The Envelope Please

Samuel Erdahl & Rance Collins

Join friends Sam and Rance as they watch and discuss every single Academy Award winner for Best Picture starting from the very first ceremony.

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1991: The Silence of the Lambs

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10/29/21 • 62 min

We finally have a horror movie winning Best Picture! Silence of the Lambs is now our third movie to sweep the top 5 Oscar categories... but it didn't come without its controversy. Tune in as we break down this incredible movie and year in film.

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1994: Forrest Gump

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12/07/21 • 63 min

I think it's safe to say that just about everyone has seen this 1994 Best Picture winner. Forrest Gump is one of those rare winners that has fully crossed over into the pop culture lexicon. But did it truly deserve the top honor? Our opinions may be a little controversial!

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1933: Cavalcade

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01/19/21 • 38 min

The Oscar for Best Picture in 1933 went to the epic production of Cavalcade. A popular film based on a popular stageplay, which would soon become a tradition for numerous other Best Picture winners, too. But the question still remains.. does it hold up today?

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60th Anniversary Special

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09/14/21 • 49 min

Happy 6oth, Oscar! For this special, we are ranking our top 30 favorite Best Picture losers. What are some of your favorite Best Picture nominees that failed to win?

1936: The Great Ziegfeld

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01/19/21 • 37 min

We now have our second MGM musical taking the top award with this 1936 winner, The Great Ziegfeld. This is also MGM's fourth movie to win Best Picture and the second one in a row. We also FINALLY get the Supporting Actor/Actress categories! Tune in to learn all about this landmark year at the Oscars and whether or not we recommend the big winner.

1927-28: Wings & Sunrise

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01/19/21 • 48 min

The first year of the Academy Awards features the only year there was a tie for the top prize. Listen as we break down the first two Best Picture winners: Wings and Sunrise.

1937: The Life Of Emile Zola

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01/19/21 • 48 min

A new year.. and another sprawling biopic. This time it's The Life of Emile Zola that wins the big prize at the Academy Awards. However, this movie isn't even CLOSE to being our favorite of the year. Tune in to hear our take on this movie and many of the others nominated for Oscars in 1937.

1992: Unforgiven

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11/09/21 • 55 min

Clint Eastwood finally got his due in 1992 by winning both Best Picture and Best Director for his brutally honest depiction of violence in Unforgiven. We also highlight other great movies of the year like The Crying Game, A League of their Own and The Bodyguard!

Exciting Announcement!

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09/28/21 • 12 min

We have a very exciting announcement for you all!

Welcome to our Podcast!

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01/19/21 • 15 min

Welcome to The Envelope Please Podcast! Get to know the two co-hosts, Sam and Rance, as we tell you a little bit about ourselves and what to expect in coming episodes.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Envelope Please have?

The Envelope Please currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does The Envelope Please cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Envelope Please?

The episode title '1991: The Silence of the Lambs' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Envelope Please?

The average episode length on The Envelope Please is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Envelope Please released?

Episodes of The Envelope Please are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Envelope Please?

The first episode of The Envelope Please was released on Jan 19, 2021.

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