The Broadway Melody (1929)

This week, the guys of OscarWatch give their regards to Broadway with a look at the 1929 Best Picture winner, The Broadway Melody. The first musical to ever win the big prize, the movie has not aged in the nearly 90 years since its release. The gender politics are hilariously outdated, the technical acumen is basic and the acting overwrought, and yet, Alex and Steve debate whether it is fair to judge a film created at the beginning of sound and modern Hollywood by today’s standards. There’s a lot to appreciate in the movie, but also a lot of problematic moments, as well. Also, Alex, discovers that there is a movie about a guy unwittingly training dolphins to kill the president of the United States and simply 'can't even'! Drop us a line at [email protected]. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.