Talking Oscars - Aziz Presents
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn podcast in which an amateur film nerd (usually with a different guest every episode) discusses movie that were awarded Hollywood's most prestigious awards!
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Bonus: Other Nominations & Predictions (Guests: Robert Beach & Sarah Case)
February 27, 2018 11:17 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDue to the resulting length of the previous episode, we've decided to have the other discussions as a separate episode. Edited by: Robert Beach. Some of the Films Discussed: - Baby Driver - The Big Sick - Blade Runner 2049 - Coco - The Disaster Artist - The Florida Project - Last Men in Aleppo (Documentary) - Logan - Molly's Game - Mudbound
Special: The 90th Academy Awards Nominees Extravaganza! (Guests: Robert Beach & Sarah Case)
February 22, 2018 11:34 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe take a break from our regular programming to bring you this special episode where we're joined by TWO guests to discuss last year's best films (as determined by the Academy members). Edited by: Robert Beach Films discussed: - Call Me By Your Name - Darkest Hour - Dunkirk - Get Out - Lady Bird - Phantom Thread - The Post - The Shape of Water - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
1985: Amadeus (Guest: Nick Long)
November 19, 2017 09:19 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBThis month we jump into the classic tale of jealousy and its consequences. Does it live up to its high critical praise? Do we finally understand the pop culture references regarding this movie? Jump in and find out! Also someone other than the host rants about one of the nominees. Exciting times!
1989: Rain Man (Guest: Daniel Valdez)
August 19, 2017 19:59 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis month we jump right into what could be the world's first pop culture introduction to Savant Autism. The movie inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of hack parodies. The question is: does the film itself hold up as a magnifying glass to the psychology and social dynamic of it all? Listen to find out! You can read Daniel's work at Smear and Unicorn Booty. In fact here's an article published last week! https://unicornbooty.com/take-my-wife-home/ You can also catch his stand up routine if y...
2007: The Departed (Guest: Conor Wade)
July 16, 2017 17:29 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis month we dive deep undercover inside both the Irish Mafia and the Boston police force with what many consider Scorsese's best work post-Goodfellas. Did the movie deserve the long awaited win for the critically acclaimed director? As always with us (with a notable exception) yes.. yes it did. Winner: The Departed - Babel - Letters from Iwo-Jima - Little Miss Sunshine - The Queen Conor's only plug in this episode is for you to follow him on twitter, so please do that! @TranquilBez
2013: Argo (Guest: Brendan Ralph)
June 16, 2017 13:38 - 51 minutes - 95.4 MBThis month we tackle the 3rd film by Ben Affleck that blends periodical story-telling and political intrigue. Does it balance all of its disparate elements (CIA negotiations, Hollywood deception, and fear of the foreign threat) well? Spoiler: Yes. Absolutely. In the second half of the show, we try to juggle the other EIGHT nominees. Oh boy... Winner: Fargo - Amour - Beasts of the Southern Wild - Django Unchained - Les Miserables - Life of Pi - Lincoln - Silver Linings Playbook - Zero Dark T...
1996: Braveheart (Guest: Corey Newberry)
May 17, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week we tackle Mel Gibson's magnum opus. Plus a talking pig and... Seabiscuit? You can't find Newb on social media unfortunately, BUT you can check out the Laser Time Community on FB! Follow me on twitter: @2wayjerry for various film opinions, and obnoxious life commentary! Logo Design by: Brendan Ralph Check him out at https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/_~0116c793a3b76057ee/
2000: American Beauty (Guest: David Dang)
April 16, 2017 19:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis month we tackle one of the (allegedly) most overrated Oscars winners of all time. What do we think of it? The answer may surprise you. David doesn't have any social media presence, so instead I'll be using this opportunity to plug Laser Time's patreon! www.patreon.com/lasertime Fun fact: after we recorded the episode, we discovered that one of the Oscar-nominated directors made a dog's purpose! You'll NEVER guess which one. (Spoiler: the not so good one)
1982: Chariots of Fire (Guest: Colin O'Hara)
March 20, 2017 14:37 - 59 minutes - 112 MBWhat do we think of the title that possibly spawned an entire genre of sports movies? Listen in to find out! Colin can be found on twitter: @racoonhail Follow me on twitter: @2wayjerry Site: www.2wayjery.com Logo & Header design by: Brendan Ralph Portfolio: minimaltextures.tumblr Freelance work: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/_~0116c793a3b76057ee/
1960: The Apartment (Guest: Diana Goodman)
February 16, 2017 12:45 - 45 minutes - 84.7 MBOur wonderful guest for this month is one of the hosts of 30/20/10, which you can find here: http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/category/thirty-twenty-ten/ Also, if you wanna have a conversation about classic Hollywood please follow her on Twitter! @LeCineNerd
1973+1975: The Godfather Part I & II (Guest: Jon Waugh)
January 17, 2017 22:50 - 45 minutes - 84.7 MBOur beloved Jon Waugh returns once more, this time tackling not one but TWO film classics! Follow Jon on Twitter: @Jonwahizzle Check out his blog! https://thecollectiveexamplesofnerdery.wordpress.com Also his other podcast where he talks about TV with Damn That Television! by Unknown on iTunes
1978: Annie Hall (Guest: Matthew Jay)
December 14, 2016 01:33 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBOur guest this month is Matthew Jay from Cartoons 101! Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNai_R-Gf1NXhoMIswPbBA
1976: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Guest: Brendan Ralph)
October 17, 2016 21:11 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MB(Due to some technical difficulties we only talk about the Oscar winner of this year) Follow Brendan on twitter: @BrendanRalph89 Follow me @2wayjerry Check out his awesome designs! www.minimaltextures.com
1977: Rocky (Guest: Michael Plasket)
September 24, 2016 05:02 - 1 hour - 136 MBFollow Michael on twitter! @ContraVania Podcasts: 1- Hardcore Gaming 101 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hardcore-gaming-101/id594376523?mt=2 2- The PAMcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pamcast/id1139384764?mt=2 Book: Unrecognized http://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-plasket/unrecognized/ebook/product-22734567.html 00:00 - 17:08 Rocky 17:08 - 39:30 Rocky Franchise 39:30 - 41:54 Oscar Acceptance Speech 41:55 - 46:00 Rocky Clips 46:00 - 50:15 All The President's Men 50:15 - ...
Episode 3: 1968 - In the Heat of the Night (Guest: Colin O'Hara)
August 12, 2016 04:58 - 44 minutes - 83.1 MBWith Guest Colin O'Hara! Follow him on twitter: @RacoonHail 0:00 - 19:00 In the Heat of the Night 19:00 - 21:00 Oscar Speech 21:00 - 31:00 The Graduate 31:00 - 34:00 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 34:00 -35:00 Dr. Dolittle 35:00 - 42:00 Bonnie & Clyde 42:00 - 46:00 Wrap Up
Episode 2: 1970 - Midnight Cowboy (Guest: Nick Long)
July 14, 2016 21:19 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MB(Apologies for the audio issues!) With guest Nick Long! Follow him on Twitter: @poweredbynick 00min - 20 min: Midnight Cowboy 20 min - 30 min: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid 30 min - 36 min: Z
Episode 1: 1993 - Unforgiven (Guest: Jon Waugh)
June 16, 2016 19:04 - 1 hour - 119 MBWith guest Jon Waugh! Follow him on Twitter: @JonWahizzle Catch up on his blog: thecollectiveexampleofnerdery.wordpress.com Listen to his podcast: DAMN THAT TELEVISION! at damntelevision.libsyn.com 00min - 20 min: Unforgiven 20 min - 25 min: A Few Good Men 25 min - 50 min: The Crying Game 50 min - 1 h : Howard's End