Oscar Talk & Hiatus Update

from Silver Screen Happy Hour · host Lawrence Lozier Films

Update: Hiatus, Tech Troubles, and Oscar SnubsIn this special check-in episode, hosts Chris and Jerome Wiegand discuss their recent hiatus. They discuss upcoming changes, including experimenting with live recordings. The brothers share their frustrations as devoted Detroit Lions fans, reflecting on the team's disappointing end to an amazing season. They also talk about the 2025 Oscars nominations, highlighting significant snubs such as Ethan and Maya Hawke's 'Wildcat,' and revisit classic Oscar ceremonies from the 90s to discuss films that should have been nominated under the current rules. Pour yourself a drink and join the convivial conversation.00:00 Welcome to Silver Screen Happy Hour00:16 Technical Difficulties and Hiatus Update00:55 Drinks of the Day03:47 Lions Recap and Frustrations03:55 Going Live: Challenges and Plans13:08 Oscar Nominations and Snubs26:32 Debating the Best Picture Nominees27:04 The Case for Returning to Five Nominees27:45 Revisiting Past Oscar Snubs29:17 1991: The Fisher King, Thelma & Louise, and Boys in the Hood32:33 1995: Braveheart, Apollo 13, and the Snubbed Classics36:35 2007: A Perfect Year for Best Picture37:56 2008: The Dark Knight Controversy42:01 Reflecting on Oscar Wins and Snubs46:10 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsFollow Silver Screen Happy Hour on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/silverscreenhappyhour/

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