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Oscars Playback 1995: Forrest Gump beats Pulp Fiction during the Oprah-Uma Academy Awards May 05, 2022

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On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen continue their Oscars Playback series with a look at the 1995 Oscars, when Forrest Gump swept the nation and won top awards for Picture, Director, and Actor for Tom Hanks. But does that win hold up when Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption were among the nominees? Joyce and Chris discuss that plus David Letterman's infamous stint as Oscars host -- which isn't necessarily as infamous as you might remember.

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Succession Season 3 Score Hive Activate -- Plus, Our Thoughts on Doctor Strange May 04, 2022

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On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the 2022 Emmy contenders in the music categories, including Best Score, Best Main Title, and Best Original Song (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris offer their reactions to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the latest blockbuster from Marvel (31:38). To make your Emmy predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com.

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Oscars Playback 1999: Shakespeare in Love vs. Saving Private Ryan Apr 28, 2022

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On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen return with another edition of Oscars Playback. This week, it's time for the 1999 Oscars ceremony, when "Shakespeare in Love" beat "Saving Private Ryan" and ushered in the modern awards campaign. Joyce and Chris look back on the ceremony, its fraught legacy due to Harvey Weinstein's influence on the show, and remember when 45 million viewers were considered a disappointment. Listen now and head to https://www.goldderby.com to make your picks and for all things Oscars.

The Harvey Weinstein of it all (9:55)

Best Picture (17:15)

Best Director (40:22)

Best Actor (44:00)

Best Actress (53:50)

Best Supporting Actor (59:00)

Best Supporting Actress (1:08:00)

Writing awards (1:10:43)

Music awards (1:15:45)

Elia Kazan's honorary Oscar (1:19:00)

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Emmys Limited Series Chaos: Who Will Get Nominated? Apr 27, 2022

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On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen return to talk about the 2022 Emmy Awards contenders in the limited series categories, where Dopesick, The Dropout, Maid, The Staircase, WeCrashed, The First Lady, and seemingly countless other top series are in a battle for supremacy. To make your predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com.

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Oscars Playback 1998: Titanic Sweeps as King of the World Apr 22, 2022

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On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen return with another edition of Oscars Playback. This week, it's time for the "Titanic" Oscars, when James Cameron was crowned King of the World and 57 million people watched the biggest Academy Awards ceremony ever (00:10). Joyce and Chris discuss their general feelings on the year in film before hitting Best Picture (25:28) and more. Near, far, wherever you are, listen and subscribe and head to https://www.goldderby.com to make your picks and for all things Oscars.

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2022 Emmys Comedy: The Cases for Minx and Abbott Elementary -- Plus, Bill Hader vs. Jason Sudeikis Apr 20, 2022

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On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen get their LOLz on by checking in with the 2022 Emmy Awards comedy contenders, including Minx (7:24), The Flight Attendant (18:30), Barry (32:26), and more. To make your own predictions in the comedy categories -- and all other top Emmy races -- head to https://www.goldderby.com.

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Oscars Playback 1997: When The English Patient Ruled Apr 14, 2022

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On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen return with another round of Oscars Playback. This time, they look at the 1997 Academy Awards, which included the return of host Billy Crystal following a brief hiatus (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris look back at the winners -- including a sweep from The English Patient, which won nine of 12 nominations -- and remember the Oscars' so-called "Independents Day."

Best Picture (19:48)

Celine Dion's double performance (32:30)

Best Picture contender also-rans and love for "Sling Blade" (24:15)

Our favorite 1996 films (28:10)

Best Director (37:50)

Best Actor (39:53)

Best Actress (47:05)

Best Supporting Actor (52:58)

Best Supporting Actress (59:52)

Screenplay awards (1:12:05)

The shorts (1:16:55)

Music awards (1:18:35)

Final thoughts (1:23:51)

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2022 Emmys Drama Categories: Severance Rises After Shocking Finale Apr 13, 2022

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On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the drama categories at the Emmy Awards, including how the buzzy Season 1 finale of Severance sets that show up for a big haul come July (00:10). Then, Joyce and Chris touch on the series finale of Killing Eve, the acting categories, and more -- including the first trailer for Stranger Things 4 (27:12). Finally, Joyce and Chris look at WeCrashed -- a limited series they both love (41:30).

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Oscars Playback 1992: Silence of the Lambs Sweeps Apr 08, 2022

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On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen introduce Oscars Playback, a podcast devoted to Academy Awards ceremonies from history. First up, Joyce and Chris tackle the 1992 Oscars, when Silence of the Lambs swept the top categories and Beauty and the Beast made history as a Best Picture nominee.

00:10: Oscars 1992 ceremony review and overview

19:28: Best Picture

30:35: Best Director

31:52: Best Actor

37:36: Best Actress

40:11: Best Supporting Actor

44:17: Best Supporting Actress

56:40: Other categories

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Early 2022 Emmys Predictions: Setting the Stage for the Most Crowded Year Yet Apr 06, 2022

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On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen finally put aside the Oscars to talk about the 2022 Emmy Awards. Is this the most crowded year ever? What to make of the comedy and drama categories -- and don't even get them started on limited series.

1:58: Comedy categories

27:53: Drama categories

48:13: Limited series categories

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