Apres Culture

This week we’re talking Oscars scandals throughout the years, from Dudley Nichols and the original writers’ strike, to George C. Scott and his opinions on awards shows, to Marlon Brando and Sacheen Littlefeather, to the McCarthy era and the infamous Hollywood blacklist, to Harvey Weinstein, his Oscar campaign tactics and all the rest of it. It’s a lot, guys, and it’s all fascinating. Pull up a chair and explain whose award you’re here to refuse and why—it’s time for Après Culture. Tipple of the Week Gina’s Red Carpet Cocktails, found here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/ginas-red-carpet-cocktails-recipe-1949109 (or Sara Ann’s variant, with tart cherry juice instead of pomegranate—which she highly recommends) Sources and References On the history of the Writers Guild of America (nee the Screen Writers Guild): http://www.law.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/ECM_PRO_067662.pdf A more general history of unionization in America: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/