Oscar Special 28 (1963) Tom Jones
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Tyler reviews and talks about one of the "forgotten" best picture winners, the chaos surrounding the making of Cleopatra, the signifance of Sidney Poitiers win and the history of Cinerama
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Oscar Special 27 (1962) Lawrence of Arabia
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Tyler covers one the greatest films of all time, Lawrence of Arabia and brings your attention to some hidden gems in the nominations that were overshadowed by this cinematic juggernaught
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Oscar Special 26 (1961) West Side Story
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Join Tyler as he talks about a surprsingly strong year for the best film West Side Story and the nominees Fanny, Judgement at Nuremberg, The Hustler and The Guns of Navaronne. And listen as he talks about the life of the powerhouse known as Rita Moreno.
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Oscar Special 25 (1960) The Apartment
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Tyler talks about the film that introduced the Dramedy as well as the other best pic nominees. The Alamo, Sons and Lovers, Elmer Gantry and the Sundowners
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Oscar Special 24 (1959) Ben-Hur
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Tyler talks about the classic epic Ben-Hur and why it stands Sword and Sandals above the other religious based movies of it's time. He also reviews the other THREE versions that were made. But the other nominees were nothing to scoff at either! Take a listen and see how close they stack up against one of Hollywood's best films.
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Oscar Special 23 (1958) Gigi
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Tyler discusses and reviews the Best picture winner Gigi as well as the best pic nominees, Auntie Mame, Seperate Tables, The Defiant Ones and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Oscar Special 22 (1957) The Bridge on the River Kwai
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Tyler talks about one of the greatest adventure films ever made in The Bridge on the River Kwai. As well as the cultural and sociological impact of what happens when East meets West through a forgotten nominee, Sayonara. Also included are the other nominees, Peyton Place, Witness for the Prosecution and 12 Angry Men.
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Oscar Special 21 (1956) Around the World in 80 Days
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Welcome to the Year of the Epic! Not only does Tyler talk about the best pic but he also demystifies Texas iconography with Giant and talks about the more realistic films of Texas. Also covered; The origin of the Oscar statue.
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Oscar Special 20 (1955) Marty
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Tyler talks about an often overlooked gem starring Ernest Borgnine which also got him the Oscar for Best Male Actor. Also in this episode, he reviews the Rose Tattoo, the controversial casting of Jennifer Jones in Love is a Many Splendored Thing, Mister Roberts and Picnic.
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Oscar Special 19 (1954) On the Waterfront
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Join Tyler as he talks about arguably one of the greatest winners for Best Picture, On the Waterfront and how this film ushered in a new wave of actor. He also talks about the best pic nominees The Country Girl, The Caine Mutiny, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Three Coins in the Fountain.
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