If a movie didn’t win an Oscar, is it still worth watching? TCM host Dave Karger walks us through the history of the Oscars, shares his favorite non-winning films, and makes a strong case of how the Oscars really do shine a light on movies that people might not otherwise see…
In this episode, we talk about…
Historical context of the Academy Awards and its evolution over 75 years
How marketing turned the Oscars from a one night affair to a months-long season of campaigning
The ebb and flow of what it means to win or lose an Oscar
Details about TCM’s Annual 31 Days of Oscar Festival
Recognizing trends of Oscar winners by decade
Award categories and the differences between Best Screenplay vs. Best Picture
Advice for filmmakers to pay attention to the director’s branch and writer’s branch
Suggestions for new award categories to bring attention to the craft of filmmaking
Examples of amazing movies nominated for an Oscar that didn’t win
Whether the Oscars needs a separate musical comedy category
How TCM crafts their intros, outros, and movie rotation
Whether Oscars are given in recognition of past work or purely because of a specific performance
Links to Resources:
TCM 31 Days of Oscar - https://www.tcm.com/31days
https://www.nofilmschool.com/money-survey
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