1977 - Love, Loss, and Lightsabers

In this episode of …and the Oscar Shoulda Gone to, Rob, Glenys and Dylan head back to the 50th Academy Awards — the ceremony where Annie Hall charmed its way to Best Picture. But was Woody Allen’s neurotic love story truly the pinnacle of 1977 cinema, or did the Academy overlook something more timeless? We’re revisiting the rest of the contenders: the galactic game-changer Star Wars, the bittersweet romantic comedy The Goodbye Girl, the elegant ballet drama The Turning Point, and the poignant political tale Julia.

From therapy couches to TIE fighters, 1977 gave us love, loss, and lightsabers in equal measure. Join us as we debate whether Annie Hall truly earned its place in Oscar history — or if another film should’ve danced off with the gold.

Best Picture Nominees

Annie Hall - winner
The Goodbye Girl
Julia
Star Wars
The Turning Point