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Beyond the Red Carpet: The Oscar Decisions That Shocked Us
January 09, 2025
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Adam 'Tex' Davis, co-founder and COO of Atomic Entertainment Group. Adam shares his unique journey in the entertainment industry, from screenwriting and television to podcasting. Hear his thoughts on Hollywood's business model, the challenging landscape for original stories, and the rise of independent film-making. Dive deep into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Oscars and why they provoke endless debate, especially when featuring classics like 'Back to the Future' and 'Psycho.' Don't miss his insights into the creative process and the future of storytelling! https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLWwYqmXmiA4KU5kAK44n
00:49 Adam's Journey in Writing and Screenwriting
01:46 Insights on Hollywood and the Entertainment Industry
03:23 The Evolution and Democratization of Media
05:21 The Genesis of 'The Oscars, What Were They Thinking?' Podcast
07:37 Debating the Oscars and Film History
11:10 Understanding the Academy and the Oscars
18:28 Reflecting on Past Oscar Decisions
23:48 The Academy's Expansion Dilemma
24:56 Bruce Willis: An Unexpected Action Star
25:55 Iconic Performances and Overlooked Films
27:45 The Subjectivity of Oscar Wins
31:03 Decades of Cinema: Hits and Misses
37:22 The Underrated Genres: Comedy and Horror
41:21 Balancing Nostalgia and Modernity in the Oscars
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00:49 Adam's Journey in Writing and Screenwriting
01:46 Insights on Hollywood and the Entertainment Industry
03:23 The Evolution and Democratization of Media
05:21 The Genesis of 'The Oscars, What Were They Thinking?' Podcast
07:37 Debating the Oscars and Film History
11:10 Understanding the Academy and the Oscars
18:28 Reflecting on Past Oscar Decisions
23:48 The Academy's Expansion Dilemma
24:56 Bruce Willis: An Unexpected Action Star
25:55 Iconic Performances and Overlooked Films
27:45 The Subjectivity of Oscar Wins
31:03 Decades of Cinema: Hits and Misses
37:22 The Underrated Genres: Comedy and Horror
41:21 Balancing Nostalgia and Modernity in the Oscars
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/TyxfyPtZI9c
You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:
https://atozhistorypage.start.page
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
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email: steve@atozhistorypage.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage
https://facebook.com/atozhistorypage
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https://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/
Music Provided by:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Steve Guerra is a historian and podcaster who hosts three different shows. He started with the History of the Papacy Podcast in 2013. In 2017, Steve began Beyond the Big Screen, a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories behind films through lively interviews. His newest show, Organized Crime and Punishment, takes a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and impact of organized crime across different cultures and countries.
