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 • 102 episodes
Rewatching Oscar
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode 16: Oscars Recap 2026
Another Oscar broadcast for the history books! Download and listen to Jack's take on the 98th Annual Academy Awards that took place on Sunday, March 15th. It was a huge night for One Battle After Another ... but there were other win...
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Season 6
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Episode 101
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1:09:10
Bonus Episode 15: Final Oscar Predictions 2026
Only a few 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 and...
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Season 6
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Episode 100
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42:52
Dances With Wolves (1990)
This is truly an epic film ... in many ways. The scope, the cinematography, the story. And it all comes from the vision of Kevin Costner. The film is long ... and early on it feels long. But the beauty and themes take over. It...
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Season 6
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Episode 99
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1:26:02
Casablanca (1943)
In this episode of Rewatching Oscar, a classic masterpiece is discussed. Yes, Casablanca has stood the test of time. From the great quotes, the amazing performances, the memorable characters, the love story, and even the wonderful emot...
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Season 6
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Episode 98
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1:18:47
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
In this episode of Rewatching Oscar, a film that is very VERY odd, confusing, and all over the place. But I guess that is the point of it. It tackles tons of themes, has incredible performances, and scenes that will both baffle and int...
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Season 6
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Episode 97
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1:31:47