How Did They Win: Dead Poets Society (1989)

Listen to a PREVIEW of the 14th episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O'Brien and Amy Thomasson about "Dead Poets Society" winning Best Original Screenplay at the 1989 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why they were nominated, why four of them lost, why "Dead Poets Society" won, and all the notable snubs. You can listen to the full episode of How Did They Win by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter:  @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter:  @thomaseobrien Follow Amy Thomasson on Twitter:  @athomasson11 Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Music included in this episode: "Keating's Triumph" by Maurice Jarre Clip included in this episode: "Do the Right Thing" - Universal Pictures