Oscars Playback 1981: Ordinary People beat Raging Bull, and it was the right choice

On this blockbuster-length edition of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen ignite fireworks over "The Bear" Season 3 (which Joyce didn't love and Chris did). Then, Joyce & Chris answer several listener emails about "The Bear" and the 2024 Emmys race (49:25). Email Joyce and Chris at [email protected]. Make your updated Emmy predictions at https://www.goldderby.com. Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their first "official" 2025 Oscar predictions, an update after their ridiculously early blind stab at the nominees in March. Joyce and Chris look at the year in film so far, make some speculative picks for upcoming favorites, and offer predictions for Best Picture, Best Director, all four acting categories, and the screenplay awards. Make your first Oscar picks right now at https://www.goldderby.com. Email Joyce and Chris at [email protected]. Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Oscars Playback, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen spend a day on Golden Pond to relitigate the 1982 Oscars, when Chariots of Fire upset Reds to win Best Picture on the back of a Vangelis score. Email us at [email protected]. Like what you hear? Leave a review at your favorite podcast provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen celebrate the end of Phase One voting with a survey of the year's Emmy campaigns. Then, Joyce reveals three anonymous Emmy ballots for Best Drama, Best Comedy, and Best Limited Series. Finally, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about the week's hot topics and their latest season of Oscars Playback. To make your Emmy predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com. Email us at [email protected]. Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Season 3 of Oscars Playback. On this special episode, experts and editors Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen head back to 1981 to talk about the 53rd annual Academy Awards, where "Ordinary People" beat "Raging Bull" for Best Picture and Martin Scorsese lost his first Best Director Oscar of many. Stay tuned this season for more '80s Oscar episodes and email us at [email protected] to talk about the decade in film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen update their 2024 Emmy nomination predictions in all categories as academy voting continues. Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about the 2024 Emmy ballots, the state of summer TV (and the greatness of "Presumed Innocent"), and more. Make your predictions at https://www.goldderby.com. Email Joyce and Chris at [email protected]. Love what you hear? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this emergency episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen take stock of the just-released Emmy ballots and how the submissions (or lack thereof) impact the race. Then, Joyce and Chris answer listener emails about "Hacks," "Hit Man," the wacky TCA Awards, and more. Email us at [email protected]. Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com. Like what you hear? Leave us a review whenever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the early days of Emmy campaigning, where "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder has pulled focus thanks to her amazing Season 3 finale performance. Later, Joyce and Chris discuss other '24 Emmy campaigns, "The Bear" and its comedy status, and more. Email us at [email protected]. Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com. Like what you hear? Love it? Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen recap the amazing Season 3 finale of "Hacks" and discuss how it might fare against "The Bear" in this year's Emmys race. Then, Joyce and Chris chat about last-minute contenders "The Great Lillian Hall" and "Eric," before answering listener emails about "The Sympathizer," "Under the Bridge," and more. Email us at [email protected]. Make your own predictions at https://www.goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen update their Emmy predictions in the drama and limited series races following the news that "Shogun" will officially compete as a drama series. Then, Joyce and Chris make their first predictions in the guest actor and actress categories for comedy and drama. Later, Joyce and Chris recap the latest episodes of "Hacks" and breakdown what happened in the penultimate Season 3 episode. Finally, Joyce and Chris answer several listener emails, including another fun game of "Guess what streamer this old show would be on now?" Email us anything -- from game pitches to questions -- at [email protected]. Make your Emmy picks at https://www.goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices