Podcasts about best cinematography

THE HARPIES, 4min., Canada Directed by Rogan Lovse The Harpies was written, filmed, and edited in 48 hours as part of the 2024 Run N Gun: Vancouver's 48 hour Film Competition. Winner of the Run N Gun's Best Cinematography and Best Art awards, as well as, being nominated for Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Direction. https://www.instagram.com/the_harpies_horror_short_film/ —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Podcast Show Notes In this expansive and intimate conversation, Damien Swaby welcomes legendary cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh for a masterclass in visual storytelling, collaboration, and creative longevity.Born in the UK in 1952 and raised largely in New Zealand, Stuart's early life was shaped by both migration and discipline.He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Auckland, a foundation that continues to inform his sensitivity to structure, space, and composition within the frame.Stuart began his career working on early New Zealand films such as Goodbye Pork Pie and Smash Palace, before spending several years as a gaffer — an experience he credits with giving him a deep, practical understanding of light.By the mid-1980s, he transitioned fully into cinematography, shooting short films, music videos, and commercials.A pivotal turning point came with his collaboration with director Jane Campion on the television miniseries An Angel at My Table, followed by The Piano — a film that earned Stuart an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography in 1994 and cemented his international reputation.The conversation traces his move from New Zealand to the United States after projects like Once Were Warriors, and his evolution into a globally sought-after cinematographer. His credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Bridget Jones's Diary, and more recently high-profile series such as Fallout for Jonathan Nolan at Amazon and East of Eden as a limited series for Netflix.Throughout the episode, Stuart speaks candidly about:How architecture shaped his visual thinkingWhy working as a gaffer was essential to his developmentBuilding trust-based relationships with directorsResisting the urge to impose a “signature style”Letting emotion, performance, and light guide the cameraAt its core, this episode is a meditation on restraint, intuition, and the quiet decisions that shape unforgettable images. A must-listen for cinematographers, directors, and anyone drawn to the invisible art of cinema.https://www.stuartdryburgh.comUse Promo Code "FILMMAKINGSWABY" for all my deals or just click the link:25% Off More Labshttps://www.morelabs.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Strong Coffee Companyhttps://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off Tusslehttps://www.tusslegear.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Eric Javitshttps://ericjavits.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY25% Off Quantum Energy Squarehttps://quantumsquares.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off Long Tablehttps://longtablepancakes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off HyperNaturalhttps://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY20% Off wearplaygroundhttps://wearplayground.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY15% Off STAND+https://www.standshoes.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY10% Off Molly Bzhttps://mollybz.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABY41% Off Cozy Earthhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/FILMMAKINGSWABYX (Twitter): @DamienSwaby https://x.com/DamienSwaby/status/1864468655582437405Instagram: @filmmaker__damien_swaby. https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker__damien_swaby/?hl=en 

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Cassie Keet directed the feature film, “Abigail Before Beatrice,” that was in Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025 and took home the Best In Fest award, the Grand Jury award for Best Lead Performer – Feature Film (Olivia Taylor Dudley, the Grand Jury award for Best Supporting Performer – Feature Film (Shayn Herndon), AND the Grand Jury award for Best Cinematography – Feature Film (William Tanner Sampson). Clearly this film inspired a lot of people in our festival and I had to know what types of films inspire her! To the 4 Questions! Follow the film on Instagram at @abigailbeforebeatrice _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

Happy Wednesday, Listeners! Cassie Keet came onto the podcast to talk about her feature film, “Abigail Before Beatrice,” that took home the Best In Fest award at Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2025!                                                                             Not only that, the film's lead, Olivia Taylor Dudley, took home the Grand Jury award for Best Lead Performer – Feature Film.                                                                                                                                                   Not only that, but Shayn Herndon won the Grand Jury award for Best Supporting Performer – Feature Film.                                                                                                                                                                             Not only that, but William Tanner Sampson won the Grand Jury award for Best Cinematography – Feature Film.                                                                                                                                                                  Needless to say, you need to see this film when you get the opportunity. (Cassie will keep us updated when there's a link to stream it.) In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this conversation half as much as I did. Cassie is the Best! Follow the film on Instagram at @abigailbeforebeatrice _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

Director Christopher Nolan made his mark in the mid-2000s with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. But between these two blockbusters, Nolan and Bale teamed up on another project, an adaptation of Christopher Priest's 1995 epistolary novel about two rival magicians in late 1800s England, with Hugh Jackman playing Bale's frenemy. In the mix are Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, and Andy Serkis, with David Bowie appearing as inventor Nikola Tesla. The modestly budgeted film successfully wowed audiences, earning over $100 million at the box office, and it scored Oscar noms for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography. Now we're watching very closely to see if The Prestige still holds up twenty years later. Or, perhaps, its tricks no longer fool us… because you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Oh, no! Wrong movie! Abra-cadabra!   ITHACON 49 is Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Tickets available at ITHACON.org    For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography in the Oscar's history and more on the 97th annual Academy Awards in this belated recap. Contains spoilers. Thanks for listening.  @orwhatevermovies 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com www.orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Coogler won his first Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. Sinners received a record-breaking 16 nominations, with Coogler also earning nods for Best Picture and Best Director. This marked a major milestone for the filmmaker.Sinners (2026), a Southern gothic vampire film directed by Ryan Coogler, won four Academy Awards at the 98th Oscars, including Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography. It notably set a record with 16 nominations, the most in Academy history, with Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography.Business Inquiries DaDojoProduction@gmail.com Insta https://www.instagram.com/senseink/ Pod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dadojocast/ Sports Page @IKINDAKNOWBALL

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Mark Pattison, NFL 2 Seven Summits  about "Finding your summit". Mark Pattison, a former NFL player and keynote speaker at Fluke's Xcelerate event, shared his journey of climbing Mount Everest and the Seven Summits. He discussed overcoming public speaking fears, dealing with snow blindness at 26,500 feet, and the challenges of high-altitude climbing. Pattison emphasized the importance of resilience, faith, and daily discipline. He also highlighted his new book, "Finding Your Summit," and his involvement with Higher Ground, a nonprofit supporting military and first responders. Pattison's story underscored the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of setting and achieving ambitious goals. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting Fluke's Xcelerate event.The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and breakthrough AI diagnostics.Real-world strategies for teams to use today were emphasized.Xcelerate proved to be a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott is dedicated to transferring industry innovations and trends while celebrating industry professionals.The podcast aims to highlight the men and women who keep the world moving.Scott encourages listeners to put on their hard hats and work boots for the discussion. Mark Pattison's Keynote and Public Speaking Scott introduces Mark Pattison, the keynote speaker at the Xcelerate event.Mark shares his experience of overcoming the fear of public speaking.He recounts his story of climbing Mount Everest, facing snow blindness, and dealing with extreme conditions.Mark emphasizes the importance of delivering information and having a compelling story arc. Challenges of Climbing Mount Everest Mark describes the extreme conditions on Mount Everest, including temperatures ranging from 90 to below zero.He explains the challenges of consuming calories and dealing with frozen food at high altitudes.Mark shares his personal experience of snow blindness and the impact it had on his climb.He discusses the logistics and details required to succeed in climbing the highest peaks. Inspiration and Training for the Seven Summits Mark reveals that he first shared his plan to climb the Seven Summits with his high school friend, Hugh Millin.Hugh supported Mark's decision and even contributed to his new book, "Finding Your Summit."Mark began training for the climb, starting with easier peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus.He moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, to train at higher altitudes, which helped him acclimate better for Everest. Mark's Personal and Professional Transition Mark discusses his move from Manhattan Beach, California, to Sun Valley, Idaho, and its impact on his training.He shares a story about buying a house in Sun Valley and how it helped him prepare for high-altitude climbs.Mark recounts his experience of spending a night at high camp on Mount Everest without oxygen.He describes the importance of having a tent mate and the support he received from his team. Mark's Faith and Resilience Mark talks about the role of faith and resilience in his climbs.He shares a story of a Russian climber who helped him get oxygen at the top of Mount Everest.Mark reflects on the importance of having faith in a system and the daily discipline required for success.He emphasizes the need to be process-driven rather than results-oriented. Mark's Book and Public Speaking Career Mark discusses his book, "Finding Your Summit," and its focus on building resilience and faith.He explains how the book draws from his personal experiences and the lessons he learned from climbing mountains.Mark shares his new podcast, also called "Finding Your Summit," and its goal to inspire and motivate others.He talks about his upcoming event, Seven Summits Summit, which aims to bring together aspiring leaders and raise awareness for a nonprofit. Mark's Nonprofit Work and Personal Impact Mark explains the mission of Higher Ground, a nonprofit that empowers military and first responders.He describes the various activities and programs Higher Ground offers to help these individuals regain confidence and adapt to life changes.Mark shares his personal connection to Higher Ground through his daughter, who has epilepsy.He discusses the importance of raising awareness and funds for organizations like Higher Ground. Mark's NFL Film and Emmy Award Mark recounts the story of how the NFL approached him to create a film about his climb of Mount Everest.He describes the challenges of filming during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions placed on the film crew.Mark shares the success of the film, which was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Picture.He reflects on the impact of the film and how it helped raise awareness for his daughter's foundation, Millie's Everest. Mark's Future Plans and Final Thoughts Mark talks about his desire to climb Mount Elbrus again and the lessons he learned from his previous climbs.He reflects on the importance of perseverance and the daily discipline required to achieve his goals.Mark shares his plans to continue public speaking and inspiring others through his book and podcast.He concludes by encouraging listeners to tell their stories and engage the next generation of leaders. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Berenice and Ella are getting into the conversation we apparently still need to have in 2026 — why representation matters, and why the fact that it's still a "first" situation is genuinely unhinged. From the childhood media that shaped them (RIP to thinking Vanessa Hudgens was Latina) to the Oscars making history with the first woman to ever win Best Cinematography, the girls are unpacking how seeing yourself reflected in culture, in boardrooms, and on screen changes what you believe is possible for yourself. They also get into DEI being villainized, women being talked over by men who are literally wrong, and why becoming the representation you needed — through mentorship, autobiographies, and just showing up — might be the whole point. It's therapy-adjacent, a little fired up, and fully unfiltered.Follow the girls on social!

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesPaul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, capping a ceremony that saw the film earn six Oscars including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and the inaugural Best Casting award. Ryan Coogler's Sinners made history as the most-nominated film in Academy Awards history with 16 nominations, taking home four trophies including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay for Coogler, and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw; the first woman to win in that category. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons, and KPop Demon Hunters took Best Animated Feature. Hot off the heels of his debut in HBO's Lanterns teaser trailer, Aaron Pierre has been officially confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter to reprise his Green Lantern role as John Stewart in James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, joining returning cast members David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and newcomer Lars Eidinger as Brainiac. The Dunesday festivities have officially commenced as Denis Villeneuve shared the first teaser for Dune: Part Three earlier today, currently slated to release the same day as Avengers: Doomsday: December 18, 2026. The heavy and moody two minute and thirty second look showcased returning stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson as well as Anya Taylor Joy as Paul's sister Alia, a role that was reduced to a cameo in the last film, and the seeming return of Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho. Newcomer Robert Pattinson also pops up as the villainous Scytale, a character featured in Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah. Kate Winslet has joined the cast of Andy Serkis' upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel The Hunt for Gollum in an undisclosed role.Netflix has closed the deal for KPop Demon Hunters directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to return to direct a sequel as part of a new, multi-year writing and directing pact.During an interview with Hello Sidney, Scream writer and Scream 7 director Kevin Williamson said that he does not expect to write or direct Scream 8, the potential follow-up for the Paramount Nathan Fillion revealed at Awesome Con this weekend that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development based on the sci-fi franchise, with original cast members returning to voice their characters. Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, starring and executive produced by Sarah Michelle Gellar. She broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning. Paramount Pictures is not moving forward with Max Landis‘ G.I. Joe movie, sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter. The next book in the Reign of the Empire trilogy from Star Wars will be Edge of the Abyss by Rebecca Roanhorse. It is set one year before the first season of Andor and will feature Mon Monthma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera again. The book comes out on September 15.Paramount has officially green lit A Quiet Place Part 3. John Krasinski will return to direct and cast members Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe will all return for the sequel. A number of new additions to the cast have also been made including Sinners villain Jack O'Connell, Jason Clarke and Love Lies Bleeding breakout Katy O'Brian. Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson have signed on to the cast of HBO's The Last of Us season 3. Wilson will recur as Abby's father, Jerry. Ritter will play Hanley, a Washington Liberation Front soldier.First looks at the upcoming teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day have begun dropping on Spider-Man social media accounts in short clips, with a full trailer confirmed for Wednesday morning.

The 98th Academy Awards delivered on every promise of drama, history, and cinematic excellence. In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we break down the 2026 Oscars, where Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller One Battle After Another took home Best Picture, and Michael B. Jordan secured his first-ever Oscar for his dual role in Sinners.In this episode, we discuss:The PTA Sweep: After 14 previous nominations, Paul Thomas Anderson finally claims Best Director and Best Picture. We analyze his poignant speech about the "housekeeping mess" we're leaving for the next generation.Michael B. Jordan's Moment: A deep dive into MBJ's historic Best Actor win for Sinners, his tribute to the Black giants who came before him, and the snub that left Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet empty-handed.The Record-Breaking Wait: Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for Weapons—40 years after her first nomination—setting a new Academy record.History in the Making: Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman and first Black person to win Best Cinematography for Sinners.The "Tie" Heard 'Round the World: Why the Best Live-Action Short category ended in a rare tie for only the seventh time in history.Viral Moments: From Conan O'Brien's "Aunt Gladys" parody to Teyana Taylor putting PTA in a celebratory headlock.Episode Quote: "You make a guy work hard for this... let's have a martini." — Paul Thomas Anderson on his long-awaited win.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with major culture-shifting moments as the cast celebrates Sinners making history at the Oscars, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor, Ryan Coogler taking home Best Original Screenplay, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman—and first Black woman—to ever win Best Cinematography. The crew reflects on what the film’s record-setting 16 nominations and multiple wins mean for Black creatives in Hollywood and why this moment feels bigger than just awards season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with major culture-shifting moments as the cast celebrates Sinners making history at the Oscars, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor, Ryan Coogler taking home Best Original Screenplay, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman—and first Black woman—to ever win Best Cinematography. The crew reflects on what the film’s record-setting 16 nominations and multiple wins mean for Black creatives in Hollywood and why this moment feels bigger than just awards season. The conversation then turns to Michael Jordan, who recalls a terrifying autograph signing early in his career where a crowd surge nearly turned deadly—an experience that explains why he rarely signs autographs today and how fame can quickly become dangerous. The show also welcomes Judge Glenda Hatchett for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about justice, advocacy, and her continued fight for accountability in Black maternal health after losing her daughter-in-law to preventable childbirth complications. She shares why she now takes on maternal death cases nationwide and highlights her new children’s book Goal Girls, created to inspire young girls to dream boldly and confidently. Wrapping things up, the team breaks down new developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal battle, as his attorneys argue his 50‑month federal sentence under the Mann Act is excessive and are pushing for immediate release or resentencing, calling the punishment a “perversion of justice” as the appeal moves forward. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture The 98th Academy Awards are officially over. Another awards season is behind us, and it was a night to remember with some tight races, deserved wins, and an extravagant ceremony that featured breathtaking musical performances, a hilarious Conan O'Brien, and quite possibly the best In Memoriam segment ever produced. We witnessed the final battle between Ryan Coogler's all-time Oscar nomination leader "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller-comedy "One Battle After Another," a historic win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw as the first female Best Cinematography winner, a rare, shocking tie, moving speeches, and memories that will last a lifetime. Cody Dericks, Nadia Dalimonte, and Alyssa Christian reacted to the winners with me this morning after the ceremony ended last night. Please tune in as we share our reactions to this year's winners, the speeches, and the show overall. Please listen to the podcast below or subscribe to it. We want to give a massive thank you to everyone in the NBP Film Community who has supported us through another eventful awards season. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Kathy Meng wrote and directed the short film “Willow and Wu,” a fantastic drama that had its Los Angeles Premiere at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2025. “Willow and Wu” earned Kathy and her co-writer Harry Bacon the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Screenplay -Drama, as well as the Grand Jury Award for Best Cinematography – Short Film. Kathy lives in Berlin and was not able to attend SOFF 2025, so I extra excited to chat with her and find out what types of films inspire her with the 4 Questions. Follow the film on Instagram at @willowandwu_film Follow Kathy on Instagram at @kathy_meng _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

Today's headlines include: Australia has declared it won’t send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane off Iran. Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with more child exploitation offences, including one alleging he produced such material. The bodies of three fishermen have been recovered after a huge search effort off the South Australian coast. And today’s good news: For the first time in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards, a woman has won the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crews back with 98th Oscar predictions ! We talk about who we think will win, who we want to win, and blunders leading up to Hollywood's most esteemed night. The categories we discuss are as followed: Best Makeup an Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Song, Best Original Score , Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Animated Feature-film, Best Casting, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Director, and of course the award of the night, Best Picture!

[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards. 

Hollywood's biggest night is nearly here! This Sunday, the 98th Academy Awards commence and usher in a new chapter in the cinematic history books.   For months, we've had time to pore over the list of nominees and discuss who should and should not have been nominated, but now it is time to get down to brass tacks.   In this episode of Popcorn for Breakfast, we'll discuss our Oscars 2026 predictions giving our detailed thoughts on who SHOULD WIN and who WILL WIN each of the evening's biggest awards. Around this time the odds on each award start to shift, so there is a lot to dig into.   Join us as we make our final 2026 Oscars predictions and be sure to drop your Oscars picks in our free Discord server linked below!   Show Open [00:00] Best Supporting Actress [05:43] Best Supporting Actor [09:28] Best Actress [11:59] Best Actor [13:37] Best Casting [20:18] Best Original Score [22:48] Best Production Design [25:30] Best Cinematography [27:31] Best Film Editing [29:52] Best Animated Feature [32:22] Best International Feature [35:48] Best Original Screenplay [38:32] Best Adapted Screenplay [40:07] Best Director [42:32] Best Picture [45:34] Show Close [51:28]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Check out our website: https://www.popcorn4breakfast.com Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Happy Friday (and Oscars weekend to all who celebrate!) Kathy Meng wrote and directed the short film “Willow and Wu,” a fantastic drama that had its Los Angeles Premiere at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2025. “Willow and Wu” earned Kathy and her co-writer Harry Bacon the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Screenplay -Drama, as well as the Grand Jury Award for Best Cinematography – Short Film. Kathy lives in Berlin and was not able to attend SOFF 2025, which made getting to know her through this interview very welcome. Follow the film on Instagram at @willowandwu_film Follow Kathy on Instagram at @kathy_meng And now for a fun tidbit! Guess what? Part of my job is pulling names out of the credits of a film when an individual who worked on it wins an award. When I looked up the cinematographer for “Willow and Wu” I was delighted to discover that SOFF alumni Sancheev Ravichandran was Kathy's cinematographer! Sancheev's comedic short film “Well-Rounded” took home the Filmmakers Award for Outstanding Creativity in Comedy at SOFF 2024! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

Today on the show, our short run of episodes about Oscar 2026 awards contenders continues with a story about grief and growth amid the final flickers of the old West. Train Dreams – adapted from a novella by Dennis Johnson by my guests today, Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley – takes viewers back to Idaho, 1917. The Spokane International Railroad is under construction and quiet tree logger Robert Granier, played by Joel Edgerton, is one of the labourers paving the way for it. Midway through his life, he experiences an unthinkable tragedy and finds himself plagued by the question: was it karma? Perhaps for his inaction during the brutal, racist murder of a colleague. Or maybe even for the environmental sins of felling so many trees, so much life. The planet somehow evening the score. If you've seen the film, I doubt you'll be surprised in the slightest by its four nominations at this year's Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Song. Train Dreams is a heart-wrenchingly elegy to another time, to another world and to the people we lose in life, who are sometimes ripped from us with sudden cruelty. Clint and Greg know all about the latter. As you'll hear in this episode, Clint, who directed the movie as well as co-writing it with Greg, lost both his parents in quick succession before filming. And in fact experienced what he's called “visitations” from them after their deaths, in his dreams like Robert does in Train Dreams. Support for this episode comes from Final Draft's Big Break screenwriting contest.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if a horror film could teach us something about faith? In Sinners, music becomes a spiritual force that’s powerful enough to bring people together, challenge oppression, and even pierce the veil between life and death. In this episode of Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Trudy explore the film Sinners and uncover the powerful spiritual questions hidden beneath its supernatural story. It’s a haunting movie that weaves together music, history, theology, and horror into an unforgettable masterpiece. Set in 1930s Mississippi, the film navigates faith, family expectations, and the cultural power of music in a deeply segregated society. What begins as a story about a juke joint and blues music soon unfolds into a layered reflection on temptation, survival, oppression, and spiritual power. It’s a vampire film, but it’s also about so much more: ancestral memory, cultural resilience, and the sacred power of music. In this conversation, the female pastors explore themes like: The relationship between music and spirituality Why religious institutions sometimes fear artistic expression African American spiritual traditions and Hoodoo The history of Black music as resistance and survival Theological ideas like temptation, evil, and process theology How oppression shapes community, identity, and belonging Ultimately, the film points toward a powerful truth echoed in Christian faith: Even in the presence of evil, racism, and death — nothing can separate us from the love of God. Watch the conversation and join us as we ask: What can a supernatural film teach us about faith? Want to connect with others about this discussion? Join our Patreon community online! Sinners has been nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screen Play, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Sound, and Achievement in Casting Sinners also received nominations for: BAFTA Awards, Critics’ Choice Movies Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, and SAG Awards. A Note About Awards: While widely praised by critics for its storytelling, cinematography, and cultural depth, Sinners has also sparked conversation about which films receive major awards recognition and why.

It's Awards Season yet again. Here on the Holmes Movies Podcast that means, it is time for the Alternative Oscars episodes! AKA the Anders and Adam-emy Awards! Each episode for this series we pick a different year in Oscars history and attempt to correct the record, stripping the undeserving of their garlands while recognising those who were cruelly overlooked.This time, we will be casting our eye back to… the 90th Academy Awards. The event celebrated all the films released in the year of 2017. The event was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 4th 2018. The host was Jimmy Kimmel. He had hosted the year before.The 90th Annual Academy Awards was a year after the La-La Land/Moonlight Best Picture fiasco. It was the year when Guillermo Del Toro's film The Shape Of Water won 4 Oscars, it was nominated for 13. Timothée Chalamet, at that point 22, was the third youngest person to nominated in an acting category. Greta Gerwig was nominated for Best Director for Lady Bird, the 5th female filmmaker to be nominated in that category. Jordan Peele was the first African American to win Best Original Screenplay. Rachel Morrison became the first woman nominated for Best Cinematography. It was the year of genre films. Slowly but surely, the Academy is slowly starting to acknowledge and award Oscars and nominations for horror films and other genre films of that ilk. We head back in our time machine to right the wrongs of this year. In our opinion, who should have won? Listen to the episode and find out who we think should have won. Be sure to check out our Monument Valley Film on our YouTube Channel.Anders's screenwriter work can also be seen at work in the horror, car chase thriller Delivery Run, co-written with & directed by Joey Palmroos. The film has been released digitally and also in select cinemas in the US and the UK. In Finland it was released on Apple TV after finishing its limited cinema run and was the Number 1 film for multiple weeks. You can read a review about it here on the Fangoria website. The film is now available to watch in the other Nordic territories like Sweden, Oslo and of course Denmark. If you live in Denmark, you can watch the movie here on Apple TV by clicking this link.Follow us on our Instagram page. For obvious reasons, we are no longer on Twitter. You won't find us there. Perhaps we will make a BlueSky account, so keep an eye out for that.Follow our Letterboxd page where you can see what we were recommending to each other over the course of the Covid-19 Pandemic.Check out our blog and read Anders's recent review on David Lynch's brilliant film Mulholland Drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Emmy® and Sundance Award–winning cinematographer Matt Porwoll to explore documentary cinematography as an operational discipline—not just an artistic one. Over the past decade, Matt has built a body of work that spans some of the most acclaimed nonfiction films and series of the modern era, including Cartel Land (Academy Award–nominated and winner of Best Cinematography at Sundance, Cinema Eye Honors, and the Primetime Emmys), Showtime's The Trade, and Tigerland, which premiered in competition at Sundance. His work has appeared across HBO, Showtime, Amazon, Netflix, Apple TV+, CNN, PBS, and more, and is known for blending immersive vérité with precise visual storytelling.In this conversation, Matt draws on his experience across features, episodic documentaries, and high-pressure field shoots to explain how access, trust, crew size, sound realities, and budget constraints shape what's possible in the frame. Using the Oscar-nominated short All the Empty Rooms as a focal point, he walks through the logistical and ethical considerations of filming in deeply personal spaces, the importance of small-footprint crews, and the production decisions that protect both the story and the people involved. From setup time and data discipline to collaboration with editorial, this episode offers a practical look at how award-level documentary work is built from the ground up.ABOUT WRAPBOOKWrapbook is the AI platform for production finance.Built for today's fast-moving production landscape, Wrapbook brings payroll, spend, and accounting into one AI-powered system—giving production teams the tools they need to do more, faster.Built for features, TV, or commercials—Wrapbook helps the industry's biggest production companies stay compliant, track every dollar in real time, and eliminate the paper-chasing that slows everything down. AI handles the busywork—reading invoices, flagging issues, syncing data—so your team can focus on the work that really matters.But software is only half the story. Wrapbook pairs powerful automation with concierge support from industry experts who've worked on set and know what's at stake. It's how the best production teams scale smarter, protect their budgets, and keep their crews happy.See how Wrapbook is a force multiplier for production finance teams at www.wrapbook.com.

It's that time of year... time for our entry into awards season with the 2026 Defender Awards, celebrating the films of 2025. We have all the categories the Oscars have, as well as other fun ones. Sit back and listen to the year that was in films! We put a lot of work into this for all of you, and we hope you enjoy! Maybe you'll find some films that you didn't catch that this show will make you want to watch. It's time for the 2026 Defender Awards! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 2026 Defender Awards Begins 00:21:16 Most Unfairly Criticized Movie 00:28:08 Best Trailer 00:43:47 Best Picture Nominee: Companion 00:47:16 Best Scene 01:04:23 Best Music 01:21:13 Best Picture Nominee: F1 - The Movie 01:28:04 Best Supporting Actress 01:36:45 Best Supporting Actor 01:50:42 Best Picture Nominee: Hamnet 01:55:38 In Memorium 02:19:52 Best Picture Nominee: K-Pop Demon Hunters 02:25:45 Best Actress 02:36:59 Best Actor 02:49:21 Best Picture Nominee: No Other Choice 02:51:40 Best Cinematography 02:55:54 Best Picture Nominee: One Battle After Another 02:59:30 Best Quote or Monologue 03:09:47 Best Picture Nominee: Predator - Killer of Killers 03:14:16 Best Screenplay 03:20:15 Best Opening Scene or Credits 03:24:16 Best Picture Nominee: Sinners 03:28:13 Biggest Surprise Movie 03:32:02 Best Genre (Documentaries) Movie 03:36:05 Best Picture Nominee: Superman 03:41:25 Best Ending 03:49:48 Best Director 03:55:15 Best Picture Nominee: Weapons 03:58:53 Best Picture of 2025 Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

Sponsoreret indhold: Denne episode af Filmnørdens Hjørne præsenteres i stolt samarbejde med Sony BRAVIA. I forbindelse med Sonys kampagne 'Cinema is Coming Home' har vi opgraderet studiet med et komplet hjemmebio-setup (et 65" BRAVIA 8 II OLED-TV og en BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 soundbar). Vi prøvekører udstyret i dybden længere inde i episoden og tester, hvordan det kan bringe biografmørket hjem i stuen. Læs meget mere lige her: Cinema is coming home BRAVIA 8 II BRAVIA Theatre System 6 Og lad så komme i gang! Traditionen tro er Hollywood på den anden ende, og vi følger trop! For 17. gang i Filmnørdens Hjørnes historie sætter vi os bag mikrofonerne for at guide jer igennem årets Oscar-uddeling med alt, hvad dertil hører af pomp, pragt og pedantisk nørderi. Lad os bare være ærlige: Dette er muligvis vores længste episode nogensinde. Vi rammer vanvittige 5 timer og 48 minutter! Hvis du rent faktisk lytter hele denne ørkenvandring igennem, har du tydeligvis ikke nok at lave i din hverdag, men vi elsker dig for det. I år har redaktør Casper Christensen allieret sig med Hjørnets egen "Oscar Rain Man" Lars B. Frahm, Oscar-visdomskilden Nikolaj Tarp og vores in-house Oscar-gambler Jannik Hansen. Sammen tygger vi os igennem alle 24 kategorier (inklusive den spritnye casting-kategori!), diskuterer om 16 nomineringer til 'Sinners' er en genistreg eller rent vanvid, og debatterer om Oscar helt har mistet folkeligheden i overgangen fra de store blockbusters til arthouse. Som et særligt pusterum i marathonet har vi også et eksklusivt interview med Lian-Cho Han, medinstruktøren bag den Oscar-nominerede animationsfilm 'Little Amelie', der fortæller om den vilde rejse fra kældermørket til den røde løber. Og så skal I glæde jer til at stifte bekendtskab med aftenens nye maskinelle, men utroligt kyniske MC: AI-værten Dallin. Vi har skabt et sirligt kapitel-overblik herunder, så din podcast-app lader dig springe præcis derhen, hvor du vil. Rigtig god fornøjelse, og husk at strække benene undervejs! Tidskoder / Kapitler: 00:00:00 - Sony BRAVIA pre-roll & Velkomst i lobbyen 00:17:12 - Info om årets show (Conan O'Brien, de nye Akademiregler og The Dolby Theater) 00:24:49 - De danske Oscar-håb 00:32:28 - Sony BRAVIA mid-roll 00:34:02 - Mød vores nye (og trætte) AI-vært, Dallin 00:38:46 - Gennemgang af kategorier starter: Best Animated Short Film 00:52:49 - Best Live Action Short Film 01:03:03 - Best Documentary Short Film 01:18:21 - Best Makeup and Hairstyling 01:28:55 - Best Sound 01:34:14 - Sponsor-indslag: Sony BRAVIA-indslag01:43:43 - Scientific and Technical Awards (Janniks nørde-hjørne) 01:52:17 - Årets Æres-Oscars (Tom Cruise m.fl.) 01:59:01 - The Razzies: Årets værste film 02:03:26 - Best Costume Design 02:11:30 - Best Production Design 02:19:08 - Best Visual Effects 02:27:11 - Best Original Song 02:38:16 - Best Original Score 02:50:13 - Den NYE kategori: Best Casting 03:07:18 - Interview: Lian-Cho Han (Instruktør, 'Little Amelie')03:15:57 - Spørg Oscarhjørnet: Lytterspørgsmål & 'Sinners'-hypen 03:40:15 - Best Documentary Feature 03:49:47 - Best International Feature Film 04:00:39 - Best Cinematography 04:08:21 - Best Film Editing 04:18:10 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role 04:25:00 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role 04:32:43 - Fra Titanic til Arthouse: Har Oscar mistet folkeligheden? (Og flytningen til YouTube) 04:46:49 - Lytterspørgsmål: Hvad er "Oscar Bait" i 2026? 04:54:18 - Best Original Screenplay 05:01:49 - Best Adapted Screenplay 05:06:34 - Best Actor in a Leading Role 05:13:20 - Best Actress in a Leading Role 05:19:16 - Best Directing 05:26:10 - Best Picture (Og de endelige overraskelser) 05:41:00 - Afslutning & Oscar-natten på Hjørnet 05:45:13 - Dallins post-credit undskyldning Værter & Gæster: Vært: Casper Christensen Medværter: Jannik Hansen, Lars B. Frahm, Nikolaj Tarp Gæst: Lian-Cho Han MC: Dallin (AI) Støt Filmnørdens Hjørne (Value-for-Value): Denne episode er gratis, men kræver blod, sved, tårer og litervis af kaffe at producere. Hvis du elsker det vi laver og vil støtte podcasten direkte, kan du gøre det via vores hjemmeside under menupunktet "Støt". Hver en skilling går til at holde serverne kørende og nørderiet i live: https://filmnoerden.dk/stoet Podcast-anbefaling (Podroll): Mangler du endnu mere Oscar-nørderi i dit liv? Så tjek podcasten Oscar Redux ud! https://pod.link/1797552261 Her går Nikolaj Tarp og Nikolaj Schulz tilbage i tiden for at second-guesse og omdele de historiske Oscar-priser år for år. En absolut "must-listen" for historiske filmnørder! Med venlig hilsen, Casper, Jannik, Lars & Nikolaj

"One Battle After Another" is an American black comedy action-thriller film produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It is inspired by the 1990 novel "Vineland" by Thomas Pynchon and features an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, with Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti (in her film debut). The story follows an ex-revolutionary who is forced back into his former life of violence when a corrupt military officer pursues him and his daughter. With a budget of $130–175 million, it is the most expensive film of Anderson's career. It garnered widespread acclaim and numerous accolades. These include three wins at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards (including Best Picture), four wins at the 83rd Golden Globes (including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy), one win and a record seven nominations at the 32nd Actor Awards (including Outstanding Performance by a Cast), six wins at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (including Best Film), and thirteen nominations at the 98th Academy Awards (including Best Picture). The American Film Institute also listed the film among the top ten films of 2025, and it won five awards from the National Board of Review (including Best Film), as well as Best Picture prizes from the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the National Society of Film Critics. Teyana Taylor and cinematographer Michael Bauman were kind enough to spend some time speaking with Next Best Picture Owner & Editor In Chief Matt Neglia. Ema Sasic spoke with Chase Infiniti, and Brendan Hodges spoke with the film's editor, Andy Jurgensen. You can listen to all of these interviews below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to watch at home on 4K UHD from Warner Bros. Pictures and is up for your consideration for the 98th Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Anderson), Best Actor (DiCaprio), Best Supporting Actor (Del Toro and Penn), Best Supporting Actress (Taylor), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Original Score, and Best Sound. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Sinners" is an American horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as identical twin criminal brothers who return to their hometown in the Jim Crow South, where they are confronted by a supernatural evil. It co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his film debut), Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo. The film has received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing $369 million worldwide on a $90–100 million budget. In addition, the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute listed it among the top 10 films of 2025. The film garnered several awards and nominations, including a record 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards and 13 at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, with Coogler winning the award for Best Original Screenplay at the latter. The film also earned record-breaking nominations and wins at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, scoring 18 nominations and 13 wins, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture. It also earned four wins at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards, two wins at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (including Cinematic and Box Office Achievement), and two wins at the 32nd Actor Awards (including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture). Delroy Lindo and the film's visual effects team (VFX Producer James Alexander and VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla) were kind enough to spend some time speaking with Will Mavity, while Nadia Dalimonte got the chance to speak with Wunmi Mosaku, Giovanni Lago spoke with Miles Caton, and Next Best Picture Owner & Editor In Chief Matt Neglia had the opportunity to speak with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the film's sound team (Production Sound Mixer Chris Welcker, Supervising Sound Editor Benny Burtt, and Re-Recording Mixers Brandon Proctor & Steve Boedderker). You can listen to all of the interviews below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to watch at home from Warner Bros. Pictures and is up for your consideration for the 98th Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director (Coogler), Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Supporting Actor (Lindo), Best Supporting Actress (Mosaku), Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Original Song ("I Lied To You"), Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cinematography is where intention meets execution — in the choice of lens, the placement of light, and the movement of the camera. For Episode 9 of Below the Line's 2026 Oscar series, we turn to the nominees for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards. Skid is joined by cinematographers Patrick Cady and David Tuttman, who return to examine this year's field from the inside — balancing technical precision, aesthetic philosophy, and the lived reality of production. As with the rest of this year's Oscar series, the conversation is available both as an audio podcast and as a full video episode on YouTube. In this episode, the conversation explores: • The “military operation of joy” behind Frankenstein — and how large-format photography, depth of field, and camera movement supported a unified creative vision • The disciplined exposure control and 1970s-influenced grit of Marty Supreme, shot largely on film with exacting precision • The ambitious VistaVision approach of One Battle After Another, and why certain sequences demand to be seen on the biggest screen possible • The bold format shifts and musical visual language of Sinners, including the challenge of blending IMAX, 70mm, and intimate close-ups • The natural-light philosophy of Train Dreams, and why “lighting with fire” is anything but simple • Patrick's case for five additional films he believes deserved recognition — and what that reveals about how deep this year's cinematography field really is Along the way, Patrick and David reflect on film versus digital workflows, lens design, aspect ratios, shutter angle choices, and the subtle collaboration between cinematography, production design, and performance. The discussion moves easily between the granular (film stocks, lenses, exposure latitude) and the philosophical (joy in the process, trust between departments, and how cinematography shapes story without announcing itself).

Jessica Dimmock's work focusses on humanistic and intimate storytelling. She is the recipient of numerous international awards for her photography and video work, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, three World Press Photo Awards for short films, The Inge Morath Award from Magnum, the F Award for Concerned Photography from Forma and Fabrica, The Infinity Award for Photojournalist of the Year from the International Center of Photography, and The Kodak Award for Best Cinematography at the Hamptons International Film Festival. She is a Sundance Edit and Story Lab Fellow, and her first feature film The Pearl was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Dallas International Film Festival and was executive produced by Impact Partners. Her clients include HBO, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Microsoft, The UNFPA, Aperture, Showtime and PBS. She is the co-director of the Netflix series Flint Town as and directed on the reboot of Unsolved Mysteries and AppleTV's Home. In 2007 Jessica produced a photobook entitled The Ninth Floor (Contrasto).  Her most recent film, co-directed with her partner Zackery Canepari, is Thoughts & Prayers: How to Survive an Active Shooter in America, focussing on the USA's $3 billion active shooter preparadness industry and its effects on teachers and students, released in 2025. In episode 277, Jessica Discusses, among other things: Current projects Her attraction to dark subject matter Her TV mini series Captive Audience Forming close relationships with her subject The random coffee shop interaction that changed her direction forever The chance encounter that led to her first big photography project and subsequent book, The Ninth Floor How the musician Moby played a part in her journey Serendipity and her project The Pearl The challenge of landing lucrative commercial work The Netflix series she co-directed, Flint Town Her most recent film Thoughts & Prayers: How to Survive an Active Shooter in America Website | Instagram Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £5 per month. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides. Follow me on Instagram here. Need a new website? I will build you one with Squarespace. Details here.

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! How did 2025 stack up in terms of film and television? Find out on this episode, in which Colton and Andrew discuss the most watched films and shows of 2025 and hand out their annual awards for the year! On Part Two, they get right into things with technical awards for 2025 films, name their favorite acting performances of the year, and announce their top 5 five films of 2025! 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:05:20 - Best Original Score of 2025 00:10:36 - Best Soundtrack of 2025 00:13:22 - Best Original Screenplay of 2025 00:19:21 - Best Adapted Screenplay of 2025 00:25:52 - Best Sound Design of 2025 00:29:17 - Best Editing of 2025 00:33:54 - Best Visual Effects of 2025 00:35:17 - Best Production Design of 2025 00:39:04 - Best Cinematography of 2025 00:44:50 - Best Director of 2025 00:51:58 - Best Supporting Actor of 2025 00:55:56 - Best Supporting Actress of 2025 01:01:48 - Best Actor of 2025 01:09:00 - Best Actress of 2025 01:16:19 - 2025 Film Honorable Mentions 01:28:24 - Top 5 Films of 2025 02:09:33 - Listener's Corner (2025: A Year In Review Edition with Henrique Jaime and Anna Mattis) 02:17:32 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

As we continue revisiting past Oscar winners, this week we're spotlighting a former Best Cinematography winner with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's Black Narcissus.A masterclass in color, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, Black Narcissus remains one of the most stunning films ever put to screen. Shot almost entirely on soundstages yet feeling vast and untamed, the film's cinematography transformed painted backdrops and controlled lighting into something mythic and haunting.We break down how the visuals shape the psychological tension, why its use of Technicolor still feels revolutionary, and whether modern audiences fully appreciate just how groundbreaking this film was.Lush, hypnotic, and visually unforgettable — this is Oscar-winning craftsmanship at its finest.#WatchTowerFilmPodcast #OscarSeason #BlackNarcissus #BestCinematography #PowellAndPressburger #ClassicCinema #Technicolor #FilmPodcast #AcademyAwards #Cinematography

This week, Hanna speaks to SINNERS's Autumn Durald Arkapaw (06:12), who this year became the first woman of color nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Plus, we review Emerald Fennell's take on a literary classic, WUTHERING HEIGHTS (29:02), and Hasan Hadi's Iraqi drama THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE (1:05:11). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:18:13), we discuss whether male directors should be doing more to support female creatives behind the scenes.If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza, please visit: ⁠MAP⁠Buy Clarisse's Wes Anderson book⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/fadetoblackpodcast/Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! The Fade To Black Podcast is part of the Stripped Media Network.AMON:⁠ ⁠@Amonwarmann ⁠⁠CLARISSE: ⁠ ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠⁠HANNA:⁠ ⁠@hannainesflint⁠⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠. We are a Stripped Media podcast.  

"Train Dreams" has gone on to become the most celebrated film from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, with praise going to Bentley's direction, Edgerton's performance, and the cinematography. Among its accolades, the film was named as one of the top ten films of 2025 by both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. For his performance, Edgerton was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. It received four nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song, and Best Cinematography. Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso has won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Cinematography and has been nominated for the ASC, BAFTA, Spirit Award, and Oscar for Best Cinematography, becoming the first Brazilian to achieve the latter. Veloso was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, the experience of awards season, his Brazilian roots, and more, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Cinematography. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 346: Adolpho Veloso, ABC, AIP The film Train Dreams tells a story that feels less like a narrative and more like a memory. It began as an independent project that premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim before getting acquired by Netflix. Director Clint Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, ABC, AIP, chose to shoot in the rugged landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Veloso's radical commitment to naturalism in the film meant relying almost entirely on firelight, candlelight and natural light. The gorgeous result has earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. After their successful collaboration on the low-budget indie movie Jockey, Veloso and director Clint Bentley knew a tiny crew and small group of actors could lead to good, intimate storytelling. They developed a specific visual shorthand designed to make Train Dreams feel like a discovered artifact. They chose a 3:2 aspect ratio, a deliberate nod to still photography, intended to evoke the sensation of looking through a dusty box of old family photos. “We wanted the movie to feel like memories, like finding a box of pictures,” explains Veloso. “The whole visual motif came from still images and still photography in a way.” Using a single, handheld ARRI ALEXA 35 camera operated by Veloso allowed the actors freedom to improvise and move naturally, often capturing moments that a more rigid, multi-camera setup would have missed. To maintain a clear narrative thread through Robert's (Joel Edgerton) life, Veloso established visual rules using specific lighting shifts to distinguish between the warmth of Robert's good memories and the starker, haunting quality of his loss. Grounding the film in nature was extremely important. The team scoured Washington state, looking for woods that appeared untouched by time, yet remained accessible enough for a film crew. They shot around the Spokane area, where the drier weather and specific light quality offered the perfect backdrop for the film's mid-century setting. Working in national forests meant strict regulations with a small footprint, and timber cutting and axe work was carefully planned. Using almost entirely firelight, candlelight and natural light is very nontraditional filmmaking, and required a great deal of planning from all departments. For the two sets, the cabin and fire tower, Veloso spent weeks tracking solar orientation. The crew carefully built the cabin to exact specifications to allow plenty of light into the space. “You have the privilege to build it the way you want,” Veloso explains. “It's a lot of studies of what the sun is doing from week one to week seven. You have to decide where to place the windows so the light continuity holds as the seasons shift.” The most interesting technical choice was the total ban on LED lighting for period scenes. Veloso wanted the authentic flicker and color temperature of the era, but candles alone often create harsh, distracting shadows. To solve this, the team engineered a “1920s Sky Panel.” This custom rig used large reflective surfaces combined with candles and diffusion to create a soft, glowing light source that felt period-accurate yet flattering on the actors' faces. This required a constant dance between the camera and the art department. Candles, oil lamps, firelight, and campfires had to be good quality light to expose the image properly. For campfire scenes, the gaffer measured light levels in real-time, signaling the fire safety monitor to add wood precisely when the "exposure" needed a boost. A devastating forest fire at the film's climax required a shift from the naturalistic to the surreal. To capture the flames and feeling of a real forest fire, the production moved to an LED volume stage. Robert is dreaming about what happened in the fire, so the fire scene had to be strange and surreal. Veloso shot at a low frame rate with a wide shutter to create a blurred, fever dream aesthetic. The crew also shot in previously burned forests, capturing the aftermath of a real fire. Through Veloso's lens, Train Dreams is a tactile, flickering meditation on time itself. Find Adolpho Veloso: https://www.adolphoveloso.com/ Instagram: @adolphoveloso Watch Train Dreams on Netflix Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Send us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film With Byrd at the South Pole. I'm joined by Kevin Pettit who writes the See You At the Movies newsletter, and we talk about how the film is essentially a silent film in a world that has fully transitioned to talkies, how the editing of the film made a huge difference on the feel of what we see on screen, and the spectacular images that the cinematographers brought back that led to the film winning Best Cinematography. You can watch With Byrd at the South Pole on YouTube or grab a copy of the film on DVD for yourself, and be sure to check out Kevin's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:The Notebook directed by Nick CassavetesA Woman Under the Influence directed by John CassavetesFerris Bueller's Day Off directed by John HughesThe Thing directed by John CarpenterThe Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin KershnerThe Lighthouse directed by Robert EggersThere Will Be Blood directed by Paul Thomas AndersonKing Kong (1933) directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. SchoedsackWings directed by William A. WellmanMarty Supreme directed by Josh SafdieKing Kong (1976) directed by John GuillerminCitizen Kane directed by Orson WellesBowling for Columbine directed by Michael MooreThe Broadway Melody directed by Harry BeaumontAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis MilestoneOther referenced topics:The Terror (series)Movie scrapbook at the oDartmouth College archivesSupport the show

Forrest, Conan Neutron, and Kristina Oakes talk to Jacobin and FilmSuck Film Critic Eileen Jones about Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another!! It's our Oscars Month, we got a bunch of 2025's biggest movies (that we haven't covered already) up on deck, culminating with our Oscars LIVE Coverage in March. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, JunglePussy, Tony Goldwyn, and Alana Haim One Battle After Another is up for 13 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor twice, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Casting, Best Original Score, Best Editing, Best Cinematography #onebattleafteranother #bestactor #bestdirector #bestpicture #bestediting #bestsound #seanpenn #leonardodicaprio #vineland #paulthomasanderson #chaseinfiniti #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #obaa #oscars2026 #oscars #teyanataylor #reginahall #pta This Space is doing a subscriber drive, we are not live on there because it's a different day, but throw them a follow. They are a working class media collective and can only survive with our support https://www.youtube.com/@thisspacetvEileen Jones is the co-host of FilmSuck ⁨@Filmsuck-t9u⁩ become a patron patreon.com/filmsuckWe are also streaming on ⁨@thisspacetv⁩ throw them a followJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnhJoin our Patreon to get all our After Parties https://www.patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 344: Russell Carpenter When cinematographer Russell Carpenter began working on Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash concurrently, he knew stepping into the world of Pandora would be a much different production environment. Carpenter and director Jim Cameron had previously collaborated on True Lies and Titanic, which won him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. As the cinematographer, Carpenter's primary concern was ensuring the lighting on live, motion-captured actors blended seamlessly with a CGI-generated universe. Audiences instinctively understand the physics of sunlight filtering through a forest or the way light refracts underwater. To maintain an emotional connection to the story, Cameron insisted that every frame feel like it was in the real world of Pandora. The Avatar sequels were built in layers, with digital artists building the environment based on the script. Rough versions of the scenes and the blocking for the actors were plotted out, and then they were ready for the motion capture with the actors. Carpenter worked closely with production designers to determine how light should "feel" in these virtual spaces. Because the background was digital, the camera movement and lighting could be tested with instant feedback. If a virtual camera moved through a forest, the real-world lighting on the actor could be tested to react to every digital leaf and shadow in real-time. For over a year, Carpenter lived in two worlds: the virtual and the physical. "I had to keep lighting consistent in the CGI world while translating what Jim was doing on the capture stage," Carpenter says. "In the world of motion capture, things have to match to the half-second. If the camera travels a specific distance at a specific speed, the actor has to be exactly there. It's painstaking." A major breakthrough for the sequels was the use of programmable LED systems. Working with computer programmers and moving lights, Carpenter's team devised a way to shift intricate lighting setups instantly. This allowed for more complex visual storytelling, such as backlit sequences and the dappled, moving light of the Pandoran jungles. For Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron pushed for a more "organic" look, requesting the digital world mimic the flaws of physical film cameras. “Certain artifacts were introduced into Fire and Ash that we didn't quite have on Way of Water,” Carpenter explains, “such as lens flares and the appearance of water running off the front plate of a camera lens.” The team tested shooting lens flares, and a Weta programmer built it into the CGI world. To simulate the "Ash People" shooting flaming arrows, Carpenter's team used a grid of overhead LEDs programmed to "zip" past the actors' heads at arrow-speed, creating a realistic flicker of firelight on their faces Despite the technical hurdles, Carpenter found that the core of his craft—sculpting light—remained the same, even if the toolkit had changed. He admits the transition isn't for everyone. “I would say to any cinematographer who ventures into this territory, there's a learning curve where you definitely feel like a stranger in a strange land,” he says. “You realize that, especially in terms of live action, your percentage of the pie is less—but your impact on the final vision remains vital.” You can see Avatar: Fire and Ash in a variety of formats in theaters everywhere. Hear our previous interviews with Russell Carpenter: https://www.camnoir.com/ep40/ https://www.camnoir.com/ep200/ Find Russell Carpenter: Instagram @russellcarpenterasc Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Send us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Hell's Angels. I'm joined by Vicki Lesley who writes the Vicki Lesley is...Documental newsletter, and we talk about the beautiful cinematographic moments that earned the film a Best Cinematography nomination, the realities of being called home from abroad to fight for your country in wartime, and an incredible scene of self-sacrifice that came as quite a surprise when we watched the film. You can watch Hell's Angels on YouTube, Amazon Prime, or Tubi or grab a copy of the brand new Criterion 4K release from last November, and be sure to check out Vicki's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone Top Gun: Maverick directed by Joseph KosinskiThe Jazz Singer directed by Alan CroslandWings directed by William A. WellmanThe Aviator directed by Martin ScorseseIron Man directed by Jon FavreauDark Knight Trilogy directed by Christopher NolanThe Dawn Patrol directed by Howard HawksThe Love Parade directed by Ernst LubitschCity Lights directed by Charlie ChaplinThe Public Enemy directed by William A. WellmanScarface (1932) directed by Howard HawksOther referenced topics:Hell's Angels (1930) on TCM by Rob NixonOuttakes from the recent Criterion release of the filmToday is Tonight (novel) by Jean HarlowReview on The Tinseltown TwinsSupport the show

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 342: Michael Bauman Cinematographer Michael Bauman recently earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on One Battle After Another. Before becoming a cinematographer, Bauman spent years as a gaffer, working under legends like Robert Elswit, Janusz Kaminski, and the late Harris Savides. This mentorship gave him a masterclass in diverse visual languages and on-set problem-solving. After serving as a gaffer for director Paul Thomas Anderson on several projects, Bauman stepped into the DP role for the features Phantom Thread and Licorice Pizza. The decision to shoot One Battle After Another in VistaVision was Anderson's idea. Known for his commitment to celluloid, Anderson prefers old-school techniques: watching dailies on developed negative and editing with physical film. VistaVision offered a larger negative and higher resolution than standard 35mm without the massive footprint of IMAX. The challenge, however, was mobility. Historically used for stationary visual effects shots, the VistaVision camera is notoriously bulky. Anderson wanted the opposite: a dynamic, handheld, and Steadicam-heavy aesthetic. "The language of this entire movie is camera movement," says Bauman. "How do you take this format—with a viewing system that comes off the top at 45 degrees—and turn it into something that can capture the story the way he wants?" Putting an experienced team together was key for the endeavor. They had to be capable of troubleshooting in remote locations far from the safety of LA or New York hubs. Their goal wasn't perfection, but character. "In the digital world we soak in now, it's all about a pristine image," Bauman notes. "Blacks are super rich, whites are super crisp. We wanted to take this 'Kobe beef' format and turn it into a McDonald's hamburger—in the best way possible." The visual identity was further refined by referencing 1970s cinema, specifically The French Connection. Bauman studied the texture and color palettes of that era to emulate its "loose and rough" style. True to form, Anderson pushed to avoid modern LED lighting, preferring tungsten sources whenever space allowed. As a former gaffer, Bauman was happy to accommodate. Perhaps the greatest hurdle was the improvisational nature of the production. Anderson enjoys letting the actors improvise or even reshoot later. He doesn't use storyboards or do pre-vis, so even complex scenes had to be worked out in pre-production or on the day. “Every day was just like, you had to get comfortable with the uncomfortable,” comments Bauman. “I knew we were doing stuff in a good spot when I was really questioning all of it. We had to embrace all these happy accidents. It's free jazz all day long. It's exciting now, but at the time I was stressed as hell!” This spontaneity extended to the film's climax. The spectacular car chase wasn't fully scripted until the location manager discovered a road with rolling hills on the Arizona border. After a week of testing the VistaVision rigs on pursuit vehicles, the crew spent seven days capturing the sequence. Although it was in the wide-open desert, the characters chased each other over the undulating terrain, which allowed enough suspense to build before the spectacular conclusion. See One Battle After Another in theaters and streaming on HBO Max Find Michael Bauman: Instagram @baumanlights Check out Michael's lighting companies, LiteGear and Lux Lighting. Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

SOME SPOILERS. Kenny and Mike discuss the multiple Oscar nominated film by director Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kelly Condon, and William H Macy. Set in the early through mid 20th century, Train Dreams documents the story of Robert Grainer (Edgerton) a common man who life knows  simplicity, peace and joy and as well as tragedy and loss. Clint Bentley and production partner Greg Kwedar are nominated for an Oscar for best Adapted Screenplay.  The film is also nominated for Best Song, "Train Dreams" as well as Best Cinematography and Best Picture.  The film is currently on NETFLIX Faith Spotted: While Train Dreams is not considered a faith film, or faith based film, it is a film of faith lived out, both as individuals as well as communities of faith.  The film addresses, the joy of living a simple, contented life as well as working through grief and loss. Train Dreams also demonstrates the place of community and how persons of faith are called to notice and care for those in the midst of loss and grief and offer the ministry of presence, their presence and also the presence of God.  Not mentioned in the podcast, the film also presents guilt and how one's action or inaction an follow one throughout one's life.   

Let's talk about those Oscar Nominees!   In 2025, movies began with an incredibly slow start, indicating a worrisome year.   The Summer was met with real blockbusters and quickly fueled trust in moviegoers again.   The Fall and Winter brought upon some of the best quality films, with a variety of unique stories, perspectives, and innovative filmmaking from directors, actors, composers, and crews.   2025 reminded us that the film industry can thrive not only on sequels, and why we need both financially and culturally.   With the official Oscar Nominees upon us, join Popcorn for Breakfast as we anticipate the best, worst, and forgotten nominees in the most prestigious categories.   Show Open [00:00:00] Best Supporting Actress [00:03:05] Best Supporting Actor [00:05:08] Best Actress [00:09:10] Best Actor [00:14:39] Best Casting [00:19:40] Best Original Score [00:23:20] Best Production Design [00:26:20] Best Cinematography [00:28:40] Best Film Editing [00:32:16] Best Animated Feature [00:34:56] Best International Feature [00:38:11] Best Original Screenplay [00:43:43] Best Adapted Screenplay [00:47:18] Best Director [00:49:47] Best Picture [00:53:33] Show Close [01:00:21]   Thanks for listening!   Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked this episode!   For all things Popcorn for Breakfast: https://linktr.ee/popcornforbreakfast   Check out our website: https://www.popcorn4breakfast.com Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/7wGQ4AARWn Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/popcornforbreakfast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVJZwPMrr3_2p171MCP1RQ Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HhMxftbuf1oPn10DxPLib?si=2l8dmt0nTcyE7eOwtHrjlw&nd=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popcorn4breakfast Follow us on Twitter: @pfb_podcast Follow us on Instagram: @pfb_podcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornforbreakfast? Email us: contact@popcorn4breakfast.com   Our original music is by Rhetoric, check them out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44JvjuUomvPdSqZRxxz2Tk?si=hcYoSMLUQ0iPctllftAg2g&nd=1

Award-winning underwater cinematographer Roger Horrocks joins host Candice Bloch to discuss what it takes to capture the amazing underwater scenes we see in epic nature documentaries. Roger has worked on some of the most ambitious and acclaimed documentaries ever created, including My Octopus Teacher, Our Planet, Blue Planet 2, and Our Oceans. These projects have taken him all over the world, and earned numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, The Critics Choice Award for Best Cinematography, and a BAFTA for Best Cinematography. Roger shares about his journey into the world of underwater filmmaking and the unique challenges and techniques involved in capturing the beauty of life below the surface. He emphasizes the importance of safety, the specialized equipment used, and the patience required during long shoots. Roger also reflects on the lessons learned from the underwater world and the significance of crew dynamics in filmmaking. You'll come away with an even greater respect and appreciation of the skill and commitment it takes to bring audiences these incredible glimpses into our oceans and their inhabitants.You can learn more about Roger Horrocks, his work, and his Ocean Footage Mastery mentorship program here:www.rogerhorrocks.comwww.oceanfootagemastery.comwww.linkedin.com/in/rogerhorrockswww.instagram.com/rogerhorrocksSupport the show---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Siobhan and Marcelo pick their best lenses of the year as they discuss the best cinematography in film in the year 2025! You can vote in the 13th Annual Talk Film Society Awards now! Help select the best of film of 2025: TalkFilmSoc.com/Vote. Follow the TFSPod for awards season updates: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards.

"Sound Of Falling" is a German drama film co-written and directed by Mascha Schilinski. Starring Hanna Heckt, Lena Urzendowsky, Laeni Geiseler, Susanne Wuest, Luise Heyer, and Lea Drinda, it follows four generations of girls connected by a farm in the Altmark region of Germany. The film premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. It has been selected as the German entry for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, making the Oscar shortlist for that category, as well as for Best Cinematography by Fabian Gamper. Mascha Schilinski was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from MUBI and is up for your consideration for the 98th Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." Both join to discuss.

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we feature our 13th annual InSession Film Awards! We discuss the very best that 2025 had to offer in terms of surprises, overlooked movies, the best acting performances, and so much more when it comes to the film year.  - Individual Awards (7:28) - Best Movie Discovery (49:14) - Best Surprise Actor/Actress (56:29) - Best Surprise Movie (1:09:16) - Best Overlooked Movie (1:23:41) - Best Opening/ Closing Scene (1:35:36) - Best Use of Song (1:50:35) - Best Original Score (1:59:13) - Best Animated Movie (2:07:07) - Best International Film (2:14:33) - Best Documentary (2:20:50) - Best Cinematography (2:29:02) - Best Adapted Screenplay (2:38:33) - Best Original Screenplay (2:48:31) - Best Director (2:53:48) - Best Supporting Actress (3:08:00) - Best Supporting Actor (3:16:44) - Best Actress (3:27:08) - Best Actor (3:38:20) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

I like to start off the new year with these adaptations by "The Lux Radio Theater."  We're going to get a little spooky this year.  "Rebecca" was first a great psychological thriller novel by Daphne de Maurier in 1938, then a great film directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940, and eventually this great, though a little shorter, radio adaptation for "Lux."  Though the Hitchcock film is visually stunning – it won two Oscars, one for Best Picture and another for Best Cinematography – this adaptation has the benefit of two of the best actors in Hollywood – actually in England, with Sir Laurence Olivier reprising his role as Maxim de Winter from the film and his real-life wife, Vivian Leigh, as the otherwise un-named new Mrs. de Winter. Episode The Lux Radio Theater November 6, 1950 "Rebecca" 2:11

Last year, director Robert Eggers, who burst onto the horror filmmaking scene with The Witch and The Lighthouse, premiered his remake of the classic 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, and Willem Dafoe, the film sees Bill Skarsgård step into the iconic Max Schreck role of Count Orlock. This is adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula bewitched audiences, becoming Egger's highest-grossing film to date, and earned four Academy Awards nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. But as we kick off our month of spooky movies, are our hosts seduced by this symphony of horror. Or, like a bad cover version, is Eggers' take ultimately toothless? Join us as we venture into the castle of… Nosferatu! This is Legends of Halloween!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

"The Knife" is an American psychological drama film produced and directed by Nnamdi Asomugha (in his directorial debut) and co-written by Asomugha and Mark Duplass. The film stars Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, and Manny Jacinto as it follows a family throughout one night after an intruder breaks into their home, leading to a tense, mind-twisting investigation. The film premiered in competition at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won awards for Best New Narrative Director and Best Cinematography and was nominated for the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature. Asomugha & Leo were kind enough to speak with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 15th from Relativity Media and Inaugural Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices