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The Podcast Goes To...
by Matt DiGennaro & Bob Klein
Each week Matt and Bob select an Academy Award Best Picture nominee at random and analyze the movie using both their film degree knowledge and their raunchy sense of humor.
Episodes
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E21: The 2023 Academy Awards
It’s an episode four years in the making…Bob and Matt are back for a special 95th Academy Awards edition of the pod! The most educated, well-spoken, hilarious movie podcasters shine their light on the 2023 Oscars, and one of the two hosts has actually seen some of the movies! The films, the...
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E20: The Marvel Cinematic Universe
It's a special New Years’ edition of The Podcast Goes To.... Oscar season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with Bob's ranking of all 20 MCU Films!? Hey, some of them were nominated for Best Visual Effects, so it counts! Bob has rewatched every Marvel movie in the shared universe…
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E19: "Three Coins in the Fountain" (1954) w/Special Guest Adam Seccafico
Someone threw a coin into the podcast fountain and wished for another special guest, and so this week we welcome on Adam from Work to talk about 1954's "Three Coins in the Fountain." This Best Picture nominee is such a mess that the creators didn't even realize that only two coins get thrown into...
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E18: "The Mission" (1986) w/Special Guest Zach Haskins
Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Liam Neeson star in a movie no one has ever heard of, "The Mission!" What's more, we're joined by a new guest! Zach comes on board to talk about this 1980's Best Picture nominee about priests in the jungle doing battle. There are sword fights and De Niro with a...
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E17: "Field of Dreams" (1989) w/Special Guest Keith Brown
It's a (field of) dream come true! Keith joins us for the third time to walk about one of the most famous movies of the 1980's, "Field of Dreams." Keith recounts his experience watching 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time. Bob drinks out of a giant boot. The trio debate the purpose of "Field...
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E16: "Annie Hall" (1977) w/Special Guest Keith Brown
Join Bob, Keith and Matt in a discussion on the Best Picture winner "Annie Hall," a movie which earned Woody Allen two Academy Awards which he did not show up to receive. The trio talk narrative structure, character development, and symbolism. What is Woody Allen's legacy as a filmmaker and can…
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E15: "The Departed" (2006)
Bob and Matt break down the best gangster movie of the 21st century, "The Departed." Matt talks about his time working with Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese. Bob gives us a play by play of the 2007 Oscar ceremony. Together, they go beat-by-beat, discussing the movie's strengths and...
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E14: "Lilies of the Field" (1963)
Join Matt and Bob in their first romp through the lily fields of the 1960's as they discuss Sidney Poitier's "Lilies of the Field." Matt talks about his new camera lens while Bob shows off his boxy new haircut. Matt gives his review of Solo and Bob wonders if he’s supposed to be confused watching...
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E13: "A Star is Born" (1937) w/Special Guest Keith Brown
University of Rhode Island professor Keith Brown joins Matt and Bob to break down the timeless classic "A Star is Born." Keith breaks down his top ten movies of the last ten years and discusses the novelty of watching a movie on a film projection vs. a digital projection. They talk Rosanne, the...
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E12: "Bound for Glory" (1976)
Matt and Bob hitch a ride to the 70's, where they catch a train for the 30's, in this Woody Guthrie biopic that might not be true but is sort of true because it's based on his partially fictionalized autobiography? An extensive conversation on cross dissolves quickly devolves into more Richard...
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E11: The First Annual Poddies
Join Matt and Bob in celebrating the first ten movies discussed on the show with a special awards ceremony! Bob chows down on some fried chicken as the duo take fan voicemails and reflect on the first ten weeks. Hear members of the Superfan Squad weigh in for the first time on what they hate and...
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E10: "The Bishop's Wife" (1947)
It's Christmas in May on The Podcast Goes To. This week, Bob and Matt talk about the overtly religious and slightly disturbing holiday classic "The Bishop's Wife." Cary Grant plays an angel who gets off on cucking bishops. What exactly is the job description of an angel? Are their any limits to…
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E9: "Saving Private Ryan" (1998)
Honor, loyalty, respect. Bob and Matt have none of those things, but this week they travel back to 1998 to discuss these character traits in "Saving Private Ryan." Bob and Matt break down what is considered to be one of the greatest films in cinematic history. They discuss that 27-minute opening...
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E8: "Good Night, and Good Luck" (2005)
Just when you thought Bob and Matt had escaped the 50's, think again! The Film Gods had one more in store: 2005's 1953 journalism drama, "Good Night, and Good Luck." Bob takes shots at George Clooney, Eminem, and the mass media while Matt tries to understand how a movie so boring could be…
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E7: "The King and I" (1956)
Bob and Matt talk "The King and I," a movie based on a musical based on a book based on a memoir. They discuss whitewashing in cinema and the true story behind the best picture nominee. They continue their history of Technicolor and pick apart the character traits of Anna and King Mongkut, the...
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E6: "An American in Paris" (1951)
Sound! Color! the 50's never felt so right! Matt and Bob talk "An American in Paris," the 1951 Best Picture winner starring the iconic Gene Kelly in a charming (or is it creepy?) role. Bob and Matt plan their sequel podcast, scheduled for release in 2030, and begin discussing the importance of...
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E5: "7th Heaven" (1927)
Shhh. This week Matt and Bob try not to be too quiet while discussing the 1927 silent film, "7th Heaven." Matt talks about his movie firsts and Bob reveals his trick for tracking which festivals are watching his short films. Bob sings Rihanna and reads some of his favorite quotes from the movie....
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E4: "Roman Holiday" (1953)
Ciao! This week, Matt and Bob take a trip to Rome for the first American movie shot entirely in Italy, "Roman Holiday." How did Dalton Trumbo's script hold up over the years? Did Audrey Hepburn deliver an Oscar-worthy performance? Did Gregory Peck get snubbed? What's the deal with the…
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E3: "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (1985)
This week, Bob and Matt journey out of the 21st century and all the way to 1985 for the Academy's first Best Picture-nominated Indie, "Kiss of the Spider Woman." They discuss the layered symbolism, the graceful performances, and the most elegant pants-crapping scene in the history of cinema. Matt...
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E2: "Darkest Hour" (2017)
On today's episode, Bob and Matt continue their exploration of the 555 Oscar-nominated pictures with 2017's "Darkest Hour." Did Gary Oldman deserve to take home the award for Best Actor? Do historical inaccuracies undercut the power of a true story? Does a movie need to have strong writing to be...
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E1: "The Shape of Water" (2017)
The series premiere of Bob and Matt's new show, which explores a new Oscar-Nominated movie each week (at random!). This week we dive into "The Shape of Water." Did Eliza fantasize about fish before meeting Amphibian Man? Which actor got snubbed at the Oscars? Will the running shower in the...
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Each week Matt and Bob select an Academy Award Best Picture nominee at random and analyze the movie using both their film degree knowledge and their raunchy sense of humor.
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