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Where's Her Oscar?

Where's Her Oscar?

By Milly, Lily, and Vee

The podcast where we dive into the filmographies of actress who have never won an Oscar and contemplate how close they got.
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32. The Ring (2002) with Vanessa!

Where's Her Oscar?Jun 06, 2022

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32. The Ring (2002) with Vanessa!

32. The Ring (2002) with Vanessa!

We delve into the cult classic horror remake with a very Tumblr-esque cinematic profile. Also discussed, Isabelle Huppert, YTV, and Nicomi rumors. 

Jun 06, 202201:26:44
31. The Impossible (2012)

31. The Impossible (2012)

This week we're back with the first of two Naomi Watts Oscar nominations! Unfortunately, we didn't love this movie as much as the Academy (but we're still happy she was nominated).

Apr 20, 202201:06:60
30. 3 Generations (2015)

30. 3 Generations (2015)

This movie is bad in so many different ways but it gave us some deeply deeply tremendous Susan Sarandon + Naomi Watts interactions. 

Apr 06, 202201:46:07
29. St. Vincent (2014)

29. St. Vincent (2014)

We're back after a week long break with another 2014 movie! This one is... somehow worse than the last one but that didn't stop the SAG voting body from giving Naomi Watts her third nomination for it!

Mar 22, 202244:07
28. While We're Young (2014)

28. While We're Young (2014)

Literally only Vee seems to like Baumbach but we ALL love Margot at the Wedding. 

Mar 08, 202201:17:05
OFF-SCRIPT: Our Class of 2021 Picks!

OFF-SCRIPT: Our Class of 2021 Picks!

We're taking a break from Naomi Watts this week and talking about our ideal lineups for the 2021 Oscars. Yes, if anyone is wondering, Vee finds a way to bring up Isabelle Huppert. 

Mar 03, 202201:41:26
27. Mulholland Drive (2001) Part 2 - The Awards with Sophia!

27. Mulholland Drive (2001) Part 2 - The Awards with Sophia!

This is the second half of our Mulholland Drive episode where we talk about Cannes, the Golden Globes, and obviously, the Oscars. 

Feb 22, 202201:44:47
27. Mulholland Drive (2001): Part One with Vivi!

27. Mulholland Drive (2001): Part One with Vivi!

Today we talk about the movie that started it all, the best movie of the 21st century, and David Lynch's final "normal" feature film with special guest Vivi! Buckle up because nobody has figured out how to discuss this movie in a sane manner.

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Director: David Lynch
Starring: Justin Theroux; Naomi Watts; Laura Elena Harring; Ann Miller; Robert Forster

Feb 15, 202201:22:58
INTRODUCING Naomi Watts

INTRODUCING Naomi Watts

We talk about OUR thoughts and histories with Naomi Watts, always the Academy Award bridesmaid, never the bride. 

Feb 08, 202224:05
ROLL CREDITS: Jennifer Aniston

ROLL CREDITS: Jennifer Aniston

Today we recap our Jennifer Aniston season, talk about how much we love friends with money (again), discuss what we'd like to see from her in the future, and hint at next season's actress of choice!

Feb 01, 202246:32
26. Friends with Money (2006)

26. Friends with Money (2006)

We love this movie sorry. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by: Nicole Holofcener
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Joan Cusack, Catherine Keener, Frances McDormand, Jason Isaacs, Scott Caan, Simon McBurney, Greg Germann

Jan 25, 202201:32:01
25. Cake (2014)

25. Cake (2014)

Jennifer Anniston is a comedic actress... usually! We finally cover the most Oscar-bait of all Jen Anniston's films and (spoiler alert) why we didn't like it all that much.

MOVIE DETAILS:
Director: Daniel Barnz
Starring: Jennifer Aniston; Adriana Barraza; Felicity Huffman; William H. Macy; Anna Kendrick; Sam Worthington

Jan 13, 202201:38:01
24. Office Space (1999)

24. Office Space (1999)

We're feeling disillusioned by our jobs today and discussing the slow march of despair in capitalism (or something like that). We also talk about how a Videodrome remake would work and our love for "people hate their jobs" movies. 

Dec 06, 202101:19:44
23. The Iron Giant (1999) with Kerry!

23. The Iron Giant (1999) with Kerry!

Brad Bird, the Incredibles, Pixar (even though this isn't a Pixar movie) and more in this discussion on The Iron Giant! 

Nov 28, 202152:34
22. The Good Girl (2002)

22. The Good Girl (2002)

Early 00s dark-comedy, cynical suburban despair, it's all our favorites in a movie that we aren't too fond of! But with a Jennifer Aniston performance that we think is great! 

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Nov 21, 202101:16:52
21. Just Go With It (2011) with Alexa!

21. Just Go With It (2011) with Alexa!

A dense episode (and supposedly funny). We talk Nicole Kidman as a comedy queen, the defense of Adam Sandler comedies, and Jennifer Aniston leaving this (largely) unscathed!

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Oct 17, 202101:46:52
INTRODUCING Jennifer Aniston (and Lily!)

INTRODUCING Jennifer Aniston (and Lily!)

A little intro to our second season on Jennifer Aniston and another little intro for Lily who is joining us our 3rd co-host! So many changes, so much fun! We are having a great time! Honest to God, it's a great time! We are having so much fun! SOOOooo much fun! 

Oct 10, 202117:26
ROLL CREDITS: Amy Adams

ROLL CREDITS: Amy Adams

We reflect on the Amy Adams season, talk about her upcoming projects, and discuss what we would like to see her do in the future. 

Sep 23, 202121:37
20. The Master (2012) with Lily!

20. The Master (2012) with Lily!

We finally talk about the cult movie! It's definitely a movie! RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman. 

Sep 15, 202101:15:10
19. Sharp Objects (2018) with Anna, Kerry, and Vanessa (sort of)!

19. Sharp Objects (2018) with Anna, Kerry, and Vanessa (sort of)!

Munchausen mothers, Amy Adams being snubbed, and more in this week's episode! 

Movies mentioned: The Tale (2018), Deux (2002), Holes (2003), In The Cut (2004)

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Sep 06, 202101:05:30
18. The Fighter (2010)

18. The Fighter (2010)

A run of the mill biopic with great Oscar success, who would've thought. But we do get into the 2010 THR Actress Roundtable, so you really should listen just for that!

Aug 21, 202149:23
17. Sunshine Cleaning (2008) with Viatrix!

17. Sunshine Cleaning (2008) with Viatrix!

We LOVE messy sisters so we love this movie (despite being largely okay and falling apart after being dissected for over an hour). 


MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Christine Jeffs
Written by Megan Holley
Starring: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Jason Spevack, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Clifton Collins, Jr., Eric Christian Olsen, Kevin Chapman, Steve Zahn, Alan Arkin

Jul 11, 202101:09:52
16. The Muppets (2011) with Morgan!

16. The Muppets (2011) with Morgan!

What does it even MEAN to be a Muppet? Why don't they make movies like this anymore? Tune in for a discussion on all things 2011 Disney and our desire for crowd please comedies. 

Jul 03, 202159:54
15. Julie & Julia (2009) with Annabel!

15. Julie & Julia (2009) with Annabel!

Today we're talking food, blogs, and Chris Messina's charm, it's our Julie & Julia episode! Annabel joins us to discuss our thoughts on Nora Ephron, the weirdness of making a movie on Julie Powell, and Amy Adams' bizarre haircut. 

Jun 26, 202101:37:01
14. Junebug (2005)

14. Junebug (2005)

We finally get to Amy Adams's first Oscar nomination, a movie (perhaps an underrated gem) that we both ADORE. Listen to us talk about 00s awardsy indies, pregnant stunt doubles, and how much we love Amy Adams. 

Jun 20, 202149:52
13. Doubt (2008) with Lily!

13. Doubt (2008) with Lily!

Content Warning: This episode has mentions of CSA. 

Lily's back and she's holier than ever! We discuss the 2008 acting heavyweight social issue drama Doubt. We get into that years Oscar's race, and whether we think the performances were worth trophies. 

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Get in touch at wheresheroscar@gmail.com

MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by John Patrick Shanley
Screenplay by John Patrick Shanley
Starring: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis

Jun 11, 202101:40:28
12. Arrival (2016) with Anna!

12. Arrival (2016) with Anna!

We discuss the 2016 snubs, Vee's growing Isabelle Huppert fixation, the sci-fi genre and people in space. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay by Eric Heisserer
Based on "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang
Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Tzi Ma

Jun 05, 202101:13:17
11. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

11. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

We get into the messiness of this year's Oscars, our thoughts on Leonardo DiCaprio, and our history with Spielberg. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Screenplay by Jeff Nathanson
Based on Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale Jr.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks. Christopher Walken. Martin Sheen. and Nathalie Baye

May 28, 202101:00:10
10. The Woman in the Window (2021)

10. The Woman in the Window (2021)

We discuss the triple threat of Amy Adams, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Julianne Moore. We also get into the mess that is the author, and of course, the movie itself. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Joe Wright
Screenplay by Tracy Letts
Based on The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn
Starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Julianne Moore

May 22, 202101:03:35
9. American Hustle (2013) with Alexa!

9. American Hustle (2013) with Alexa!

We're back from our finals hiatus! On this episode we discuss accents, outfits, Oscar bait, and the David O. Russell of it all. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by David O. Russell
Written by Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell
Starring Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Louis C. K., Michael Peña, and Alessandro Nivola

May 16, 202101:06:03
OFF-SCRIPT: Our Class of 2020 Picks with Lily!

OFF-SCRIPT: Our Class of 2020 Picks with Lily!

We shook things up for this episode and decided to talk about our ideal Oscar line ups for the 2020 Oscars. 

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Get in touch at wheresheroscar@gmail.com

Mar 25, 202101:39:18
8. Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian (2009) with Kerry!

8. Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian (2009) with Kerry!

We're joined this week with special guest Kerry to take a stroll down memory lane and talk about the critical-flop-blockbuster Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian! Digressions include Juergen Teller, Naomi Watts, and the many children's movies of the late 2000s. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Shawn Levy
Written by Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon
Based on The Night at the Museum by Milan Trenc
Starring: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Hank Azaria, Christopher Guest, Alain Chabat, Jon Bernthal, and Robin Williams

Mar 20, 202101:16:18
7.2 Vice (2018) with Vanessa - a continued attempt

7.2 Vice (2018) with Vanessa - a continued attempt

We talk about Naomi Watts, Patricia Clarkson, Nicole Kidman, impending lawsuits and (briefly) about Vice. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Adam McKay
Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Tyler Perry, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe, and Jesse Plemons

Mar 10, 202141:18
7.1 Vice (2018) with Vanessa - an attempt

7.1 Vice (2018) with Vanessa - an attempt

Here's an episode that is literally not about the movie we're talking about! Want us to talk about Naomi Watts' unemployment, this year's Oscars and just EVERYTHING about Nicole Kidman? This is the episode for you! Want us to talk about Vice? Maybe try another day. (If you are just finding this podcast and want this to be your first episode, maybe choose another one because this episode is not like the others...)

It will be released in two parts because I (Vee) am pretty sure it's cursed with all the bad energy we got from literally everyone we talked about in this episode. Happy listening! Big thanks to Vanessa for joining us. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Adam McKay
Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Tyler Perry, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe, and Jesse Plemons

Mar 03, 202136:58
6. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

6. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

Our oldest Amy movie and possibly our favorite so far! We discuss 90 edgy teen comedies, American pageants, and the Kirsten Dunst of it all. 

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MOVIE DETAILS: 
Directed by Michael Patrick Jann
Written by Lona Williams
Starring Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Amy Adams, Allison Janney

Feb 10, 202142:27
5. Her (2013)

5. Her (2013)

We cover Spike Jonze's sci-fi(?) romance with a very minor key Amy Adams. Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson are also there, but no one was able to snag that Oscar nomination for an Oscar winning movie. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Spike Jonze
Written by Spike Jonze
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Scarlett Johansson

Feb 03, 202141:60
4. Nocturnal Animals (2016) with Lily!

4. Nocturnal Animals (2016) with Lily!

We have our very first guest episode. Lily comes on to talk about 2016 Tom Ford psychological thriller and we go through a bit of fantasy casting, talk about high school level motifs, and say "What about Jake Gyllenhaal?"

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Tom Ford
Screenplay by Tom Ford
Based on "Tony and Susan" by Austin Wright
Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Armie Hammer, Laura Linney, Andrea Riseborough, and Michael Sheen

Jan 27, 202152:51
3. Big Eyes (2014)

3. Big Eyes (2014)

We're back this week to discuss Tim Burton's 2014 feature, Big Eyes starring Amy Adams and Christopher Waltz. Hear us talk about movies about women artists, Lana Del Rey movie singles, and Vee's desire for things to be as weird as possible in any movie. 

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MOVIE DETAILS:
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski
Starring: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jon Polito, Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman, and Terence Stamp

Jan 20, 202151:17
2. Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

2. Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

We talk about the Adams-Close Oscar trajectories, the other 2020 releases, and are very obvious opinions about this movie. 

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Jan 13, 202137:03
1. Enchanted (2007) with Ellie!

1. Enchanted (2007) with Ellie!

For our debut episode, we discuss Amy Adam's perhaps most iconic role as Giselle in Enchanted. We discuss how big musicals were this year at the Oscars and also out history with the movie. 

It's our first episode, so the audio is a little wonky. It'll get better from here, we promise! 

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Dec 25, 202024:39