Published Feb 28, 2019
The Oscars Aftermath Mailbag, Plus Neil Jordan on ‘Greta’ | Interview (Ep. 132)
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins delve into the morality tales behind Oscar-winning films, critiquing the trend towards middlebrow cinema, and navigate through the complexities of the Oscars' voting strategies and controversies. Additionally, filmmaker Neil Jordan offers a captivating discussion on the thematic depth in his work, challenges in tone and character development, and the evolving landscape of independent films in the age of streaming.

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