About this episode

The hosts and guest discuss overlooked films from the 90s that deserved Oscar nominations.

On this episode of The 90s Rewind Report "And The Oscar Didn't Go To (90s edition)", hosts Michael Reagan and Nate Lane are joined by Season 1 alum host Brayden Decker for a nostalgic deep dive into the films the Academy overlooked—but audiences never forgot. From cult classics to critical darlings that somehow slipped through the cracks, the trio each selects one film per Oscar year that they believe deserved a nomination… or even a win. These are the “almosts,” the snubs, and the outright misses that still spark debate decades later. In Part 1, the guys cover the early half of the decade, breaking down their picks from 1990 through 1999 (…or technically 1991 through 2000, because as they quickly realize mid-recording, the Oscars are always honoring the previous year’s films—whoops). Expect passionate defenses, a few surprises, and maybe even a little revisionist history as they give these forgotten favorites their long-overdue moment in the spotlight.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Reagan, Nate Lane

Guest: Brayden Decker

Topics covered

• Academy Awards
• film analysis
• 90s cinema
• cult classics
• Oscar snubs

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