The Revisionist’s Almanac

The Revisionist’s Almanac

This podcast will use the benefit of hindsight to look back at past Academy Awards and determine which winners have stood the test of time, and which have aged poorly. Andrew and revolving guests will debate who should have won the major Oscars from every ceremony!

  1. Retirement Plan: An Interview with John Kelly & Tara Lawall

    20H AGO · BONUS

    Retirement Plan: An Interview with John Kelly & Tara Lawall

    Retirement Plan (2025) is a whimsical story about Ray, a man at apathy with his life, dreaming of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement.    This 7-minute Oscar nominated animated short was created by the terrific team of John Kelly (Director/Co-Writer) and Tara Lawall (Co-Writer). The three of us sat down to discuss what got them into the arts, what they drew from their own life to put into the story, how the film has affected people in different ways, and more.    Watch the Film on The New Yorker's YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/2Mqa4zfJdx4?si=9TxEZyIALyD_ryIz  Follow John Kelly - @johnkelly_jnr on Instagram Follow Tara Lawall - @taralawallwritessometimes on Instagram Follow Retirement Plan - @retirementplan_film on Instagram   Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    44 min
  2. 2026 BAFTA Post-Ceremony Roundtable Special

    1D AGO · BONUS

    2026 BAFTA Post-Ceremony Roundtable Special

    The RevAlmanac European Correspondent, Heather Stewart, was joined by Morgan from Hall of Film, Martin from FilmvFilm, and Carl/Simon from Movie the Needle to have an all-British roundtable discussion breaking down the biggest news and stories from the 2026 BAFTA ceremony.    Follow Heather - @heatherjstewart on the socials  Follow Morgan - @HallOfFilm_ on Twitter & @LoneWolfMojo on Instagram Follow Martin - @filmvsfilmpodcast on Instagram Follow Carl & Simon - @mtnmoviepod & @mashflixchill on Instagram   Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    1h 39m
  3. The Girl Who Cried Pearls: An Interview with Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski

    4D AGO · BONUS

    The Girl Who Cried Pearls: An Interview with Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski

    The Girl Who Cried Pearls (2025) is a haunting fable about a girl overwhelmed by sorrow, the boy who loves her, and how greed leads good hearts to wicked deeds.    This 16-minute Oscar nominated animated short was created by the dynamic directorial team of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski. Alongside my good friend Britt Reinholz-Hobson from the 1001by1 Podcast, we sat down to discuss the power of stories, Chris & Maciek's journey from university to filmmaking, the beauty of stop motion animation, and more.    Follow Chris Lavis & Maciek Szczerbowski on Instagram - @clydehenryproductions   Follow Britt's work on the 1001by1 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4SO5TQO7WgETdorAPvyKAN?si=d9ec6100748241c3    Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    49 min
  4. Butcher's Stain: An Interview with Meyer Levinson-Blount

    FEB 19 · BONUS

    Butcher's Stain: An Interview with Meyer Levinson-Blount

    Butcher's Stain (2025) is an emotionally charged film about Samir, an Arab butcher, who is falsely accused by his manager of removing hostage posters, forcing him to fight for his job and innocence amidst rising prejudice.   This 26-minute Oscar nominated live-action short was made by the incredibly talented young filmmaker, Meyer Levinson-Blount. We sat down to talk about his film influences, how his experiences shaped this film, the brilliant of lead actor Omar Sameer, and more.    Follow Meyer Levinson-Blount on Instagram - @meyerlbfilms   Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    41 min
  5. Wuthering Heights / Best Onscreen Couples Special

    FEB 14 · BONUS

    Wuthering Heights / Best Onscreen Couples Special

    With Wuthering Heights coming out this week, Andrew, Amanda, and Heather got together to talk about the work of Emerald Fennell, if they are excited for her new film, and to each come up with a list of the five best onscreen couples in cinematic history.    After listening, let us know what you think by providing your list and feedback to ours through DM or email.    Check out Heather's I've Seen That One episode covering Heathers - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cJ7q4eFQzDJze7fHNzIis?si=bb6f6e3f8ddb46ff    Follow Amanda - @OscarUpsets on the socials Follow Heather - @heatherjstewart on the socials    Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    1h 10m
  6. 1987 Listener Questions Mailbag

    FEB 13 · BONUS

    1987 Listener Questions Mailbag

    After heading back to the year 1987 with James, Maddie, and Nick, I took some time to go through your listener questions submitted for this year in film.   After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.   Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: Movie Archer Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com    Follow everything James, Maddie, and Nick are doing:    I Was a Teenage Film Snob - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zyik8dpK1mEjOVHFFtk7S?si=81d99426161b4c5c    Find them on all the socials @i_was_a_teenage_film_snob

    52 min
  7. The Baltimorons: An Interview w/ Michael Strassner

    FEB 9 · BONUS

    The Baltimorons: An Interview w/ Michael Strassner

    They found themselves. Together. In Baltimore.    A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together.    That's the tagline for The Baltimorons (2025), one of my ten favorite movies from last year. I had the chance to sit down with the co-writer and star, Michael Strassner, to talk about some of his comedic influences, how his life shaped the film's story, and what the journey has been like seeing the film connect with so many people.    The Baltimorons is up for multiple awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday, February 15th.    Follow Michael Strassner - @strasshola on Instagram Michael Strassner - IMDb   Follow the Movie Archer Podcast Network: moviearcher.com Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

    40 min
  8. Revising the 50th Academy Awards (1987) with James, Maddie, and Nick from I Was a Teenage Film Snob

    FEB 6

    Revising the 50th Academy Awards (1987) with James, Maddie, and Nick from I Was a Teenage Film Snob

    On The Revisionist's Almanac, Andrew and rotating guests dive deep into the Oscars to see which winners have stood the test of time, and which haven't.   Andrew is heading back to the 80s decade for the only time in season three - 1987 and the 50th Academy Awards, and he's bringing James, Maddie, and Nick from I Was a Teenage Film Snob with him to debate Broadcast News, Fatal Attraction, The Last Emperor, Moonstruck, and more!   Introductions (0:00) 1987 Overview & Gorham Awards (4:35) Best Supporting Actress (26:29) Best Supporting Actor (36:44) Best Actress (50:02) Best Actor (1:02:17) Best Director (1:20:30) Best Picture (1:37:37) Shameless Plugs (2:15:00)   After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.   The Revisionist's Almanac is a proud member of the Movie Archer Podcast Network - Movie Archer   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com    Follow everything James, Maddie, and Nick are doing:    I Was a Teenage Film Snob - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zyik8dpK1mEjOVHFFtk7S?si=81d99426161b4c5c    Find them on all the socials @i_was_a_teenage_film_snob

    2h 21m
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This podcast will use the benefit of hindsight to look back at past Academy Awards and determine which winners have stood the test of time, and which have aged poorly. Andrew and revolving guests will debate who should have won the major Oscars from every ceremony!

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  • Creator
    The Revisionist’s Almanac
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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