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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 @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Music: “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 @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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 @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich https://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 @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

With voter participation at an all-time high from 93 countries, the nominees of the 96th Academy Awards are here! After the announcement on Tuesday, Nick and Sophia took time to celebrate, mourn, and analyze what went down to see how this awards season has shaped up. Listen for their full breakdown and a preview of what's to come before the Oscar winners are announced on March 10th! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

The time has come for overwhelming excitement, disappointment, and debate with the imminent announcement of the 2024 Oscar Nominations. On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick share all of their predictions and likely surprises in the 20 feature categories. The BAFTA announcement has definitely shaken things up, but where will The Academy land? Listen for their biggest snubs and hopedictions and then let us know what you think! Find up-to-date nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

New Year, New Slate! Nick and Sophia start off 2024 with a bang by sharing over 100 films coming out this year, and there really is something for everyone. Want to channel your inner Gru with the latest Despicable Me sequel? Did you love Poor Things so much that you can’t wait to see Lanthimos’ next project? Or are you dying to see Anne Hathaway mothering once again?! They start with movies delayed from 2023, upcoming festival releases including Sundance and Berlin, and fun, chaotic features that will have your head spinning. Then, onto IP and franchise films and ones that will be gunning for next year’s Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award at the Golden Globes (38:46). Lastly, listen for plenty of potential awards players and other films made by Academy favorites (1:03:37). Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

While it’s time to start counting down to THIS year’s Oscars, Sophia and Nick look back on an incredible year in moviegoing. They share why this year was extra special for them before recapping some of their fun Letterboxd Wrapped stats, including Total Watches and Most Watched Actor, Director, and Nanogenre. Instead of listing their top 10 favorites, they dole out multiple superlatives (15:48), from Favorite Breakout Performance and Best Shot to Favorite First-Time Watches and even Most Disappointing Movie. Obviously they had to bring back Hottest Characters, too. Follow along as they discuss many of their favorite films of 2023 and how they made such an indelible mark on the silver screen! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

We’re another step closer to the 96th Academy Awards! In their annual tradition, Nick and Sophia are joined by Bennett Prosser to decode the recently released Oscar Shortlists and how certain branches may be feeling about a year of outstanding movies. Listen as they share which movies got a huge boost by appearing here and which may be in danger. Follow Bennett on Twitter and Letterboxd @BennettProsser Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod with more content @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

First came Maria, then Oprah. Now, Sophia and Nick are here to share some of their 'favorite things' to celebrate an exciting milestone: 200 episodes! They've created 20 lists to capture everything from the best of the Best Picture winners, memorable Golden Age actors, most egregious snubs, movies they'd be excited to introduce future children to, and, of course, their favorite OW episodes. Thank you to everyone who has been along for the ride, and here's to another 200!

Awards and Nominations and Reviews, oh my! Nick and Sophia are back for their last (but not least) Awards Season Check-In with plenty of updates. First, they go over the LA Film Critics (LAFCA) award winners and how those differentiate from New York. Also, they see how the nominations from the HFPA-less Golden Globes stack up? Who’s in and who’s out with their reformed six nominee categories? Then, they review Poor Things (26:39), Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest bizarre collaboration with star Emma Stone (not their first this year and there’s already more on the way). Find out why they think Yorgos is obsessed with reimagining the Disney formula and how the costumes and production design transport the viewer to a whole new world. Lastly, they break down American Fiction, this year’s People’s Choice winner from TIFF (52:12). Find out why this has all audiences talking and what that could mean come Oscar nomination morning. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com

It’s a big week for hot dogs and birds! Sophia and Nick start off another awards season chat by listing the New York critics prizes (NYFCC) and debate how these winners may shape other awards in the coming months. Then, they break down the year’s best melodrama and a career-defining acting showcase, May December (8:07). Todd Haynes tells his version of a real-life may december romance in a movie chock-full of memorable quotes and breathtaking images. Afterwards, they try to articulate the majesty and layered brilliance of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest, The Boy and the Heron (51:23). See what they think about the film’s chances outside of the Animated Feature category. Check out May December on Netflix now and The Boy and the Heron in theaters. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com