For My Consideration: Bagdad Cafe (1988)


Listen to a PREVIEW of the seventh episode of For My Consideration, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

For My Consideration is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in reviewing any film nominated for an Oscar in Academy history, as requested by patrons. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Christof about 1988’s “Bagdad Cafe,” which was only nominated in Best Original Song for “Calling You.” This episode includes a review of the film, a discussion of its award season, and which categories Kevin and Christof would nominate the film for at that year’s Oscars.   

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Clip included on this episode:     

“Bagdad Cafe” – Island Pictures