And the Runner-Up Is

Kevin Jacobsen
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Feb 12, 2020 • 2h 19min

2019 Academy Awards Reactions

The 92nd Academy Awards have come and gone and it's time to break down what happened, the winners, the losers, and Parasite's historic victory. Kevin is joined by AwardsWatch owner Erik Anderson and Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng to discuss it all. This is very long but very worth it! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Erik Anderson on Twitter: @awards_watch Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter: @joyceeng61 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 59min

Sunset Boulevard (feat. Izzy from Be Kind Rewind)

Kevin is pleased to welcome Izzy, the voice behind the wonderful Oscar-obsessed YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind, to talk about Billy Wilder's 'Sunset Boulevard,' the likely runner-up in the 1950 Oscar race that lost to 'All About Eve.' 0:00 - 1:18 - Introduction 1:19 - 43:30 - 'Sunset Boulevard' review 43:31 - 1:31:28 - Why 'Sunset Boulevard' lost Best Picture 1:31:29 - 1:54:54 - Shoulda been a contender 1:54:55 - 1:58:31 - Did 'Sunset Boulevard' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Izzy on Twitter and on YouTube: @bkrewind and Be Kind Rewind Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Jan 29, 2020 • 23min

On Second Thought: Gosford Park (2001)

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 17th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Amanda Spears and Kimberly Pierce about Robert Altman's "Gosford Park," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "A Beautiful Mind" in 2001. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz! You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Amanda Spears on Twitter: @msamandaspears Follow Kimberly Pierce on Twitter: @kpierce624 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Music included on this episode: "The Dancing Years: Waltz of My Heart" - James Shearman
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Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 31min

A Place in the Sun (feat. Nathaniel Rogers)

Kevin brings back The Film Experience owner Nathaniel Rogers to talk about George Stevens' 'A Place in the Sun,' the likely runner-up in the 1951 Oscar race that lost to 'An American in Paris.' 0:00 - 1:19 - Introduction 1:20 - 36:33 - 'A Place in the Sun' review 36:34 - 1:08:16 - Why 'A Place in the Sun' lost Best Picture 1:08:17 - 1:27:05 - Shoulda been a contender 1:27:06 - 1:30:48 - Did 'A Place in the Sun' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Nathaniel Rogers on Twitter: @nathaniel_r Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 45min

2019 Oscar Nominations Reactions

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this week and it's time to break down what happened, who got snubbed, and who we think will win. Kevin is joined by Next Best Picture writers and podcasters Casey Lee Clark and Cody Dericks to discuss it all. And be sure to stay tuned for the end for a very special segment! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Casey Lee Clark on Twitter: @CaseyLeeClark Follow Cody Dericks on Twitter: @codymonster91 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Jan 8, 2020 • 28min

On Second Thought: The Hours (2002)

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 16th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Ryan C. Showers and Nicole Ackman about Stephen Daldry's "The Hours," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "Chicago" in 2002. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz! You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Ryan C. Showers on Twitter: @rcs818 Follow Nicole Ackman on Twitter: @nicoleackman16 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Music included on this episode: "The Poet Acts" - Philip Glass
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Jan 1, 2020 • 1h 24min

High Noon (feat. Tom O'Brien)

Kevin brings back Next Best Picture and Gold Derby's Tom O'Brien to talk about Fred Zinnemann's 'High Noon,' the likely runner-up in the 1952 Oscar race that lost to 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' 0:00 - 1:16 - Introduction 1:17 - 31:36 - 'High Noon' review 31:37 - 55:33 - Why 'High Noon' lost Best Picture 55:34 - 1:20:28 - Should been a contender 1:20:29 - 1:23:46 - Did 'High Noon' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: @thomaseobrien Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Dec 25, 2019 • 1h 44min

How Did They Win: Kathryn Bigelow ('The Hurt Locker')

Happy holidays! As a special treat, listen to the full episode of How Did They Win, a bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien and Amy Thomasson about Kathryn Bigelow winning Best Director at the 2009 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why they were nominated, why four of them lost, why Bigelow won, and all the notable snubs. You can listen to more bonus episodes by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: @thomaseobrien Follow Amy Thomasson on Twitter: @athomasson11 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Music included on this episode: "The Hurt Locker" by Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders Audio clips included on this episode courtesy of AMPAS
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Dec 18, 2019 • 1h 41min

Roman Holiday (feat. Ashley Kus)

Kevin brings back Record-Journal reporter and Audrey Hepburn enthusiast Ashley Kus to talk about William Wyler's romantic comedy 'Roman Holiday,' the likely runner-up in the 1953 Oscar race that lost to 'From Here to Eternity.' 0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction 1:11 - 36:45 - 'Roman Holiday' review 36:46 - 1:06:31 - Why 'Roman Holiday' lost Best Picture 1:06:32 - 1:35:09 - Shoulda been a contender 1:35:10 - 1:40:34 - Did 'Roman Holiday' deserve to win? Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Ashley Kus on Twitter: @KusReporter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich
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Dec 11, 2019 • 25min

On Second Thought: Lost in Translation (2003)

Listen to this PREVIEW of the 15th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Kieran Scarlett and Murtada Elfadl about Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation," the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in 2003. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz! You can listen to the full episode of On Second Thought by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Kieran Scarlett on Twitter: @danblackroyd Follow Murtada Elfadl on Twitter: @ME_Says Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Audio clip included on this episode: "Lost in Translation" - Focus Features

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