2006 - Brokeback Oscar!

On this episode of ‘The Oscars: What Were They Thinking?’ Bruce and Tex crash headfirst into one of the most debated years in Oscar history. We’re talking about the 2006 Oscars, for the films of 2005.  This was the year that saw some incredible firsts, but also left a wonderful movie out in the cold in the best picture category. And the test of time doesn’t make this poor decision look any better.  In a rare show of unity, both Bruce and “Tex” agree that a major disservice was performed — and the fun of the show is trying to figure out ‘How?’ and ‘Why?’  Of course, there were lots of other dubious choices, interesting omissions and head-scratching decisions worthy of debate and discussions.  I wish I knew how to quit you Oscars! To learn more about the show go to: Oscars.wtf Please feel free to leave comments on Spotify and/or reviews on Apple. We're always open to compliments (and criticism if it's constructive!)   MOVIES MENTIONED Crash Crash (David Cronenberg) Capote Goodnight & Good Luck Munich Brokeback Mountain Grand Canyon Silence of the Lambs Barbie Schindler’s List Angels in America Lincoln Squid and the Whale The Constant Gardener City of God History of Violence A Violent Year Walk the Line Hustle & Flow Cinderella Man Infamous (other Capote movie) 10 Things I Hate About You Knight’s Tale North Country Pride & Prejudice Transamerica Miss Henderson Presents Election Wild Syriana Michael Collins Michael Clayton Up in the Air Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang Junebug The Mirror Has Two Faces The English Patient The Accidental Tourist The Nice Guys Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon The Ten Commandments Match Point A Place in the Sun Dial M for Murder The Talented Mr. Ripley Saltburn  Batman Begins The New World Memoirs of a Geisha Rent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices