For My Consideration: Lagaan (2001)

Listen to a PREVIEW of the fifth 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 patron Ammaar Tajani about 2001's "Lagaan," India's third and most recent film to earn a nomination in Best International Film. This episode includes a review of the film, a discussion of its award season, and which categories Kevin and Ammaar would nominate the film for at that year's Oscars.    You can listen to the full episode by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Ammaar Tajani on Twitter: @AmmaarTajani Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter:      @OscarRunnerUp Music included on this episode:      "Chale Chalo" by A.R. Rahman