Academy Vs Audience

BBC Learning English Podcast

Claire Bolton, Dan Gibbins, and Erin Weir 122 - 2020: Demon Hunter Nomad Boys (w/ Munsi Parker-Munroe)

Ever since 1928, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has handed out trophies to what it considered the best in film. Sometimes they were absolutely right, sometimes they were entirely wrong, sometimes they were so, so basic. But in all that time, audiences have had their own opinions, sometimes better, sometimes much worse. And sometimes, when the stars align or the fates allow, they even agree. Academy Vs Audience is a deep dive into Oscar history, revisiting film history from the 1920s to the 2020s; from the Studio Era to the age of the IP Franchise; from the age of the silent film to the age of the novelty silent film. Claire, Erin, and Dan take on each year’s Best Picture according to the Academy, and the Box Office Champ selected by audience dollars*. It’s a fascinating look at enduring classics and a descent into madness, because History Is Always Terrible and audiences make questionable choices.(*Based on revenue earned during its initial run, and the year said run began in. No re-releases. Lots of movies become audience favourites years after their initial release, you are not special, Billy Jack.)
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Epizode

122-

2020: Demon Hunter Nomad Boys (w/ Munsi Parker-Munroe)

03 сеп. 2026
121-

2009 Revisited (feat. Kevin Weir)

20 авг. 2026
120-

2026 (so far) In Review (w/ Olav Rokne)

06 авг. 2026
119-

2019: Avenging Parasites

23 јул. 2026
118-

Extra Credit: Claire's Top 10 Dogs

09 јул. 2026