Episodes
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The 2026 Non-Canonical Oscars Special
On this non-canonical episode of The Snub Club, Danny, Sarah, and Caleb discuss 2026’s Academy Award ceremony, the 2025 movie we will be covering, and why Danny hates all movies. The Snub Club is a biweekly podcast about cinema history where we discuss the film from every year's Academy Awards…
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The 100th Episode Spectacular: The Night of the Hunter, Sweet November, & Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
On this very special episode of The Snub Club, our hosts break down not one but three movies. Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss 1955's The Night of the Hunter, 1968's Sweet November, and 1974's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore! The Snub Club is a biweekly podcast about cinema history where we…
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72nd Academy Awards: The Insider
On this episode of The Snub Club, our news team breaks down 1999's The Insider. Directed by Michael Mann and starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. The Insider was nominated for seven Academy Awards but won none. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss Michael Mann's unique style, other...
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71st Academy Awards: The Thin Red Line w/Julius Jefferson
On this episode of The Snub Club, the company, along with special guest Julius Jefferson, discuss 1998's The Thin Red Line. Directed by Terrence Malick and starring George Clooney, The Thin Red Line was nominated for seven Academy Awards but lost them all on award's night. In this episode, Sarah,...
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70th Academy Awards Part 3: Amistad
On this episode of The Snub Club, our hosts chat about 1997's Amistad. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, and Anthony Hopkins. Amistad was nominated for four Academy Awards but won none. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss subtitles, 90's...
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77th Academy Awards Prologue: The Polar Express
HO HOOO HOOOOOO! On this very merry episode of The Snub Club, the heroes chat about 2004's The Polar Express. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler, and Tom Hanks. The Polar Express was nominated for three Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode…
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70th Academy Awards Part 2: Kundun
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew chats about 1997's Kundun. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong. Kundun was nominated for four Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss corporate cowardice, Marty's religion trilogy, and...
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70th Academy Awards Part 1: The Wings of the Dove
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew chats about 1997's The Wings of the Dove. Directed by Iain Softley and starring Helena Bonham Carter. The Wings of the Dove was nominated for four Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss Miramax, the Kids' Choice...
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69th Academy Awards: Secrets & Lies
On this episode of The Snub Club, the staff chats about 1996's Secrets & Lies. Directed by Mike Leigh and starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Brenda Blethyn, Secrets & Lies was nominated for five Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss category fraud,...
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68th Academy Awards Part 2: Nixon
On this episode of The Snub Club, the committee to re-elect the podcast talks about 1995's Nixon. Directed by Oliver Stone and starring Anthony Hopkins, Nixon was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost everything. On this episode, Danny, Caleb, and Sarah discuss the Checkers speech, Godzilla,...
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68th Academy Awards Part 1: Toy Story (Commentary Track)
This is a very special commentary episode. The commentary begins at 5:17 On this episode of The Snub Club, the gang talks about 1995's Toy Story. Directed by John Lasseter and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, Toy Story was nominated for three Academy Awards but only won a special achievement...
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67th Academy Awards: The Shawshank Redemption
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1994's The Shawshank Redemption. Directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for seven Academy Awards but won none. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss the music…
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66th Academy Awards: The Remains of the Day
On this episode of The Snub Club, the staff chat about 1993's The Remains of the Day. Directed by James Ivory and starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, The Remains of the Day was nominated for five Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss...
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65th Academy Awards: A Few Good Men w/ Joe Schremmer
On this episode of The Snub Club, the battalion, along with special guest Editor Joe, investigates 1992's A Few Good Men. Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson, A Few Good Men was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost on awards night. In this episode,...
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64th Academy Awards: The Prince of Tides
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew analyzes 1991's The Prince of Tides. Directed by Barbra Streisand and starring Nick Nolte and Striesand, The Prince of Tides was nominated for seven Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss the very first MTV Movie...
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63rd Academy Awards: The Godfather Part III
On this episode of The Snub Club, the family talks about 1990's The Godfather Part III. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, The Godfather Part III was nominated for seven Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss Coppola's legacy,...
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62nd Academy Awards Part 2: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
On this episode of The Snub Club, the party talks about 1989's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Directed by Terry Gilliam and starring John Neville, Sarah Polley, and Uma Thurman, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode,...
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62nd Academy Awards Part 1: The Fabulous Baker Boys
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1989's The Fabulous Baker Boys. Directed by Steve Kloves and starring Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, and Michelle Pfeiffer, The Fabulous Baker Boys was nominated for four Academy Awards but went home empty-handed. In this episode, Sarah, Danny,...
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61st Academy Awards: Gorillas in the Mist
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1988's Gorillas in the Mist. Directed by Michael Apted and starring Sigourney Weaver, Gorillas in the Mist was nominated for five Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss a controversial historical...
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60th Academy Awards: Broadcast News
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1987's Broadcast News. Directed by James L. Brooks and starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt, Broadcast News was nominated for seven Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss newsroom...
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
HO HO HO and Merry Christmas! On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol. Directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine, The Muppet Christmas Carol was nominated for zero Academy Awards but by some Christmas miracle we're talking about it…
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59th Academy Awards: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
In this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Directed by Leonard Nimoy and starring the original Star Trek cast, The Voyage Home was nominated for four Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss their history…
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57th Academy Awards Part 2: 2010: The Year We Made Contact
In this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1984's 2010: The Year We Made Contact. Directed by Peter Hyams and starring Roy Scheider and Helen Mirren, 2010 was nominated for five Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss genre-bending sequels, the...
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57th Academy Awards Part 1: The River
In this episode of The Snub Club, the fam talks about 1984's The River. Directed by Mark Rydell and starring Sissy Spacek and Mel Gibson, The River was nominated for five Academy Awards but lost each and every one (except for the special Oscar it won, but that one was non-competitive so it…
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56th Academy Awards Part 3: Silkwood
In this episode of The Snub Club, the team talks about 1983's Silkwood. Directed by Mike Nichols and starring Meryl Streep, Silkwood was nominated for five Academy Awards but lost it all. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss over-nominated actors, nuclear meltdowns, and Cher. Please...
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56th Academy Awards Part 2: Return of the Jedi
In this episode of The Snub Club, the cast chats about 1983's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Directed by Richard Marquand and starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, Return of the Jedi was nominated for five Academy Awards and won one...but it was a non-competitive so We. Don't....
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56th Academy Awards Part 1: The Dresser
In this episode of The Snub Club, the cast chats about 1983's The Dresser. Directed by Peter Yates and starring Tom Courtenay and Albert Finney, The Dresser was nominated for five Academy Awards but won null awards. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss big performances, favorite...
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55th Academy Awards: Das Boot
In this episode of The Snub Club, the crew talks about 1981's Das Boot. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Jürgen Prochnow, Das Boot was nominated for six Academy Awards but won null awards. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss a custom-made camera, a special exhibit at the...
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54th Academy Awards: Ragtime
In this episode of The Snub Club, the party returns to talk about 1981's Ragtime. Directed by Miloš Forman and starring Howard E. Rollins Jr. and Brad Dourif, Ragtime was nominated for eight Academy Awards but lost at every turn. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss a sensation murder...
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53rd Academy Awards: The Elephant Man
In this episode of The Snub Club, the gang returns to talk about 1980's The Elephant Man. Directed by David Lynch and starring Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt, The Elephant Man was nominated for eight Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss Lynch's...
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52nd Academy Awards Part 2: The Rose
In this episode of The Snub Club, the party discusses 1979's The Rose. Directed by Mark Rydell and starring Bette Midler, The Rose was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost everyone. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss Harry Dean Stanton and 2019's landmark blockbuster…
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52nd Academy Awards Part 1: The China Syndrome
In this episode of The Snub Club, the party discusses 1979's The China Syndrome. Directed by James Bridges and starring Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, and Michael Douglas, The China Syndrome was nominated for four Academy Awards but won not a one. In this episode, Sarah, Danny, and Caleb discuss '70s...
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51st Academy Awards: Interiors
On this episode of The Snub Club, the trio becomes a duo to discuss 1978's Interiors. Directed by Woody Allen and starring Diane Keaton and Geraldine Page, Interiors was nominated for five Academy Awards but secured zero Oscars. In this episode, Danny and Caleb discuss family dramas, Maureen...
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58th Academy Awards: The Color Purple
Happy Holidays! A quick note, Danny was recording in a different spot so this episode sounds a little different than usual. But hey it's still a good conversation so give it a listen. On this episode of The Snub Club, the group discusses 1985's The Color Purple. Directed by Steven Spielberg and...
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50th Academy Awards: The Turning Point
On this episode of The Snub Club, the party discusses 1977's The Turning Point. Directed by Herbert Ross and starring Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine, The Turning Point was nominated for an astounding eleven Academy Awards but still went home empty-handed. In this episode, Danny, Sarah, and...
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49th Academy Awards Part 2: Seven Beauties
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1975's Seven Beauties. Directed by Lina Wertmüller and starring Giancarlo Giannini, Seven Beauties was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode, Danny, Sarah, and Caleb discuss Italian cinema, the Best Foreign...
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49th Academy Awards Part 1: Taxi Driver
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1976's Taxi Driver. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver was nominated for four Academy Awards but never found glory. In this episode, Danny, Sarah, and Caleb discuss meditations on violence, politics of disgust,...
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48th Academy Awards: Funny Lady w/Tessa Widenhofer
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew is joined by Tessa to discusses 1975's Funny Lady. Directed by Herbert Ross and starring Barbra Streisand, Funny Lady was nominated for five Academy Awards but lost every one. In this episode, Danny, Sarah, Caleb, and Tessa discuss Broadway divas,...
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47th Academy Awards: Lenny
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1974's Lenny. Directed by Bob Fosse and starring Dustin Hoffman, Lenny was nominated for six Academy Awards but it couldn't get any satisfaction. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss stand-up comics, All That Jazz, and the Academy's...
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46th Academy Awards: American Graffiti
On this episode of The Snub Club, the gang discusses 1973's American Graffiti. Directed by George Lucas and starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, and Harrison Ford, American Graffiti was nominated for five Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss a...
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45th Academy Awards: Lady Sings the Blues
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1972's Lady Sings The Blues. Directed by Sidney J. Fury and starring Diana Ross, Lady Sings the Blues was nominated for five Academy Awards but it couldn't get any satisfaction. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss Hulu remakes…
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44th Academy Awards: Mary, Queen of Scots
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1971's Mary, Queen of Scots. Directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson, Mary, Queen of Scots was nominated for five Academy Awards but it did not take home the crown. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb...
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43rd Academy Awards Part 2: Five Easy Pieces
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1970's Five Easy Pieces. Directed by Bob Rafelson and starring Jack Nicholson, Five Easy Pieces was nominated for four Academy Awards but it couldn't get any satisfaction. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss BBS Productions…
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42nd Academy Awards: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1969's Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Directed by Paul Mazursky and starring Natalie Wood and Elliot Gould, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice was nominated for four Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss New...
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41st Academy Awards: Star!
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1968's Star!. Directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews, Star! was nominated for seven Academy Awards but gained no glory. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss movie musicals, Funny Girl, and try to figure out why this...
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40th Academy Awards: In Cold Blood
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1967's In Cold Blood. Directed by Richard Brooks and starring Robert Blake and Scott Wilson, In Cold Blood was nominated for four Academy Awards but won nothing. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss true crime, the emergence of New...
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39th Academy Awards: The Sand Pebbles
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1966's The Sand Pebbles. Directed by Robert Wise and starring Steve McQueen, The Sand Pebbles was nominated for eight Academy Awards but won not a thing. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss Mako, sparing no expense, and the...
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38th Academy Awards Part 2: The Greatest Story Ever Told
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1965's The Greatest Story Ever Told. Directed by George Stevens and starring Max von Sydow, The Greatest Story Ever Told was nominated for five Academy Awards but won nothing (because foxes have dens and birds have nests but this movie sucked…
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38th Academy Awards Part 1: The Agony and the Ecstasy
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1965's The Agony and the Ecstasy. Directed by Carol Reed and starring Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison, The Agony and the Ecstasy was nominated for five Academy Awards but lost every race. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb discuss Ninja...
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37th Academy Awards: Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
On this episode of The Snub Club, the crew discusses 1964's Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte. Directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland, Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte was nominated for seven Academy Awards but lost everything. In this episode, Danny, Sarah and Caleb...