Enjoy this week's episode! Up Next: The Guns of Navarone (1961) directed by J. Lee Thompson You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on our website: www.outaopodcast.com Or use our Letterboxd list! Support for Once Upon a Time at the Oscars is provided by our Patreon backers. For as little as $2 a month you can help support our show as well as receive fun benefits, including the chance to vote for what film you think...

What is a musical without it's musical numbers? Does it carry the same weight? Does it fail in what it set out to do? Does it even matter when two greats, Maurice Chevallier and Charles Boyer take the screen together? Absolutely not! Hear what else makes this movie work on today's episode! Up Next: Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) directed by Stanley Kramer You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on our...

Rather than a long synopsis of what the episode will be (because let's be real, you already know!) I would like to thank you all for your patience with us in getting this episode out. I apologize as there are some audio issues with Marilee's audio about halfway through. Hopefully these tech issues will be resolved by the time we get to 1962. But we appreciate you all, and we hope you enjoy this week's episode! Up Next: Fanny (1961) directed by Joshua Logan You can find more info...

Swords and Sandals returns to OUTAO! But while many films in this genre rely on the tale of a hero, this movie finds it's footing in it's visuals alone. Without the hero narrative, can a film such as this earn it's keep in the history of the genre? Or does it fall short by today's audience? Find out today! Up Next: 1952 Oscar Ceremony Episode You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on our website: www.outaopodcast.com Or use...

War movies are one of the most overdone genres in the business. Themes of antiwar, the human condition, and heroism are plentiful. But every now and then we see a unique story that follows an unsung hero. Decision Before Dawn is one of those films. A pleasant surprise for us for sure, and one we won't soon forget. Up Next:  Quo Vadis (1951) directed by Mervyn LeRoy You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on our...

Gene Kelly puts a smile on his face with his enormous...tap dance skills! It's been a while since we covered a musical on the show, and this one will definitely hold us over for a bit! Visually stunning, albeit with a somewhat frustrating plot, An American in Paris delivers a great deal of excitement. We discuss what works and what does it, all on this week's episode! Up Next: Decision Before Dawn (1951) directed by Anatole Litvak Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous...

Vivien Leigh is the absolute heart and soul of this movie. Vivien. Leigh. Not Marlon Brando. Vivien LEIGH. Now that that's out of the way, join us this episode while we break down one of the best stage-play to screen adaptions we've seen so far! And yes, Brando is good in this, but it's Leighs movie! Enjoy! Up Next: An American in Paris (1951) directed by Vincente Minnelli Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous supporter of Once Upon a Time at the Oscars! You can...

A man torn between two women, two lives, and two fates. A Place in the Sun is often forgotten, but it was one of the most popular films released at the time. The performances are outstanding, the plot is dark for it's time, and Elizabeth Taylor's costumes are beyond elegant. We talk all this and more on this week's episode! Up Next: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) directed by Elia Kazan Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous supporter of Once Upon a Time at the...

Just a few months after the U.S. entered into World War II, the Academy tried to keep a bit of normalcy (in spite of their president's requests) by continuing with their ceremony. This year proved to be one of the most shocking years of all time. With heavy hitters such as Sergeant York, How Green Was My Valley, and of course Citizen Kane, this year was full of upsets. Join us to learn of all of the biggest! Up Next: A Place in the Sun (1951) directed by George Stevens Special...

Humphrey Bogart is one of the most recognizable stars of the golden age of Hollywood. The final line of the film, delivered in Bogart's signature style not only is one of the greatest movie lines of all time, but also a perfect summation of The Maltese Falcon as a film. A blend of mystery, suspense, and of course one of the earliest examples of film noir. It is without a doubt the uh, stuff that dreams are made of. Up Next: 1942 Oscar Ceremony Episode Special thanks to Sean C....

Bette Davis is back! Here at Once Upon a Time at the Oscars we are always thrilled to talk about the legend herself, and this week is no exception. With a wonderfully villainous performance from Davis and exceptional work from the rest of the cast, we get a dark story about greed above family. Not to mention one of our new favorite final lines in a film. Enjoy! Up Next: The Maltese Falcon (1941) directed by John Huston Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous supporter of...

We're thrilled to present a very special guest this week, creator of TheOldMovieLady and lover of classic Hollywood, Marg! We discuss yet another Hitchcock classic, and Marg comes to the show armed with a vast knowledge of it's stars and production. Topics covered in this episode include frequent "Sunday Swoon" candidate Cary Grant, the most expressive eyebrows in Hollywood, and villainous milk drinking! For more content from Marg, visit her at TheOldMovieLady on Instagram! Up...

In a time where heroes are seen as caped crusaders and colorful costumed fighters, it's rare that a real life figure gets an opportunity to shine on the big screen. Even harder still is it to take a man known for something as devastating and tragic as war, and praise him not for his merit on the battlefield but rather for his character. Hence the reason why Sergeant York continues to be such a moving and inspiring film over 80 years after it's release. Join us as we talk the charm of Gary...

!941 is a great year for movies! But not every film nominated this year can be wonderful. Perhaps this story of preacher, William Spence is the example this year? In a year where Citizen Kane made it's way into the world, a movie like One Foot in Heaven that received just a single nomination (best picture) seems to be lacking what it takes to hold it's own. Listen more to find out if it at least holds up after over 80 years. Up Next: Sergeant York (1941) directed by Howard...

John Ford films have been the topic of our show now three times, more than any other director's films. One of the most celebrated American director's of all time, we return to his work yet again with a story of family and faith. We explore Ford's relationship with masculinity in his films, and break down our favorite scenes from this adaption of the classic novel. Tune in for more! Up Next: One Foot in Heaven (1941) directed by Irving Rapper Special thanks to Sean C. for being...

Ever find yourself pleasantly surprised by what you think will be a mediocre movie? The easiest way to do that is to watch a movie you don't know was written by the great Billy Wilder! The charm of Charles Boyer, the sweet innocence of Olivia de Havilland, and a wonderfully written screenplay make for perhaps one of the most underrated Wilder penned films we've seen. Find out more on today's episode! Up Next: How Green Was My Valley (1941) directed by John Ford Special thanks to...

If you found yourself in the afterlife before it was your time to go, would you revel in the chance to play with the cosmic reality that is now yours? Or would you try to get back to Earth to finish that big project you started last week? Guess which one sounds more like Robert Montgomery in Here Comes Mr. Jordan! A wildly unique story for 1941, but does it do enough with it's themes of reincarnation and angels? Or does it play too safe in the world that it has laid out for itself? Up...

A young artist was given the chance of a lifetime. Full creative control, a tremendous budget, authority to hire whoever he pleased, and he worked magic. Citizen Kane is on every major Top Films list, and today we determine whether it is deserving of that highest of praises. Without a doubt, Orson Welles, Herman Mankiewicz, and Gregg Toland created something the world had never seen before and arguably, has not seen since! Up Next: Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) directed by Alexander...

Greer Garson is one of the most celebrated actresses of all time by the Academy. With 7 total nominations, she was one of America's biggest box office draws in the 1940's. Blossoms in the Dust marks her second nomination for Best Actress in what is certainly an inspiring performance. Also her first film of 8 alongside long-time costar, Walter Pidgeon, this films is full of reasons to continue to celebrate it today. Up Next: Citizen Kane (1941) directed by Orson Welles Special...

The 4th Academy Awards were full of history making wins and achievements. Youngest nominees, highest number of nominees and much more are takeaways from this earlier Oscar Ceremony. And while the films of this year aren't ones that we imagine will stay with us forever, this year has proven to us once again that this is merit in the oldies and it's almost always worth the experience. And for those that couldn't make it through ALL the films, tune in to find out which films are absolutely worth...

Adventure films have mostly faded out of existence in the modern age. Especially films like Trader Horn, who's production could be described as nothing short of nightmarish. Between disease and death plaguing the crew, to disgusting and cruel behavior towards the animals in the film, Trader Horn is a harsh look into early adventure films. But does it's historical significance make it worth sitting through? Listen and learn! Up Next: 1930/1931 Oscar Ceremony Episode Special...

What lengths would you go to as a director to get an Oscar nominated performance from your lead? Director Norman Taurog pushed a young Jackie Cooper to the edge in this early comic strip adaption. Long before the MCU dominated the box office, a young mischief-making boy stole the spotlight. Hear all of this and more in this week's episode of Once Upon a Time at the Oscars! Up Next: Trader Horn (1931) directed by W.S. Van Dyke Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous...

Lewis Milestone is one of the most talented director's to survive the silent era of film. Bringing with him innovation and a unique directing style, he managed to put out back-to-back success with The Racket, All Quiet on the Western Front, and then The Front Page. His films hold up today like few other director's from his time manage to do, and this week's film is no exception. Find out more on today's episode of Once Upon a Time at the Oscars! Up Next: Skippy (1931) directed by...

We close out one of the most historic Oscars ever, for the good and the bad! Hosts returned, history was made with a number of winners, and of course there was THAT moment. Hear all about the winners, the crazy moments, and what we thought of the Oscars this year as a whole. All in today's episode of Once Upon a Time at the Oscars! Up Next: The Front Page (1931) directed by Lewis Milestone Special thanks to Sean C. for being generous supporter of Once Upon a Time at the...