EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 41 MIN
4.34-Holiday with Swabreen Bakr
from The Oscar Project Podcast
Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Holiday. I'm joined by Swabreen Bakr who writes the Anti-Brain Rot newsletter, and we talk about the variations between the play, this version of the film and the 1938 film adaptation, the strategies the Seton children have learned in dealing with their father, and an exploration of the difference between various characters and their relationship to wealth. You can watch Romance on YouTube or Tubi for free or rent it on Amazon Prime, and be sure to check out Swabreen's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Holiday (1938 version) directed by George CukorThe Materialists directed by Celine SongThe Philadelphia Story directed by George CukorLove Story directed by Arthur HillerOther referenced topics:Holiday (play) by Philip BarryThe Philadelphia Story (play) by Philip BarryThe New Masses reviewErin Snyder writing on Mainlining Christmas.comJ. B. Kaufman writing on jbkaufman.comSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Holiday. I'm joined by Swabreen Bakr who writes the Anti-Brain Rot newsletter, and we talk about the variations between the play, this version of the film and the 1938 film adaptation, the strategies the Seton children have learned in dealing with their father, and an exploration of the difference between various characters and their relationship to wealth. You can watch Romance on YouTube or Tubi for free or rent it on...
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