Worthy

Cavalcade and the 6th Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, explores the 6th Academy Awards and 6th Best Picture winner “Cavalcade”. The film is a drama about two British families in the early 20th Century in England as the world was changing. Their experiences are showcased through events like World War I, the sinking of the Titanic, and the changing social-political landscape. 
 
This week's show dives into the performances, story structure, and British viewpoint of “Cavalcade”. Listen to hear the origin of the name “Oscars” and how the awards have changed through its early history. Tune in to find out!
 
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Bonus: 2021 Oscar Nomination Reactions

Ben and Jon breakdown the announcement of the 93rd Academy Awards nominations. The Worthy hosts go through the highlights, snubs, and surprises of this year's nominees and categories. 
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Grand Hotel and the 5th Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, explores the 5th Academy Awards and 5th Best Picture winner “Grand Hotel”. A star-studded film that grabbed the attention of audiences due to the popularity of the actors and actresses. The celebrities and stars of “Grand Hotel” include Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore and Wallace Beery!
 
This week's show looks into society’s fascination with celebrities and how Hollywood utilizes them to great success. Listen to hear a review of the characters of the film and how the A-list stars playing them fared in comparison with one another. Can these legendary actors carry the weight of the Grand Hotel? Tune in to find out!
 
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Cimarron and the 4th Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, explores the 4th Academy Awards and 4th Best Picture winner “Cimarron”. While the film is notably the first Western to take home the ceremony's top prize, it also features some of the downfalls of Hollywood typecasting and racial issues.
This week's show looks into the sophisticated production design of “Cimarron” and how that aspect of filmmaking plays its role. Listen to hear a review of the screenwriting and characters that shape the world within “Cimarron”. This episode also gives updates to the Academy Awards goals to improve upon representation on the silver screen and how that impacts future Best Picture winners. Tune in to find out more!
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All Quiet On The Western Front and the 3rd Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, explores the 3rd Academy Awards and “All Quiet On The Western Front”. With graphic war sequences and heavy themes of violence and anti-war messages, the 3rd Best Picture winner “All Quiet On The Western Front” took home the top prize for its lasting emotional impact.
This week's show looks into the popularity of war films and why they are entertaining for audiences. Listen to hear a review of the film’s cinematography and technical aspects of the battle scenes. This episode also explores the big jump that “All Quiet On The Western Front” makes compared to its Best Picture predecessors. Tune in to find out more!
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The Broadway Melody and the 2nd Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, explores the 2nd Academy Awards and “The Broadway Melody”. The 2nd Best Picture winner “The Broadway Melody” was the first sound and musical film to take home the top prize. This week's show looks into the creation of talkies, how Hollywood adapted and how the quality compares today. Listen to hear a review of the film’s technical elements and if the script would survive 100 years later. Does the 2nd Oscars show stack up against the original? Tune in to find out! 
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Wings | Sunrise and the 1st Academy Awards

The Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben and Jon, explore the films Wings and Sunrise. They discuss the creation of the Academy Awards, how Wings' war scenes compares to modern film, and the creative nature of Sunrise’s direction that makes it a unique picture. It’s a look back into the world of film during the 1920’s from a perspective 100-years into the future. It’s an episode you surely don’t want to miss on the journey through each Best Picture winner.
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Worthy Trailer

Welcome to Worthy! 
The breakdown of every Best Picture winner from past to present.