
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 • 76 episodes
Rewatching Oscar
Latest Episodes
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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1:24:21

Birdman (2014)
Films usually have a nice structure to it that makes us feel complete ... the movie has a beginning, a middle, and an ending that kind of wraps everything up neatly. And then there are a few that just don't do that. LOL! The Academy Award-winni...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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1:31:38

Bonus Episode 9: Oscar Nominations 2025
Well ... another year has passed and we finally are here.: The announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the best films of 2024. Yes, there weren't many shockers ... but there are always a couple that stir the pot. Fans lose their...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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