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Get ready for some red carpet discussion as we delve into the 2023 Academy Awards nominations in episode three! We'll be covering:
In this episode I talk about:

• A special milestone for our podcast
• My birthday wish to the Academy
• My overall reaction to the nominations
• How many are "all the marbles?"
• An overarching theme in the nomination
• My perspective on the best picture category
• The surprising omissions

So sit back, relax, and let's talk Oscars!

Everything Everywhere All At Once - Visual effects team featured editing the film on zoom during a multiverse montage . Link here
16 War films to have won Best Picture at the Oscars:

• The Hurt Locker - 2009
• The English Patient -1996
• Braveheart - 1995
• Schindler’s List - 1993
• Platoon - 1986
• The Deer Hunter - 1978
• Patton - 1970
• Lawrence of Arabia - 1962
• The Bridge on the River Kwai - 1957
• From Here to Eternity - 1953
• The Best Years of Our Lives - 1946
• Casablanca - 1943
• Mrs. Miniver - 1942
• Gone with the Wind - 1939
• All Quiet on the Western Front - 1930
• Wings - 1928
  

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Get ready for a wild ride as we gear up for the biggest night in Hollywood - the Academy Awards! With just a few weeks to go, we're examining the Best Picture category and asking the question on everyone's minds: will there be a shocker of an upset this year? And if so, what's the secret formula to a Best Picture win?
But before we dive into the awards, let's take a step back and appreciate the art of an impactful opening scene. We'll be discussing the unforgettable introduction of All Quiet on The Western Front and other movies that leave a lasting impression from the get-go.

And that's not all - we've got a special treat for you! A review from our resident movie critic (a.k.a. my Mom) will be sharing her thoughts on the latest film she's watched. Plus, have you ever noticed how you playing an air instrument? We'll be talking about that too!
And to top it all off, we're celebrating a major milestone - we've just hit over 100 followers on Instagram! So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a movie-filled episode of the Academy Awards: Examining the Chances of an Upset in Best Picture & Movies With Great Opening Scenes!
Previous 15 Best Picture Winners & Other Awards They Won

• Coda - Best adapted Screenplay and Best picture
• Nomadland - Best adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, best picture
• Parasite - Best original screenplay and best picture
• Greenbook - Best original screenplay and best picture
• The Shape of Water - Best Original screenplay, best cinematography, best picture
• Moonlight - Best adapted screenplay, best cinematography
• Spotlight - Best Original screenplay, best picture
• Birdman - Best Original screenplay, best cinematography
• 12 Years Slave - Adapted Screenplay, Best picture
• Argo - Best Adapted screenplay, best picture
• The Artist - Best Original screenplay, best cinematography
• The King's Speech - Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography
• The Hurt Locker - Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography
• Slumdog Millionaire - Adapted Screenplay, best cinematography
• No Country for Old Men - Adapted screenplay, Best cinematography

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We are very excited and honoured to have Oscar nominated Canadian Producer Ina Fichman as our first guest on the podcast! Fichman has been producing award-winning documentaries for film and television for more than 30 years and is nominated for an Oscar.
In our conversation, Ina shares her journey in the industry, her current projects, her approach to working with women in the industry, and much more.

Whether you're a fan of documentary filmmaking, a lover of great cinema, or simply curious about the creative process, this episode is not to be missed.

LINKS:
Intuitive Pictures
Hot Docs
Women in Film and Television Canada Coalition
Documentary Organization of Canada
Ina Fichman IMDB page

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In this episode, we're covering the 95th Academy Awards. With his tuxedo on and hair done, Everett takes you through the biggest night in movies, including his 19/23 predictions and the Canadians who shone bright.

With a dominating seven wins, including five acting categories, Everything Everywhere All at Once was the talk of the night. But there were also other highlights, including Canadian Director Sarah Polley's win for best adapted screenplay for "Women Talking" and Brandon Fraser becoming the first Canadian to win the Best Actor category.

As well as recapping the night's winners and losers, we also share our thoughts on the impact of Everything Everywhere All at Once's success and whether it could signal a shift in the types of movies that the Academy recognizes. He also makes some way too early early predictions for the 2024 Oscars, highlighting A24's upcoming movie "Past Lives" and "Beau is Afraid," featuring Joaquin Phoenix.

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In this week's episode, we're counting down my top 10 films of 2022! With a movie-packed year under my belt, I have a list of my favorite films that I saw either in theaters or through streaming. Get ready to revisit some of the year's finest films!

2022 Movies Watched

• Empire of light
• Banshees of Inisherin
• The Menu
• Marcel the Shell with shoes on
• Where the Crawdads sing
• The Good Nurse
• See How They Run
• Cha Cha Real Smooth
• Causeway
• Devotion
• Top Gun Maverick
• The Gray Man
• The Northman
• Death on the Nile
• Lightyear
• I Like Movies
• Hustle
• Decision to Leave
• Operation Mincemeat
• Ice Breaker: The 72 Summit Series
• The Wonder
• Fire of Love
• The Outfit
• Don’t worry Darling
• Everything Everywhere All At Once
• I want you Back
• Glass Onion
• Windfall
• The Eternal Daughter
• Emily the Criminal

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