A biweekly podcast about cinema history where we discuss the film with the most nominations but no wins. Hosted by Danny, Sarah, and Caleb!
72nd Academy Awards: The Insider
The Insider (1999) · Feb 17, 2026
70th Academy Awards Part 3: Amistad
Amistad (1997) · Jan 19, 2026
77th Academy Awards Prologue: The Polar Express
The Polar Express (2004) · Dec 25, 2025
70th Academy Awards Part 2: Kundun
Kundun (1997) · Dec 8, 2025
70th Academy Awards Part 1: The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove (1997) · Nov 24, 2025
69th Academy Awards: Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies (1996) · Nov 10, 2025
68th Academy Awards Part 2: Nixon
Nixon (1995) · Oct 27, 2025
67th Academy Awards: The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) · Aug 18, 2025
66th Academy Awards: The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day (1993) · Aug 4, 2025
65th Academy Awards: A Few Good Men w/ Joe Schremmer
A Few Good Men (1992) · Jul 21, 2025
64th Academy Awards: The Prince of Tides
The Prince of Tides (1991) · Jul 7, 2025
63rd Academy Awards: The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III (1990) · Apr 1, 2025
62nd Academy Awards Part 2: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) · Mar 17, 2025
62nd Academy Awards Part 1: The Fabulous Baker Boys
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) · Mar 3, 2025
61st Academy Awards: Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist (1988) · Feb 17, 2025
60th Academy Awards: Broadcast News
Broadcast News (1987) · Feb 3, 2025
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) · Dec 25, 2024
57th Academy Awards Part 1: The River
The River (1984) · Nov 4, 2024
56th Academy Awards Part 3: Silkwood
Silkwood (1983) · Oct 8, 2024
56th Academy Awards Part 2: Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi (1983) · Sep 17, 2024
56th Academy Awards Part 1: The Dresser
The Dresser (1983) · Sep 2, 2024
55th Academy Awards: Das Boot
Das Boot (1981) · Aug 20, 2024
53rd Academy Awards: The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man (1980) · Jul 23, 2024
52nd Academy Awards Part 2: The Rose
The Rose (1979) · Feb 27, 2024
52nd Academy Awards Part 1: The China Syndrome
The China Syndrome (1979) · Feb 6, 2024
51st Academy Awards: Interiors
Interiors (1978) · Jan 22, 2024
58th Academy Awards: The Color Purple
The Color Purple (1985) · Dec 25, 2023
50th Academy Awards: The Turning Point
The Turning Point (2012) · Dec 4, 2023
49th Academy Awards Part 2: Seven Beauties
Seven Beauties (1975) · Nov 20, 2023
49th Academy Awards Part 1: Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver (1976) · Nov 7, 2023
47th Academy Awards: Lenny
Incredibles 2 (2018) · Oct 10, 2023
46th Academy Awards: American Graffiti
American Graffiti (1973) · Sep 25, 2023
45th Academy Awards: Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) · Sep 11, 2023
44th Academy Awards: Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) · Aug 28, 2023
43rd Academy Awards Part 2: Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces (1970) · Aug 14, 2023
42nd Academy Awards: Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) · Jul 31, 2023
40th Academy Awards: In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood (1967) · Jul 3, 2023
39th Academy Awards: The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles (1966) · Jun 19, 2023
38th Academy Awards Part 2: The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) · Jun 5, 2023
38th Academy Awards Part 1: The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) · May 23, 2023
37th Academy Awards: Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) · May 8, 2023
36th Academy Awards: The Cardinal
The Cardinal (1963) · Apr 24, 2023
1st Academy Awards Part 2: Sadie Thompson
Sadie Thompson (1928) · Apr 10, 2023
35th Academy Awards: Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) · Mar 27, 2023
34th Academy Awards Part 3: Flower Drum Song
Flower Drum Song (1961) · Mar 13, 2023
34th Academy Awards Part 2: The Children’s Hour
The Children's Hour (1961) · Feb 28, 2023
34th Academy Awards Part 1: Fanny
Fanny (1961) · Feb 13, 2023
32nd Academy Awards: The Nun’s Story
The Nun's Story (1959) · Jan 16, 2023
43rd Academy Awards Part 1: Scrooge
Scrooge (1970) · Dec 25, 2022
31st Academy Awards Part 2: Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame (1958) · Dec 5, 2022
31st Academy Awards Part 1: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) · Nov 22, 2022
30th Academy Awards: Peyton Place
Peyton Place (1957) · Nov 7, 2022
29th Academy Awards: Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion (1956) · Oct 25, 2022
28th Academy Awards Part 1: Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle (1955) · Sep 26, 2022
27th Academy Awards: The Caine Mutiny
The Caine Mutiny (1954) · Sep 12, 2022
26th Academy Awards Part 3: The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds (1953) · Aug 29, 2022
26th Academy Awards Part 2: The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon (1953) · Aug 15, 2022
26th Academy Awards Part 1: The Moon is Blue
The Moon Is Blue (1953) · Aug 1, 2022
25th Academy Awards: Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen (1952) · Jul 18, 2022
24th Academy Awards: Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis (1951) · Jul 4, 2022
23rd Academy Awards: The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) · Jun 20, 2022
22nd Academy Awards: Come to the Stable
Come to the Stable (1949) · Jun 6, 2022
21st Academy Awards: I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama (1948) · May 9, 2022
20th Academy Awards: Crossfire
Crossfire (1947) · Apr 25, 2022
19th Academy Awards Part 3: The Killers
The Killers (1946) · Apr 4, 2022