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For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes newcomers to the franchise.• Groundbreaking animation combining traditional 2D with CGI creates an immersive basketball experience• Authentic basketball sound design captures the feel of being on the court• Film's narrative structure alternates between championship game and character flashbacks• Challenges in connecting with multiple characters within the limited runtime• Comparison to other sports anime like Blue Lock and what makes sports stakes compelling• The film's climactic final moments utilize innovative visual techniques• Discussion of whether the film succeeds as an entry point for newcomers• Box office success demonstrates the global appeal of sports animeLetterbox'd Synopsis: Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

This month we welcome the wonderful Sien Josephine Teijssen to our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Sien is a casting director based in Antwerp, Belgium. Originally trained in law, she discovered her passion for casting in 2011 and has been immersed in the job ever since. In 2015, she founded Sien Josephine Casting, quickly establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry. Known for her sharp eye and instinctive approach, she works closely with directors and producers to shape stories through casting; seeking out both trained actors and first-time performers who bring something special and authentic to the screen.Sien has extensive experience casting for Belgian productions, as well as casting talent for international projects filming in Belgium, and assembling international ensembles for Belgian stories with global reach. Her recent credits include Julie Keeps Quiet (2024) (Belgium's official Oscar entry for 2025 and nominated for a Casting Society Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for an International Feature), as well as the internationally acclaimed youth film Young Hearts (2024). She is currently working on several new projects, including productions in the UK, US, and France.In addition to her casting work, Sien is dedicated to elevating the profession and broadening access within the industry. She is an active board member of CSA's Global Chapter.Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us @tipsycastingResources: ⁠Sien Josephine Casting Website⁠⁠Sien IMDB⁠⁠Sien Instagram⁠────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We return to international cinema with 2024's Oscar winner for Best International Film, "I'm Still Here," a powerful true story about Brazil's military dictatorship and one family's devastating experience.• Based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband disappeared during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971• Features an extraordinary performance from Fernanda Torres that captures the quiet strength of a mother protecting her children while seeking answers• Set against the backdrop of Rio's beaches, the film contrasts the family's idyllic lifestyle with the ever-present military threat• Director Walter Salles uses authentic period filmmaking techniques including Super 8 footage to create an immersive historical experience• Portrays the difficult reality of living under authoritarian rule with subtle tension and emotional restraint• Shows how Eunice transformed her personal tragedy into purpose by becoming a lawyer and human rights advocate• Received universal critical acclaim with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiencesLetterbox'd Synopsis: In 1971, military dictatorship in Brazil reaches its height. The Paiva family — Rubens, Eunice, and their five children — live in a beachside house in Rio, open to all their friends. One day, Rubens is taken for questioning and does not return.

Mamoru Hosoda's "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" follows 17-year-old Makoto Konno who discovers she can literally leap backward through time, using her newfound ability to reshape her experiences and relationships with mixed results.• Exploring Hosoda's distinct animation style that differs from Ghibli films while maintaining beautiful visuals• Examining the relatable teenage friend group dynamic among Makoto, Chiaki, and Kosuke• Appreciating the unique visual representation of time travel through physical leaping• Discussing how the film balances comedy with deeper themes of choice and consequence• Analyzing the third-act revelations and somewhat ambiguous ending• Comparing this early Hosoda work to his later films like Wolf Children and Belle• Noting how the film holds up remarkably well visually since its 2006 releaseLetterbox'd Synopsis: When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, “leap” backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

We dive into the Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha on this episode, exploring how this little-known film and its sequel became the highest-grossing animated movies of all time while most Western audiences have never heard of them. Whether you're an animation enthusiast or simply curious about international cinema that's breaking records, Ne Zha offers stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and cultural insights that shouldn't be missed.• Based on Chinese folk religion, Ne Zha tells the story of a protection deity born as a devil incarnate instead of a hero• First film released in 2019 on a modest $22 million budget with stunning animation that rivals Western studios• Character development shines with Ne Zha starting as an irritating troublemaker but evolving through emotional depth• Nezha 2 has grossed approximately $2 billion worldwide, primarily from the Chinese market• Animation quality in action sequences demonstrates exceptional skill that highlights "laziness" from other studios• Third film likely in development with anticipation building for how they'll top the spectacular second installmentLetterbox'd Synopsis (Ne Zha 2019): The Primus extracts a Mixed Yuan Bead into a Spirit Seed and a Demon Pill. The Spirit Seed can be reincarnated as a human to help King Zhou establish a new dynasty, whereas the Demon Pill will create a devil threatening humanity. Ne Zha is the one who is destined to be the hero, but instead he becomes a devil incarnate, because the Spirit Seed and a Demon Pill are switched.

The 97th annual Academy Awards is this Sunday— with dozens of films having campaigned across 23 categories this awards season— and many spectators are unsure on which folks will come home with Oscars. With all that drama comes our 23rd annual FilmWeek Oscars Preview, which was held this year at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. Eight of our FilmWeek critics joined host Larry Mantle on stage and broke down their picks in all the major categories; categories mentioned include Best Picture, Director, International Feature, Animated Feature, as well as each acting and screenwriting category. For a list of all the nominees this year, click here.

It's an annual tradition to fill out our Oscar ballots together live on the podcast. This Sunday night marks the 97th Academy Awards, and we are joined by special guests Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus to predict the winner in every category and share our personal picks. Plus, we share the results of our Critics Association of Central Florida award winners.Follow Dalton and Movie Knightshttps://www.youtube.com/@MovieKnightsFollow Adam and Films for Breakfasthttps://filmsforbreakfast.comCACF Special Award Categories:Best Stunt CoordinationBest Hybrid PerformanceBest First FeatureBest Central Florida FilmBest Achievement in DiversityOutstanding Youth PerformanceSocial Impact Award2024 Critics Association of Central Florida (CACF) Award Winnershttps://weboughtamic.net/2025/01/02/2024-critics-association-of-central-florida-cacf-award-winners/Sam Speedy Oscar Ballothttps://samspeedy.com/portfolio/ballotsTimecodes Intro, our Oscars memories - 0:00 This year's Oscar race - 19:19 CACF Special Categories - 31:32 The Shorts - 54:40VFX - 01:03:44 Best Sound - 01:06:52 Production Design - 01:12:30 Makeup and Hairstyling - 01:20:11 Editing - 01:24:42Costume Design - 01:34:13 Cinematography - 01:36:31 Original Song - 01:40:39 Original Score - 01:55:30 Documentary Feature - 02:00:16 Animated Feature - 02:06:51 International Feature - 02:09:55 Adapted and Original Screenplays - 02:14:54 Supporting Actor - 02:21:15 Supporting Actress - 02:24:17 Best Actor - 02:27:40 Best Actress - 02:34:30 Best Director and Best Picture - 2:40:30

As we start to wrap up this Oscar season, we look at another Best International Feature nominee, the "firm" 'I'm Still Here' from Brazil captured our hearts with its beautiful performances and shook up our final ranks so close to the big night. We hope it is obvious that this is our preferred International Feature of the two nominated for Best Picture and hope it is yours too. What did you think of I'm Still Here? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Threads! Listen to the soundtrack, track played É Preciso Dar Um Jeito, Meu Amigo by Erasmo Carlos Read the script Listen to our other episode we talked about - Roma Theme music by RomanBelov    #ImStillHere #BestPicture #BestActress #BestInternationalFilm #Oscars2025 #2025Oscars #AcademyAwards #Oscars

The Best International Feature category at the Academy Awards has grown in prominence over the years, coinciding with the inclusion of more international voters. It’s now meant more films typically confined to the Best International Feature category are now making their way to the conversation for Best Picture. This year, I’m Still Here and Emilia Perez serve as examples of films being nominated in both categories. In the recent past, we’ve seen the likes of Drive My Car and Parasite gain recognition from Academy voters in both categories. For this week’s FilmWeek feature, we’ll focus on this year’s crop of films for Best International Feature, and discuss our critics’ favorites. Joining us are Manuel Betancourt, Lael Loewenstein, and Christy Lemire.

If you're following along in the Contenders series, you've heard about some films three, four, or even eight times! Today though, Sophia and Nick discuss a whole new slate of movies save for three. For feature films, they share the significance of International Feature, Documentary Feature (18:13), and Animated Feature (29:35), highlighting their write-in votes and which they think should win. Then for all three Shorts categories- Live Action (39:06), Animated (45:45), and Documentary (52:12)- they mention previous nominees and winners in debating which they want the Academy to vote for. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

"Emelia Perez" has stirred significant controversy, especially with its recent Oscar nominations, leading to intense debates about representation and ethics in filmmaking. We discuss the film's problematic portrayal of gender identity and the reception it's received from both audiences and critics. • Examination of the film's premise and execution • Discussion about the protagonist's portrayal and character development • Analysis of the reaction it has garnered on social media and review platforms • Insights into the Oscars nominations and the implications of its backlash • Reflection on the responsibilities of filmmakers in representing diverse communitiesLetterbox'd Synopsis:  Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

We make our final Oscar Nomination Predictions for the 97th Academy Awards, hear about Mike's dream, and laugh with us or at us, we don't care, as long as we're all laughing. Tallies & Changing Philosophies - 4:15 Best Picture & A Surprise in the 10 - 6:36 Director & Chalk Picks We Hope Happen - 24:57 Actor & Separate Surprises We Like - 27:10 Actress & A Lot of Serious Contenders In Play - 29:47 Supporting Actor & Some Vulnerable Predictions - 40:52 Supporting Actress & How We Cannot Be Surprised - 46:04 Adapted & Original Screenplay - 51:24 Cinematography & Film Editing - 57:11 Costume Design + What If The Mikes Had More Access?- 1:02:46 Make-up & Hairstyling & what looked yucky - 1:07:24 Production Design & black goo planets - 1:10:52 Original Score & worse scores you could have sex to - 1:17:38 Original Song & dance to what makes you happy - 1:19:25 Sound Design & Mike's favorite scene of the year - 1:23:25 VFX & what if they released a visual fx xenomorph into the dolby theater - 1:25:22 Documentary & how this category is cursed - 1:30:06 Animated & how it better be this 5 - 1:37:36 International Feature & frolicking arm in arm towards certain destruction - 1:39:11 OUTRO - Let us know your picks. We'll have Nomination Reactions next. Otherwise, you can hear us on WPLR 99.1 in Connecticut to discuss more about the Oscar Nominations on Wednesday morning. https://www.wplr.com/ https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

"Perfect Days" reveals the quiet beauty of everyday life through the eyes of a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo, inviting us to reflect on contentment and the value of small moments. The episode explores themes of simplicity, personal happiness, and the meditative nature of life, making a case for why this unique film deserves your attention.• Exploration of Hirayama's daily routine and its significance • Discussion on the film's meditative qualities and pacing • Reflection on the beauty found in mundane tasks • Conversation about audience engagement and interpretation • Insights into the cultural context of public toilets in Tokyo • Examination of the relationship dynamics presented in the film • Thoughts on the impact of simplicity on happiness • Analysis of the film's messages about fulfillmentLetterbox'd Synopsis:  Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.Want deep dives into Japanese and American pop culture's effect on history, the history of genres and franchises, and philosophy behind and within said content? Check out our buddy Kory over at The World is My Burrito Podcast.

Imagine uncovering the magic of Satoshi Kon's 'Tokyo Godfathers', a film where humor and heart converge in the bustling streets of Tokyo. That's exactly what we're doing in this month's edition of 'International Feature'. Together, we confront our initial doubts about older anime and celebrate the timeless charm of this 2003 classic.As we discuss this unconventional Christmas story, we unravel the intricate dynamics between three compelling characters and their miraculous journey with an unexpected child. The film weaves themes of homelessness and family estrangement into a tapestry that resonates with universal appeal. We acknowledge its emotional depth and character development and marvel at Satoshi Kon's ability to balance humor and darker themes, crafting a narrative that's both entertaining and thought-provoking. Our take on how Tokyo Godfathers compares to other holiday films adds a fresh perspective to the season's lineup.We're inviting everyone to join our growing community, with plenty of bonus content available and special perks for our Patreon supporters. With new episodes dropping every Wednesday, there's always something to look forward to.Letterbox'd Synopsis:  On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.

We've been preparing our entire lives for the 82nd Golden Globe Nominations. 1:24 - Who's voting? It's not Dad's Golden Globes + Stats from last year. 4:34 - Talking tallies: Emilia Perez has a big surge + Substance leads fun surprises. 7:21 - Director category talk + power rankings of who's safest. 11:08 - Picture Drama + unique lone nominations in this category. 14:45 - Musical or Comedy having more heft this year + our hopes for the BP race. 19:03 - The Cinematic or Box Office Achievement Award is getting dumber. 24:49 - The Lead Actress Conversation with shocking snubs and a deep field. 32:07 - Lead Actor seems Drama side heavy. 34:58 - Supporting Actor, and we debate which are the leading two in the race. 37:58 - Supporting Actress, and all how our worries are solved. 42:30 - International Feature sparks fun side convos on BIFA's, Books, & BP. 46:28 - Animated Feature ends up in a Lord of the Rings conversation. 50:05 - Original Score becomes a rave. 52:43 - Original Song is a category without a frontrunner. OUTRO - Athletic comps for this episode. Make sure to send us your thoughts on these nominations by clicking on the linktree for our socials. Plus, we discuss what's coming next from us including more Oscar Race Checkpoints, some upcoming betting specials and many reverse jinx and/or reverse jinxes.

INTRO - Is that guest host Nick Nolte or does Mike have a cold? Plus, we qualify the “everything and nothing” maxim. GOTHAM AWARDS + NYFCC OVERREACTIONS: Sing Sing wins Lead & Supporting - 2:00 Nickel Boys wins 2 Best Director Awards + Breakthrough Performer - 7:17 A Different Man wins Best Film at Gotham & The Brutalist wins NYFCC - 9:26 International Feature goes twice to All We Imagine As Light - 14:13 Documentary goes twice to No Other Land - 17:22 Breakthrough Director goes to Vera Drew of the People's Joker - 19:39 Gotham Screenplay to Azazel Jacobs, NYFCC to Anora - 21:34 Thoughts on the Gothams Livestream / Broadcast - 24:03 Gotham Tribute commentary featuring Sing Sing's big moment - 30:02 A Few More NYFCC Awards to Cover - 37:50 BOX OFFICE REPORT: Further breakdowns of the Record Setting Weekend for Moana 2 & Wicked - 41:32 WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: Juror No 2 - 47:16 Nutcrackers - 49:44 Beatles ‘64, Yacht Rock, The Last of the Sea Women - 50:43 Five Easy Pieces - 52:53 Rio Bravo, The Searchers, Unforgiven - 53:57 Network - 58:21 Through A Glass Darkly, Superman, Madden Docuseries - 1:00:17 OUTRO - How to contact and follow us, more Oscar Race Checkpoints to come, and some words of wisdom to live by this (and every) awards season.

What happens when you mix the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli with the gritty backdrop of post-World War I Europe? Thanks to one of our Patrons, we explore the often-overlooked, "Porco Rosso," in our latest edition of International Feature. Many consider this film a hidden gem that offers a fresh perspective within the beloved Ghibli collection, standing out against more recognized titles like "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle."From the breathtaking animation that Studio Ghibli is renowned for to the poignant themes of historical significance, "Porco Rosso" captivates us with its unique narrative style. We unravel the layers of this film, acknowledging both its visual brilliance and its narrative quirks, like unresolved plot points and the peculiar romantic undertones. While some of these elements might prompt mixed feelings, we appreciate the distinctive charm that this film offers, particularly for the biggest fans of the Ghibli universe. Looking ahead, we ponder the future Ghibli adventures on the podcast with titles like "Princess Mononoke" and "Grave of the Fireflies" on our radar. Letterbox'd Synopsis:  In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

INTRO - Why we are exactly 75% accurate. Cinematography before that Golden Frog - 1:57 Costume Design & why the goths will not accept us - 4:13 Film Editing and a Mike 1 finally tells us how he really feels about Dune - 6:30 Makeup and Hairstyling and evil Donald Duck - 11:03 Production Design and the catacombs of what could have been - 13:39 Original Score and which makes the chores go the fastest - 16:15 Original Song and how Diane Warren gets in again - 19:15 Sound Design and how Dylan Goes Electric could be melodious - 21:18 Visual Effects and we shall divide the baby in twain - 22:36 International Feature and wishcasting for Ireland - 24:48 Documentary Feature and oops, we almost did it again - 29:30 Animated Feature and why it sucks that so many of these films are too good - 32:46 Supporting Actress and how our pandering to the Irish isn't working at all - 35:21 Supporting Actor and how this is the key to several other categories - 38:32 Original Screenplay and how this category is all over the place - 42:46 Adapted Screenplay and what the popcorn bucket loving world thinks - 45:08 Lead Actor and Mike 2's burger plan to watch The Brutalist- 47:40 Lead Actress and how we both believing a lot of hype right now - 53:58 Director and how drastically things have changed in this category - 59:53 Picture and the post election effect of it all - 1:04:58 Tallies to make us at least look like we can fake it as real pundits - 1:09:19 OUTRO - Let us know your thoughts & predictions, and if you like our show, please leave us some positive ratings and reviews. What's Coming Next from us is a bunch of Film Study Reviews, and some words of wisdom that'll makes your everyday life much better.

The second half of this year's New York Film Festival brought other previous festival favorites, like the Sundance hit A Real Pain, featuring Kieran Culkin and writer-director Jesse Eisenberg, and highly-anticipated auteur releases, like Luca Guadagnino's Queer, Mike Leigh's Hard Truths, and Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door. Nick and Sophia densely pack this week's episode with reviews of all of these and more, including chatting Oscar buzz and potential in multiple categories, like Costume Design, Actress, and International Feature.Then, enjoy a spoiler-free review of Sean Baker's latest and 2024 Palme d'Or winner, Anora (37:43). In the best screwball comedy of the year, Mikey Madison stuns as the titular sex worker on her own rollercoaster of a fairy tale. Go experience the spectacle for yourself in theaters this weekend!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan AdamichMore content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

What happens when you mix desolate landscapes, taut storytelling, and a dash of humor? You get our latest exploration of the cult classic "28 Days Later." Join us as we navigate through the gritty visual style and atmospheric tension that Danny Boyle's film brought to the zombie genre—all while pondering why it's so elusive on streaming platforms.As we weigh the impact of "28 Days Later," we can't help but reflect on the standout performances by Cillian Murphy, Naomi Harris, and Brendan Gleeson, while also chuckling over some of the film's third-act missteps. With a thoughtful eye, we compare the film to its sequel "28 Weeks Later," dissecting the moral quandaries and survival strategies that play out when facing a zombie-like apocalypse. Ever thought about holing up in a Costco to ride out the end times? We did, with a humorous twist. We also take a moment to acknowledge the creative forces behind these films, like Alex Garland, whose storytelling style has become distinct.Our zombie-themed discussion wouldn't be complete without a comparison to other genre favorites like "Train to Busan" and "Shaun of the Dead." We eagerly share our rankings on Letterboxd and talk about the next entry in the series, "28 Years Later," with exciting casting announcements involving Cillian Murphy and others. As we wrap up, we look forward to the future of the series and the evolution of zombie films. Whether you're a horror fanatic or just here for a good laugh, this episode promises to entertain and engage with a mix of film analysis, community highlights, and personal insights.Letterbox'd Synopsis:  Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs – and it's absolutely impossible to contain.

What happens when two hitmen find themselves in a picturesque European town, grappling with existential dilemmas and a mess of darkly comedic situations? That's what we're diving into in this episode, where we dissect Martin McDonagh's "In Bruges." We share our thoughts on the film's intricate blend of humor and drama, challenging our initial expectations and reactions.From the politically incorrect dialogue that might make you cringe-laugh, to the stark and sometimes graphic scenes that leave a lasting emotional impact, we leave no stone unturned. We analyze the film's unique setting in Bruges, Belgium, which adds an enchanting, almost surreal quality to the story. Not to mention, we delve into the standout performances by Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. Their intense and often hilarious portrayals of Ken and Ray offer a deep dive into character dynamics and the human condition. It's a rollercoaster of feelings and thoughts, but we promise you a riveting discussion.Join our conversation, share your thoughts, and be part of our growing community as we continue to explore the fascinating world of international films. You won't want to miss this engaging episode that masterfully blends dark comedy with drama, all while keeping you on the edge of your seat.Letterbox'd Synopsis:  Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

Aan de vooravond van het begin van de najaars filmfestivals geven we een vervolg op onze update op de Oscar-voorspellingen voor de Oscars van 2025 over het huidige filmjaar 2024. In deze aflevering bespreekt Don de overige feature categorieën, cinematografie en score. Enjoy! Redactie: Don ZwaaneveldBedankt voor het luisteren!Volg @dononfilm op Instagram & Letterboxd

Is "Hero" truly a masterpiece or just a visually stunning puzzle? Join us as we dissect the 2002 Chinese film "Hero," which was introduced to U.S. audiences with the help of Quentin Tarantino in 2004. Despite its high regard among cinephiles, we share our candid, mixed feelings about the film. Listen as we praise the exceptional cinematography and Jet Li's captivating performance while also expressing our confusion over certain aspects of the film. Our conversation delves into the challenges of connecting with "Hero's" complex narrative structure and multiple storytelling layers. We also highlight the film's visual beauty and deeper meanings, even as we navigate our struggles with its story structure and character motivations. As we share our final ratings, we ponder if "Hero" is a must-watch film, but first urge you to watch "Hero" before diving into our spoiler discussion at the end of the episode to form your own opinion on its artistic merits firsthand.Letterbox'd Synopsis:  A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors.

On episode 247 of the AwardsWatch podcast, AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello take a look at the newest announcements from the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival, changes to the Gotham Awards and the kickoff of International Feature Film Oscar submissions. Beginning with the TIFF announcements of new Gala and Special Presentations, we look into the heavy Venice to TIFF crossover with titles like Babygirl, Queer and The Brutalist (all skipping Telluride) as well as the 'Canadian Premiere' of Jason Reitman's Saturday Night, detailing the 90 minutes leading up to the first ever episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live's debut in 1975. Toronto will also get the world premiere of On Swift Horses, with Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Diego Calva, which appears to be its sole major fest showing. We then venture into today's NYFF Spotlight additions, including A Real Pain, Emilia Pérez and Maria. We talk about studio strategies and the paths festivals can create for determining awards contenders and how flying a bit under the radar, like Netflix is doing this year, becomes a vehicle for audience discovery. Next we move to the 2024 Gotham Awards, which announced this week the introduction of two new categories (Best Director and the return of Breakthrough Performer) as well as the rules that come with each of them. Finally, the submissions for the International Feature Film Oscar have started to roll in with Ireland's Kneecap, Austria's The Devil's Bath and Latvia's animated film Flow as the first out of the gate. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 45m. We will be back next week on this show for our Telluride Film Festival preview and predictions and on the main show to talk about Alien: Romulus, the state of blockbusters and more. And keep your eyes out for the Thursday drops of Director Watch episodes, which kicks off its Terence Malick series this week. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

INTRO - Why this episode is most definitely a hodgepodge. AWARDS NEWS: Eugene & Dan Levy may host the Emmys with their Canadian Americana - 2:11 Oscars Host Questions Continue as we bring up a 2nd Week's worth of names - 4:11 Janet Yang has earned her re-election, but has much work yet to do - 8:52 BAFTAs New Kids Award + Rule Changes have us all constantly tinkering - 11:08 Kneecap & The Devil's Bath begin that International Feature selections list - 19:52 FESTIVAL NEWS: Our NYFF Main Slate Targets / Oscars Scouting - 22:52 Horizon Chapter 2 still playing Venice - 37:26 Mike Leigh, Emilia Perez composers to receive TIFF awards - 39:20 Telluride Lineup via Others' Deductions & Reports - 41:20 FUTURE MOVIE NEWS: Britney Spears Biopic Greenlit at Universal - 44:03 Ben Affleck to play Hulk Hogan in Killing Gawker movie - 46:57 BOX OFFICE REPORT / WHAT WE'RE WATCHING REVIEWS: Deadpool & Wolverine has a great 2nd week - 52:14 Trap does ok box office and is big cheesy goofy fun per AM's Review - 55:31 58:50 - The Mikes catch up on a full lightning round of non-spoiler reviews and grades for Oddity, Touch, + lots of Documentaries including I Am Celine Dion, Remembering Gene Wilder, Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, Sue Bird in the Clutch, Federer: Twelve Final Days, Faye, The Beach Boys, Bratz, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, The Blue Angels, Black Barbie, MoviePass MovieCrash, + docuseries Charlie Rose & The Matter of Pete Rose and Hard Knocks: An Offseason with the New York Giants. OUTRO - Our socials, how to contact us, what's coming next, and we look up the definition for hodgepodge. We were right all along, sadly.

Áine Moriarty, Chief Executive of the Irish Film and Television Academy, outlines why Irish language movie Kneecap has been selected to represent Ireland in the Oscar International Feature Film competition for 2025.

What if a star athlete could save Tokyo from giant monsters? In our latest episode, we uncover the thrills and chills of "Ultraman: Rising" on Netflix. Get ready for an engaging ride as we explore how this unexpected gem captivated us. We share our insightful take on the film's plot and call upon hardcore Ultraman enthusiasts to share feedback and help steer our future Ultraman explorations.You'll hear our deep dives into the film's animation quality and storytelling prowess as we also dissect why "Ultraman: Rising" appeals to both new viewers and longtime fans. Join our lively debate as we assess the film's strengths, like its intriguing premise, and the areas we think could use a bit more TLC—think underdeveloped characters and a need for more kaiju action. Don't miss out on this episode brimming with excitement and thoughtful analysis of such an iconic international pop culture character!Letterbox'd Synopsis:  A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.

What happens when a single mother is left to raise children who can transform into wolves? Join us on an emotional journey through the 2012 animated film "Wolf Children," directed by Mamoru Hosoda, as we share our initial thoughts and impressions of this highly recommended movie from our friend Ivan Patch. We summarize the film's touching plot and set the stage for a heartfelt discussion on the themes of self-identity, growth, and grief.Explore the emotional and symbolic depth of "Wolf Children" with us, particularly focusing on the resilience of the mother, Hana. We'll also reflect on the impressive performances of the children, Yuki and Ame, and how their journeys of growth and role reversals add layers to the narrative. In our review, we shine a light on the poignant moments and artistic strengths of "Wolf Children," while addressing minor issues we had with the film's conclusion. We wrap up by appreciating the film's handling of themes like grief, acceptance, and self-identity, ultimately sharing our final scores.

Embark on a spellbinding exploration of "Wolfwalkers," a cinematic gem nestled within the realm of Irish folklore, as Eric and Phil unravel the tapestry of this animated marvel. Prepare to be whisked away by the hand-drawn artistry that breathes life into every frame, rivaling the giants of Pixar and Studio Ghibli. While we traverse the lush landscapes of the film's visual storytelling, our exchange of contrasting opinions on the captivating yet complex father-daughter dynamic promises to stir the pot of discourse. Will you stand with Phil in admiration of their fraught journey, or side with Eric as he picks apart their character choices? The discussion takes a turn into the realm of animated film critique as we place "Wolfwalkers" alongside its contemporaries, delving into its narrative prowess and celebrating its rightful place within our rankings of animated favorites. We invite you to join us and contribute your own takes on the enchanting world of "Wolfwalkers."Letterbox'd Synopsis:  In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Ever wondered how a classic fairytale would fare in the digital age? Join Phil and Eric, as we navigate the cyberspace spectacle of Mamoru Hosoda's "Belle," where a timeless story meets the pixelated pulse of modern society. Prepare to be whisked into a world where art styles collide and music reigns supreme, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.Dive into the heart of "Belle" as we tackle the film's dynamic soundscape, featuring Millennium Parade and Kylie McNeil, and the intricate dance between 3D and 2D storytelling. We'll scrutinize the film's ambitious narrative, questioning whether it's a feast for the senses or a case of too much on the plate. You'll witness the cultural tapestry that shapes our viewing experience. Plus, we'll share a curious fact about the film's genesis, which might just make you see the narrative in a whole new light.Wrapping up, we delve into the intertwined themes of trauma, relationships, and a mysterious app that propels the plot of "Belle." We'll examine character arcs and the necessity of various storylines, discussing whether a laser-focused approach would benefit the film's already rich narrative. Your journey through this episode is more than just a review; it's an exploration of how a veteran Disney animator's influence could have steered the storytelling ship. So, whether you're a die-hard anime aficionado or a curious newcomer, this conversation promises insights and a few revelations that are not to be missed.Letterbox'dSynopsis:  Suzu is a 17-year-old high school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world “U” and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious dragon-like figure appears before her.

Ever pondered the delicate dance between laughter and tears in the bittersweet waltz of life? Join us, Phil the Filipino and Mr. Eric Almighty, as we traverse the intoxicating narrative of "Another Round," where Mads Mikkelsen's Martin and his band of high school teachers test the limits of alcohol's influence on their mundane existence. Oscillating between the flickering sparks of revitalization and the looming shadows of excess, this episode promises to whisk you through an emotional labyrinth, where the lines of dark comedy and drama blur into a resonant reflection on the human condition.The power of a shared performance can transform simple scenes into a reflection of our own lives, and the cast of "Another Round" exemplifies this artistry. As we dissect the palpable chemistry and the riveting journey of these teachers-turned-social-experimenters, you'll be invited to consider their quest for happiness. We delve into the final act's dance sequence—a moment both triumphant and ambiguous, where Martin's fate hangs in the balance, leaving us to question the true cost of seeking joy in the bottom of a glass.Don't just take our word for the stirring potency of Vinterberg's masterpiece; the film's accolades speak volumes, with Oscar nods and critical acclaim echoing its impact. Yet, our gratitude extends beyond the screen to you, our listeners, whose engagement and support elevate our discourse to new heights.IMDb Synopsis:  Four high-school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives.

This year's crop of Oscar nominees for the best international feature adopt vastly different approaches to tell their disparate stories. There's a couple that tackle the specter of fascism, one about the plight of migrants and one about an infamous real-life plane crash and its aftermath. Also there's one about a guy who cleans toilets.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Best International Feature Film category for this year's Academy Awards is stacked with films touching on everything from the monotony of depravity to the hope we carry within our dreams. Today on FilmWeek, LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Lael Loewenstein, Christy Lemire, and Wade Major review the Oscar-nominated International films and dive in on their favorites from the category, what they thought should have been nominated, and what they believe is destined to win.

They're back! Two years after their infamous debut pod together, Adam & Kieran B hop behind the mics and preview the upcoming 956th Oscars! Who's winning Best Actress? What happened in International Feature? AND CAN IN & OUT SWING AN OSCAR??? Find out all that and more in this jam-packed episode! Make sure to check out everything Kieran is doing over on Twitter @bestpicturecast and listen to all his episodes where podcasts are available. And make sure to follow us on Twitter @streamincircuit as well as @revalmanac --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-hitchcock/support

With a new Contenders episode comes great responsibility. Err— Madame Web is on the brain as Nick and Sophia discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and many more in a jam-packed penultimate episode in this series. First, they break down the three feature film categories with International Feature, Documentary Feature (19:03), and Animated Feature (29:20), before diving into the Short Film categories with Live Action (39:45), Animated (46:24), and Documentary (51:31). Many of these nominees are playing in theaters or streaming, so check them out before the Oscars in less than three weeks and let us know which are your favorites! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Ever been utterly blindsided by a film's emotional depth? That's exactly the journey Eric & Phil embarked on with "Hi Nanna." This week's episode peels back the cinematic layers of this Telugu masterpiece, revealing how a seemingly simple plot can evolve into an intricate web of fate and relationships. We share our heartfelt reactions to the film's unexpected twists, and even admit to spoiling the entire story for a family member - it was just too compelling not to discuss!Strap in for a conversation that delves into the film's ability to balance heart-wrenching moments with nuanced character development. We dissect standout performances that made us laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of our seats. The music, while not the star, helped set the emotional tone for a story that challenged our perceptions of what makes cinema truly remarkable. And, we didn't shy away from debating whether a second watch might just nudge our ratings to a perfect score.Finally, we wrap up with an exploration of the powerful themes woven throughout "Hi Nanna." From the significance of a canine companion to the profound portrayal of postpartum depression, we highlight how the film tackles heavy topics with grace. Our exchange culminates in a call to action: Watch this film with someone you care about, and join the conversation about how interconnected stories can shape our understanding of destiny and humanity. IMDb Synopsis: A single father begins to narrate the story of the missing mother to his child and nothing remains the same.

Bonjour! The Best in Show crew digs into the Best International Feature race, with an entrée of an interview between Brian, Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng about their César-nominated collaboration, The Taste of Things. Gemma, Mia and Brian also divulge the recipe for the International Feature category and how its submissions work—and briefly bring in Perfect Days director Wim Wenders and Society of the Snow's J.A. Bayona as a treat. Chapters: Opening credits (00:00:00) News (00:02:22) Behind the curtain (00:14:07) Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng interview (00:27:28) Winner Winner Chicken Run Dinner (00:48:07) Closing credits (00:59:40) Sponsor: Focus Features' Lisa Frankenstein Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles and Auckland. Edited by Slim, production manager Sophie Shin, editorial producer Brian Formo. Theme: ‘Hyperlight' by Letterboxd member Trent Walton (AKA Echo Wolf). Artwork by Danny Haas. Best in Show is a TAPEDECK production. Title courtesy of Christopher Guest. Lists & Links: List of movies mentioned, Best in Show's HQ Page

On this supersized episode of the Gold Derby Show, editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen make their final 2024 Oscar nominations predictions in all 23 categories. Live-action Short, Documentary Short, Animated Short (1:41) International Feature, Documentary Feature, Animated Feature (11:48) Visual Effects, Sound, Score, Song, Production Design, Makeup & Hair, Editing, Costume Design, Cinematography (18:03) Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay (37:34) Supporting Actor (43:52) Supporting Actress (48:06) Actor (1:02:09) Actress (1:10:31) Director (1:17:58) Picture (1:26:00) After the predictions, Joyce and Chris answer some listener emails (1:27:51) and then recap the 2024 BAFTA Awards nominations and tweak some of their "final" Oscar predictions (including Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Actor) after the BAFTA results (1:41:38). Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com. Make your final Oscar picks at https://www.goldderby.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare to be whisked away to Edo-period Japan with Netflix's "Blue Eye Samurai," where a warrior woman's quest for vengeance defies societal norms. Our discussion will leave you riveted as we analyze whether Netflix can rub shoulders with animation titans like Disney and DreamWorks. With French studio Blue Spirit's breathtaking animation and a plot deeply rooted in history, we offer you a spoiler-free look into this series that's captivating audiences worldwide, pondering its potential for a second season.We delve into the rich tapestry of characters that "Blue Eye Samurai" presents. The series boldly tackles mature themes, from the use of sex as a weapon to the intricate roles of women in feudal Japan, and we bring you our candid thoughts on these complex arcs. Diving into the heart of the narrative, we discuss how the side characters enrich the storyline and speculate on the cliffhangers that have viewers clamoring for more.IMDb Synopsis: Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

Tormod Ringnes is a Norwegian sound designer and sound editor. He is an avid collaborator and sought-after artist for much of his contributions, expertise, and precise dictations in the sound design community. In this episode, Tormod describes his collaboration with filmmaker Margreth Olin, editor Michal Leszczylowski, and composer Rebekka Karijord on the 2023 Norwegian documentary film "Songs of Earth," which was recently selected as Norway's entry into the International Feature category for the Oscars. Tormod's past projects also include Maleficent, Pirates of the Carribbean Dead Men Tell no Tales, Academy Award Winning Animated Feature Flee, partnerships with German filmmakers Thomas Aslan and Wim Wenders, video games like Battlefield 2042, and Tribeca 2023 selection Laroy (Steve Zahn). TOPICS INCLUDE: -What is sound design? -Tormod's background -Storytelling through sound -Collaborating with filmmakers, composers, and editors to enhance storytelling -The process of creating musical symphony using sound in "Songs of Earth" -Gaining inspiration from nature and from music -Tormod's 4-step approach to sound -Advice for future sound designers Songs of Earth Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InpVP... Songs of Earth Score: https://open.spotify.com/album/0o8KF0... https://www.margretholin.com/songsofe... www.uohert.no

When it comes to the world of animation, there's nothing quite as enchanting as the films of Studio Ghibli. That is why we were very excited to see The Boy and The Heron recently in theaters as our International Feature for this month. We dive deep into what makes these films so special, share our candid reactions, and highlight our favorite voice actors from this movie.We breakdown why many Studio Ghibli films require multiple viewings to fully understand their essence, while also dissecting the unique pacing and cultural nuances of this film. We share our differing opinions on this film, ranging from disappointment to utter admiration for its visual brilliance. In addition, we discuss how personal experiences influenced our understanding and enjoyment of the film. We critique its reviews, performances, and overall appeal, leaving no stone unturned.IMDb Synopsis: A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

EPISODE 99: Tormod Ringnes is the supervising sound editor, re-recording mixer and sound designer for TIFF '23 feature Songs of Earth. Songs of Earth is a documentary guided by the director's 84-year-old father and his relations to his mountain home. The film travels high and wide for both majestic scenery, symphony, and story, and was recently selected as Norway's entry into the International Feature category for the Oscars. His past projects also include Pirates of the Caribbean, Maleficent, Academy Award Winning Animated Feature Flee, partnerships with German filmmakers Thomas Aslan and Wim Wenders, video games like Battlefield 2042, Tribeca 2023 selection  Laroy (Steve Zahn), and the latest installment of Tron (Jared Leto). instagram.com/tringnesContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

The world of international cinema holds many treasures waiting to be discovered, and that's exactly what we offer in our latest episode as we dissect the critically acclaimed film, Past Lives. We stroll down the emotional lanes this film opens up for us, and if you have a penchant for riveting narratives and stellar performances, you will be captivated by our in-depth spoiler-free discussion about this cinematic masterpiece.  Drawing parallels to our own experiences and struggles with heritage, we explore the universal themes of identity, displacement, and the pursuit of dreams that the storyline embodies. The episode culminates with a spoiler discussion on the film's ending, dissecting its emotional resonance and the multiple interpretations it invites, making this episode a must-listen for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in the nuanced depiction of human experiences in cinema.IMDb Synopsis: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny.

Get ready to be spine-tingled as we dissect the eerie details of Bong Joon-Ho's horror flick, "The Host".  We unpack the film's complex themes, scrutinize the stunning performance of lead actor Song Kang-ho, and marvel at Bong's masterful blend of horror and thriller elements. We also delve deep into character dynamics, analyze the film's pacing, shine a spotlight on the film's horror elements, and discuss how they compare to other monster movies. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the majority of this episode before transitioning into a brief spoiler discussion.IMDb Synopsis: A monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and begins attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches.

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . FRANCE PICKS TASTE OF THINGS OVER ANATOMY OF A FALL: Our First Reactions - 2:25 Anatomy of a Fall's Oscars Chances Now - 6:42 How Do You Fix This? - 8:57 Zone of Interest Now Category Frontrunner - 11:45 . SALTBURN/MAY DECEMBER GET THEIR OSCAR CATEGORIES - 15:07 . ALL OF US STRANGERS TRAILER #1 - 20:24 . EXPEND4BLES REVIEWING THE REVIEWERS - 23:14 . DUMB MONEY SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: Why the Big Budget? - 27:10 Good, But…Who is This For? - 29:40 The Future of Gen Z Cienema - 32:52 Dano Don't Miss/Covid Context - 38:06 Separate From Other Movies - 42:35 Shalene Woodley Deserves More - 45:41 FINAL GRADES - 51:03 . . Your Homework/LEAVE US 5 STARS! - 51:57 Words of Wisdom/What's Coming Next - 52:52

We're back from our annual trip to the Toronto International Film Festival! Once again, we'll be dissecting our festival experience, the films we saw, and what lies ahead for the season. We discuss the Peoples' Choice Award winner American Fiction and its chances in the awards race, several International Feature contenders at the festival including Perfect Daysand The Teachers' … Continue reading "Back to TIFF!"

Hey Beautiful people!!! Back once again like a renegade master. Yes I'm back from summer break so try to contain yourselves. I hope you can join me this Sunday at the new time of 10 am UK on Cruise FM. Yes that's right now 3 hours of Paradise. This weeks feature hour back by popular demand is the fantastic sound of Gamble & Huff and the tremendous Philadelphia International records label. As per usual l I'll be bringing a taste of Paradise to the e weekend. The vinyl frontier with cuts from my recent Vinyl excursions plus new music from the Stables of Steve Ripley and DSG and a few cheeky bootlegs. I hope you can join me on this special weekly journey .. Here are the listen links on the award winning Cruise FM. , Now Live between 10am and 1pm

Dare to step into the cryptic labyrinth of Park Chan-Wook's 2003 masterwork, Oldboy? We're ready to guide you through every twist and turn of the plot, dissecting all that makes this Korean thriller a standout in international cinema. As we navigate the mesmerizing performances and the movie's unique influence on the film industry, we'll also touch on the American remake - a far cry from the original that only underscores why it's crucial to experience the film that sparked it all! We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the majority of this episode before transitioning into a brief spoiler discussion.IMDb Synopsis: After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in five days.

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign content more than ever before, and for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems on the podcast. So, whether you're a fan of cinema or just looking for an exciting movie to watch, join us on this episode to discover why Baahubali: The Beginning is a must-watch movie! We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the majority of this episode before transitioning into a brief spoiler discussion.IMDb Synopsis: A child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called All Quiet On The Western Front. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the full duration of the episode.IMDb Synopsis: A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.

A blend of dark comedy and scathing social commentary, these two satires about class distinction became Oscar darlings and critical successes. Triangle of Sadness was a 3-time nominee, including Best Picture and Director, while Parasite made history as the first film ever to receive Best Picture, Director, and International Feature. Behind the sly cynicism and sardonic wit of both lies a message about the human condition. Plus, the usual fun facts, poll results, listener trivia segment, and shout-outs!

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/jL2UfD-2pbc Submit a topic/question: https://forms.gle/yGfYKbmJDRLvdbGm9 In this episode, Jake goes over the Oscar Nominations. He explains who he wants to win and why. What did you think of the nominations? Send feedback to us by: 1. Commenting on the YouTube video 2. Sending a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/movietalkwithjandc 3. Sending an email: movietalkcandj@gmail.com Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Original Song 02:21 Short Subject Documentary 03:18 Live Action Short Film 04:02 Animated Short Film 04:55 Original Screenplay 06:54 Adapted Screenplay 08:38 Production Design 09:35 Makeup and Hairstyling 10:25 Costume Design 11:46 Sound Design 13:19 Original Score 14:48 Visual Effects 15:45 Cinematography 17:15 Editing 18:37 Directing 20:20 Supporting Actress 23:14 Supporting Actor 24:35 Best Actress 28:03 Best Actor 29:30 International Feature 30:49 Documentary 31:22 Animated Feature 31:56 Best Picture 34:22 Outro Intro/outro music: https://www.bensound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/movietalkwithjandc/message

We are days away from the 95th Academy Awards and it's finally time for our last episode before the Big Night! Here to share all of her insight with Nick and Sophia is returning guest and Gold Derby Senior Editor, Joyce Eng. They break down the 23 categories into three groups. First is 'In The Bag,' which includes the most predictable winners of the night, from Visual Effects to International Feature. Then in Toss Up, things get a bit dicier with categories like Adapted Screenplay, Original Score, and Makeup and Hairstyling (34:06). Finally, in Anybody's Guess (59:51), they debate the most contentious categories, including Actress, Actor, and all of the shorts! Share your predictions with us and then tune in for the Oscars this Sunday on ABC at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET for red carpet coverage before the ceremony at 5 PT/8 ET.Follow Joyce Eng on Twitter @joyceeng61Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod with more content and up-to-date predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The QID gang gets together in this annual episode to comprehend this year's Academy Awards nominations. There's exasperation, annoyance, disappointment, and (some) acceptance about the merits and demerits of the most prestigious Awards Show for Movies. Listen to PART 2 (of 2) to hear our favorites not nominated in the main categories. We also discuss what we think will win and what we would like to win. Recurring Titles in Ep that were either completely shut out by the Oscars or did not get the credit they deserved: Decision To Leave (QID) The Batman (QID) RRR (QID) Aftersun (Aryan) Benediction (Dhruv) No Bears (Dhruv & Aryan) Descendant (Dhruv & Amartya) PART 2 covers - Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Feature, Best Documentary & Best Animated Feature. **Apologies for some of the poor audio quality for both Pre-OSCAR episodes. Our excitement got the better of our mics.** Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast You can also follow us on Instagram at: Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Sanjeet: https://www.instagram.com/pixel_baba/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow us on Letterboxd at: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ https://letterboxd.com/Sanjeet_Singh/ https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queenisdead/support

The five films nominated for international feature at this year's Oscars wrangle with some tough ideas and issues. There's the brutality of war, the human cost of fascism, animal cruelty, neglectful parenting and the prison of masculinity. Yet all of these films find room to offer glimmers of hope — some more than others.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called The Banshees of Inisherin. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the start of this episode, before we transition into a brief spoiler discussion.Synopsis: Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

Today's second episode focuses on a category we struggled to see before the ceremony: International Feature. Matt and Marisa once again complain about All Quiet on the Western Front, discuss the shocking twist of Close and Marisa goes to bat for The Quiet Girl.

Less than one month remains until the Oscars so Nick and Sophia are back to discuss three more exciting categories. Like always, they share their write-in votes and which film they think should win for: International Feature, Documentary Feature (19:40), and Animated Feature (31:02).Check out a selection of the nominated short films available online (listed here including our predictions by category) or wait to see them in a theater near you starting this weekend!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

audio, you gotta love it :) SFT's first Sundance (3:30) - Underrated: The Stephen Curry Story - L'immensita - In My Mother's Skin - You Hurt My Feelings OSCAR Wants & Will Win's (22:00) - Sound (22:00) - Musical Score (23:10) - Make-up & Hairstyling (24:05) - Live Action Short (25:15) - Costume Design (26:30) - Animated Short (27:30) - Visual Effects (29:00) - Production Design (30:00) - Original Song (31:20) - International Feature (33:10) - Editing (34:00) - Documentary Short (35:35) - Documentary (36: 50) - Cinematography (38:10) - Actor (39:10) - Actress (40:50) - Supporting Actor (42:00) - Supporting Actress (42:50) - Animated Feature (43:45) - Adapted Screenplay (44:45) - Original Screenplay (46:40) - Director (47:35) - BEST PICTURE AKA BEST FILM (48:45) Most Overlooked of 2022 (55:30) ON THE SLATE: MISSING/AUDIBLE wowowowowowowwo it's oscar season and we can't wait to see how close our predictions are going to be. We always love this time of the year and look forward to celebrating movies ALL DAY, ALL YEAR LONG, BABY!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sweetfilmtalk/support

This week's Nose never burns anything unless by design — to make delicious. This year's Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning. Everything Everywhere All at Once leads the pack with 11. Steven Spielberg, nominated three times for The Fabelmans, earned his first-ever screenwriting nod in 45 years of nominations. Tom Cruise is nominated for the first time in 23 years (and for the first time as a producer). The Best Actor field is all first-time nominees (something that hadn't happened since 1934), and the Best Actress category is among the hardest to predict in recent memory. Lots of good stories. And yet there's plenty for the internet to get all riled up about, too. There are no women among the Best Director nominees. Jordan Peele and his Nope were completely ignored. Ryan Coogler didn't get a Best Director nom for his blockbuster Black Panther sequel (though Coogler is actually nominated this year — for Best Original Song). In fact, there are zero movies by Black filmmakers nominated anywhere among the Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, or International Feature categories. The Oscars seem to have taken some steps backwards in certain ways. And: The Menu is a haute cuisine horror/thriller/comedy directed by Mark Mylod and produced by, among others, Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. It stars Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, who both earned leading actor nominations at the Golden Globes … but not at the Academy Awards. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: Paul La Farge, Inventive Novelist, Is Dead at 52 He played with history and narrative techniques whether writing about 19th-century France or H.P. Lovecraft. Panic! at the Disco Is Over, Brendon Urie Says The group's last remaining original member is turning his attention toward family life M&M's Ditches ‘Spokescandies' After Tucker Carlson Complained About Their Sexiness ‘SHOES CAN BE POLARIZING' Reading is precious – which is why I've been giving away my books I'm donating my books to people who can most benefit from them. Why keep a novel that could delight someone else? Twitter Is Obsessed With A Rumor That Shakira Discovered Her Husband Cheated Because Of Strawberry Jam, And The Memes Are Very, Very, Very Good Apparently no one messes with Shakira and her strawberry jam. Ticketmaster Hearing Takeaways: After Taylor Swift Debacle, Some Senators Call Live Nation a ‘Monopoly' The Senate Judiciary Committee explored whether the merger of Live Nation, the giant concert company, and Ticketmaster, the leading ticket seller, has harmed consumers by stifling competition. Why we all need subtitles now It's not you — TV dialogue has gotten harder to hear. How Many Peaches Can Justin Bieber Buy With $200 Million? Columbo and Chill How the internet turned a boomer TV cop into a sex symbol and queer icon. We Think Rian Johnson's Poker Face Is a Superhero Show, and He's OK With That We asked the Glass Onion director about the mysterious power at the center of his new Peacock detective series. Rian Johnson Mastered the Whodunit. Now He's on to the “Howcatchem.” In an interview with The Ringer, the ‘Glass Onion' director discussed his new crime mystery series ‘Poker Face,' his TV experience with ‘Breaking Bad,' and why Natasha Lyonne is the perfect collaborator A font feud brews after State Dept. picks Calibri over Times New Roman The Times (New Roman) are a-Changin,' read the subject line of a cable from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to U.S. embassies as part of an accessibility push NCIS: Los Angeles Is Coming To An End After 14 Seasons And 322 Episodes My Husband Was Right About DVDs All Along Avatar: The Way Of Water Becomes James Cameron's Third $2 Billion Movie At The Worldwide Box Office 25 Years Of Spice World And The Peak Of '90s Girl Power There's Snow on Mars And it would be strangely beautiful to behold. Beyoncé Was Paid Millions To Perform At A Hotel Grand Opening In Dubai, And Fans Aren't Happy About It Beyoncé was reportedly paid $24 million for her performance. 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@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called Decision To Leave. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the start of this episode, before we transition into a brief spoiler discussion. Synopsis: A detective investigating a man's death in the mountains ends up meeting and developing feelings for the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . BAFTA NOMS/OSCARS 2023 NOM PREDICTIONS: Best Picture Has 7 Secured, 3 Wild Cards - 5:28 Director May Have One Slot Open - 24:22 Is SAG Going 5 for 5 in Lead Actress? - 30:05 (and How Real is The Andrea Riseborough News?) Lead Actor: Spin The Wheel, Find Your 5th - 38:06 Michelle Williams: Supporting Actress? - 44:45 Supporting Actor Contains The #1 Category God - 49:52 . Original Screenplay May be a BP Precursor - 54:50 Adapted Screenplay May Not Have Any Nom Locks - 58:08 Animated Feature Has a Big 4 - 1:06:26 All Quiet Seems To Have Taken Late Hold of International Feature - 1:09:25 Mike1 is Still Mad at the Doc Feature Branch - 1:14:43 . Original Score May Be the 1st of Babylon's Wins - 1:18:26 How Will A Listers Impact Original Song? - 1:20:50 What are the Givens in Editing? - 1:24:12 Sound is a Top Gun Category. Right? - 1:25:52 Will Critics Choice get Production Design AGAIN? - 1:29:33 Cinematography Has Many Potential Suitors - 1:31:49 Makeup + Hair/Costumes - 1:33:21 VFX is all Avatar, Right? - 1:38:10 . AlsoMike Reviews 17 Academy Shorts - 1:40:56 (Le Pupil; Night Ride; Nuisance Bear; Holding Moses; Elephant Whisperers; more) . . Your Homework/LEAVE US 5 STARS! - 1:47:24 Words of Wisdom/What's Coming Next - 1:48:18

Happy New Year and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts embark on their 6th (SIXTH!) year of podcasting about movies with a review of on the host's de facto most anticipated movies of the year, that is Noah Baumbach's latest film, adapting the novel of the same name by Don DeLilo, WHITE NOISE. After discussing the effectiveness of the adaptation of the semi-surrealist comedy-drama to the big screen, the ensemble cast's performances, and whether the themes of a novel 40 years ago still hold up, the co-hosts spend Part 2 of the podcast discussing the Oscar shortlists, including the lists for categories like Documentary and International Feature. See time codes below:   3:51 - WHITE NOISE review 1:02:28 - Oscar category shortlists   Next week: M3GAN (Theaters)   Patreon: www.patreon.com/MediaPlugPods

On this first episode of the new year, we're breaking down the late-2022 entry that is Avatar: The Way of Water and James Cameron's chances of a Best Director nomination. Plus, how will Austin Butler'a memorable stint as SNL host improve his Beat Actor win odds? And we're examining the shortlists for Original Song — where it could be a showdown between Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and Selena Gomez — as well as Documentary and International Feature, and Visual Effects (can anything beat Avatar?). EW Awards Correspondent Dave Karger sits down with The Inspection stars Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shortlists for 10 of the 24 categories recognized at the Oscars have arrived and Nick and Sophia are here to break them down with returning guest, Bennett Prosser! They answer listener questions, explain how the shortlists work and who selects the 10-15 films, and share why the bake-off is one of the most exciting insider events that determines some of the final nominees. After a brief chat on the short film categories, they begin by dissecting Documentary Feature, International Feature, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Then, onto Original Score, Original Song, Sound, and Visual Effects (30:23). Stay tuned for a Contenders episode on the three short film categories. Listen in to find out which films they're most excited for, which had a great showing, which were snubbed, and how all of this may play into their performance in other categories. Mark your calendars for the morning of January 24th when all nominees will be announced! Follow Bennett on Letterboxd & Twitter @BennettProsserFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

On episode 162 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Dan Bayer to give their Oscar Shortlist predictions. Before they get into the main show, the guys break down the 2023 Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Hollywood Critics Association nominations that were announced this week, including the films and performances that got snubbed, and which films had the strongest showings. After that brief discussion, Ryan, Erik and Dan dive into their Oscar shortlist predictions, which will be announced on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The shortlists are always a good glimpse into what the voters are considering for the overall nominations that will be revealed on January 24, 2023. The categories include Documentary Feature, International Feature, Makeup and Hairstyling, Visual Effects, Sound, Original Score, and Original Song. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify and more. This podcast runs a zippy 1h15m. We will be off next week for the holiday but will be back at the start of the new year! Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro) used by permission.

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called Children of Men. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the start of this episode, before we transition into a brief spoiler discussion. Synopsis: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.Make sure to listen to the previous episode for this series, where we talk about The Raid! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

And just like that we're knee deep in another awards season. With the Gotham Awards nominations recently announced, Sophia and Nick go through the top nominees and some of their favorites before discussing how they feel about the Oscar host news update. Then onto some recently released films that have gotten the attention of critics and audiences alike. First is one of Netflix's latest, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (14:12). This worthy adaptation of the classic war novel proves a strong technical player and one with potential as Germany's submission in International Feature.Then onto Martin McDonagh's meditative fable, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (30:34). This already award-winning film has proved itself a strong contender as it continues to mystify and beguile audiences. Last but not least is another of Netflix's grand players, 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' (56:28). In Alejandro G. Iñárritu's latest and most personal epic, he contemplates life, death, and the beyond. Check local listings for showtimes before its streaming release on December 15th.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

I'm dropping back into your feed today with a special film and something new for me on this podcast. As I get back into the swing of reviewing indie films, every now and then a hidden gem will land in my lap and that is the case here. I knew this film was special as soon as I read the description so I brought Tyler with me to view the film and have a deep-dive discussion about it. We do a spoiler-free review to start before moving to the detailed discussion. Below is more information about the film so you know everything you need to know before diving in. SYNOPSIS - Female journalist Rahimi (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) travels to the Iranian holy city of Mashhad to investigate a serial killer who believes he is doing the work of God, cleansing the streets of sinners by murdering sex workers. As the body count mounts and Rahimi draws closer to exposing his crimes, the opportunity for justice grows harder to attain as the ‘Spider Killer' is embraced by many as a hero. Based on the horrific true story of serial killer Saeed Hanaei, acclaimed writer-director Ali Abbasi (Border) unveils a gripping crime thriller and a daring indictment of a society in which rough justice is routinely a fact of life. Main things to know: OFFICIAL DANISH SUBMISSION FOR the 95TH ACADEMY AWARDS (BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE) A FILM BY Ali Abbasi: Director of Oscar®-Nominated BORDER, WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR at the 2022 Fantastic Fest STARRING Zar Amir Ebrahimi: WINNER - BEST ACTRESS at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival 00:12 - 21:40 Spoiler Free Section 21:44 - End. Spoiler Section Follow Tyler on Twitter @Tyler_Lennon Subscribe to The Lennon Closet at The Lennon Closet Podcast on Apple Podcasts (or find it wherever you get your podcasts) Of course, you can follow all of my movie stuff on Twitter @BibsFilm and follow my main account on Twitter @BibsCorner. If you like the podcast, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mbibs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mbibs/support

Welcome to Episode 18 of Fantasy Filmball with Matt & Dyl. Join two Oscar Enthusiasts as they break down the Academy Award race in terms of Fantasy Sports. On this episode, we welcome Arnaud, an international film expert, to give a full rundown of what to expect out of this year's race in the Best International Feature category, including his tier-list of all the main contenders. JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER TO JOIN THE GAME OF FANTASY FILMBALL: https://discord.gg/ksKxr6QX 0:00 - 8:16 - Introduction/One International Film We WISH Got Best Picture 8:16 - 15:35 - Filmball Update + First Waiver Draft 15:35 - 18:45 - IN THE NEWS: My Father's Dragon Premieres, Apollo 10 1/2 disqualified, Matilda Premieres 18:45 - 26:45 - International Tier List: Introduction 26:45 - 29:29 - F-Tier (Kenya + Costa Rica) 29:29 - 33:14 - E-Tier (Canada + Venezuela) 33:14 - 41:04 - D-Tier (Italy + India/RRR Snub Discussion) 41:04 - 48:12 - C-Tier (Japan + Iran + Brazil) 48:12 - 1:02:56 - B-Tier (Pakistan + Ireland + Argentina + France + Ukraine) 1:02:56 - 1:21:29 - A-Tier (Watch and See!) 1:21:29 - 1:41:11 - Arnaud's Best Picture Predictions + Conclusions

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called The Raid. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the start of this episode, before we transition into spoiler discussion. Synopsis: A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.10 Years Later... THE RAID is the most influential action film of the modern eraMake sure to listen to the previous episode for this series, where we talk about RRR! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

Could we see an Irish language film win an Oscar in 2023? 'An Cailín Ciúin' has been announced as Ireland's entry for Best International Feature at next year's Oscars. Director Colm Bairéad joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called RRR. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for the start of this episode, before we transition into spoiler discussion.Synopsis: A fictitious story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home before they started fighting for their country in 1920s.RRR - The Biggest Blockbuster You've Never Heard OfWhy (And How) You Should Watch RRRMake sure to listen to the previous episode for this series, where we talk about Memories of Murder! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

This week, Sophia and Nick talk about the three most winning international films at the Oscars, where each took home four awards: Parasite (2:14), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (14:03), and Fanny and Alexander (28:15). Why (only) these three movies? They also answer listener questions to dole out additional deserved awards and play Nom or Bomb with the International Feature category throughout the 2010s (54:49).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called Memories of Murder. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for a majority of this episode before we transition into spoiler discussion.Synopsis: In 1986, two simple-minded detectives are assigned to a double murder investigation in a South Korean province. But when the murderer strikes several more times with the same pattern, the detectives realize that they are chasing the country's first documented serial killer. Relying on only their basic skills and tools, they attempt to piece together the clues and solve the case in this thriller based on true events.Make sure to listen to the first ever episode for this series, where we talk about Train to Busan, and the most recent episode from this series covering another Bong Joo-ho film called Okja! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

Submit a topic/question: https://forms.gle/yGfYKbmJDRLvdbGm9 In this episode, Jake goes over the 2022 Academy Awards. He discusses his thoughts on the winners, losers, and telecast itself. What did you think of the show? Send feedback to us by: 1. Commenting on the YouTube video 2. Sending a voicemail: https://anchor.fm/movietalkwithjandc 3. Sending an email: movietalkcandj@gmail.com Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Thoughts on the Telecast 04:20 Skipping & Original Song 04:40 Original Screenplay 04:55 Adapted Screenplay 05:25 Production Design 05:41 Makeup & Hairstyling 06:03 Costume Design 06:32 Sound Design 06:53 Original Score 07:08 Visual Effects 07:48 Cinematography 08:15 Editing 08:34 Directing 09:16 Supporting Actress 09:30 Leading Actress 10:06 Supporting Actor 10:36 Leading Actor 10:55 International Feature 11:11 Documentary Feature 11:33 Animated Feature 12:02 Best Picture 13:23 Outro Intro/outro music: https://www.bensound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/movietalkwithjandc/message

Laura's summary of the 94th Academy Awards includes a discussion of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Other mentions include Best Picture-winner CODA, Best Actor winner Will Smith for King Richard, Best Actress winner Jessica Chastain for In the Eyes of Tammy Faye, Billie Eilish for Best Original Song in No Time to Die, Encanto for Best Animated Feature, and Drive My Car which won in the International Feature category. Be sure to listen for the full rundown of highlights.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Laura's summary of the 94th Academy Awards includes a discussion of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Other mentions include Best Picture-winner CODA, Best Actor winner Will Smith for King Richard, Best Actress winner Jessica Chastain for In the Eyes of Tammy Faye, Billie Eilish for Best Original Song in No Time to Die, Encanto for Best Animated Feature, and Drive My Car which won in the International Feature category. Be sure to listen for the full rundown of highlights.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

The Oscars are in 9 days and Kerry and Allison are closing in on finishing seeing all of this year's nominated movies.  This week they talk about two lesser known International Feature nominees "Hand of God" from Italy and "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom" from Bhutan. Allison also confesses her surprising fondness for "Encanto".  They follow up on the backlash from the Academy's proposed format change, discuss some of the confirmed presenters and re-cap the Independent Spirit Awards.

Matt and Marisa continue their breakdown of this year's Oscar nominees with International Feature. In the episode, they rave about Japan's Drive My Car, discuss the surprise delight of Bhutan's Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom and wonder once again if Flee may split its own votes.

@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, and for this episode, we watched a film called Okja. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for a majority of this episode before transition into spoiler discussion.Synopsis: For 10 idyllic years, young Mija has been caretaker and constant companion to Okja - a massive animal and an even bigger friend - at her home in the mountains of South Korea. But that changes when family-owned, multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja for themselves and transports her to New York, where an image-obsessed and self-promoting CEO has big plans for Mija's dearest friend. With no particular plan but single-minded in intent, Mija sets out on a rescue mission.Be sure to also listen to the first ever episode for this series where we talk about Train to Busan! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

It's Oscars season! This episode, we're talking about 3 films from the Best International Film category. The Worst Person in The World, Drive My Car, and Flee. Their connections and differences and why foreign films are better than Hollywood films! Want more Neue Encounter? Join the pea brain club by becoming a patron and get early access to episodes and even more content! www.patreon.com/neueencounter You can find us as @neueencounter on Instagram and Twitter! Business inquiries: hello@neueencounter.com

Sophia and Nick return with their second Contenders episode, diving into each nominee from three more categories and predicting what may happen at The Oscars. Thankfully, they recorded the episode before The Academy announced eight categories will be cut from the telecast so you won't hear them scream, but they do discuss the #FanFavorite poll and thoughts on this Sunday's SAG Awards. Who do they think should and will win in International Feature (8:12), Animated Short Film (31:02), and Animated Feature (38:36)? Listen to find out.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Chandler and Carolina review (and predict the Rotten Tomatoes scores for) the critically-acclaimed and Chanolina-acclaimed international features DRIVE MY CAR and FLEE. Together, they received seven Academy Award nominations—including Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, and International Feature for DRIVE MY CAR, and Animated Feature, Documentary Feature, and International Feature for FLEE.

On this week of ClapperCast, the team reviews A Taste of Hunger and look back at the 2021 international features they missed including Drive My Car, A Hero, The Hand of God, Memoria, The Worst Person in the World & more. They also give their predictions for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars! Get Bonus Podcasts on Patreon for only $2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/ClapperLTD Follow us on Twitter: @ClapperPodcast Send us an email at ClapperCast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Credits: Hosted & Edited by Carson Timar Featuring Alina Faulds & Paul Price ClapperCast is a weekly film podcast featuring roundtable discussions from marginalized voices by those at Clapper. New episodes air every Wednesday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clapperpodcast/message

Happy Holidays and Soon-To-Be New Year to everyone of you!  The Oscar shortlist was announced last week for categories like Sound, International Feature, Visual Effects, and more! Here, the panel discuses the big winners and what their inclusions could mean going forward for a specific film's chance!  Also, in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel and Sony begin the campaign for Spider-Man: No Way Home in Best Picture! Although does it really have a chance? Oscar Shortlist - https://www.oscars.org/news/94th-oscarsr-shortlists-10-award-categories-announced Follow the CREW: Manning Franks - http://twitter.com/Cine_Mann Abraham "El Jefe" Flores - http://twitter.com/AbrahamF25 Malcolm Lay - http://twitter.com/Malkore Dan “Skip” Allen - https://twitter.com/fromthe4throw

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@PhilTheFilipino & @MrEricAlmighty are bringing a new series to the podcast. After the success of Squid Game, and Parasite before it, we have had an interest to explore foreign shows and films more than ever before. So for that reason, we will occasionally highlight international gems, starting with Train to Busan. We keep our thoughts spoiler-free for a majority of this episode before transition into spoiler discussion. Synopsis: A man, his estranged daughter and other passengers become trapped on a speeding train during a zombie outbreak in South Korea.You can find our previous review episodes about Squid Game and Parasite on your favorite streaming app! Want some other reviews to binge? Check out the The Wait For It Podcast YouTube Page.

This week on Chasing the Gold, Ryan is joined by Sophia and Nick of the Oscar Wild Podcast to talk about this year's Screenplay and International Feature categories! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or TuneIn Radio! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/insession-film-podcast/id605634337 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LIi40D5BTFnsRMP57O5nG IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-insession-film-podcast-30916083/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/It5foal422yoktioaclalk3ykyi Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/insession-film Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/insession-film TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-InSession-Film-Podcast-p522717/ Listen Now: http://insessionfilm.com/isten-now/

Glitz, glamour, celebrity? Well yes, there’s all that at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, but the reason we watch the Oscars is to celebrate the films of the previous year. And what a year 2020 was, so we need something to celebrate. Hear our predictions and thoughts on the winners live as the show plays out. Not a conventional episode for us, but we wanted to do something special for the long-delayed ceremony this year. So we worked out a way to stream and commentate, and record it all for your enjoyment. We’ve done our homework so this episode should sync with the ABC broadcast as available for replay on Hulu in the US and 7Plus in Australia. However at least in Australia, this will only be available for another week and a half or so. So if you want to watch along with the commentary, better check it out before it’s gone. Conversation from the commercial breaks has been shuffled around into dead spots in the broadcast where we were silently watching, but for the most part this is live reaction to the show. Including its unorthodox ending. To say any more would spoil the fun. Timestamps: Introduction and Opening (0:00) Original Screenplay (4:17) Announced (6:57) Adapted Screenplay (9:34) Announced (11:43) International Feature (14:58) Announced (18:25) Supporting Actor (22:39) Announced (26:30) Make-Up (31:07) Announced (32:54) Costume Design (34:59) Announced (36:42) The MPTF introduced by Bryan Cranston (37:10) Recipient (40:58) Directing (44:14) Announced (47:40) Sound (50:31) Announced (52:08) Live-Action Short (54:44) Announced (55:59) Animated Short (59:03) Announced (1:00:25) Animated Feature (1:02:38) Announced (1:06:08) Documentary Short (1:08:56) Announced (1:10:28) Documentary Feature (1:13:46) Announced (1:17:05) VFX (1:21:38) Announced (1:23:38) Supporting Actress (1:24:54) Announced (1:26:26) Production Design (1:30:51) Announced (1:32:55) Cinematography (1:34:34) Announced (1:35:41) Editing (1:38:04) Announced (1:41:17) Humanitarian Award introduced by Viola Davis (1:43:58) Recipient (1:45:37) Score (1:52:26) Announced (1:53:13) Song (1:57:06) Announced (1:59:10) QuestLove’s Oscar Trivia (2:01:34) In Memoriam (2:07:44) Best Picture (2:12:38) Announced (2:19:04) Lead Actress (2:21:53) Announced (2:23:24) Lead Actor (2:24:28) Announced (2:26:00) Our final thoughts (2:26:51) Features Availability: Apple TV+: Greyhound | Wolfwalkers Amazon Prime Video: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm | Emma [AU Only] | One Night in Miami | Sound of Metal | Time [US Only] Disney+: Mulan | Onward | Soul | The One And Only Ivan Disney+Star [AU Only]: Nomadland HBO Max: Emma | Tenet Hulu: Another Round | Better Days | Collective* | Nomadland | Quo Vadis, Aida?* | The Man Who Sold His Skin* | The Mole Agent* | The United States v. Billie Holiday* Netflix: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon | Crip Camp | Da 5 Bloods | Hillbilly Elegy | Love And Monsters | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Mank | My Octopus Teacher | News of the World [AU Only] | Over the Moon | Pieces of a Woman | The Midnight Sky | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | The White Tiger Digital Stores [AU Only]: Another Round | Better Days | Tenet Digital Stores [US Only]: Judas and the Black Messiah (AU/US) | Love And Monsters | Minari | News of the World | Pinocchio (AU/US) | Promising Young Woman (AU/US) | The Father Shorts Availability: Disney+: Burrow Netflix: If Anything Happens I Love You, A Love Song for Latasha, The Present, Two Distant Strangers Pluto: Hunger Ward ShortsTV VOD Package Only: Opera, White Eye Vimeo Free/VOD: Genius Loci, Do Not Split, The Letter Room, Yes-People

In their final episode before the Big 6 Categories, Matt and Marisa discuss the highs and lows of the International Feature nominees.

The 2021 Oscar Best International Feature nominees have been revealed. But were these the best international films of the year? Find out on this episode covering the nominees, the shortlist, and the notable snubs. On this episode: How is the Best International Feature Category decided? (7:20) The nominees (17:35) Collective (27:25) The Man Who Sold His Skin (32:31) Better Days (36:36) Films on the shortlist (43:04) The snubs (1:01:17) This episode features Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, and Fiona Underhill, Editor-in-Chief of JumpCut Online. Episode notes: Listen to our podcast episode featuring Another Round Listen to Fiona discuss Another Round on The Film Stage podcast Read Orla's interview with Thomas Vinterberg on The Film Stage Listen to our podcast episode featuring Hope Listen to our podcast episode featuring Promising Young Women Listen to our podcast episode featuring Quo Vadis Aida? Visit our Quo Vadis, Aida? Resource Page Listen to our podcast episode featuring Sound of Metal Listen to our podcast episode featuring True Mothers Listen to our podcast episode on TIFF 2020, featuring Nomadland Listen to our podcast episode featuring Timbuktu Read Alex's review of Charlatan Read Alex's review of Charter Visit JumpCut online for more Oscar coverage and the upcoming True History of True History of the Kelly Gang   Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and read our articles at seventh-row.com.

The annual prediction episode is back! Sho is joined by Quinton Amundson to break down the frontrunners and potential upsets in each category. Afterwards, they wrap with a spirited Best Picture debate on Nomadland and the attention it has garnered so far this awards season. The awards discussion is split up for your listening pleasure as seen below: 5:20 - Original Score, Original Song, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Animated Short, International Feature 20:34 - Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design 25:15 - Sound, Visual Effects, Editing, Animated Feature 34:56 - Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Director 43:50 - Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress 1:07:15 - Best Picture

ARE YOU A FAN OF KOREAN FARMERS, FBI AGENTS, DEAF DRUMMERS, OR OLD BRITISH KNIGHTS? In Episode 16 of Amateur Cast, Kolby and Sebastian discuss the 2021 Oscar Nominations. For each category, we provide picks, predictions, and snubs. We also briefly discuss the 4 Best Picture Nominated films we haven't already reviewed in previous episodes – "Minari," "Sound of Metal," "The Father," and "Judas and the Black Messiah." Featuring Original Music by Ben Taft AKA Dead Girlfriends Dead Girlfriends on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pEDt​​​... Amateur Cast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_EdFn4J0​​​...|6v2 Sebastian Limon on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbw​​​... Kolby Lipiz on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Popmonqi​​​ Sebastian Limon on Twitter: @seb_a_limon Kolby Lipiz on Twitter: @kolbylipiz Sebastian on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/seblimon/​​​ Kolby on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/kolbylipiz/​​​ Time Stamps: 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:25 Documentary Feature 0:10:40 Documentary Short Subject 0:12:15 Animated Feature 0:17:15 Animated Short 0:22:50 International Feature 0:27:20 Live Action Short 0:29:35 Visual Effects 0:33:55 Costume Design 0:37:40 Makeup & Hairstyling 0:42:25 Production Design 0:46:10 Sound 0:48:05 Editing 0:51:45 Original Song 0:55:10 Original Score 0:58:15 Cinematography 1:01:10 Adapted Screenplay 1:05:50 Original Screenplay 1:12:50 Director 1:17:55 Supporting Actor 1:22:20 Supporting Actress 1:26:00 Leading Actor 1:30:50 Leading Actress 1:36:00 Best Picture 1:44:55 What We've Been Watching Lately

This week on "TheWrap-Up," Awards Editor Steve Pond sat down with the directors of the five films nominated for an Oscar in the Best International Feature category: Derek Tsang, the director of Hong Kong's entry "Better Days," Alexander Nanau on behalf of Romania's "Collective," Jasmila Zbanic for "Quo Vadis, Aida?" from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kaouther Ben Hania for "The Man Who Sold His Skin" from Tunisia and Thomas Vinterberg from Denmark's "Another Round." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 229, I am joined by Josh Parham, Tom O'Brien & guest Ryan McQuade. This week we're discussing the recent changes made by the Academy for the Best International Feature Film category, the winners of the 30th annual Gotham Awards, and the trailers for "Falling," "Cherry," "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," "The World To Come" and "I Care A Lot." We also go over the polls, answer your fan-submitted questions and more! Thank you for listening and enjoy our show! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winners for Best Documentary, Best Animated Feature, and Best International Feature. Best Animated Feature: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, I Lost My Body, Klaus, Missing Link, Toy Story 4  Best International Feature: Corpus Christi (Poland), Honeyland (North Macedonia), Les Misérables (France), Pain and Glory (Spain), Parasite (South Korea) Best Documentary Feature: American Factory, The Cave, The Edge of Democracy, For Sama, Honeyland