36th Academy Awards ‘Tom Jones’
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The Worthy squire boys pull up their tights to join a hunt in the English countryside as we’re discussing Tony Richardson’s Tom Jones. The film is based on the adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, and stars Albert Finney as the titular hero. Tom Jones is one of the few comedies to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards so Ben and Jon try to dissect why this film was adored at the time and how it’s become forgotten over time.    We discuss the unique look and style of the film and how Richardson used some of the technical elements of the British New Wave in this wacky British comedy. Tom Jones is one of only nine films in all of cinema history that have been nominated for five Oscars for their performances and we ask the question of whether this is a sign as to why the film is not often spoken of. Come join us with beers a plenty, roast chicken dinners, and numerous lovers to discuss Tom Jones!    Is Tom Jones worthy of the Best Picture award of 1963? Tell us how we’re wrong at [email protected]
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