Podcast appearances and mentions of oscar contenders

Here's to the final installment in this year's Oscar Contenders series, when Nick and Sophia discuss each nominee in the final four above-the-line categories. They share their write-in votes along with some fun facts for: Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay (11:08), Director (20:26), and last but not least, Best Picture (26:49). Less than one week until the Oscars ceremony! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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

In nearing the halfway point of the Contenders series, it's time to focus on the wonderful performances nominated this year! Listen as Nick and Sophia break down the following categories while also sharing their favorite scenes they hope will be shown during the Oscars telecast: Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress (35:42), Actor (58:49), and Actress (1:23:17). Stay tuned for some fun picks for who their write in votes would be! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

With the final countdown to the Oscars underway, it's time once again for the most thorough series on this year's nominees! Sophia and Nick begin with the sonic categories to not only hear from their expert song guest, Bennett Prosser, but to also understand how epic studio films and music heavy movies all function to transport audiences alongside stunning visuals. Listen to hear their category breakdowns including production facts, write-in votes, and what they think should win for Original Song, Original Score (34:36), and Score (1:05:40). 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

The Chicago International Film Festival kicks off its 60th year later this month, and for the ambitious filmmaker, getting on the fest's programming may be an important stop on the road to Hollywood's Dolby Theater. Reset checks in with WBEZ arts and culture reporter Courtney Keuppers and Rebecca Fons, director of programming for the Gene Siskel Film Center, one of the theaters participating. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

For Episode 385, I am joined by Josh Parham, Dan Bayer & Tom O'Brien. For this week's episode, we've said goodbye to the 96th Academy Awards and the 2023 film year, so we're turning our eyes toward the rest of 2024 and discussing the Oscar contenders we're most looking forward to seeing. We also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Alien: Romulus," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Thank you, as always, for listening. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has been absolutely incredible in showing the duality of the games industry at the moment. Two giants of video games, Sony and EA both have layoffs within a day of each other, closing studios, and echoing the same refrain of needing to reassess their strategies going forward. Embracer Group entered an agreement with Sabre Interactive so they can be owned by private investors. Borderlands studio Gearbox could also be sold off, and Toys for Bob, makers of Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy enter into an agreement to go independent from Activision-Blizzard-King. Oh yeah, and around all of this business stuff was the release of a small little game called Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that so many gamers, including both Sean and Marc, have been eagerly awaiting. Sean and Marc give their thoughts on the game so far, why Queen's Blood might be the best card game, and a whole lot more. Plus, the Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Legends Z-A set in Lumiose City is coming in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo goes into yet another lawsuit, this time against the makers of the Switch emulator Yuzu saying that it promotes piracy of its hardware and games on the platform. Other studios also have layoffs, there's uncertainty over Apple Arcade and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/WY77HiRLd54Timestamps: 00:01:00: START 00:02:25: Housekeeping------------ Games We Are Playing ----------00:04:30: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Sean & Marc)------------ Troubles in the Industry in Multiple Ways ------------00:33:10: Sony laid off 900 employees at various PlayStation studios 00:45:00: EA laid off 670 employees in various departments00:50:10: Sabre Interactive escapes Embracer Group and goes Private00:51:30: Toys For Bob Goes Independent but may still partner with Xbox00:56:00: Deck Nine and Supermassive Studios suffer layoffs, Apple Arcade and Indies questions-------------- What's in the News -------------01:06:30: A small interlude discussing some other things from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth01:09:55: Discussing unionizing for Devs01:10:55: Pokemon Presents Big announcement is Pokemon Legends Z-A01:14:50: Nintendo aims to file a lawsuit against Switch Emulator Yuzu over piracy concerns01:22:45: Remedy buys rights to Control, Control 2, Control Multiplayer game from 505 Games---------------- Random Stuff & The End ------------01:26:20: Helldivers 2 and do we listen to soundtracks outside of games01:27:30: Will the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Mini-Figures come to the USA? 01:30:50: Games Coming Out this Week: The Thamaturge, Uforia: The Saga 2, Berserk Boy & More!- If you prefer podcasts: Listen and give us a review on these platforms... - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44LAmazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTWPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/- Check out other W2M Network Shows - Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/eqDDMGJKTD4Radulich in Broadcasting's Oscar Contenders: https://www.youtube.com/live/OScTLYutIzs Radulich in Broadcasting's Madame Web Review: https://youtube.com/live/QO4MZDd0k6E- Our Friend's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Reviews - Hayes Madsen's Review over at Inverse Gaming: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-reviewHayes Madsen's chat with me on the podcast about FFVII Rebirth: https://www.youtube.com/live/ukmBOegaKGoAndrew Agress Review over at The Outerhaven.net: https://www.theouterhaven.net/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review-the-pinnacle-of-a-journey/- Follow on X (Twitter): -Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSeanW2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork- Other Social Media -Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9dFollow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

This week has been absolutely incredible in showing the duality of the games industry at the moment. Two giants of video games, Sony and EA both have layoffs within a day of each other, closing studios, and echoing the same refrain of needing to reassess their strategies going forward. Embracer Group entered an agreement with Sabre Interactive so they can be owned by private investors. Borderlands studio Gearbox could also be sold off, and Toys for Bob, makers of Crash Bandicoot 4 and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy enter into an agreement to go independent from Activision-Blizzard-King. Oh yeah, and around all of this business stuff was the release of a small little game called Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that so many gamers, including both Sean and Marc, have been eagerly awaiting. Sean and Marc give their thoughts on the game so far, why Queen's Blood might be the best card game, and a whole lot more. Plus, the Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Legends Z-A set in Lumiose City is coming in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo goes into yet another lawsuit, this time against the makers of the Switch emulator Yuzu saying that it promotes piracy of its hardware and games on the platform. Other studios also have layoffs, there's uncertainty over Apple Arcade and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/WY77HiRLd54 Timestamps: 00:00:00: START 00:01:25: Housekeeping ------------ Games We Are Playing ---------- 00:03:30: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Sean & Marc) ------------ Troubles in the Industry in Multiple Ways ------------ 00:32:10: Sony laid off 900 employees at various PlayStation studios 00:44:00: EA laid off 670 employees in various departments 00:49:10: Sabre Interactive escapes Embracer Group and goes Private 00:50:30: Toys For Bob Goes Independent but may still partner with Xbox 00:55:00: Deck Nine and Supermassive Studios suffer layoffs, Apple Arcade and Indies questions -------------- What's in the News ------------- 01:05:30: A small interlude discussing some other things from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 01:08:55: Discussing unionizing for Devs 01:09:55: Pokemon Presents Big announcement is Pokemon Legends Z-A 01:13:50: Nintendo aims to file a lawsuit against Switch Emulator Yuzu over piracy concerns 01:21:45: Remedy buys rights to Control, Control 2, Control Multiplayer game from 505 Games ---------------- Random Stuff & The End ------------ 01:25:20: Helldivers 2 and do we listen to soundtracks outside of games 01:26:30: Will the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Mini-Figures come to the USA? 01:29:50: Games Coming Out this Week: The Thamaturge, Uforia: The Saga 2, Berserk Boy & More! - If you prefer podcasts: Listen and give us a review on these platforms... - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ag/podcast/video-games-2-the-max/id886092740 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wjd0u3xO7TdAm4gKRM44L Amazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Video-Games-2-the-MAX-Podcast/B08JJPTZTW Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/video-games-2-the-max-181386 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/?podId=2465904 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-video-games-2-the-m-28438312/ - Check out other W2M Network Shows - Latest Otalku Cafe Episode (Anime): https://youtube.com/live/eqDDMGJKTD4 Radulich in Broadcasting's Oscar Contenders: https://www.youtube.com/live/OScTLYutIzs Radulich in Broadcasting's Madame Web Review: https://youtube.com/live/QO4MZDd0k6E - Our Friend's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Reviews - Hayes Madsen's Review over at Inverse Gaming: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-review Hayes Madsen's chat with me on the podcast about FFVII Rebirth: https://www.youtube.com/live/ukmBOegaKGo Andrew Agress Review over at The Outerhaven.net: https://www.theouterhaven.net/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review-the-pinnacle-of-a-journey/ - Follow on X (Twitter): - Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/W2MSean W2M Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork - Other Social Media - Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

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

What comes to mind when you think of your favorite performance? Is it Meryl Streep, who leads the way with the most acting nominations of all time? Or is it the scene in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, when Trudi whispers into Rick's ear, “That was the best acting I've ever seen in my whole life”? Or Tammie Brown's iconic ruveal, “I'm acting”? Whichever it is, consider adding some of the performances discussed on this week's Contenders episode to your roster. With half of the 20 nominees earning their first Oscar nomination, Sophia and Nick break down Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress (38:02), Actor (1:03:10), and Actress (1:32:14), and share what scene they think should showcase their work at the Oscars ceremony.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

How is it February already??  While we are working on a few other projects these past few weeks, we're going to share an episode from the end of last year that we also submitted for The Webby Awards this year.  Please do go watch "To Kill A Tiger", it's one of the most powerful documentaries I've seen Nisha Pahuja is a writer, an artist, and director and now an Emmy-nominated filmmaker. Her passion for social impact is marked by a quiet courage towards exploring complex social issues that often breed division through the lens of her camera. We chat about her latest award-winning documentary "To Kill a Tiger," which has won 19 awards from prestigious festivals such as TIFF, Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Canadian Screen Awards, and Doc Aviv and has names like Dev Patel and Mindy Kaling attached to it. The film earned its way on The New York Times Most Anticipated Fall Releases list and Anne Thompson at the IndieWire's Oscar Contenders list.I had the pleasure of moderating the premier of the film here in Dallas with some of the executive producers and was absolutely blown away by the film.Nisha's storytelling prowess goes beyond this latest project, with notable credits like the Emmy-nominated "The World Before Her," the documentary "Bollywood Bound," and the insightful series "Diamond Road." Her work doesn't just capture stories; it sparks conversations and challenges perspectives, especially around themes of cultural evolution, the reality of stereotypical depictions, and the grip that shame has on so many of us. As an immigrant from India to Canada, Nisha's unique vantage point enriches her narratives, bridging diverse worlds with empathy and insight. Her journey is not just about making films but also the art of fostering understanding, catalyzing change, and alchemizing adversity into inspiration.  We talked about: How Nisha got involved with Kill A Tiger and what she feels were the hardest parts to film (4:16)Western and eastern societal parallels around discussing and handling sexual assault (8:10)Nisha's relationship with shame and the concept of shame as a cultural inheritance (12:05)How Karen and her family are doing now and current projects in the works  (17:20)What experiencing immigrating from India and growing up in Canada was like (18:50)Nisha's relationship with our culture (23:50)The World Before Her, the initial journey to documentary making, and her perspective on representation (29:30)Connect with Nisha PahujaInstagramLinkedinLet's talk Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media

In the next batch of categories covered in their Oscar Contenders series, Nick and Sophia celebrate the sleek, eye-popping, and masterful artistry in the remaining below-the-line categories. Tune in to hear about each of the nominees in the following categories including their own write-in votes they wish would have made it in, too: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design (29:52), Production Design (53:38), and Cinematography (1:15:19). What do you think should win for these awards?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamichhttps://awardswatch.com/interview-legendary-production-designer-jack-fisk-on-building-a-town-in-osage-county-creating-spaces-for-actors-and-collaborating-with-martin-scorsese-on-killers-of-the-flower-moon/https://awardswatch.com/interview-from-discordant-ensembles-to-condom-capes-poor-things-costume-designer-holly-waddington-talks-about-bella-baxters-sartorial-expedition/https://filmmakermagazine.com/123631-interview-cinematographer-rodrigo-prieto-killers-of-the-flower-moon/More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

Ever wonder how directors, like this year's Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet, work with their teams to orchestrate such thought-provoking, beautiful films? Sophia and Nick are back with their favorite yearly series to explain that and much, much more. After listing all the nominees in Original Song, Original Score (21:15), Sound (46:49), Film Editing (1:10:20), and Visual Effects (1:33:03), they list fun facts from production, what their write-in votes would be, and who they think should win. Listen along to see what makes this extraordinary crop of nominees shine!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

FIRST 35:10 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 35:10 it's a full spoiler review We're back again and this time we're giving the Martin Scorsese Best Picture nominee, Killers of the Flower Moon, the See It or Skip It treatment.  Are Martin Scorsese's epic runtimes a barrier for his audience? Is he retreading material we've already seen from better films starring Leo & De Niro? How does it stack up against other Oscar Contenders this year? Did we miss a few key cameos this great cast?  Where does this sit within the other films in Leo's impressive filmography? We'll answer all these questions on Killers of the Flower Moon and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

FIRST 30:10 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 30:10 it's a full spoiler review We're back again and this time we're giving the Emma Stone Best Picture nominee, Poor Things, the See It or Skip It treatment.  Does this film exploit Emma Stone throughout with all the nudity and sex? Why did this film remind us so much of The Favourite? How does it stack up against other Oscar Contenders this year?  Is there an argument that what Barbie tried to do by telling the audience, Poor Things did by showing?  Ian is joined by Liam, and then later by Nate The Great. We'll answer all these questions on Poor Things and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

Nisha Pooja is a writer, an artist, and director and now an Emmy-nominated filmmaker. Her passion for social impact is marked by a quiet courage towards exploring complex social issues that often breed division through the lens of her camera. We chat about her latest award-winning documentary "To Kill a Tiger," which has won 19 awards from prestigious festivals such as TIFF, Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Canadian Screen Awards, and Doc Aviv and has names like Dev Patel and Mindy Kaling attached to it. The film earned its way on The New York Times Most Anticipated Fall Releases list and Anne Thompson at the IndieWire's Oscar Contenders list.I had the pleasure of moderating the premier of the film here in Dallas with some of the executive producers and was absolutely blown away by the film.Nisha's storytelling prowess goes beyond this latest project, with notable credits like the Emmy-nominated "The World Before Her," the documentary "Bollywood Bound," and the insightful series "Diamond Road." Her work doesn't just capture stories; it sparks conversations and challenges perspectives, especially around themes of cultural evolution, the reality of stereotypical depictions, and the grip that shame has on so many of us. As an immigrant from India to Canada, Nisha's unique vantage point enriches her narratives, bridging diverse worlds with empathy and insight. Her journey is not just about making films but also the art of fostering understanding, catalyzing change, and alchemizing adversity into inspiration.  We talked about: How Nisha got involved with Kill A Tiger and what she feels were the hardest parts to film (4:16)Western and eastern societal parallels around discussing and handling sexual assault (8:10)Nisha's relationship with shame and the concept of shame as a cultural inheritance (12:05)How Karen and her family are doing now and current projects in the works  (17:20)What experiencing immigrating from India and growing up in Canada was like (18:50)Nisha's relationship with our culture (23:50)The World Before Her, the initial journey to documentary making, and her perspective on representation (29:30)Connect with Nisha PahujaInstagramLinkedinLet's talk Connect:InstagramThis podcast is produced by Ginni Media

Follow along as Nick, Sophia, and returning guest Bennett Prosser recap everything they saw at #NYFF61! Bennett initially shares his experience as a first-time festivalgoer and what it's like traveling to New York to see 9 movies in just a few days. Then, they briefly recap the films by sharing reactions and how they think they'll fare during awards season. Note that many of these will feature extended discussions in the coming months during Awards Season Check-In episodes and their Oscar Contenders series after nominations are announced! In the first half, catch the following: May December, Priscilla, Ferrari, All Dirt, Roads Taste of Salt, All of Us Strangers, The Beast, Aggro Dr1ft, Evil Does Not Exist, Fallen Leaves, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, and Janet Planet. After (38:10), check out: Orlando, My Political Biography, Poor Things, Maestro, The Zone of Interest, The Boy and the Heron, Foe, Menus Plaisirs-Les Troisgros, The Taste of Things, Hit Man, The Pigeon Tunnel, and The Killer.Which festival film are you most excited to see?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Join the gang as we discuss Barbenheimer and the upcoming Oscar contenders from the back half of the year. Listen as Tristan and George spar over Anatomy of a Fall and Saltburn and as George starts a descent into doomerism. Fun times! Support the SAG and WGA strikes. We don't need to explain why this is important lol. Writers' Guild Foundation: https://www.wgfoundation.org/donate Entertainment Community Fund: https://secure2.convio.net/afa/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20047b?df_id=2857&2857.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=2D8BB83EDA6E5DF6D0BA681302721C84 Motion Picture and Television Fund: https://mptf.com/donate/ Hollywood Support Staff Relief Fund: https://www.payuphollywood.com/ Union Solidarity Coalition: https://www.tusctogether.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goldderbyhorses  George: https://letterboxd.com/georgeaehret/  Tristan: https://letterboxd.com/moviereviews100/ Jared: https://letterboxd.com/jfilmlover20/ Andre: https://letterboxd.com/andre_hall/

A look at the films that might make it from spring and summer releases all the way through Oscar season. Plus, welcoming the latest crop of Oscar voters and some final Emmy nomination predictions before they're announced July 12. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97  Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at the films that might make it from spring and summer releases all the way through Oscar season. Plus, welcoming the latest crop of Oscar voters and some final Emmy nomination predictions before they're announced July 12.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsiderEmail us at littlegoldmen@vf.comFollow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.

For Episode 336, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Giovanni Lago & Will Mavity. With the 95th Academy Awards officially behind us, we're looking toward the future and what else 2023 might bring as we discuss the Oscar contenders we believe you should be on the lookout for this year. We also review the polls, react to the "You Hurt My Feelings" and "Rye Lane trailers," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen down below and enjoy. Thank you all for your continued support. Enjoy! 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 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the final (!) episode in their Oscar Contenders series, Sophia and Nick are joined by friend of the pod and master pundit of AwardsWatch, Erik Anderson, to break down the last four above-the-line Oscar categories. They navigate the trenches of Adapted Screenplay before traveling the symphonic multiverses in Original Screenplay (23:35), which correlate exactly with the nominees in Best Director (44:24). Last but not least comes Best Picture, where they share their emotional journeys through the year of film in 2022 and what they think of this group of contenders (1:10:08). As always, find out what they think should win for each category and what their write-in votes would be.Follow Erik Anderson @ awardswatch.com, on Instagram @awardwatch & on Twitter @awards_watchFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod with more content @ oscarwild.squarespace.comFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

On today's Contenders episode you'll find some wonderful nominees that range from having fun character names, like Jamie Lee Curtis as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in Everything Everywhere All at Once, to being true supporting scene stealers with less than 10 minutes of screen time, like Judd Hirsch as Uncle Boris in The Fabelmans. Special guest and acting connoisseur Kevin Jacobsen joins Nick and Sophia for an in-depth conversation about Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress (55:42). Hear what they think about the performances, what they would use as a clip for their Oscar scene during the telecast, and who they think should win!Follow Kevin on Twitter @Kevin_Jacobsen & listen to his podcast And The Runner-Up Is @OscarRunnerUpFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

You'll have to travel from the desolate Cliffs of Inisherin to the hallowed halls of Juilliard to find the magnificent nominees discussed on this week's Contenders episode. Sophia and Nick are joined by the insightful and charming Cameron Scheetz to break down both lead acting categories. Listen as they navigate the contentious showdowns of the five first-time nominees in Best Actor (6:14) and the bold and complex performances in Best Actress (48:49). Don't miss as they share what they would choose for each of their Oscar scenes to be played during the telecast.Follow as Cameron Scheetz on Twitter and Instagram @cameronscheetzFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The 15 nominees Sophia and Nick discuss in this week's episode may range from only 7 to 39 minutes, but they exude an endless amount of imagination with ideas that are larger than life and worthy of being seen on the big screen. Listen along as they share their reactions and break down the three short films categories, including: Animated, Live Action (10:45), and Documentary (21:15).Check out the short films in theaters here: https://shorts.tv/theoscarshorts/Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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

Nick and Sophia are back with another Oscar Contenders episode, this time wrapping up the technical categories. From turning a Soviet era airfield into a WWI war zone in ‘All Quiet on the Western Front' to the many lenses, wigs, and costumes that styled the King of Rock and Roll in ‘Elvis,' they discuss all of the fascinating details that bring these nominated films to life. Also listen to find out which movies they would write-in and who they think should win for: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design (23:42), Production Design (45:03), and Cinematography (1:05:51).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The movie award season is in full swing and this year's crop of potential Oscar winners includes a healthy and diverse array of films, ranging from psychological studies like Tár to big blockbusters like Avatar: The Way of Water. I sat down with Adam Nayman, a film critic for The Ringer, about the Oscar list. We also discuss, at greater length, one particular nominee which we felt merited a long discussion: The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical account of his youth. Adam's review of the movie can be found here. As Adam notes, the the movie is multi-layered and rewards a deeper examination. It's a portrait of the artist as a youthful cinephile which also makes explicit the family break-up that would haunt Spielberg's work. Surprisingly self-critical, the movie is not, as some have said, a victory lap. Rather, it delves into the psychological price paid by becoming an artist who uses creativity to hide from reality. It also tells the complex story of Jewish assimilation into an American mainstream aided and abetted by Hollywood.Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: thenation.com/podcastsubscribe.  Host: Jeet HeerExecutive Producer: Ludwig HurtadoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Now that the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced, it's time to kick off the Oscar Contenders series! Sophia and Nick go through each category, discussing every nominee including their previous wins, facts from production, and fascinating details that showcase the craftwork. They also share their write-in votes and who they think should win for the following categories: Original Song, Original Score (18:30), Sound (36:33), Film Editing (56:05), and Visual Effects (1:16:09).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The 2023 Academy Awards are just around the corner. Hollywood is currently casting votes for Tinseltown's event of the year. Let's tap into the Oscar buzz and take a look at some of the contenders.

For episode 114, I'm once again joined by my co-host, Myles Hughes, with Steve Prusakowski taking the week off. This time around, we're largely talking about the big movie I've recently seen (Emancipation, my review of which will be up by the time this goes live), as well as the ones Myles has caught up on. So, look for his takes/my re-takes on She Said (my review is here), Bardo (my review is here), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (my review is here), Devotion (my review is here), and The Fabelmans (my review is here). Plus, we both chat about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. It's a fun one, complete with a return of a beloved little game... As always my friends and faithful listeners/readers, I do hope you all enjoy the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast, our 114th one to date (here's to at least 100 more). Of course, feel free to revisit the previous installments by clicking the Podcast tab (here) on the top of the page. Plus, listen to us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, and other platforms. More to come each and every single week, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening!

Welcome to The Beniverse and on today's episode I did a round robin review of 10 films with Oscar dreams! #harrystyles #mexico #bardo #guillermodeltoro #shesaid #jenniferlawrence #stopmotion #bansheesofinisherin

It's that time of year when studios roll out their Oscar-hopeful movies. What are some films rising to the top? Our guest, producer and film critic Jeff Huston breaks it down for us.

For Episode 301, I am joined by Josh Parham & Will Mavity. After discussing the Oscar contenders and best films from the first half of 2022, today, we're looking ahead to give our predictions for the Oscar contenders to come throughout the rest of 2022. Which films do we think are currently in the frontrunner positions (sight unseen) as we prepare for the fall film festival programming announcements? On top of this, we also go over the polls, give our reactions to the trailers for "See How They Run," "Thirteen Lives," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! We hope you enjoy and have a fun Fourth of July. Please take a listen or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app using the links below. Thank you! 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

For Episode 298, I'm joined by Ema Sasic, Dan Bayer, Amy Smith & Nadia Dalimonte. Today, we're discussing what we feel are the Oscar contenders from the first half of 2022 and the beginning of the Tribeca Film Festival. We also give our thoughts on the trailer for "Black Adam," "Prey," & "The Sea Beast," go over the polls, discuss other film news, answer your fan-submitted questions, and more! Please take a listen or subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app using the links below. Thank you, and enjoy! 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

Welcome back to Sophia and Nick's penultimate Contenders episode as they cover the remaining below-the-line categories and discuss their Oscar potential. With the recent BAFTA and Critics Choice Awards and final Oscar voting beginning todayLive Action Short, Documentary Short (6:24), Documentary Feature (10:28), Sound (17:15), and Film Editing (27:26).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

After last week's episode on leading performances, Nick and Sophia are back to follow up with the remaining acting categories. With Supporting Actor, they discuss how this season has become a two-horse race and speculate if the tides have changed with the recent BAFTA and Critics Choice winners. In Supporting Actress, which of the first-time nominees has the best chance to challenge the previous winner and eight-time nominee Judi Dench for the statuette? (32:45) Follow along as they discuss each nominee and share what they think their Oscar clip should be!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Kevin Jacobsen joins Sophia and Nick for an in-depth discussion of the two lead acting categories. In Best Actor, will Denzel's Macbeth rise to dethrone Will Smith's King Richard? Or can Benedict Cumberbatch manifest an Oscar win by lassoing his way to the top? Then in Best Actress, listen to them debate if the baity biopic performances in Jessica Chastain's Tammy Faye or Nicole Kidman's Lucille Ball could once again bring home the gold (59:27). As always with the acting categories, listen for their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will win. Follow Kevin Jacobsen @kevin_jacobsen on TwitterFollow And the Runner-Up Is @OscarRunnerUpFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

The Animation Podcast Ep. 144 — The Animation Podcast is an official podcast of FilmBook. The Animation Podcast is an animation news podcast on the latest animation movie news and animation television show news. Each week, FilmBook contributor Ephraim Birney discusses that breaking United States and international news. Shownotes Top News Stories (1:40) Marvel [...]Continue reading: The Animation Podcast Ep. 144: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Review, Oscar Contenders Released, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 Trailer, & More

It's festival season all over the country, which means you can see Belfast, The Lost Daughter, and many more hopefuls way outside of New York and LA. Plus, a look at the beloved stars who might finally get nominated this year, the documentary The Rescue, and much more.Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/littlegoldmen

Yay! Erik Anderson AwardsWatch is back with us to talk about the most anticipated movies coming up in 2021, and who already has Oscar 2022 buzz! Plus we talk about the scandals surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the cancellation of the 2022 Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SAG Award nominee Steven Yeun has an intimate conversation with EW Movies Editor David Canfield to discuss his new film Minari, its personal significance for him, and the power of this point in his career. Plus, David and cohost Clarissa Cruz are joined by EW film critic Leah Greenblatt for a critical guide to this year's Oscar contenders, from the must-sees to the skippables, and to help break down this year's Critics' Choice Award nominations. More at ew.com, ew.com/awardist, and @EW. Host/Producers: David Canfield (@davidcanfield97) and Clarissa Cruz (@clarissanyc1); Special Guest: Leah Greenblatt (@leahbats); Editors: Carly Usdin (@carlytron) and Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the movies that have yet to debut, and conversations with two major contenders, One Night in Miami's Kingsley Ben-Adir and Miss Juneteenth's Nicole Beharie.

EW's Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and JD Heyman talk about the unexpected or unlikely performances and films that may be considered a long shot but absolutely should be in the discussion for this year's Golden Globes and the Oscars. Plus: the other kind of campaign that dominates Los Angeles especially this time of year. And we interview ‘Parasite' director Bong-Joon Ho about his Cannes Palme d'Or winning-film, whether it should be considered a horror movie, and what American TV show it evokes. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please rate and subscribe to our podcast if you haven't already! In Episode 59, we discuss the breakup between Sony and Marvel over Spider-Man, reboots on reboots on reboots from Disney (“Home Alone” and “Lizzie Mcguire”) and Taylor Swift taking her power back by pledging to re-record her first six albums next year. In the Premiere Topic, Maureen and Josh are giving their snap judgements on possible 2020 Oscar contenders based solely on the trailers that have been released. We rate the movies on a scale of “Oh yeah!” to “Ehhhhhh” to “HECK No” and talk about whether or not the movies will be contenders or pretenders during the upcoming awards season. PLUS, in our teasers, Maureen recommends the fourth season of a Netflix show and Josh recommends some lovely film scores to pass the time at work. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Links: Sony and Marvel break up over Spider-Man “Home Alone” and “Lizzie McGuire” reboots on Disney+ Taylor Swift will re-record her first six albums in 2020 “The Irishman” “Harriet” “Little Women” “Ford vs. Ferrari” “The Goldfinch” “1917” “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” “Queer Eye” season 4 on Netflix Thomas Newman

In Episode 12, we chat about Josh's recent re-watch of 2016's La La Land, The Conners' decision to kill off the Roseanne character, the charming Netflix film To All the Boys I've Loved Before and the death of Neil Simon, one of America's greatest playwrights. For our Marquee Topic, we look at the trailers for seven films being released this fall (including Bradley Cooper's A Star is Born and the Ryan Gosling led First Man) and discuss which ones could be a part of the awards conversation this year (super sorry for the shade, Lin-Manuel Miranda). PLUS, in our teasers this week, Maureen throws it back to some great film scores and Josh recommends a (somewhat vulgar but ultimately very funny and well-done) Netflix true crime mockumentary. Email us at thepoppedcast@vernacularpodcast.com! Find links for this episode in the show notes at https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/poppedcast/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepoppedcast/support

For Episode 110, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz, Ryan C. Showers & Kt Schaefer talk about the films we have seen so far in the Oscar conversation at various film festivals including the beginning of the New York Film Festival. We also go over the polls, answer your questions on the air and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2 And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Matthew Sweet is joined by critics Ryan Gilbey and Ellen E Jones to look at the films nominated for this year's Academy Awards and the tradition of films with a campaigning message. Film historian Vanda Krefft charts the complicated life of William Fox, the man who founded the Fox Film Corporation. Comedian Lucy Porter and author Steve Massa celebrate the women of the silent era who starred alongside the likes of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. The Man Who Made the Movies: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of William Fox is by Vanda Krefft. Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy is by Steve Massa. Producer: Craig Templeton Smith

For Episode 98, myself, Will Mavity, Michael Schwartz & Josh Parham continue on from last week's episode where we revealed our top films of 2018 so far and now we are revealing what we feel are the most realistic Oscar contenders from the first half of the year. We do this, talk about the polls, answer fan questions and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2 And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

For Episode 93, myself and Will Mavity discuss early potential Oscar contenders that have screened already, this week's poll which asks "Which is the scariest movie you've ever seen?" which ties directly into our anticipation for "Hereditary" and more! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2 And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture