A 2021 Cannes Film Festival Recap! Plus, Two Palme d'Or and Best Picture Winners ('Marty' and 'Parasite')

Nick and Sophia celebrate the Cannes Film Festival this episode before discussing the two unanimous winners of the Palme d’Or that went on to also win Best Picture at the Oscars: ”Marty” (1955) and “Parasite” (2019). Find out some history of the prestigious fête including its original name, what a Palme d’Or is, and all about the 74th Festival this year. Plus, Sophia recaps her whirlwind experience going to Cannes this year, sharing her favorite films, answering questions about what it’s like to be at the Festival, and if any of the films that she saw have Oscar potential (1:45). Then, they question how “Marty,” the first ever Palme d’Or winner and shortest ever Best Picture winner won both of these awards (32:56). And lastly, they finally get to share their love for the Korean masterpiece “Parasite” by visualizing some of their favorite moments (43:38). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich Parasite’s Perfect Montage: https://youtu.be/ma1rD2OP85c