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Worthy
Ben Smith and Jon Roberts
81 episodes
2 months ago
Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.
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Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.
Show more...
Film Reviews
TV & Film,
Film History
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and the 48th Academy Awards
Worthy
2 hours 39 minutes 21 seconds
1 year ago
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and the 48th Academy Awards
The Worthy Boys are being institutionalized in honor of  "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," the groundbreaking Best Picture of 1975! 🏆 This film is not just a cinematic masterpiece but a narrative marvel, brilliantly capturing the spirit of its era. The movie, led by outstanding performances and Miloš Forman's masterful direction, stands as a landmark in film history. It's a profound story that resonates with audiences even today, demonstrating the power of cinema to challenge and inspire.  Jack Nicholson, in a role that has since become iconic, navigates us through the tumultuous waters of individuality against institutionalization, backed by a soundtrack that echoes the depth of the human condition. This film not only cements itself in the psyche of its viewers but also marks a pivotal moment for the Academy.. Within the walls of a mental institution, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" masterfully weaves a tale that pierces through the facade of conformity, urging us to question, to feel, and ultimately, to rise.  The film made a significant impact by sweeping the five major categories (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), a rare feat in Academy Awards history.  This is Zaentz’s 1st of 3 Academy Award wins for Best Picture. He would go on to win Best Picture for Amadeus (1984) and The English Patient (1996). Zaentz’s 3 wins for Best Picture are tied for the most ever by an individual with Sam Spiegel. This is Douglas’ 1st and only Academy Award as a producer. He would go on to win for Best Actor for Wall Street (1987). In late 1971, Douglas received from his father, Kirk Douglas, the rights to the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which had been purchased by Bryna Productions in February 1962. Michael Douglas was 28 at the time he received the rights and 32 when he won Best Picture Is "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" Worthy of the  Best Picture of 1975? Tell us how we’re wrong at worthysubmissions@gmail.com
Worthy
Worthy analyzes the storytelling & technical elements of each Academy Award Best Picture winner, in addition to the history of the Oscars and other movies since 1927. The show’s hosts, Ben and Jon, rate each film individually and compare each Best Picture winner from the last 100 years.