Oscar Bait

In May of 2021 we tweeted at Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom) asking him to be on the podcast. By some stupid dumb luck, he said yes. But, by even more stupid dumb luck, our lives quickly fell apart and this episode was never edited. ...Until today. Thank you for bearing with us for the past year and two months, but our biggest apologies to Jared Gilman who was forced to talk to us for over an hour. If you have any films you want us to talk about, let us know. Join our conversation on social media - we're @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! Happy Oscars Season! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Surprise, Benson. I bet you thought you saw the last of me. BUT YOU HAVEN'T! When one of the four idiot hosts is a communications major who takes a class dedicated to podcasting, it reignites something. This Oscars season is already shaping up to be something special, so we have a little preview of some of the movies that are rising to the top of conversation and how we feel they're gonna fare. We're so psyched to be back! If you have any films you want us to talk about, let us know. Join our conversation on social media - we're @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! Happy Oscars Season! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hey Bensons. So the Oscars... happened... and we're here to break everything down for you from the big winners to Glenn Close backing it up on Lil Rel (yes, that actually happened). Just because the Oscars are over doesn't mean there's not Oscar Bait circling around, so don't fret - we're not going anywhere! We'll be back next week with our first very special guest star, and have some really cool stuff in the works. If you have any movies, TV shows, or other pieces of media that you want us to talk about, let us know! Hit us up on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Bensons - the day is finally (almost) here! Today, we proffer our predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards. We've spent the last few weeks breaking down potential contenders in all different categories, and now it's time to officially decide who we think will bring home those Oscar statues come Sunday. Be sure to check out our Oscar Bait Oscar Ballot we've shared on all of our social medias - fill it out, post it, and tag us to be a part of the fun! We can't wait to see your picks. Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! Here are the episodes for all 8 Best Picture nominees: The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal, & The Trial of the Chicago 7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

CHENQUIEH BENSONS - this week, we are ~very excite~ to be covering "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." The Very Nice Sacha Baron Cohen reprises the role of journalist Borat Sagdiyev as he attempts to get Kazakhstan on good terms with the US+A. When things with the initial bribe go awry, his daughter, played by Maria Bakalova, is chosen to be given as a gift to Vice Premier Mike Pence. The sequel is just as controversial, hilarious, and insane as the first movie - but will it be a great success come Oscars night? Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! We've officially covered all 8 Best Picture nominees: to make sure you're caught up before the Oscars, here's links to all of the other nominees' episodes! The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman The Trial of the Chicago 7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hey little Bennies! This week, we’re breaking down Darius Marder’s “Sound of Metal.” The film follows Ruben, a heavy metal drummer and former addict, as he copes with losing his hearing. With the guidance of Paul Raci’s Joe, he has to choose between accepting his situation or returning to the life he once knew. The piece emphasizes the ever-important fact that deafness doesn’t have to be fixed. Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! We've officially covered all 8 Best Picture nominees: to make sure you're caught up before the Oscars, here's links to all of the other nominees' episodes! The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman The Trial of the Chicago 7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Bensons - this week, our hearts got torn out and stepped on by Florian Zeller’s “The Father.” It detailed the story of an aging man, played by Sir Anthony Hopkins, and how dementia takes a toll not only on him, but on the people that he loves, namely, his last surviving daughter, played by Olivia Colman. It’s heartbreaking, at times, frightening, and leaves you with a hole in your chest that can never be repaired: the unfortunate reality for those who suffer from such a horribly unforgiving disease. The film is nominated for six Oscars - but will it take home any? Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hey Bensons! If you're a true fan of Oscar Bait, you've been asking us to talk about this piece of a very long time - and we're finally delivering! We hope you enjoy this super special very real episode. Thank you so so much for 600 listeners! :-) Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Double digits, baby! With just a few weeks until the Oscars, we're checking out the most nominated piece in this year's pool of nominees - David Fincher's "Mank." 24 year old Orson Welles is setting out to make what he doesn’t know will be acclaimed as the greatest movie ever made. His choice of writer is Herman J. Mankiewicz, played by Gary Oldman, a washed up alcoholic screenwriter and playwright. Welles cuts Mank off from his friends, family, and alcohol in order to get the first draft of a script out of Mank within 60 days - it’s in those 60 days, through flashbacks and stories, that we learn how inspired by true events "Citizen Kane" actually was. The film has 10 chances to take home an Oscar statue - which ones does it deserve? Thank you so so much for 500 listeners, and shoutout to our giveaway winner, Rory! If you want to win our next giveaway, tell all of your friends to tune in so we hit another listener/follower milestone (-; Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hi little Bennies! This is most definitely one of our most anticipated films of the year - the UNREAL Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland.” This movie has been on our radar since like summer 2020 and has tons of critical acclaim - it’s based on Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland: Surviving America which chronicles true stories of real nomads who travel across the country. Our hero Frances McDormand stars as Fern, who turns to nomadism after the plant she worked at gets shut down. We follow Fern and her fellow nomads as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life on the road. The piece won Best Drama at the Golden Globes and racked up 6 Oscar nominations - but which ones do we think it'll win? If you missed the Globes, catch up in just 15 minutes with our BONUS Golden Globes special! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, AND @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok! If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and tell all of your film nerd friends to listen so they're ready for the Oscars (ONLY 37 DAYS FOLKS!). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

*Lizzo voice* "I been waiting for this one, turn it up!" This week we're diving into arguably our most-anticipated film of the year - Isaac Lee Chung's beautiful "Minari." The semi-autobiographical piece follows a Korean American family as they create a new life for themselves in Arkansas. The father, Jacob, is determined to create the American dream for his family through his farm, but his wife, Monica, is skeptical. While the parents are at work, the children, Anne and David, spend time with their eccentric Grandma and grapple with balancing their Korean and American identities. The film was relegated to only the Foreign Film category at the Golden Globes, sparking a very important discussion about what really makes an "American" movie. ❤️ We love you Alan S. Kim! If you missed the Globes, catch up in just 15 minutes with our BONUS Golden Globes special! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

This week’s film is Emerald Fennell’s feature directorial debut, “Promising Young Woman. Carey Mulligan gives a stellar performance as Cassie, a cunning woman on a mission to avenge her best friend who was a victim of sexual assault. Cassie spends her nights pretending to be belligerently drunk in different clubs, waiting for a man to take her home, and reveals her sobriety when they try to take advantage of her - but once she connects with an old friend from school, her plans take a sharp turn. The film snagged a handful of nominations at the Globes, but didn't take home any trophies - will that change at the Oscars? TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hey Bensons! We know we're called OSCAR Bait, but we just couldn't resist a recap of what went down at the Golden Globes this past weekend. Here's a quick breakdown of the snubs, surprises, and big winners! Connect with us on social media - we're @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! Thank you for 350 LISTENERS! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Hi Bensons! This week, we’re talking "Judas and the Black Messiah," co-written and directed by Shaka King. The film chronicles the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the murder of Illinois Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton and the acts of William "Bill" O'Neal that parallel the biblical story from where the film gets it name. Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield take us on a powerful journey through hate, heartbreak, and history - but the film hasn't seen great representation in awards categories... yet. Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

On this episode of Oscar Bait, we tackled Regina King’s “One Night in Miami...” - based on a play by Kemp Powers, we join icons Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Muhammad Ali in a hotel room in Miami Beach celebrating the win of Ali’s world championship boxing match for a hypothetical vision into what the legends discussed. Celebrities in their own right but friends to each other, they aren’t afraid to spar over their views on the present and future of the civil rights movement. Yet another play being brought to the screen - does it get these theatre kids' seal of approval? And more (less) importantly, will it get the Academy's? Don't forget to subscribe to get notified each time we post a new episode! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! Thank you for 100 Instagram followers! (-: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

This week, we break down the film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." The inimitable Viola Davis and late great Chadwick Boseman are the subject of tons of awards show buzz for their commanding performances in the piece, which focuses on a turbulent recording session between blues legend Ma Rainey and her band. Does "Ma" successfully make the jump from stage to screen, and can you expect to see it on your Oscar's ballot come April? Find out in this episode of Oscar Bait! Don't forget to subscribe to get notified each time we post a new episode! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! Thank you for 100 Instagram followers! (-: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

On this episode of Oscar Bait, we analyze the latest Spike Lee joint, "Da 5 Bloods," which follows the epic journey of four Black Vietnam vets as they travel back to Vietnam to recover the remains of their fallen brother and wrap up some unfinished business. They have to battle both forces of man and nature all the while struggling with the atrocities of war and PTSD. It is intense, violent, and powerful - but will the Academy feel the same? Don't forget to subscribe to get notified each time we post a new episode! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @ocsarbaitthepod on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

This week, we take a look at Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7," which chronicles the infamous court proceedings which accused seven activists of inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. With a star-studded cast, incredible source material, and the legendary Sorkin behind the wheel, the movie is a recipe for success - but does it deliver? Read this awesome article Livvy mentioned: https://www.npr.org/2020/11/18/936164085/author-says-the-chicago-7-trial-reflected-all-the-conflicts-in-america Don't forget to subscribe to get notified each time we post a new episode! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @ocsarbaitthepod on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support

Four incredibly unqualified girls (except for the one with the screenwriting degree) break down potential contenders at the 2021 Oscars. This week, we tackle Ron Howard's Hillbilly Elegy, a "love-letter to Appalachia" based on a memoir that has stirred up some controversy in the film community. Don't forget to subscribe to get notified each time we post a new episode! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter! This episode is sponsored by Anchor: the easiest way to make a podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oscar-bait/support