EPISODE · Oct 20, 2023 · 1H 22M
S2E1: 2nd Academy Awards, 1930
from Shea Cinema: The Best Picture Project · host Shea Cinema
In our Season 2 Premiere episode Sara and Dad cover the 2nd Academy Awards ceremony (honoring the best in films between August 1, 1928 and July 31, 1929), and give an overview of the five films nominated for the top honor. We also discuss the (somewhat painful) transition from silent film to this newfangled sound business, and perhaps reveal a little award chaos behind the scenes.The Movies:The Patriot, 1928In Old Arizona, 1928The Broadway Melody, 1929Alibi, 1929The Hollywood Revue of 1929, 1929Books mentioned by Dad:Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears (2023) by Michael SchulmanThe Shattered Silents: How the Talkies Came to Stay (1978) by Alexander WalkerHollywood Anecdotes (1987) by Paul F. Boller, Jr. and Ronald L. DavisFind us on Instagram! @sheacinemaEmail us rants, raves, reviews: [email protected] leave us a review wherever you are listening!Email us rants as well as raves: [email protected] can also find us on Instagram (and now Twitter/X): @sheacinema
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In our Season 2 Premiere episode Sara and Dad cover the 2nd Academy Awards ceremony (honoring the best in films between August 1, 1928 and July 31, 1929), and give an overview of the five films nominated for the top honor. We also discuss the (somewhat painful) transition from silent film to this newfangled sound business, and perhaps reveal a little award chaos behind the scenes. The Movies: The Patriot, 1928In Old Arizona, 1928The Broadway Melody, 1929Alibi, 1929The H...
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