
Rewatching Oscar
Freelance film critic and obsessive movie nut, Jack Ferdman, gives a detailed analysis of every Best Picture Academy Award winner by diving headfirst into its structure, writing, direction, and acting. He will share his insane passion for cinema with discussions about the random Oscar winner selected in each episode, as well as the many other greats from that calendar year. Join him every second Friday on his journey of re-watching every film that took home the top prize.
Podcasting since 2021 • 77 episodes
Rewatching Oscar
Latest Episodes
Patton (1970)
Biographical films can be incredible ... that is if they delve deep into the main protagonist's character based on their past. Their influences growing up drive who they are and why they became the important figure, we are watching being analyz...
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Season 5
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Episode 76
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1:46:13

Bonus Episode 11: Oscars 2025 Recap
Another Oscar broadcast for the history books! Download and listen to Jack's take on the 97th Annual Academy Awards that took place on Sunday, March 2nd. Anora rocked the night with 5 awards including the big prize. Conan O'Brien di...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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1:02:11

Bonus Episode 10: Final Oscar Predictions 2025
Only two more days until the big night, so I guess it's time for film critic Jack Ferdman to make his final picks. He has seen all the films ... that's not surprising. But what is, are some of the predictions he has made for what will win each,...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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40:37

On the Waterfront (1954)
There is no doubt that this film has a backstory that is fairly controversial. Director Elia Kazan testified to Congress and the HUAC hearings, and named names. There are many people who became his enemy, and never forgave him. However, undoubt...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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