In this episode, we continue our look at Oscar-nominated films. We will discuss three nominated films and a bonus film about men who have devoted their lives to show business. As they age, they look back at the sacrifices they had to make to fulfill their dreams.

Links of Interest

“Song Sung Blue” (2025): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_Sung_Blue_(2025_film)

“Song Sung Blue” (2008 documentary) Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_Sung_Blue_(2008_film)

“Song Sung Blue” (2008 documentary), entire film free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDukMQIz1Sc

“Blue Moon” (2025): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Moon_(2025_film)

Lorenz Hart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenz_Hart

Richard Rogers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rodgers

“Boyhood” (2014): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyhood_(2014_film)

“Oklahoma!” (1943 Broadway musical): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma!

“A Connecticut Yankee” (1943 Broadway musical): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Connecticut_Yankee_(musical)

“Sentimental Value” (2025): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentimental_Value

“Jay Kelly” (2025): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Kelly

Movie awards for 2025 releases

98th Academy Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/98th_Academy_Awards

82nd Golden Globe Awards: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/82nd_Golden_Globes

32nd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32nd_Actor_Awards

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