The One-Inch Barrier: Recent Episodes

Juan Carlos Ojano

A podcast that will review all of the winners of the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

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In this new episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss United Kingdom's anti-war drama that won at the 96th Academy Awards: Jonathan Glazer's THE ZONE OF INTEREST.

This week's guest is Josh Parham, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture and Awards Watch and a member of Chicago Indie Critics. He was also the guest on the episode discussing ⁠MONSIEUR VINCENT and the films of 1948.

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Josh Josh Parham: ⁠@JRParham

Next Best Picture: ⁠nextbestpicture.com⁠

Awards Watch: awardswatch.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: ⁠@carlosojano⁠

The One-Inch Barrier: ⁠@OneInchBarrier⁠

You can support CLOSING TIME's crowdfunding campaign via Indiegogo here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/closing-time-short-film/x/37852408#/

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Opening and Ending: Original Music by Mica Levi

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THE MISSING writer-director Carl Joseph Papa and actor Gio Gahol join us to discuss their animated feature film THE MISSING. The film stars Carlo Aquino (Eric), Gio Gahol (Carlo), and Dolly de Leon (Rosalinda).

THE MISSING (ITI MAPUKPUKAW) is the Philippines' official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film is also the first animated feature film to represent the country to the Oscars.

The film premiered at the 2023 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival where it won: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (de Leon), and the NETPAC Award.

The written version of this interview is published at The Film Experience. Click HERE: http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2023/11/17/interview-the-missing-director-carl-joseph-papa-and-actor-gi.html

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube. Click HERE:

You can support the film's grassroots efforts for its Oscar campaign. Click HERE: https://bit.ly/TheMissingForOscars

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Carl Joseph Papa

Twitter: ⁠@carljpapa

IG: @carljosephpapa

Gmail: papa.carljoseph@gmail.com

Gio Gahol

Twitter: @giogahol

IG: @giogahol

Juan Carlos Ojano

Twitter: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening & Ending: Clips from the Official Trailer of THE MISSING

Music by Teresa Barrozo

TheMissing #Oscars #Cinema

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In this brand-new episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Germany's anti-war epic that won at the 95th Academy Awards: Edward Berger's ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

This week's guest is Dan Bayer, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture and Awards Watch. He was also the guest on the episode discussing Z and the films of 1969 and DRIVE MY CAR and the films of 2021.

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Dan Bayer: @dancindanonfilm

Next Best Picture: nextbestpicture.com
Awards Watch: awardswatch.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano
The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

You can now support this podcast via Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "Remains" - Volker Bertelmann
Ending: "Paul" - Volker Bertelmann

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In the series finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we are going to discuss more than two years of discussing the 74 winners/honorees and 357 nominees of Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

We talk about the experience of podcasting, exploring this category, as well as answering questions about the Oscars and this podcast. This is to also properly say goodbye to the listeners who have stuck around until the end.

To help us break down what has transpired in this podcast, we are joined by Cláudio Alves, contributor at The Film Experience and writer at Magazine HD. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing:

  • NO MAN'S LAND and the films of 2001
  • FANNY AND ALEXANDER and the films of 1983
  • THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and the films of 1961
  • GATE OF HELL and the films of 1954

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Cláudio Alves: @claudioalvesDC

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "Rosas (Instrumental)" - Nica Del Rosario ft. Gab Pangilinan | Roniel David (Instrumental)

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In the season seven finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Japan's drama about grief and communication that won at the 94th Academy Awards: Ryusuke Hamaguchi's DRIVE MY CAR.

This week's guest is Dan Bayer, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture. He was also the guest on the episode discussing Z and the films of 1969.

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Dan Bayer: @dancindanonfilm

Next Best Picture: nextbestpicture.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Drive My Car" - Eiko Ishibashi

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama about childhood and survival that was honored at the 20th Academy Awards: Vittorio De Sica's SHOESHINE.

This week's guest is Jackson DeStefano, a cinephile.

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Jackson DeStefano: @jacdeswilliams

Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jacdeswilliams

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Opening and Ending: Original music by Alessandro Cicognini

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Bosnia & Herzegovina's official submission to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Jasmila Žbanić's QUO VADIS, AIDA?.

This week's guest is Matthew Lucas, film critic at From the Front Row and In Review Online. They were also the guest on the episode discussing DAY FOR NIGHT and the films of 1973.

This episode is part of the 2020 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ANOTHER ROUND.

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Matthew Lucas: @matthew_lucas

From the Front Row: http://www.fromthefrontrow.net/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Aida" - Antoni Łazarkiewicz

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's drama about faith and martyrdom that was honored at the 21st Academy Awards: Maurice Cloche's MONSIEUR VINCENT.

This week's guest is Josh Parham, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture.

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Josh Parham: @JRParham

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original music by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama about desperation and survival that was honored at the 22nd Academy Awards: Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES.

This week's guest is Nick Taylor, contributor at The Film Experience. He was also the guest on the episode discussing AMARCORD and the films of 1974.

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Nick Taylor: @NickT00783

It's Just Like The Movies: itsjustlikethemovies.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "Bicycle Thieves" - Alessandro Cicognini

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France and Italy's drama about romance and escape that was honored at the 23rd Academy Awards: René Clément's THE WALLS OF MALAPAGA.

This week's guest is Mervine Aquino, filmmaker from Baguio City, Philippines.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original music by Roman Vlad

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Tunisia's official submission to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Kaouther Ben Hania's THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN.

This week's guest is Acer Batislaong, film student from UP Film Institute.

This episode is part of the 2020 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ANOTHER ROUND.

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Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/acerjohnb

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original music by Amine Bouhafa

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's jigaideki about truth and uncertainty that was honored at the 24th Academy Awards: Akira Kuurosawa's RASHOMON.

This week's guest is Nick Deocampo, an award-winning filmmaker, historian, festival organizer, and associate professor at the UP Film Institute.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Rashomon - First Movement" - Fumio Hayasaka

Ending: "Rashomon - Final Movement" - Fumio Hayasaka

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's drama about childhood and war that was honored at the 25th Academy Awards: René Clément's FORBIDDEN GAMES.

This week's guest is Nick Davis, a professor of English, gender & sexuality studies, and film studies at the Northwestern University. He is also a writer at Nick-Davis.com (formerly Nick's Flick Picks). He was also the guest on the episode discussing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and the films of 2000.

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Nick Davis: @NicksFlickPicks

Nick-Davis.com: http://nicksflickpicks.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Guitar arrangement of "Romance"

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's jigaideki about obsession and betrayal that was honored at the 27th Academy Awards: Teinosuke Kinugasa's GATE OF HELL.

This week's guest is Cláudio Alves, contributor at The Film Experience and writer at Magazine HD. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing NO MAN'S LAND and the films of 2001, FANNY AND ALEXANDER and the films of 1983, and THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and the films of 1961.

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Cláudio Alves: @claudioalvesDC

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

You can now support this podcast via Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original Music by Yasushi Akutagawa

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Romania's official submission to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Alexander Nanau's COLLECTIVE.

This week's guest is Ben Miller, owner of IceCream4Freaks and the David Thewlis of Podcasting.

This episode is part of the 2020 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ANOTHER ROUND.

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Ben Miller: @NebIsBen

Ice Cream for Freaks: icecream4freaks.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original music by Kyan Bayani

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's jigaideki about warfare and loneliness that was honored at the 28th Academy Awards: Hiroshi Inagaki's SAMURAI, THE LEGEND OF MUSASHI.

This week's guest is Brontë Lacsamana, a writer, researcher, and multimedia reporter. She was also the guest on the episode discussing INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION and the films of 1970.

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Brontë Lacsamana: @bronsalamanca

Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acebron/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

You can now support this podcast via Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Opening Theme by Ikuma Dan

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama about love and defeat that won at the 29th Academy Awards: Federico Fellini's LA STRADA.

This week's guest is Christine Daisy Dela Paz, a short film producer and fellow UP Film Institute alumna. She was also the guest on the episodes discussing BELLE ÉPOQUE and the films of 1993 and GET OUT YOUR HANDKERCHIEFS and the films of 1978.

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Christine Daisy Dela Paz: @christinehirai

Looking for Rafflesias and Other Fleeting Things: https://www.facebook.com/LFRAOFT/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Il Prazo Di Nozze" - Nino Rota

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama-comedy about cruelty and resilience that won at the 30th Academy Awards: Federico Fellini's NIGHTS OF CABIRIA.

This week's guest is Nathaniel Rogers, founder and editor at The Film Experience. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing CINEMA PARADISO and the films of 1989 and THE SHOP ON MAIN STREET and the films of 1965.

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Nathaniel Rogers: @nathanielr

The Film Experience: thefilmexperience.net

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Notti di Cabiria" - Nino Rota

Ending: "Ma La Vita Continua" - Nino Rota

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Hong Kong's official submission to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Derek Tsang's BETTER DAYS.

This week's guest is Carla Manalo, a filmmaker currently specializing in color grading. She was also the guest on the episodes discussing NOWHERE IN AFRICA and the films of 2002 and VOLVER A EMPEZAR and the films of 1982 as well as the bonus episode on TANNA.

This episode is part of the 2020 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ANOTHER ROUND.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "A Drop in the Ocean" - Varqa Buehrer

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's comedy about consumerism and technology that won at the 31st Academy Awards: Jacques Tati's MY UNCLE.

This week's guest is Tom O'Brien, a film writer and podcaster. He was also the guest on the episode discussing BLACK AND WHITE IN COLOR and the films of 1976.

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Tom O'Brien: @thomaseobrien

Exact Change Today: exactchangetoday.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Mon Oncle" - Franck Barcellini & Alain Romans

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In this season seven premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss France's romance about death and tragedy that won at the 32nd Academy Awards: Marcel Camus's BLACK ORPHEUS.

This week's guest is Brett Doze, co-host of Gilded Films Podcast and writer for InSession Film.

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Brett Doze: @bdoze2017

Gilded Films: @gildedfilms

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Opening and Ending: Original Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim & Luiz Bonfá

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about the film that won Best International Feature at the 30th Gotham Independent Film Awards: Fernanda Valadez's IDENTIFYING FEATURES.

This week's guest is Raffy Raymundo, founder of Write Night community at Discord. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing SON OF SAUL and the films of 2015 as well as THE ASSAULT and the films of 1986.

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Raffy Raymundo: @scriptxtease

Write Night: @writenight_tw

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Back to Mexico" - Clarice Jensen

Ending: "The End" - Clarice Jensen

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In this season six finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Sweden's drama about faith and revenge that won at the 33rd Academy Awards: Ingmar Bergman's THE VIRGIN SPRING.

This week's guest is Shane Slater, a freelance film critic. You can find most of his works at Awards Radar.

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Shane Slater: @filmactually

Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/shane-slater

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: Original music - Erik Norgdren

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Germany's official submission to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Maren Ade's TONI ERDMANN.

This week's guest is Ronaldo Sosa, a cinephile and Oscar completist. He was also the guest on the episode discussing PELLE THE CONQUEROR and the films of 1988.

This episode is part of the 2016 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, THE SALESMAN.

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Ronaldo Sosa: @rsantana2024

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "Greatest Love of All" - Sandra Hüller

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Sweden's drama about faith and mental illness that won at the 34th Academy Awards: Ingmar Bergman's THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY.

This week's guest is Cláudio Alves, contributor at The Film Experience and writer at Magazine HD. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing NO MAN'S LAND and the films of 2001 and FANNY AND ALEXANDER and the films of 1983.

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Cláudio Alves: @claudioalvesDC

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Opening and Ending: "Through a Glass Darkly Theme" - Erik Nordgren

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Australia's official submission to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Martin Butler and Bentley Dean's TANNA.

This week's guest is Carla Manalo, a filmmaker currently specializing in color grading. She was also the guest on the episodes discussing NOWHERE IN AFRICA and the films of 2002 and VOLVER A EMPEZAR and the films of 1982.

This episode is part of the 2016 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, THE SALESMAN.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "First Love" - Anthony Partos

Ending: "Death Beckons" - Anthony Partos

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's drama about friendship and trauma that won at the 35th Academy Awards: Serge Bourguignon's SUNDAYS AND CYBELE.

This week's guest is Kat Catalan, freelance animator and editor.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Fête foraine" - Robert Lafond

Ending: "Suite" - Robert Lafond

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Sweden's official submission to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Hannes Holm's A MAN CALLED OVE.

This week's guest is Ronaldo Trancoso Jr, blogger at Cinematic Tips. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing A FANTASTIC WOMAN and the films of 2017 and CHARACTER and the films of 1997.

This episode is part of the 2016 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, THE SALESMAN.

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Ronaldo Trancoso Jr: @ronaldotrancoso

Cinematic Tips: https://cinematictips.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "The Janitor" - Gaute Storaas

Ending: "The Big Heart" - Gaute Storaas

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama-comedy about filmmaking and memory that won at the 36th Academy Awards: Federico Fellini's 8½.

This week's guest is Len Calvo, film composer of John Denver Trending. She is a member of the Music Branch of AMPAS, Class of 2021.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Passerella di Otto e Mezzo" - Nino Rota

Ending: "La Passerella di Addio" - Nino Rota

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Denmark's official submission to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Martin Pieter Zandvliet's LAND OF MINE.

This week's guest is Fritz, vlogger at Fritz and the Oscars. He was also the guest on the episodes discussing AMOUR and the films of 2012 and KOLYA and the films of 1996.

This episode is part of the 2016 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, THE SALESMAN.

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Fritz: @FritzandOscars

Fritz and the Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEmsdzu1fOend2xlyA2aPg

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Roland Jeep (Intro)" - Sune Martin

Ending: "Land of Mine (End Credits)" - Sune Martin

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's romantic-comedy about love and misadventure that won at the 37th Academy Awards: Vittorio De Sica's YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW.

This week's guest is Andrew Carden, founder of The Awards Connection and contributing writer at AwardsWatch.

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Andrew Carden: @AwardsConnect

The Awards Connection: theawardsconnection.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

You can now support this podcast via Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Adelina (Titoli)" - Armando Trovajoli

Ending: "Mara (End Title)" - Armando Trovajoli

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Czechoslovakia's drama-comedy about war and anti-Semitism that won at the 38th Academy Awards: Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos's THE SHOP ON MAIN STREET.

This week's guest is Nathaniel Rogers, founder and editor at The Film Experience. He was also the guest on the episode discussing CINEMA PARADISO and the films of 1989.

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Nathaniel Rogers: @nathanielr

The Film Experience: thefilmexperience.net

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Oyfn Oyvn Zitst A Meydl" - Ino Toper

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Sweden's official submission to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Ruben Östlund's THE SQUARE.

This week's guest is Luca Giliberti, contributing writer at GoldDerby. He was also the guest on the episode discussing ROMA and the films of 2018.

This episode is part of the 2017 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, A FANTASTIC WOMAN.

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Luca Giliberti: @LucaLeonardo99

GoldDerby: @GoldDerby

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Bonus episodes are accessible in full via Patreon for only $4/month. Click here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Improvisació 1" - Bobby McFerrin

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's romantic drama about love and heartbreak that won at the 39th Academy Awards: Claude Lelouch's A MAN AND A WOMAN.

This week's guest is Allen Nguyen, awards enthusiast and creator of The Statuesque.

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Allen Nguyen: @allengu

The Statuesque: thestatuesque.net

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Un homme et une femme (Instrumental)" - Francis Lai

Ending: "A 200 à l'heure (Instrumental)" - Francis Lai

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Hungary's official submission to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Ildikó Enyedi's ON BODY AND SOUL.

This week's guest is Jhayle Meer, a poetess, cinematographer, and a fellow UP Film Institute alumna. She was also the guest on the episodes discussing IN A BETTER WORLD and the films of 2010 and BABETTE'S FEAST and the films of 1987.

This episode is part of the 2017 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, A FANTASTIC WOMAN.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "What He Wrote" - Laura Marling

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Czechoslovakia's romantic comedy about sex and manhood that won at the 40th Academy Awards: Jiří Menzel's CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS.

This week's guest is Brandon Stanwyck, co-host of Academy Queens and writer at InSession Film and Fearsome Queer. He was also the guest on the episode discussing THE GREAT BEAUTY and the films of 2013.

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Brandon Stanwyck: @BrandonStanwyck

Fearsome Queer: fearsomequeer.net

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Jiří Šust

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Russia's official submission to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Andrey Zvyagintsev's LOVELESS.

This week's guest is John T, creator of The Many Rantings of John.

This episode is part of the 2017 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, A FANTASTIC WOMAN.

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John T: @TMROJ

The Many Rantings of John: theworldofjot29.blogspot.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "11 Cycles of E" - Evgueni Galperine & Sacha Galperine

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Soviet Union's epic drama about love and unrest that won at the 41st Academy Awards: Sergei Bondarchuk's WAR AND PEACE.

This week's guest is Matthew Anderson, film student from Stevenson University. He was also the guest on the episode discussing THE SALESMAN and the films of 2016.

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Matthew Anderson: @Matthew05814152

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Mazurka" - Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov

Ending: "Estrangement Waltz" - Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Lebanon's official submission to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Ziad Doueiri's THE INSULT.

This week's guest is Calum Reed, writer at In Review Online and co-host of Categorically Oscars. She was also the guest on the episode discussing TSOTSI and the films of 2005.

This episode is part of the 2017 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, A FANTASTIC WOMAN.

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Calum Reed: @Calum_Reed

Categorically Oscars: @CategoricallyO

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "The Streets of Beyrouth" - Éric Neveux

Ending: "The Verdict" - Éric Neveux

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In the season six premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Algeria's political thriller about resistance and injustice that won at the 42nd Academy Awards: Costa-Gavras's Z.

This week's guest is Dan Bayer, writer and podcaster at Next Best Picture.

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Dan Bayer: @dancindanonfilm

Next Best Picture: nextbestpicture.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Main Title (O Adonis)" - Mikis Theodorakis

Ending: "Finale" - Mikis Theodorakis

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about the film that won Queer Palm and Best Screenplay at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival: Celine Sciamma's PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE.

This week's guest is Chelsea Eichholz, co-host of UntitledCinemaGals and The Community Rewatch Podcast.

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Chelsea Eichholz: @Chels725

UntitledCinemaGals: @CinemaGals

The Community Rewatch Podcast: @CommRewatchPod

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Jeune Fille en Feu" - Para One & Arthur Simonini

Ending: "Concerto No. 2 for violin in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, L'Estate" - La Serenissima & Adrian Chandler

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In this season five finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Italy's crime drama about murder and corruption that won at the 43rd Academy Awards: Elio Petri's INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION.

This week's guest is Brontë Lacsamana, a writer, researcher, and multimedia reporter.

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Brontë Lacsamana: @bronsalamanca

Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/acebron/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" - Ennio Morricone

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's romantic drama about anti-Semitism and unrequited love that won at the 44th Academy Awards: Vittorio De Sica's THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS.

This week's guest is Karen Lustañas, a filmmaker and film editor.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Opening Credits" - Manuel De Sica

Ending: "El Moleh Rachamim" - Shalom Katz & Dr. L Vachulka

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's official submission to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Paweł Pawlikowski's COLD WAR.

This week's guest is Alessandra Rangel, creator and editor-in-chief of Palomita de maíz and contributor at InSession Film. She was also the guest on the bonus episode discussing CORPUS CHRISTI as part of the 2019 retrospective.

This episode is part of the 2018 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ROMA.

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Alessandra Rangel: @alessandra_kr

Palomita de maíz: @palomitadmaiz_

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Dwa serduszka" - Gabriela Kmon, Zespól Piesni i Tanca Mazowsze & Joanna Kulig

Ending: "Dwa serduszka" - Joanna Kulig

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's surrealist comedy about class and politics that won at the 45th Academy Awards: Luis Buñuel's THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE.

This week's guest is JM Jamisola, a filmmaker and film editor.

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Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/janmichaelcjamisola

Oda Sa Mga Nangangarap: https://vimeo.com/144187134 (pw: pelikuLAB)

frameweaver: https://frameweaver.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Audio excerpt from THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's comedy about filmmaking and compromise that won at the 46th Academy Awards: François Truffaut's DAY FOR NIGHT.

This week's guest is Matthew Lucas, film critic at From the Front Row and In Review Online.

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Matthew Lucas: @matthew_lucas

From the Front Row: http://www.fromthefrontrow.net/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "La nuit américaine" - Georges Delarue

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's official submission to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Hirokazu Koreeda's SHOPLIFTERS.

This week's guest is Che Tagyamon, a film editor and short filmmaker. She was also the guest on the episode discussing JOURNEY OF HOPE and the films of 1990.

This episode is part of the 2018 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ROMA.

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Che Tagyamon: @chetagyamon

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Shoplifters" - Hosono Haruomi

Ending: "Living Sketches" - Hosono Haruomi

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's period comedy about memory and fascism that won at the 47th Academy Awards: Federico Fellini's AMARCORD.

This week's guest is Nick Taylor, contributor at The Film Experience.

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Nick Taylor: @NickT00783

It's Just Like The Movies: itsjustlikethemovies.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Amarcord" - Nino Rota

Ending: "La Gradisca si Sposa e se ne và" - Nino Rota

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Denmark's drama-comedy about alcoholism and friendship that won at the 93rd Academy Awards: Thomas Vinterberg's ANOTHER ROUND.

This week's guest is Kevin Jacobsen, writer at GoldDerby and AwardsWatch and the host of And The Runner-Up Is. He was also the guest on the episode discussing PARASITE and the films of 2019.

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Kevin Jacobsen: @Kevin_Jacobsen

And The Runner-Up Is: @OscarRunnerUp

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "What a Life" - Scarlet Pleasure

Ending: "Fantasie in f Moll, D 940" - Franz Schubert

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Soviet Union's drama about friendship and adventure that won at the 48th Academy Awards: Akira Kurosawa's DERSU UZALA.

This week's guest is Alejo Barbaza, a short filmmaker. His short film Spid (co-directed with Mervine Aquine) premiered at the 2019 QCinema International Film Festival as part of the QCShorts Competition.

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Alejo Barbaza

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Isaac Schwarts

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Germany's official submission to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Florian Henckel von Dommersmarck's NEVER LOOK AWAY.

This week's guest is Joey Moser, contributor at Awards Daily. He was also the guest on the episode discussing INDOCHINE and the films of 1992.

This episode is part of the 2018 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ROMA.

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Joey Moser: @JoeyMoser83

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Portraits" - Max Richter

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Ivory Coast's dark comedy about colonialism and war that won at the 49th Academy Awards: Jean-Jacques Annaud's BLACK AND WHITE IN COLOR.

This week's guest is Tom O'Brien, a film writer and podcaster.

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Tom O'Brien: @thomaseobrien

Exact Change Today: exactchangetoday.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Victoire en Chantant" - Pierre Bachelet

Ending: "Final" - Pierre Bachelet

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's drama about trauma and childhood that won at the 50th Academy Awards: Moshé Mizrahi's MADAME ROSA.

This week's guest is Antonio Djordjevic, a cinephile and a costume and set designer for theater.

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Antonio Djordjevic: @the_snake_pit1948 (Instagram)

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Vie Devant Soi" - Philippe Sarde

Ending: "Generique de Fin" - Philippe Sarde

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Lebanon's official submission to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Nadine Labaki's CAPERNAUM.

This week's guest is Alejandro Dounce, a cinephile and a short filmmaker.

This episode is part of the 2018 retrospective that celebrates the four films that were nominated alongside that year's winner, ROMA.

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Alejandro Dounce: @alexdounce

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Capharnaüm" - Khaled Mouzanar

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's comedy about sexuality and unhappiness that won at the 51st Academy Awards: Bertrand Blier's GET OUT YOUR HANDKERCHIEFS.

This week's guest is Christine Daisy Dela Paz, a short film producer and fellow UP Film Institute alumna. She was also the guest during the episode discussing BELLE ÉPOQUE and the films of 1993.

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Christine Daisy Dela Paz: @christinehirai

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Solange et Christian" - Georges Delarue

Ending: "Solange sort de l'hôpital" - Georges Delarue

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In the season five premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss West Germany's period drama about childhood and fascism that won at the 52nd Academy Awards: Volker Schlöndorff's THE TIN DRUM.

This week's guest is Isabel Sandoval, the filmmaker of Señorita (2011), Apparition (2012), Lingua Franca (2019), and Shangri-La (2021).

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Isabel Sandoval: @isabelvsandoval

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Oskar's Drum" - Maurice Jarre

Ending: "Roswitha" - Maurice Jarre

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In this season four finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Soviet Union's romantic drama about womanhood and independence that won at the 53rd Academy Awards: Vladimir Menshov's MOSCOW DOES NOT BELIEVE IN TEARS.

This week's guest is Kweng Aguirre, a former production designer and production manager.

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Kweng Aguirre: @itstheQueen

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Aleksandra, Aleksandra" - Tatyana Nikitina and Sergey Nikitin

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Hungary's period drama about performance and fascism that won at the 54th Academy Awards: István Szabó's MEPHISTO.

This week's guest is Chris James, writer at The Film Experience and Awards Radar.

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Chris James: @cwj92movieman

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Gräfin Dubarry" - Magda Kalmár

Ending: "Mephisto (Final Theme)" - ‎Zdenko Tamássy

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about North Macedonia's official submission to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Ljubomir Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska's HONEYLAND.

This week's guest is Glenn Dunks, a film critic and arts journalist.

This episode is part of the 2019 retrospective that celebrates the first anniversary of PARASITE's Oscar victory together with the four films nominated alongside it.

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Glenn Dunks: @glenndunks

Official Website: glenn-dunks.com

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "The Secret of Hatidze" - Foltin

Ending: "Nature Knows Best" - Foltin

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Spain's romantic drama about longing and regret that won at the 55th Academy Awards: José Luis Garcí's VOLVER A EMPEZAR (To Begin Again/Begin the Beguine).

This week's guest is Carla Manalo, a filmmaker currently specializing in color grading. She was also the guest on the episode discussing NOWHERE IN AFRICA and the films of 2002.

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Carla Manalo: @isleofhues (Instagram)

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Canon in D Major" - Johann Pachelbel

Ending: "Oh Lord, Why Lord?" - Pop-Tops

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Sweden's drama about childhood and family that won at the 56th Academy Awards: Ingmar Bergman's FANNY AND ALEXANDER.

This week's guest is Cláudio Alves, contributor at The Film Experience and writer at Magazine HD. He was also the guest on the episode discussing NO MAN'S LAND and the films of 2001.

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Cláudio Alves: @claudioalvesDC

The Curious Conundrums of Bergman’s Magic Lantern: https://cinea.be/the-curious-conundrums-of-bergmans-magic-lantern/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44" - Robert Schumann

Ending: "Suite No. 2 for Cello Solo" - Benjamin Britten

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's official submission to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Ladj Ly's LES MISÉRABLES.

This week's guest is Arnaud Trouvé, visual effects producer (Thor, Life of Pi) and culture blogger at Another Whisky For Mister Bukowski.

This episode is part of the 2019 retrospective that celebrates the first anniversary of PARASITE's Oscar victory together with the four films nominated alongside it.

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Arnaud Trouvé: @cinecharlie

Another Whisky for Mr. Bukowski: @AOWleblog

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Pink Noise

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Switzerland's Cold War drama about chess and defection that won at the 57th Academy Awards: Richard Dembo's DANGEROUS MOVES.

This week's guest is Stefano Lo Verme, literature and history teacher. He is also a film and TV critic for Movieplayer.

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Stefano Lo Verme: @Crudele85

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "La diagonale du fou" - Gabriel Yared

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Argentina's political drama about adoption and forced disappearance that won at the 58th Academy Awards: Luis Puenzo's THE OFFICIAL STORY.

This week's guest is Walter Hollmann, blogger at The Silver Screening Room.

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Walter Hollmann: @SilverScreener

The Silver Screening Room: http://www.silverscreeningroom.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Piano Theme" - Atilio Stampone

Ending: "El pais del nome acuerdo" - Analia Castro

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Poland's official submission to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Jan Komasa's CORPUS CHRISTI.

This week's guest is Alessandra Rangel, creator and editor-in-chief of Palomita de maíz and contributor at InSession Film.

This episode is part of the 2019 retrospective that celebrates the first anniversary of PARASITE's Oscar victory together with the four films nominated alongside it.

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Alessandra Rangel: @alessandra_kr

Palomita de maíz: @palomitadmaiz_

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Daniel" - Evgueni Galperine & Sacha Galperine

Ending: "Saws and the Holy Fire" - Evgueni Galperine & Sacha Galperine

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about the Netherlands' war drama about blame and guilt that won at the 59th Academy Awards: Fons Rademakers's THE ASSAULT.

This week's guest is Raffy Raymundo, host of Script x Tease and founder of Write Night community at Discord. He was also the guest on the episode discussing SON OF SAUL and the films of 2015.

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Raffy Raymundo: @scriptxtease

Write Night: Click here

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Jurriaan Andriessen

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Denmark's period drama about food and faith that won at the 60th Academy Awards: Gabriel Axel's BABETTE'S FEAST.

This week's guest is Jhayle Meer, a poetess, cinematographer, and a fellow UP Film Institute alumna. She was also the guest on the episode discussing IN A BETTER WORLD and the films of 2010.

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Jhayle Meer: @meermodepon

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Dessert 2" - Per Nørgärd

Ending: "Pastorale Andante" - Per Nørgärd

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In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Spain's official submission to the 92nd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film: Pedro Almodóvar's PAIN AND GLORY.

This week's guest is Manish Mathur, film writer and podcaster at It Pod to be You and Queer and Now. He was also the guest on the episode discussing ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER and the films of 1999.

This episode is part of the 2019 retrospective that celebrates the first anniversary of PARASITE's Oscar victory together with the four films nominated alongside it.

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Manish Mathur: @themanish89

It Pod to be You: @ItPodToBeYou

Queer and Now: @Queerandnowpod

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

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Music Credits

Opening: "Salvador Sumergido" - Alberto Iglesias

Ending: "La Habitacion de la Madre" - Alberto Iglesias

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Denmark's period drama about childhood and immigration that won at the 61st Academy Awards: Bille August's PELLE THE CONQUEROR.

This week's guest is Ronaldo Sosa, a cinephile and Oscar completist.

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Music Credits

Opening & Ending: Original music by Stefan Nilsson

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In the season four premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Italy's melodrama about childhood and cinema that won at the 62nd Academy Awards: Giuseppe Tornatore's CINEMA PARADISO.

This week's guest is Nathaniel Rogers, founder and editor at The Film Experience.

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Music Credits

Opening: "Main Theme" - Ennio Morricone

Ending: "Love Theme" - Ennio Morricone

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In this season three finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Switzerland's drama about family and emigration that triumphed at the 63rd Academy Awards: Xavier Koller's JOURNEY OF HOPE.

This week's guest is Che Tagyamon, a filmmaker. Her short film Judy Free premiered at the 2020 Singapore International Film Festival as part of the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition.

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal, and Arild Andersen

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NOTE: THIS IS A PREVIEW, NOT THE FULL EPISODE.

In this bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Brazil's official submission to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film: Daniel Ribeiro's THE WAY HE LOOKS.

This week's guest is Cody Dericks, writer at Next Best Picture and co-host of Halloweeners: A Horror Movie Podcast. He was also the guest on the episode discussing THE SEA INSIDE and the films of 2004.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Beijo Roubado em Segredo" - Tatá Aeroplano and Juliano Polimeno

Ending: "Vagalumes Cegos" - Cícero

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's comedy about sex and war that won at the 64th Academy Awards: Gabriele Salvatores's MEDITERRANEO.

This week's guest is ActuallyAlix, assistant director and producer at K’iin Studios. 

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Music Credits

Opening: "L'arrivo" - Giancarlo Bigazzi & Marco Falagiani

Ending: "Mediterraneo" - Giancarlo Bigazzi & Marco Falagiani

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about France's epic drama about colonialism and romance that won at the 65th Academy Awards: Régis Wargnier's INDOCHINE.

This week's guest is Joey Moser, contributor at Awards Daily.

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Music Credits

Opening: "Eliane Retrouve Camille" - Patrick Doyle

Ending: "Le Cercueil" - Patrick Doyle

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Spain's drama-comedy about romance and family that won at the 66th Academy Awards: Fernando Trueba's BELLE ÉPOQUE.

This week's guest is Christine Daisy Dela Paz, a short film producer and fellow UP Film Institute alumna.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "La Valise sur la route" - Antoine Duhamel

Ending: "Marianne, tu es une sirène" - Antoine Duhamel

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CLEANERS writer, director, and composer Glenn Barit chats with us to discuss his feature film debut, the coming-of-age anthology film from the Philippines, in the first bonus episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER.

The film premiered at the 2019 QCinema International Film Festival where it won: Best Picture, Screenplay, and Audience Choice Award. Other festival screenings include:

  • 25th Busan International Film Festival: A Window on Asian Cinema Section (Oct. 21 – 30, 2020)
  • 57th Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival: Windows on Asia Section (Nov. 5 – 22, 2020)
  • 2020 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino: Official Premium Film Showcase (Nov. 20 - Dec. 13, 2020)
  • 15th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (Nov. 25-29, 2020)
  • 2020 Luang Prabang Film Festival (Dec. 4,-10, 2020)

Other awards include:

  • 30th Annual Circle Citations – Young Critics Circle Film Desk

WINS: Best First Feature, Sound and Aural Orchestration

NOMINATIONS: Best Screenplay, Cinematography and Visual Design, Film Editing * 43rd Gawad Urian

NOMINATIONS: Best Picture, Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Music, Sound

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Website: https://glennbarit.wordpress.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Bakit Part 2" - Mayonnaise

Ending: "Apoy ng Kandila" - Unique

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Russia's drama-comedy about community and Stalinism that won at the 67th Academy Awards: Nikita Makhalkov's BURNT BY THE SUN.

This week's guest is André Sousa, film student from University of Beira Interior.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Burnt by the Sun" - Mark Simkin

Ending: "Burnt by the Sun" - Oleg Menshikov & Nadezhda Mikhalkova

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about the Netherlands' comedy about matriarchy and womanhood that won at the 68th Academy Awards: Marleen Gorris's ANTONIA'S LINE.

This week's guest is Joanne Cesario, a filmmaker. Her short film Here Here premiered at the 2020 Locarno Film Festival as part of the Pardi di domani competition.

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Music Credits

Opening: "Antonia's Line - Opening Credits" - Ilona Sekacz

Ending: "Antonia's Line - End Credits" - Ilona Sekacz

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Czech Republic's drama-comedy about fatherhood and bachelorhood that won at the 69th Academy Awards: Jan Svěrák's KOLYA.

This week's guest is Fritz, blogger at Fritz and the Oscars. He was also the guest on the episode discussing AMOUR and the films of 2012.

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Fritz: @FritzandOscars

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Půjdeš k hrobníkovi" - Ondřej Soukup

Ending: "My Country. A Cycle of Symphonic Poems - Tábor" - Václav Neumann

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss the Netherlands' drama about fatherhood and compassion that won at the 70th Academy Awards: Mike van Diem's CHARACTER.

This week's guest is Ronaldo Trancoso Jr, blogger at Cinematic Tips and contributor at Trash to Tarkovsky. He was also the guest on the episode discussing A FANTASTIC WOMAN and the films of 2017.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original music by Paleis van Boem

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Italy's drama-comedy about fatherhood and the Holocaust that triumphed at the 71st Academy Awards: Roberto Benigni's LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.

This week's guest is Tim Kimber, a writer, sub-editor, and podcast producer. He writes the film retrospective International Oscar Showdown.

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Tim Kimber: @Tim_Kimber

International Oscar Showdown: https://internationaloscarshowdown.wordpress.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "La vita è bella" - Nicola Piovani

Ending: "La Notte di Favola" - Nicola Piovani

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In the season three premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Spain's melodrama about motherhood and role-playing that won at the 72nd Academy Awards: Pedro Almodóvar's ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.

This week's guest is Manish Mathur, film writer and podcaster at It Pod to be You and Queer and Now.

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Manish Mathur: @themanish89

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Queer and Now: @Queerandnowpod

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Todo Sobre Mi Madre" - Alberto Iglesias

Ending: "Dedicatoria" - Alberto Iglesias

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In this season two finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Taiwan's wuxia film about romance and power that took the world by storm and triumphed at the 73rd Academy Awards: Ang Lee's CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON.

This week's guest is Nick Davis, a professor of English, gender & sexuality studies, and film studies at the Northwestern University. He is also a writer at Nick-Davis.com (formerly Nick's Flick Picks).

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" - Tan Dun

Ending: "Farewell" - Tan Dun

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Bosnia and Herzegovina's drama about armed conflict and foreign intervention that triumphed at the 74th Academy Awards: Danis Tanović's NO MAN'S LAND.

This week's guest is Cláudio Alves, contributor at The Film Experience and writer at Magazine HD. 

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Nini Sine, Spavaj Sine" - Alma Bandić

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Germany's war drama about anti-Semitism and survival that won at the 75th Academy Awards: Caroline Link's NOWHERE IN AFRICA.

This week's guest is Carla Manalo, a filmmaker currently specializing in color grading. Her most recent work as a film colorist is THIS IS OUR LAND (DAGAMI DAYTOY), a documentary short by Nonilon Abao and is an official entry to the SeaShorts 2020.

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Carla Manalo: @isleofhues (Instagram)

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Visiting the Camp" - Niki Reiser

Ending: "Love Scene" - Niki Reiser

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Canada's comedy-drama about sex and death that won at the 76th Academy Awards: Denys Arcand's THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS.

This week's guest is Megan McLachlan, co-editor at Awards Daily TV.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Sonate R. 381" - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ending: "Façades" - Philip Glass

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Spain's drama about death and freedom of choice that won at the 77th Academy Awards: Alejandro Amenábar's THE SEA INSIDE.

This week's guest is Cody Dericks, writer at Next Best Picture and co-host of Halloweeners: A Horror Movie Podcast.

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Cody Dericks: @codymonster91

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "El Accidente" - Alejandro Amenábar

Ending: "Final" - Alejandro Amenábar

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about South Africa's drama about crime and poverty that brought home the gold at the 78th Academy Awards: Gavin Hood's TSOTSI.

This week's guest is Calum Reed, writer at In Review Online and co-host of Categorically Oscars.

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Calum Reed: @Calum_Reed

Categorically Oscars: @CategoricallyO

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "E sale noka" - Mark Kilian, Paul Hepker, and Vusi Mahlasela

Ending: "Baby Handover" - Mark Kilian, Paul Hepker

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Germany's Cold War drama thriller that triumphed at the 79th Academy Awards: Florian Henckel von Dommersmarck's THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

This week's guest is NJ Nuñez, a freelance writer, a fellow UP Film Institute alumna, and an alumna of the 2018 Young Critics Workshop in Ghent, Belgium.

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NJ Nuñez

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Music Credits

Opening: "Der Verrat" - Gabriel Yared

Ending: "HGW XX_7" - Gabriel Yared

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Austria's Holocaust drama about crime and survival that won at the 80th Academy Awards: Stefan Ruzowitsky's THE COUNTERFEITERS.

This week's guest is Mika Villanueva, a certified personal trainer and fellow UP Film Institute alumna.

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Mika Villanueva

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Burger's Secret - Dealing with the Devil" - Marius Ruhland

Ending: "Kilja Executed" - Marius Ruhland

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Japan's drama-comedy about death and social stigma that surprisingly won at the 81st Academy Awards: Yōjirō Takita's DEPARTURES.

This week's guest is Margarita Mina, a filmmaker, photographer, and fellow UP Film Institute alumna.

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Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Gui-Dance" - Joe Hisaishi

Ending: "Okuribito (Memory)" - Joe Hisaishi

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In the season two premiere of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Argentina's tale of injustice and vengeance that surprised at the 82nd Academy Awards: Juan José Campanella's THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES.

This week's guest is Chef Rod, a music video director, composer, film editor, and Rec•Create's very own millennial food critic.

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Chef Rod: @rodfoodjoint

Rec•Create: @reccreateph

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Passion" - Emilio Kauderer & Federico Jusid

Ending: "Main Theme" - Emilio Kauderer & Federico Jusid

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In this season finale of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Denmark's thriller drama about revenge and violence that triumphed at the 83rd Academy Awards: Susanne Bier's IN A BETTER WORLD.

This week's guest is Jhayle Meer, blogger at Dreaming Films. She is also a poetess, cinematographer, and a fellow UP Film Institute alumna.

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Dreaming Films: https://dreamingxfilms.wordpress.com/

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Music Credits

Opening: "In a Better World" - Johan Söderqvist

Ending: "In a Better World, Pt. 2" - Johan Söderqvist

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Iran's drama about class and morality that brought home the gold at the 84th Academy Awards: Asghar Farhadi's A SEPARATION.

This week's guest is Matthew St. Clair, a film writer at various places and the host of The Oscar Revisionist. He is also a member of the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association and Online Film & Television Association.

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Matthew St. Clair: @filmguy619

The Oscar Revisionist: @O_Revisionist

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original Score by Sattar Oraki

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we talk about Austria's romantic drama about marriage and suffering that triumphed at the 85th Academy Awards: Michael Haneke's AMOUR.

This week's guest is Fritz, blogger at Fritz and the Oscars.

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Fritz: @FritzandOscars

Fritz and the Oscars: http://fritzlovesoscars.blogspot.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: " Impromptu, Op. 90 D899 No. 3 in G-Flat Major" - Franz Schubert

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Italy's drama about opulence and alienation that won at the 86th Academy Awards: Paolo Sorrentino's THE GREAT BEAUTY.

This week's guest is Brandon Stanwyck, co-host of Academy Queens and writer at InSession Film and Filmotomy.

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Brandon Stanwyck: @BrandonStanwyck

Academy Queens: @academy_queens

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "I Lie" - David Lang

Ending: "The Beatitudes" - Kronos Quartet

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Poland's drama about faith and history that triumphed at the 87th Academy Awards: Paweł Pawlikowski's IDA.

This week's guest is Madel Juliano, an alumna of Tanghalang Ateneo and a book, film, and TV enthusiast.

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Madel Juliano: @thebookslutph (Instagram)

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "24 Mila Baci" - Joanna Kulig

Ending: "Ich Ruf Zu Dir Herr Jesu Christ" - Alfred Brendel

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Hungary's Holocaust drama about faith and survival that won at the 88th Academy Awards: László Nemes's SON OF SAUL.

This week's guest is Raffy Raymundo, an aspiring scriptwriter and fellow UP Film Institute alumnus.

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: Original score by László Melis

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Iran's drama about trauma and revenge that won at the 89th Academy Awards: Asghar Farhadi's THE SALESMAN.

This week's guest is Matthew Anderson, film student from Stevenson University.

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Matthew Anderson: @Matthew05814152

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening and Ending: "Tehran Waltz" - Mehrdad Mehdy

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Chile's romantic drama about transphobia that won at the 90th Academy Awards: Sebastián Lelio's A FANTASTIC WOMAN.

This week's guest is Ronaldo Trancoso Jr, blogger at Cinematic Tips and contributor at Trash to Tarkovsky.

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Ronaldo Trancoso Jr: @ronaldotrancoso

Cinematic Tips: https://cinematictips.com/

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

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Music Credits

Opening: "Titles" - Matthew Herbert

Ending: "Ombra Mai Fu" - Daniela Vega

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This week on THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss Mexico's black-and-white drama about domestic service and women's issues that made a mark at the 91st Academy Awards: Alfonso Cuarón's ROMA.

This week's guest is Luca Giliberti, contributing writer at GoldDerby.

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Luca Giliberti: @LucaLeonardo99

GoldDerby: @GoldDerby

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Te He Prometido" - Leo Dan

Ending: Clip from Roma (2018)

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In the pilot episode of THE ONE-INCH BARRIER, we discuss South Korea's genre-bending social commentary on class and capitalism that conquered the 92nd Academy Awards: Bong Joon-ho's PARASITE

This week's guest is Kevin Jacobsen, writer at GoldDerby and AwardsWatch and the host of And The Runner-Up Is. 

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Kevin Jacobsen: @Kevin_Jacobsen

And The Runner-Up Is: @OscarRunnerUp

Juan Carlos Ojano: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening: "Zappaguri" - Jung Jae-il

Ending: "The Belt of Faith" - Jung Jae-il