Academy Queens

Best Picture 1971

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:17:17 -0300

A bonus episode from awhile back that is now available here to you all.

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The Class of 1963

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:58:23 -0300

A bonus episode from Patreon, now available to you all.

The Class of 1956 feat. Fritz & Christof

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:08:48 -0300

This was a Patreon episode that is now available to all of you.

This features two favorites, our German friends- Christof & Fritz.

Enjoy our shenanigans!

The Class of 2021

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:51:46 -0300

The most recent Oscars race is now up for debate.

We’re back to discuss all things ladies in the acting categories for 2021!

The Class of 1945

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:14:21 -0300

Our series finale is here, thank you so much for coming on this wild journey with us.

We hope you like it!

- Joey & Brandon

The Class of 1951

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:59:01 -0400

A year with an iconic pair of wins, a blacklisted Actress, Hepburns transition into her middle stage of her career, the 2nd consecutive for Thelma & more!

The Class of 1954 feat. Christof

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:12:28 -0400

Christof joins us from Germany as our final guest of the main show.

We break down how we really feel about the years Supporting ladies and talk about the infamous Judy vs. Grace & honor the history making Dorothy Dandridge

The Men of 1984

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:26:18 -0400

A return to a year with less farming and more mayhem!

Join us as we head back to 1984

The Men of 1972 feat. Kevin Jacobsen

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:10:48 -0400

In our 2nd episode of our farewell season we are joined by the original AQ guest Kevin Jacobsen to discuss all things, boys.

The Men of 1971

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:07:03 -0300

We’re back for our Farewell Season, 1 episode over the next 6 months and starting with 1971

The Men of 2020

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:51:01 -0300

We put in a nail in the coffin of this Oscar season with the Men of 2020.

Enjoy!

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Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:35:36 -0300

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The Class of 2020 feat.Ryan McQuade

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:16:08 -0300

We’re back with an all new episode & you better fasten your seatbelts Queens, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride

Ballot 2020

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:05:18 -0300

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Patreon Preview: Best Director 76

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:57:45 -0300

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AQ vs. ScreenTime Central: Category Fraud Showdown

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:49:10 -0300

In this special episode we welcome back Matthew Stewart of ScreenTime Central to go head to head to lay down arguments on who is actually lead and who is supporting and where the Academy went right or wrong.

Patreon Clip: 1961

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:57:33 -0300

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The Men of 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:37:25 -0400

In the S6 finale we wrap up the decade with the biggest question of The Social Network vs The Kings Speech, did it translate to actor as well or was it just for Best Picture?

Thanks for a great season, Queens!

The Men of 2011

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:49:15 -0400

For such a “set” year of winners going into the ceremony we sure had some thoughts.

Did we agree? Not agree? Find out now

Patreon Preview: Maggie Smith: A Ranking

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:44:04 -0400

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The Men of 2012

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:09:46 -0400

The year of the Day Lewis Sweep

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s final hurrah

DeNiro makes an Oscar comeback

Dive in with us as we revisit 2012

The Men of 2013 feat. Ryan McQuade

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:11:20 -0400

This week we’re joined by Ryan McQuade of InsessionFilm to dissect the lineup of 2013. What worked, what didn’t worked, and who should have actually taken the the golden boy home that night.

Enjoy Queens

Patreon Preview: Best Costume Design 94

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:55:16 -0400

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The Men of 2014 feat. Nicole Ackman

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:15:11 -0400

Nicole joins us to tell us why this year specifically gave her all types of feelings, and honestly- we’re here for it!

Welcome to the Men of 2014

The Men of 2015 feat. Justin Edwards

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:36:19 -0400

From Cranston to Stallone to DiCaprio to Tom Hardy’s MySpace thirst trap photos.

We cover it all with special guest Justin Edwards!

The Men of 2016

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:48:14 -0400

Welcome to the first solo episode of the season.

Sit back, relax, pour yourself a glass of wine, take off your bra if you’d like and hear is chat all things men of 16.

The Men of 2017 feat.Izzy of BKR

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:24:12 -0400

Let’s take a stroll down what many consider one of the two worst male acting lineups of the past decade.

And who better to do it with than Izzy of BKR, a fan favorite and AQ favorite.

Welcome back Izzy!

Preview: Best Picture 1971- Patreon

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:21:23 -0400

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The Men of 2018 feat. Matthew Stewart

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:44:34 -0400

Matthew Stewart of Screen Time Central joins us this week as we dive back into a year filled with a lot of tension, an online presence that isn’t fondly remembered, and an all around lineup that has us asking- what the fuck?

The Men of 2019 feat.Rosa

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:07:10 -0400

We’re back with a brand new season and a new set of acting categories to talk about.

Featuring Rosa of LatinXLens this season premiere is a look at the men of Oscar.

Preview: Meryl Streep, A Ranking feat. Kevin Jacobsen

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:27:02 -0400

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Patreon Preview: Animated Film 2005

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:07:57 -0400

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Best Picture 2010: Preview

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:38:21 -0300

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Preview: The Class of 1937

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:34:31 -0300

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The Class of 2019

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:39:19 -0300

In the S5 finale we celebrate our journey to get to here, discuss the final class of women thus far, and give our decade rankings

The Class of 2018 feat. Erik Anderson

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:04:29 -0300

A year of epic proportions- from upsets, to newbies, we talk all!

Erik Anderson joins us for our biggest episode ever!

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Preview: The Class of 64

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:52:54 -0300

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The Class of 2017 feat ProjectSlay

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:44:58 -0300

Featuring Ryan aka ProjectSlay we go back to a watershed year in the Academy and talk all things 2017

Ask Us Anything: Patreon Preview

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:38:28 -0300

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The Class of 2016 feat.Josh Parham

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:54:24 -0300

We welcome Josh Parham to the family as we discuss all this 2016

The Class of 2015

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:19:29 -0300

What a year of studio greed and corruption!

Time to dive back into 2015!

The Class of 2014

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:01:43 -0300

Birdman vs Boyhood, Juliannes overdue narrative, and more in this weeks episode as we look back at 2014

The Class of 1966: Preview

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:34:25 -0300

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The Class of 2013

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:24:59 -0300

This week we dive into all the glory that is the women of 2013. From breakout star Lupita Nyong’o, to the behind the scenes tea of August: Osage County, to our thoughts on American Hustle.

The Class of 2012 feat. Jeffrey Kare

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:42:53 -0300

This week we are joined by last seasons first winner of our contest, Jeffrey Kare. We dive into all things 2012 including the historic nominations of Quvenzhane Wallis and Emmanuelle Riva

The Class of 2011 feat.Thelma Adams

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:30:07 -0300

Author, film critic, and all around hilarious are ways to describe Thelma Adams and she joins us this week to discuss all things 2011.

Oscar Speeches: Preview

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:06:37 -0300

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The Class of 2010

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 08:58:41 -0300

Welcome back with our S5 premiere-

Come join us as we enter the most recent decade and talk all things “modern” with our ladies.

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Preview: 1963

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:39:01 -0300

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HORROR: An LGBT Roundtable Discussion

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:37:49 -0300

What is it about Horror that makes us tick?

Why do we keep going back to a genre that scares us?

Whats your favorite scary movie?

Best Picture 1975 Preview

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:40:13 -0300

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Tyler Davidson: A Conversation

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:17:03 -0300

We sat down with our friend and film producer Tyler Davidson, Film producer and Sundance staple who made the films Take Shelter, The Signal, Galveston and more!

Penelope Milford: A Conversation

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:00:07 -0300

We sat down with Academy Award Nominee Penelope Milford to talk her career, Oscar nomination, and what she’s up to today!

We can’t thank Penelope enough, this was such a treat.

Alternative Ballot 2015: Supporting Actress feat. Matthew St. Clair

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:48:38 -0300

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Jane Fonda: A Ranking

Sun, 24 May 2020 15:37:19 -0300

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Preview: 1962 on Patreon

Fri, 01 May 2020 19:31:43 -0300

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Lesley Ann Warren: A Conversation

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:18:03 -0300

Academy Award Nominee Lesley Ann Warren sits down to talk with us about her role in Victor/Victoria, her post Oscar career, and just how she found the voice to Norma and the infamous “POOKIE”!

The Class of 2009

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:46:41 -0300

The Season 4 finale is here and we thank you all for a great season!

Plus a bonus ranking at the end!

The Class of 2008 feat. Nicole

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:55:56 -0300

In our second to last episode of the season we are joined by our very first contest winner and honorary Academy Queen- Nicole!

Come take a listen as we dive into the Class of 08

Preview: Penelope Milford: A Conversation

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:41:39 -0300

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The Class of 2007 feat. JD Duran

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:52:03 -0300

Welcome JD to the club folks, as he joins us for one of the most intriguing years this decade. Pregnant teens, French glory, double Cate, and so much more!

The Class of 2006 feat. Casey Lee Clark

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:35:09 -0300

We are back this week with special guest Casey Lee Clark to break down the ladies of 2006 and find out the truth to the age old question- what happened to Emily Blunt that season?!

Preview: Meg Tilly Conversation

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:41:59 -0300

Here’s a preview of our conversation with Meg Tilly.

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The Class of 2005

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:27:17 -0300

Midway thru the season.

Enjoy the classic set-up, folks!

The Class of 2004

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:14:52 -0300

Our first episode of the season with the classic one on one format!

Enjoy, Queens!

The Class of 2003 feat. Bee Garner

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:57:56 -0300

Welcome back to another week of Academy Queens, where we dissect another crop of Actress’, this time with a guest from across the pond.

1965 Patreon Choice Preview

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:31:01 -0300

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The Class of 2002 feat. Andrew Carden

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:05:50 -0300

Andrew is back by popular demand.

Come find out why 2002 means so much to him and find out who we all picked.

The Class of 2001 feat. Fritz and the Oscars

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:58:25 -0400

NOTE: There are some technical issues in this episode that were attempted to be fixed in post. We did our best to correct an echo effect while Joey talks. Unfortunately it’s not up to our standard, but we tried.

Alternative Ballot: Lead Actress 2011 Preview

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:03:02 -0400

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The Class of 2000 feat. Michael Musto

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:36:56 -0400

We’re back with Season 4

Michael Musto (Village Voice, Logo) joins us to discuss all the ladies up this year

Welcome back to AQ!

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Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:55:55 -0400

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Best Picture 09 Sneak Peak

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:49:48 -0400

The Class of 67 Sneak Peak

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:14:49 -0400

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The Class of 1999 feat. Cody Dericks

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:27:52 -0400

• Hilary Swank marvels

• Annette Bening hilariously bookends

• Toni Collette stuns

• Catherine Keener debuts amazingly

• Chloe Sevigny creates magic

• Cody Dericks joins us from Haloweeners and NBP

The Class of 1998

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:54:12 -0400

• Rachel Griffiths stuns & impresses

• Kathy Bates has an amazing comedic side

• Fernanda Montenegro shows compassion

• Gwyneth Paltrow receives a lot of backlash

• Emily Watson’s breathtaking need of validation

• Lynn Redgraves interesting return

The Class of 1997

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:36:57 -0400

• Gloria Stuart sets a record

• Julianne Moore begins her Oscar journey

• Julie Christie makes....a choice

• Helena Bonham Carter meets karma

• Joan Cusack thinks everyone is gay

The Class of 1996

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:01:24 -0400

• Diane Keaton’s quirky choices

• Joan Allen’s consecutive year

• Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s sole moment

• Frances McDormand’s funny dontcha know

• Barbara Hershey’s demand for money

The Class of 1995 feat. Andrew Carden

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:48:41 -0400

Meryl returns after a 5 year hiatus

Kate begins her Oscar journey

Kathleen has her biggest fan, Oprah

Sharon goes for the gold

Joan bursts onto the scene

Elisabeth goes home empty handed

The Class of 1994

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:30:12 -0400

Uma Thurman, the pop culture icon

Jennifer Tilly, the amazing horrible actress

Jodie Foster, the woman in the woods

Rosemary Harris, the matriarch with a plan

Jessica Lange, the nymphomaniac who saves

Miranda Richardson, the troubled lover

The Class of 1993

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:15:14 -0300

Angela Bassett becomes Tina

Anna Paquin joins Tatum O’Neal

Rosie Perez is Fearless

Holly Hunter and Emma Thompson Double

The Class of 1992 feat. Isabel of Be Kind Rewind

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:39:52 -0300

Catherine Deneuve finally gets her due

Marisa Tomei wins & all hell broke loose

Emma Thompson wins on her first try

Joan Plowright becomes a one and done

Vanessa Redgraves final appearance

Isabel of Be Kind Rewind joins us for a very special episode

The Class of 1991 feat. Jim Lalka

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:32:20 -0300

• Jodie and the Silence of the Lambs

• Geena & Susan are Thelma & Louise

• Juliette and Cape Fear

• Kate and the Prince of Tides

• Bette and For the Boys

• Mercedes and The Fisher King

The Class of 1990

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 01:34:59 -0300

Welcome Back!

Season 3: 1990’s

• Woodward’s Farewell

• Ladd’s Return

• Streep’s Comedic Turn

• Goldberg Makes History

• Huston’s Leading Moment

Mystery Bonus Episode

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:07:07 -0300

It’s a mystery, come find out who we decided to talk about!

FilmTwitterRoundTable 🎬

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:51:23 -0300

FTRT is a brand new spin off series from Academy Queens that is not only a bonus episode but the 1st of many open discussions about all things film.

Featuring:

Joey Gentile, Matt Neglia, Cody Dericks, Andrew Carden, & Kevin Jacobsen

Hosted by: Jim Lalka of Whiskey Congress

The Class of 1989

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:27:31 -0300

• Isabelle Adjani returns

• Michelle Pfeiffer goes consecutive

• Anjelica Huston redeems herself

• Pauline Collins breaks the 4th wall

• Brenda Fricker pre pigeon lady

• Season 2 Finale

The Class of 1988 feat. Craig Jordan

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:28:35 -0300

• Sigourney’s Double Feature

• Meryl’s Accent Work

• Glenn’s Worthy Nomination

• Joan’s First of Two

• Actor Craig Jordan (Dear White People) joins us to talk all things 1988

The Class of 1987

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:23:35 -0300

• Sally Kirklands Infamous Campaign

• Glenn Closes Iconic Role

• Ann Sotherns One Chance

• Olympia Dukakis’ Motherly Love

• Holly Hunters Big Debut

The Class of 1986

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:45:02 -0300

• Fonda’s Rough Morning

• Weavers historic breakthrough

• Harpers “make up” nom

• Turners only appearance

• Wiest’s first win

The Class of 1985

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:29:33 -0300

• Amy Madigan is pissed off

• Margaret Avery’s self campaign

• Anne Bancroft’s final Oscar nom

• Meg Tilly’s sole appearance

• Whoopi Goldberg stuns all

The Class of 1984

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:12:25 -0300

• Year of the Farm ladies

• Lahti does late night

• Redgrave does Boston

• Ashcroft does India

• Page does Greenwich Village

The Class of 1983 feat. Kevin Jacobsen

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:29:03 -0300

Special Guest Kevin Jacobsen
Silkwood Showers
Nuclear Testaments
Endearing Terms
Rita Gets an Education

The Class of 1982

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:25:43 -0300

• Double Dose of Lange

• Spaceks “Missing” nomination

• Garr & Warrens sole appearance

• Wingers 0-3 start

• Streeps infamous role

The Class of 1981

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:05:20 -0300

• End of an Hepburn Era

• Janes only Supporting turn

• Diane & Maureen do Russia

• Melinda aborts

• Joans final turn before death

The Class of 1980

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:18:13 -0300

S2 Premiere

• Diana Scarwid, random or earned?

• Goldie Returns

• MTM makes a sole debut

• Burstyn vs. Spacek- the UNIVERSAL DRAMA

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The Class of 1968: BONUS EPISODE

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:07:02 -0300

•Infamous Tie- Katherine & Barbra

• Ruth Gordon makes a creepy neighbor

• Lynn Carlin is a natural

• Patricia Neal, correct category?

• Do we accept or deny the tie?

The Class of 1950: BONUS EPISODE

Mon, 27 May 2019 17:25:30 -0300

If you follow us on Twitter @AcademyQueens you would have seen that we made a poll awhile back asking which iconic year you wanted us to review.

The Winner: 1950

Gloria VS Bette is here!

The Class of 1979

Mon, 20 May 2019 02:53:23 -0300

•SEASON 1 FINALE!!

• Bette vs Sally

• Mariel Hemingway, queen of up-speak

• Meryl & Jane pull a double rep for Kramer

• Surprise Bonus at the End!

The Class of 1978

Sun, 12 May 2019 16:45:18 -0300

• Meryl Streep joins the convo

• Penelope Milford & Jane Fonda Come Home

• Is Interiors really what it’s cracked up to be?

• Maggie Smith wants eggs benedict

• Farewell Ingrid 🥺