The Oscars Almanac: History of the Academy Awards | 1929 - Wings

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🌟 Take a jaunt in time with "The Oscars Almanac: History of the Academy Awards," a series that chronicles the illustrious journey of the Oscars from its inception. In our premiere episode, Paul and Autumn take flight into the heart of 1929 with "Wings," the very first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Discover the magic behind this silent war epic that set the standard for cinematic technological advancement of the time. Find out why it was the bee's knees according to that year's Oscar voters.
► The Movie
Take a gander at "Wings," the bee's knees of silent films and the very first flick to snag the Best Picture Oscar. We'll dish out the skinny on this high-flying epic, sharing our insights and a critical eye on its portrayal of the wild blue yonder during World War I and the touching tales of its aviators.
Watch Wings here: tubitv.com/movies/100008722/w...
► Behind the Scenes
Get the lowdown on how "Wings" was the cat's pajamas in filmmaking, with its head-turning aerial cinematography and the hullabaloo of shooting such ambitious scenes. Spotlight on Clara Bow, the It girl, who dazzled as Mary Preston, and Gary Cooper, whose cameo kickstarted his career. Discover the scoop on how "Wings" clinched that Oscar and became the talk of Tinseltown.
► Culture & Impact
Reflect on the Roaring Twenties, an era of jazz, speakeasies, and newfound freedoms, setting the perfect backdrop for "Wings" to soar. Explore how this film was a product of the post-war feelings of its time-capturing the nation's blend of relief, mourning, and unbridled optimism-and conversely, how "Wings" itself influenced the sentiments of the era, embodying the spirit of adventure and resilience that defined the 1920s.
► Join the Conversation:
As we shimmy through the Oscar's roaring start, we're keen to hear your thoughts on "Wings" and its legacy. Do you think it deserved the Best Picture win? Who would you cast in this movie today? Spill your beans and join the chinwag in the comments below.
👉 "The Oscars Almanac: History of the Academy Awards" is your time machine to cinema's golden yesteryears: Insightful. Nostalgic. Swanky. Tag along as we tip our fedoras to the flicks and mugs that have jazzed up the Oscars through the years, offering a nifty glimpse into the flicker picture industry's revolution.
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Thank you for all your hard work on this. I wish you had delved a little into the history of the Oscars I realize that your concentration was on the Best Film itself. If Wings were made today, it would be interesting if someone like Kathryn Bigelow would direct it, maybe in the style of Hurt Locker.