Spro and Lee Take on the Academy

504 - Best Director 2007

Spro's quest to eradicate "greatness" from Lee's filmic vocab comes to crisis when he demands a second vote for Best Director of 2007, the only year an Academy Award ever went home in the hands of the gre- ahem... the legendary American director Martin Scorsese.  Andy B from the Chonky Boys guest hosts.

The 97th Academy Awards Reaction Episode

Spro and [Rudy] Take on the Academy for this Episode. They discuss the 2025 Oscars, their thoughts on the actual show itself, and their personal highlights (and lowlights) of the night.

503 - No Thanks, T. Hanks (Lee Benches Gump Series)

Part I of "Lee Benches Gump": A three-part series where Spro & Lee go back thirty years to relitigate the merit of Forrest Gump, Robert Zemeckis, and Tom Hanks.  In this episode, Lee sets his sights on Tom Hanks' Best Actor Oscar. 

502 - Were They Snubbed?

A lot of people were pretty pissed when Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations for Best Director and Best Actress, respectively, so Spro & Lee ask the question, "Were they snubbed?"  

2025 Oscar Nominations w/ Michael Wendt

In this episode, Spro and Mike discuss recent and upcoming films, focusing on Academy Award nominations and predictions across various categories. They share their thoughts on specific movies, performances, and technical aspects like visual effects and cinematography while reflecting on their experiences in the film industry. The conversation touched on broader topics such as the state of movie theaters, the importance of the Oscars, and the impact of wildfires in Southern California on the film community.

 

Links discussed in the episode--
https://lacity.gov/LAstrong
https://pointofnoreturnshop.com/products/make-movies-shorter-hat
https://www.instagram.com/endmike/
https://www.instagram.com/watchchallengepodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/clevelandfilm/
https://www.clevelandfilm.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/takeontheacademy/ 

501 - A Penny Marshall Honorary Oscar

To open their fifth season, Spro & Lee present their second honorary Oscar, this time to Miss Penny Marshall.   

Year In Review 2024

Ring out the old year, ring in the new...ring-a-ding-ding.  

A New Season for a New Year!

Five elements in Chinese philosophy. Five rings in the Olympic logo. Five Great Lakes. And now FIVE seasons of Spro and Lee Take on the Academy. Coincidence? Or the sinister mechanisms of a malevolent universe?  You be the judge.  

96th Academy Awards Wrap-Up Party

Kimmel cracked wise. Emma Stone cried.  No one was surprised.  This was the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. 

Spro and Lee's Oscar Companion 2024

Just in time for Oscar weekend, Spro & Lee bring you their takes on the 96th Academy Awards.