The otherwise cinematically dismal year (1931) is salvaged by the 11th hour intervention of a groundbreaking German thriller: M. Listen to this preview segment from our bonus episode where we discuss the morality of capital punishment and the origins of true crime. To hear the full version, find us at patreon.com/lightscameraaccolade…

Jake struggles to pronounce names while the Academy struggles to nominate a good movie this year. 1931 was a terrible year for the economy, and an even worse one for the movies. Problematic doesn’t begin to describe some of these films. This episode spoils Cimarron, East Lynne, The Front Page, Skippy, and Trader Horn…

Join us as we discuss our most technologically advanced movie yet: Hot Frosty (2024). To hear our full, in-depth discussion and opinions on whether or not Frosty was truly hot or not-- you can find the full version at patreon.com/lightscameraaccoladeLights Camera Accolade

A new challenger arrives! Join us as we cover the third year of the Academy Awards and spoil All Quiet on the Western Front, The Big House, Disraeli, The Divorcee, and The Love Parade.Lights Camera Accolade

You asked, we answered. In this episode, we all learn a little bit more about the origins of film, the structure of the Academy, what the Hays Code was, and some (fun?) trivia about Hollywood's most and least expensive films up to 1930. We also get to share what each of our favorite eras of film is-- turns out there might be a right answer to that …

Hollywood hits some highs and lows as 1929’s nominees grapple with the introduction of sound, and we gain a newfound respect for quality sound design. This episode spoils 1929's Alibi, Hollywood Revue, In Old Arizona, and The Broadway Melody.Lights Camera Accolade

We share our unique relationships with scary movies and discuss three of 1920s' finest horror films: Haxan (1922), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), and Nosferatu (1922). Except this is just the free preview, so you'll only get to hear the Nosferatu segment. Find the full version at patreon.com/lightscameraaccolade feat. special guest (friend) Ab…

The movies were silent, but we are not. Almost 100 years later, we spoil 1927's 7th Heaven, The Racket, and Wings. Join us as we discuss the first ever Academy Awards, and some of the history around why they came about.Lights Camera Accolade

Amateur film buffs - Sarah, Jake, and Chrysantha - discover podcasting and talk a little about early Hollywood, and a lot about themselves in the inaugural episode of Lights, Camera, Accolade.Lights Camera Accolade