
Did Middle-Earth deserve to plant its flag in Best Picture history or should one of its fellow nominees have been given this honor? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Charles Skaggs to discuss "The Lord Of The Rings : The Return Of The King" !!!
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Chicago (2002)
Did Roxie and Velma deserve to hit the big time or should one of their fellow nominees have basked in the glow of the golden spotlight? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Jesse Jackson to discuss "Chicago" !!!
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A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Gladiator (2000)
Did Maximus deserve the thumbs up or should one of his fellow nominees have ruled in the golden arena? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Chauncey Frend to discuss "Gladiator" !!!
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Links Of Interest :
The Storyteller Soundtrack by Rachel Portman
American Beauty (1999)
Did Angela Hayes and her companions deserve to be showered with roses or should one of their fellow nominees have been crowned kings and queens of the golden prom? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Shaun Collins to discuss "American Beauty" !!! Added to this we take a look at the 95th Academy Awards and elect our goats and donkeys of the 90s!!!
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Links Of Interest :
Mythopoetic Men's Movement : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-bastards/id1373812661?i=1000594913145
Shakespeare In Love (1998)
Did Will and Viola deserve a standing ovation or should the golden curtain have been raised for one of their fellow nominees? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Christine Peruski to discuss "Shakespeare In Love" !!!
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Titanic (1997)
Did Jack and Rose’s love deserve to be celebrated or should one of their fellow nominees have had a strong wind in their sails? !!! Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by Chrissy Anjewierden to discuss "Titanic" !!!
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Titanic: YouTube Links of Interest
Retracing Their Footsteps - Thomas Andrews: https://youtu.be/ykym3PtMI6Y
The Complete Story of William Murdoch: https://youtu.be/xFqmAJKMqWg
Details of the Titanic Wreck: https://youtu.be/WkCF0s-mq30
The Story of the White Star Line: https://youtu.be/MuDwIjJEv7U
Titanic Sinks in Real Time: https://youtu.be/rs9w5bgtJC8
The Last Signals (independent film): https://youtu.be/YBCSNNHFi1g
RMS Olympic: Titanic’s Unsinkable Sister: https://youtu.be/a4Sq75RhWhE
The “Titanic” Movie Set: https://youtu.be/BhvNeqYnpy8 (part 1/3)
The Modelmaking of “Titanic”: https://youtu.be/4yCFky-i8HU (part 2/3)
The Massive Sinking Models from “Titanic”: https://youtu.be/QrtijMCktzY (part 3/3)
How Did the Iceberg Sink the Titanic: https://youtu.be/ruM90tNGCVg
Maritime History YouTube Channels:
Part-Time Explorer: https://youtube.com/@PartTimeExplorer
Oceanliner Designs: https://youtube.com/@OceanlinerDesigns
Historic Travels: https://youtube.com/@HistoricTravels
Big Old Boats: https://youtube.com/@BigOldBoats
Nautical Study: https://youtube.com/@NauticalStudy
Titanic Honor and Glory: https://youtube.com/@TitanicHG
Book: On a Sea of Glass: The Life and Loss of the RMS Titanic
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Glass-Life-Loss-Titanic/dp/144564701X/
The English Patient (1996)
Did forbidden love in the desert deserve to conquer all or should one of its fellow nominees have enjoyed this glorious fate? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "The English Patient" !!!
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Braveheart (1995)
Did William Wallace deserve to raise his sword in triumph or should one of his fellow nominees have had their banner flying high? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Christine Peruski to discuss "Braveheart" !!!
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Forrest Gump (1994)
Did the man from Greenbow deserve to run his way to victory or should one of his fellow nominees have won the race? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Christine Peruski to discuss "Forrest Gump" !!!
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Schindler's List (1993)
Did Oskar Schindler deserve to have his name on the golden list or should one of his fellow nominees have had this illustrious honor? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Greg Vorob to discuss "Schindler's List" !!!
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Unforgiven (1992)
Did Will Munny deserve to win the hearts of the West or should one of his fellow nominees have ridden away with the swag? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Mike Barone to discuss "Unforgiven" !!!
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The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
Did Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter deserve the golden fleece or should one of their fellow nominees have enjoyed this exclusive meal with fava beans and chianti? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Charles Skaggs to discuss "The Silence Of The Lambs" !!!
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Dances With Wolves (1990)
Did John Dunbar deserve to howl at the moon in trumph or should one of his fellow nominees have taken over the golden frontier?? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Dances With Wolves" !!!
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Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Did Daisy Werthan deserve to drive down to the Piggly Wiggly to victory or should one of her fellow nominees have enjoyed this honor?? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Driving Miss Daisy" !!!
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Rain Man (1988)
Did the Babbitts deserve to be the main men or should one of their fellow nominees have won big at Oscar night? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Maureen Van Zandt to discuss "Rain Man" !!!
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The Last Emperor (1987)
Did Pu Yi deserve to rule over Oscar's empire or should one of his fellow nominees have ascended to the golden throne? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Alena Van Arendonk to discuss "The Last Emperor" !!!
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Platoon (1986)
Did Chris Taylor and his fellow soldiers deserve to win the war of the Oscars or should one of their fellow nominees have been victorious? Find out the answer to this question and more as we discuss "Platoon" !!!
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Out Of Africa (1985)
Did Baroness Karen Von Blixen deserve to be queen of the pride or should one of her fellow nominees have ruled the golden savannah? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Shaun Collins to discuss "Out Of Africa" !!!
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Amadeus (1984)
Did Mozart deserve to have Emperor Oscar’s approval or should one of his fellow nominees have enjoyed this august privilege? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Shaun Collins to discuss "Amadeus" !!!
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Terms Of Endearment (1983)
Did the Greenway Girls deserve all the love or should one of their fellow nominees have had Oscar’s approval? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Richard Binder to discuss "Terms Of Endearment" !!!
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Gandhi (1982)
Did the great soul deserve to reach his golden goal or should one of his fellow nominees have walked away with the number one naan? Find out the answer to this question and more as we are joined by special guest Mozz Manzoor to discuss "Gandhi" !!!
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