Once Upon a Time at the Oscars

Once Upon a Time at the Oscars


Latest Episodes

The Little Foxes (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
June 28, 2022

Bette Davis is back! Here at Once Upon a Time at the Oscars we are always thrilled to talk about the legend herself, and this week is no exception. With a wonderfully villainous performance from Davis

Suspicion (1941) feat. Marg of TheOldMovieLady – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
June 21, 2022

We're thrilled to present a very special guest this week, creator of TheOldMovieLady and lover of classic Hollywood, Marg! We discuss yet another Hitchcock classic, and Marg comes to the show armed wi

Sergeant York (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
June 14, 2022

In a time where heroes are seen as caped crusaders and colorful costumed fighters, it's rare that a real life figure gets an opportunity to shine on the big screen. Even harder still is it to take a m

One Foot in Heaven (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
June 07, 2022

!941 is a great year for movies! But not every film nominated this year can be wonderful. Perhaps this story of preacher, William Spence is the example this year? In a year where Citizen Kane made it'

How Green Was My Valley (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
June 01, 2022

John Ford films have been the topic of our show now three times, more than any other director's films. One of the most celebrated American director's of all time, we return to his work yet again with

Hold Back the Dawn (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
May 24, 2022

Ever find yourself pleasantly surprised by what you think will be a mediocre movie? The easiest way to do that is to watch a movie you don't know was written by the great Billy Wilder! The charm of Ch

Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
May 17, 2022

If you found yourself in the afterlife before it was your time to go, would you revel in the chance to play with the cosmic reality that is now yours? Or would you try to get back to Earth to finish t

Citizen Kane (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
May 10, 2022

A young artist was given the chance of a lifetime. Full creative control, a tremendous budget, authority to hire whoever he pleased, and he worked magic. Citizen Kane is on every major Top Films list,

Blossoms in the Dust (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
May 03, 2022

Greer Garson is one of the most celebrated actresses of all time by the Academy. With 7 total nominations, she was one of America's biggest box office draws in the 1940's. Blossoms in the Dust marks h

1930/1931 Oscar Ceremony Episode – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
April 26, 2022

The 4th Academy Awards were full of history making wins and achievements. Youngest nominees, highest number of nominees and much more are takeaways from this earlier Oscar Ceremony. And while the film