Summary
In this episode, Dana and Tom welcome Andrew Corns and Adam Hitchcock of the Revisionist Almanac and Betsy and Trent Gorham from Never Seen It w/ Betsy and Trent to discuss their reactions to the 2024 Oscars, including the predictability of the winners and the surprises of the night. They also highlight memorable acceptance speeches and the importance of accessibility to short films and documentaries. Other topics include, Dana's celebrity crushes, Ryan Gosling's Oscars performance, Bradley Cooper's lack of Oscar wins, the impact of Dune Part 2's release date on the Oscars, and the annual GMOAT bad movie bet.
Takeaways
- The Oscars were predictable in terms of winners, but there were still some surprises.
- Memorable acceptance speeches included those by Emma Stone, Christopher Nolan, and the winner of Best Supporting Actor.
- Access to short films and documentaries should be improved to allow more people to experience and appreciate them.
- Bird law, a reference to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is not a real legal concept. Ryan Gosling's Oscars performance was highly praised and considered one of the best in the history of the awards show.
- Bradley Cooper has been consistently nominated for Oscars but has yet to win, leading to speculation and disappointment among fans.
- The release date of a film, such as Dune, can have an impact on its chances of winning Oscars.
- Pauly Shore and Tom Green movies are generally considered to be of low quality and are not well-regarded by the hosts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:02 Daylight Savings and Family Time
03:02 Post-Oscars Reactions and Predictability
06:49 Surprises and Highlights of the Oscars
11:16 Other Reactions
14:18 Sound Design and Recognition
16:03 Memorable Acceptance Speeches
21:45 Access to Short Films and Documentaries
29:21 Ask Dana Anything: Bird Law
33:17 Ask Dana Anything: Celebrity Crushes
36:30 Ryan Gosling's Oscars Performance
41:41 Bradley Cooper's Oscar Nominations
45:58 Impact of Dune Part 2's Release Date on the Oscars
52:16 Ask Dana Anything: Torture Methods: Pauly Shore vs. Tom Green
53:07 Victory Lap for Tom on the GMOAT Annual Bad Movie Bet
55:20 Discussion about Batman and Robin
56:06 Excitement about seeing Arnold and Danny Devito
56:24 Upcoming Episodes on Rev Almanac
57:31 Discussion about the year 1981 in film
58:01 Thomas J. Duncan's Live Oscars Best Picture rankings
01:00:06 Discussion about hosting the Oscars
01:07:16 Opinions on Jimmy Kimmel as host
01:09:12 Trivia questions about the Oscars
01:16:20 Discussion about future Oscar hosts
01:18:48 Appreciation for the Multiple Best Actor Nominees
01:19:10 Discussion about Al Pacino's Presentation
01:19:25 The Oscars and Award Presentations
01:20:02 Issues with the In Memoriam Segment
01:21:09 Lack of Consistency in Oscar Productions
01:22:18 Missed Opportunities for Jokes and References
01:23:22 Discussion on Controversial Films
01:25:27 Honoring the Memory of Film Industry Contributors
01:26:01 Personal Anecdotes and Family Dynamics
01:26:45 Predictions for Future Movies and Awards
01:27:59 Upcoming Episodes for GMOAT, The Streamin Circuit, and Never Seen It
01:36:28 Final Thoughts and Farewells
For Tom's 3rd Annual Best Picture Rankings List, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/tom-s-3rd-annual-best-picture-rankings
