Gilded Films Podcast

In this podcast, hosts from the Gilded Films website will discuss the Best Picture nominees from a particular year to decide if the Academy picked the best film for the big prize. We will also discuss other films from the given year that were not nominated for Best Picture. Periodically, there will be bonus episodes featuring reviews, predictions, and more!

FINALE: 1955 Year in Review (feat. Zā)

In the final episode of the Gilded Films podcast, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1955 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.(4:00) - Gilded Films Trivia(31:25) - Les Diaboliques (44:30) - Kiss Me Deadly(55:15) - The Moon Has Risen(1:05:05) - The Night of the Hunter(1:21:05) - Smiles of a Summer Night(1:33:00) - Summertime(1:45:55) Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions(2:07:35) Personal Awards(2:20:20) - Final Thoughts on Gilded Films

07-14
02:35:52

075: The 28th Oscars (1955) feat. Zā

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 28th Academy Awards. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. (1:10) - Announcement about the podcast(6:40) - 1955 Overview(14:20) - Love is a Many-Splendored Thing(26:00) - Mister Roberts(40:22) - Picnic(58:30) - The Rose Tattoo(1:08:20) - Marty

06-25
01:28:25

074: 1928/29 Year in Review (feat. Zā)

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films that were eligible for the 2nd Academy Awards, but did not get nominated for Best Picture. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.(3:10) The Cameraman (11:07) Docks of New York(19:00) The Man Who Laughs (28:30) Our Dancing Daughters(36:55) The Wind(46:25) A Woman of Affairs(56:20) Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions(1:06:05) Personal Winners and Nominees

05-19
01:24:39

073: The 2nd Oscars (1928/29) feat. Zā

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 2nd Academy Awards. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.Beginning – Overview of the 2nd Academy Awards(7:15) Alibi(17:20) The Hollywood Revue of 1929(32:10) In Old Arizona(42:20) Brief Note on The Patriot(47:15) The Broadway Melody(59:15) Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

04-13
01:09:13

072: 2003 Year in Review (feat. Maddie Cauthen)

In this episode, Maddie Cauthen of the Go Book Yourshelf Podcast joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 2003 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. (3:05) Big Fish (14:00) House of Sand and Fog (29:20) Kill Bill Vol. 1 (39:05) A Mighty Wind (50:40) Monster (1:05:50) School of Rock (1:19:10) Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions (1:55:25) Personal Awards

12-21
02:11:16

071: The 76th Oscars (2003) feat. Maddie Cauthen

In this episode, Maddie Cauthen of the Go Book Yourshelf podcast joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2003, which were celebrated at the 76th Academy Awards. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 76th Academy Awards (15:10) Lost in Translation (34:40) Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (55:50) Mystic River (1:14:45) Seabiscuit (1:27:30) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (1:57:10) Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

10-15
02:02:48

067: The 47th Oscars (1974) feat. KB Loves Movies

In this episode, KB from KB Loves Movies joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1974, which were celebrated at the 47th Academy Awards. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Subscribe to KB Loves Movies: https://www.youtube.com/@KBLovesMovies Beginning – Overview of the 47th Academy Awards (9:00) Chinatown (26:12) The Conversation (40:40) Lenny (53:05) The Towering Inferno (1:12:35) The Godfather Part II (1:31:42) Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

05-19
01:36:24

Top 10 Films of 2023 & the 96th Oscars (feat. Toby Dempsey & Zā)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey and Zā join Brett and Christian to count down our top 10 films released in 2023, as well as discuss the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. (1:50) - Recap of the 96th Academy Awards (10:02) - 5 Worst Films of 2023 (18:35) - Top 10 Films of 2023 (2:53:45) - Honorable Mentions

03-15
03:08:48

Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2023 (feat. Zā)

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to count down our top 5 films that we watched for the first time in 2023. The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

02-04
01:33:33

066: 2011 Year in Review (feat. Zā)

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 2011 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. A surprise guest joins us along the way. Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. (4:05) - Bridesmaids (20:05) - Margaret (37:00) - Melancholia (54:15) - A Separation (1:11:08) - Warrior (1:22:10) - Weekend (1:35:05) - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions (2:01:50) - Personal Awards

01-20
02:21:31

065: The 84th Oscars (2011) feat. Zā

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 2011, which were celebrated at the 84th Academy Awards. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Letterboxd⁠ for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 84th Academy Awards (11:20) The Descendants (28:58) Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (44:15) The Help (1:04:52) Hugo (1:19:45) Midnight in Paris (1:34:45) Moneyball (1:49:07)The Tree of Life (2:04:45) War Horse (2:19:35) The Artist (2:36:15) Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

12-21
02:42:54

064: 1994 Year in Review (feat. Toby Dempsey and Surprise Guest)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1994 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. A surprise guest joins us along the way. Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Letterboxd⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. 2:55 - Ed Wood 13:15 - Hoop Dreams 26:00 - The Lion King 40:35 - Little Women 51:40 - Speed 1:01:10 - True Lies 1:10:50 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions 1:33:35 - Personal Awards

10-14
01:44:44

063: The 67th Oscars (1994) feat. Toby Dempsey

In this episode, Toby Dempsey joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1994, which were celebrated at the 67th Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 67th Academy Awards 8:05 - Four Weddings and a Funeral 21:00 - Pulp Fiction 36:30 - Quiz Show 47:10 - The Shawshank Redemption 1:05:30 - Forrest Gump 1:20:00 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

08-26
01:23:53

062: 1967 Year in Review (feat. KB Burke)

In this episode, KB Burke of KB Loves Movies joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1967 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. 2:25 - The Dirty Dozen 13:12 - In Cold Blood 29:40 - Portrait of Jason 46:20 - To Sir, with Love 57:05 - Valley of the Dolls 1:07:45 - Wait Until Dark 1:19:20 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions 1:34:00 - Personal Awards

06-30
01:51:08

061: The 40th Oscars (1967) feat. KB Burke

In this episode, KB Burke joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1967, which were celebrated at the 40th Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 40th Academy Awards 9:05 - Bonnie and Clyde 27:00 - Doctor Dolittle 42:50 - The Graduate 1:04:45 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1:24:50 - In the Heat of the Night 1:41:20 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

05-20
01:47:20

060: 1987 Year in Review (feat. Zā)

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1987 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. 4:00 - Au Revoir Les Enfants 19:00 - Empire of the Sun 38:10 - Hollywood Shuffle 53:00 - Opera 1:06:20 - The Princess Bride 1:20:50 - Raising Arizona 1:31:00 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions 1:59:20 - Personal Awards

04-20
02:15:17

059: The 60th Academy Awards (1987) feat. Zā

In this episode, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss the five films that were nominated for Best Picture for the year 1987, which were celebrated at the 60th Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. Beginning – Overview of the 60th Academy Awards 10:15 - Broadcast News 27:50 - Fatal Attraction 47:00 - Hope and Glory 1:00:20 - Moonstruck 1:26:00 - The Last Emperor 1:42:00 - Which Picture Was Best? Ranking the Nominees

04-04
01:49:00

Top 10 Films of 2022 (feat. Toby Dempsey and Zā)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey and Zā join Brett and Christian to count down our top 10 films released in 2022. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

02-21
02:40:34

Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2022 (feat. Toby Dempsey and Zā)

In this episode, Toby Dempsey and Zā join Brett and Christian to count down our top 5 films that we watched for the first time in 2022. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.

01-31
01:48:17

058: 1951 Year in Review (feat. Eoin Daly)

In this episode, Eoin Daly joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1951 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy. 2:52 - Ace in the Hole 15:50 - The African Queen 33:50 - The Day the Earth Stood Still 53:48 - La Ronde 1:05:14 - Royal Wedding 1:15:10 - Strangers on a Train 1:30:22 - Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions 1:44:20 - Personal Awards

01-10
02:01:05

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