Oscar Wild
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Oscar Wild is an entertainment podcast where Sophia Ciminello and Nick Ruhrkraut discuss the latest in film from new releases to old favorites, always counting down to next year's Oscars.
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Oscar Rewind: William Wyler (Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur)
July 21, 2021 11:26 - 1 hour - 90 MBSophia and Nick are back to discuss the Oscars’ most-nominated director, William Wyler! They’ll discuss his fascinating history and rise through Hollywood (1:03) before discussing his three Best Picture & Director winners which were all record-setting films: Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, and Ben-Hur. Wyler channeled his experiences serving during WWII to craft a successful propaganda film in “Mrs. Miniver” (11:04) and followed that up by exploring the hardships of veterans ret...
'Zola' and A24
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBLike, Follow, and Retweet this week’s episode as Nick and Sophia discuss the newly released Twitter-adapted film, “Zola.” After listing off some recent changes made by The Academy and other guilds, find out why A24 has been a defining film distribution company for the past decade and what they love about it so much (6:59). Then they dive into their reactions and breakdown of “Zola,” highlighting how Janicza Bravo and Jeremy O. Harris’ adapted the 148-tweet story and how the stellar cast brou...
Oscar Rewind: The 1964 Oscars (My Fair Lady)
July 01, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIt’s time for another Oscar Rewind to the 37th Academy Awards, where Sophia and Nick discuss the 1964 Best Picture (and Director and Adapted Screenplay) nominees (2:20). “My Fair Lady,” the winner and huge box-office success, took the musical to new and grander heights in this striking adaptation (6:59). Which three nominees had at least 12 nominations and which was the only entry to go home with zero? Listen to a full breakdown of all of the other nominees: “Becket,” an acting tour-de-force...
Nominated and Snubbed: Toni Collette in 'The Sixth Sense' and 'Hereditary'
June 24, 2021 12:08 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBNick and Sophia are back to talk about one of their favorite Oscar-nominated actresses, Toni Collette! They highlight two of her spookiest performances from films released during summer, one that earned her a nomination and another for which she was snubbed. First is The Sixth Sense, a twisted box-office success, where Toni shines as the mother of a gifted child (4:46). Then, they finally get to break down Hereditary, one of their favorite, albeit bone-chilling, rewatches for which they know...
‘In The Heights’
June 17, 2021 10:27 - 49 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week’s episode is all about the movie musical of the summer, In The Heights! Sophia and Nick share their favorite performances, musical numbers, and much more as they review the latest Warner Bros. release to hit theaters and HBO Max (4:02). Is this the first Best Picture hopeful of the season? They share their thoughts on if we’ll see this movie at the Oscars, its most likely nomination(s), and their favorite awards-worthy components (33:05). Lastly, they wrap up with another round...
Our Very Early 2022 Oscar Predictions
June 10, 2021 11:08 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBWith so many recent release date announcements of films in 2021, Nick and Sophia decided it was time to make some early 2022 Oscars Predictions. Blockbusters like Dune and House of Gucci may boast high profile talent like Timothee Chalamet and Lady Gaga, but which other films will attract Oscars love? Listen to find out who they think will get nominated in the big six categories: Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Director, and Picture. Follow us on Instagram and Twitte...
Interview with 'Holler' Director, Nicole Riegel
June 07, 2021 12:41 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBDirector, Writer, and Producer Nicole Riegel joins Sophia and Nick to talk about her feature directorial debut, “Holler.” The film is a semi-autobiographical story that follows a young woman, Ruth, who joins a dangerous scrap metal crew to pay for her education and the chance of a better life. Nicole, a fellow Ohioan, recounts her journey from growing up in small-town Jackson where her love for movies began to joining the military and her initial reluctance with attending film school. She al...
'Cruella' and 'A Quiet Place Part II'
June 03, 2021 10:21 - 52 minutes - 50.7 MBOn their newest episode, Nick and Sophia discuss two new releases, Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II. After some film industry updates including important 2022 Oscars dates (1:06), they talk about their first theater viewing experience together as Oscar Wild, Cruella. Disney’s newest live-action film finds Emma Stone in the iconic role of Cruella DeVil surrounded by plenty of 70’s punk fashion and music, some CGI dogs, and an entertaining supporting cast (7:03). Then it’s another round of N...
"Cruella" and "A Quiet Place Part II"
June 03, 2021 10:21 - 52 minutes - 50.7 MBOn their newest episode, Nick and Sophia discuss two new releases, Cruella and A Quiet Place Part II. After some film industry updates including important 2022 Oscars dates (1:06), they talk about their first theater viewing experience together as Oscar Wild, Cruella. Disney’s newest live-action film finds Emma Stone in the iconic role of Cruella DeVil surrounded by plenty of 70’s punk fashion and music, some CGI dogs, and an entertaining supporting cast (7:03). Then it’s another round of ...
The Best Director Game
May 27, 2021 11:02 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBFor this week’s episode, it’s all about directors nominated at the Academy Awards. Sophia and Nick play the Movie Director Game, a creation of “The Big Picture” podcast, where they choose their favorite (and runner-up) director of each decade starting with the 1950’s. The directors are categorized by the release date of their feature directorial debut and in order to be included they must have earned a Best Director nomination at The Oscars for any of their films. Follow along with the links...
Oscar Rewind: The 2007 Oscars (No Country For Old Men)
May 20, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBSophia and Nick are back to discuss the Best Picture nominees of one of the best years in film of the 21st century, 2007. First, they travel back in time to the 80th Academy Awards and discuss Jon Stewart’s hosting gig and some of the most memorable moments from the ceremony (1:35). They start off with the winner of the coin toss and Best Picture, No Country For Old Men (7:10). They share their thoughts on Javier Bardem’s clean sweep of the Best Supporting Actor category, the Coen Brothers...
'Shrek' at 20
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 53.6 MBWelcome back to a new season of your favorite Oscar movie chats with Nick and Sophia, starting with an Oscar Rewind to the first winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Shrek! They start with some background info on the film and break down some of its most formative and memorable qualities (2:15). Then, find out about how beloved Shrek was during its awards season before diving into some of their favorite scenes and quotes (11:36). For a mini-game intermission, find out which animated f...
Reactions to the 2021 Oscars Ceremony (ft. Bennett Prosser)
April 28, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBSophia and Nick are back for their FINAL episode of the season with guest star Bennett Prosser to run through everything that happened during this year’s Oscars and share all of their reactions. Beginning with an overview of the ceremony, the pre-show, and how they thought about the show’s layout (1:49), they then discuss all of The Good (13:16), The Strange (26:39), and The Bad (32:40) moments that proceeded. How did they feel about that sped up, yet abrupt ending? Afterwards, they sum up ...
Final 2021 Oscars Predictions! (ft. Joyce Eng)
April 23, 2021 12:32 - 1 hour - 56 MBNick and Sophia are excited to share their Final Oscars Predictions with special guest Gold Derby senior editor and master prognosticator, Joyce Eng. Before they discuss the nominees, they chat with Joyce about how she got into predicting and why this group of nominated films is unique (2:01). Next, listen as they go through all 23 categories organized into three groups: “In The Bag” (6:45), “Toss Up” (26:46), and “Anybody’s Guess” (49:30). Tune into The Oscars on Sunday at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm...
Oscar Contenders: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay, Director, and Picture
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBListen to a breakdown of Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture in the final Oscar Contenders episode! Sophia and Nick list the nominees and their wins during this awards season to try to predict who will win the Academy Award this week. They also include their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will ultimately take home the gold! First, they dive into Original Screenplay (1:21) and Adapted Screenplay (10:45). Both writin...
Oscar Contenders: Best Actor and Best Actress
April 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBNick and Sophia continue their discussion of the acting categories in their Oscar Contenders series with Best Actor and Best Actress. Along with their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will win, they’ll be sharing a scene for each actor that they think will be shown during the Oscars telecast. Next, they celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s legacy and stunning performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Anthony Hopkins’ beguiling BAFTA-winning performance in The Father, Riz...
Oscar Contenders: Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53.8 MBIn the latest installment of the Oscar Contenders series, Sophia and Nick discuss nominees for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Along with their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will win, they’ll be sharing a scene from the film they think will be shown during the Oscars telecast. Is Daniel Kaluuya the biggest lock in any of the acting categories? We discuss his excellent performance and awards run, LaKeith Stanfield’s surprise nomination, cat...
Interview with Oscar-nominated "Greyhound" Sound Mixers Beau Borders and David Wyman
April 11, 2021 03:03 - 33 minutes - 30.1 MBBeau Borders and David Wyman join Nick and Sophia for an in-depth conversation about their meticulous sound mixing work on "Greyhound." They each share where their love for sound work originated and how they became involved in cinema. Dive deeper into all of the period-correct planning and equipment modifications that make this feature of the 1942 Battle of the Atlantic so authentic. With 2021 being the first year of the Oscars’ combined Best Sound category, they explain what the unification...
Oscar Contenders: Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and the Shorts
April 08, 2021 11:13 - 49 minutes - 48.7 MBAfter an intro filled with plenty of tea (“Godzilla vs Kong” reactions, Letterboxd ratings, and the winners of the Set Decorators and Make-Up and Hair Stylists ceremonies), Sophia and Nick discuss all of the International Feature nominees (5:02). Can first-time nominees Romania or Tunisia beat out Denmark’s 13th nominated entry? Next up is Best Documentary (25:26) with five contenders that all tug at your heart strings. Lastly, they go through all of the short film categories: live action (...
Oscar Contenders: Technical Categories, Part 2
April 01, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn the latest installment in the Oscars Contenders Series, Sophia and Nick dive into four more technical categories, Production Design (1:44), Visual Effects (20:05), Cinematography (31:22), and Film Editing (51:49). Like their other Contenders episodes, they include a write-in vote and share who they think should and will win. Can Nolan’s “Tenet” win an Oscar after its infamous release this summer? Will the Editing winner align with the Best Picture winner for the first time since Argo? Li...
Oscar Contenders: Technical Categories, Part 1
March 25, 2021 11:48 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBSophia and Nick are excited to dive deeper into some Below-The-Line categories in the latest installment of the Oscar Contenders series. In each of the five categories, they share a write-in vote, who they think should win, and who they think will ultimately take home the Oscar. They dive into the brand new merged category, Best Sound (1:23), Best Original Song (15:54), and Best Score (23:25). Then they talk about their favorite styles nominated for Best Costume Design (34:07) - with a nod ...
Reactions to the 2021 Oscar Nominations
March 17, 2021 16:18 - 51 minutes - 40.3 MBSophia and Nick react to all of the Oscar nominations from Monday’s announcement along with guest Bennett Prosser! After some general reactions and wondering if the extended awards season and eligibility window actually came into play, they break down The Good (8:39), The Bad (19:40), and The Chaotic (27:54). Listen in on all of the snubs and surprise noms that could change the course of some races leading up to The Academy Awards. They wrap up by discussing how they feel about the 8 films...
Our Final Oscar Nomination Predictions
March 12, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBSophia and Nick are celebrating their 50th episode(!) with their predictions for the upcoming Oscar nominations. They go category by category sharing their theories for who will make the final lineup based on precursors, campaigns, and gut feelings. What’s going on with Best Supporting Actress? Did Nolan kill Tenet’s chances for a major nomination haul? Who will be our surprise nominees? They try to answer all of these questions and more, while getting even more excited for the nominations a...
'Nomadland' and 'Minari'
March 04, 2021 11:47 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Nick and Sophia discuss two Golden Globe and numerous critics award-winning films, Nomadland and Minari. First up, they talk about Chloe Zhao’s beautiful road movie and Best Picture frontrunner(?), Nomadland (0:58). They discuss Frances McDormand’s excellent turn as Fern, Zhao’s impeccable direction, and some of their favorite moments in the film before discussing the slightly spoiler-filled ending and where they think Fern may be headed down the road (17:43). Next, they discuss...
Our Reactions to the 2021 Golden Globes
March 01, 2021 23:28 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBAnd the Golden Globe goes to...SAL! Glamorous gowns, hilarious jokes, shots on Zoom, and some shocking wins: hear all of Sophia and Nick’s immediate reactions to the Golden Globe ceremony last night. Are you just as upset that “Promising Young Woman, “Mank,” “One Night in Miami,” and “The Father” all left empty-handed? Listen for their take on what this means for the remainder of this awards season in this late night special edition episode.
Our Golden Globes Predictions
February 25, 2021 11:42 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBNick and Sophia are so excited that the 78th Golden Globe Awards, the most mysterious and chaotic awards show of the season, are finally here! Will “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” take home more awards than “Mank” or “Nomadland”? Will “Hamilton” reign supreme at its final ‘shot’ at awards? They share their predictions in all of the film categories, stump for their favorites, and talk about some out-of-left-field scenarios that could change the conversation for the rest of this very long awards ...
Oscar Contenders: The Shortlists
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBSophia and Nick continue their Oscar Contenders series by discussing some of the nine shortlist categories that were announced on February 9th. From these 10 or 15 contenders, which will make those coveted final five spots? Which do they think are locks and which are they mostly scared by? Here are the possible nominees for: Original Song, Original Score, Documentary Feature, Visual Effects, Makeup and Hairstyling, and International Feature Film.
‘One Night in Miami...’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
February 18, 2021 11:39 - 54 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode honoring Black History Month, Nick and Sophia highlight two awards contenders, Regina King’s “One Night In Miami…” (0:41) and Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” (19:09). While discussing the films, they praise leading performances and rousing scenes, contemplate category nominations at The Oscars, and recommend other films to watch if you’re interested in the characters or histories that are explored. Afterwards, they each share five of their favorite films made by Bl...
Oscar Rewind: Movies for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2021 11:52 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBSophia and Nick take a look at Hollywood’s romantic side on this week’s Rewind episode by highlighting three of Oscar’s Valentines. First up is Nick’s pick, “My Beautiful Laundrette” (0:47), a queer love story set in Thatcher’s England. Next with Sophia’s pick, “When Harry Met Sally” (10:43), they talk about Nora Ephron and the iconic romcom that started them all. Then they take a break and share a brand new segment, Smash or Pass (20:48), where they, well…you’ll see. Next up they discus...
Reactions to the 2021 Golden Globe & SAG Film Nominations
February 08, 2021 22:44 - 46 minutes - 35.9 MBNick and Sophia are joined by returning guest, Bennett Prosser, to discuss the Golden Globe and SAG film nominations. Could Jared Leto get nominated for an Oscar? What is "Music"? They answer these questions, chat about the snubs and surprises, and share their thoughts on what all of this means for the state of the Oscar race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more awards season updates!
'The Silence of the Lambs' at 30
February 04, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 51 MBGrab some fava beans and a nice Chianti to help Sophia and Nick celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Silence of the Lambs”. First, they travel back to the 64th Academy Awards to share their thoughts on how the film accomplished what only two other films have in history, winning The Big 5 at The Oscars (11:23). Next, they dive into the film and discuss some of their favorite chilling scenes (25:28). They also get very close to doing character impressions when they share their favorite quo...
2021 Golden Globes & SAG Film Nominations Predictions
February 01, 2021 21:25 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBOur first predictions special is here! Join Nick and Sophia as they predict the Golden Globe and SAG nominations in all film categories. Will Hamilton be nominated? How many people will receive multiple nominations? Could Ben Affleck's campaign pay off? They discuss these things and share some of their theories for the wildest things the HFPA could do. Golden Globe nominations will be announced Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, at 5 AM PT, while the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be an...
Interview with 'Wolfwalkers' Directors, Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart
January 29, 2021 13:37 - 43 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, the directors of one of our favorite films of 2020, "Wolfwalkers". Tomm and Ross have been childhood friends since growing up in Kilkenny, Ireland and have both created illustrious careers in art direction and filmmaking. After co-founding his animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Tomm has directed, written, produced, and designed multiple film and television projects including “Puffin Rock”, “The Prophet” and “The Bre...
Oscar Contenders: Best Animated Feature
January 28, 2021 11:41 - 43 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this first episode in a series of 2021 Oscars Category Predictions, Nick and Sophia discuss the biggest contenders for Best Animated Feature. With Soul (1:57) and Wolfwalkers (14:46) as the frontrunners, are they already able to crown a clear winner? Will they also be nominated in other categories, like Best Original Screenplay or Best Picture? Next, they share their thoughts on hot animated dads and the last film they saw in theaters before lockdown, Onward. Will it take the third slot ...
Oscar Rewind: The 1987 Oscars
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBSophia and Nick travel back to the ‘80s for the 60th Academy Awards! First, they discuss how ‘‘The Last Emperor’ swept The Oscars with nine wins, including Best Picture (2:11). Then, they dive into one of Sophia’s favorites, James L. Brooks’ classic portrait of the media, ‘Broadcast News’ (10:34). Before discussing the other Best Picture nominees, they take a quick break to dive into the telecast, other nominees, snubs, and their first-time watches from the year (30:41). Next up, they talk...
The 2021 Movie Preview Special
January 14, 2021 05:50 - 55 minutes - 46 MBWith production companies looking to entice audiences more than ever with star-studded slates, Nick and Sophia are here to share some of their most anticipated films to come in 2021. Stay tuned to hear why it’s shaping up to be a “frisky” year, with delayed movies from 2020 that will still be eligible for the 2021 Academy Awards (1:41), other delayed 2020 films due to COVID-19 (6:20), and all-new releases (28:04). They end the episode with another segment of On This Day in Oscar History (51:...
Our Top Five Movies of 2020
January 07, 2021 05:50 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick recap an exciting year in film (0:14) as they discuss their favorite movies of 2020, spoiler-free (3:32)! Stay tuned for some fun, quirky, and steamy categories to follow (37:59).
'News of the World' and 'Promising Young Woman' (Spoilers)
December 31, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBFor the final episode of 2020, Bennett Prosser joins Sophia and Nick to share updates on the awards season fantasy draft, highlights from the NYFCC and other critics awards (1:00), and what the latest category changes mean for the Golden Globes (13:10). Then, they discuss whether Tom Hanks’ latest collaboration with Paul Greengrass, News of the World, is a successful western with awards potential (23:04). Finally, they do a spoiler-filled deep dive on Promising Young Woman, the provocative,...
‘Hillbilly Elegy’, ‘The Prom’, and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
December 24, 2020 12:37 - 1 hour - 48 MBNick and Sophia start out this new episode by discussing Disney’s biggest announcements at their recent Investor Day with returning guest, Ryan Lamb, and how this relates to other recent film distribution news (0:43). Then, they dive into two of Netflix’s newest- and controversial?- award hopefuls: “Hillbilly Elegy” (15:58) and “The Prom” (28:07). After playing a fun game of “Nom Or Bomb” with Netflix Originals (38:50), they sing the praises of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and break down its h...
Oscar Rewind: The 2010 Oscars (ft. Kevin Jacobsen)
December 17, 2020 12:37 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis week, Sophia and Nick are joined by Kevin Jacobsen, host of the And The Runner Up Is podcast and writer at Gold Derby and AwardsWatch, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Oscars. They discuss Anne Hathaway and James Franco’s infamous hosting gig, The King’s Speech winning Best Picture, and more, as they count down and reveal their five favorite Best Picture nominees of the year.
Mank
December 10, 2020 15:23 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThe long-awaited “Mank” has finally arrived and Sophia and Nick are here to break down the film into bite-size pieces. They discuss the history of Old Hollywood during the studio era (2:33) and introduce the key players of and story behind “Citizen Kane” (17:46). Next, they explain why Pauline Kael’s “Raising Kane'' (21:13) critique played such a large part in the film’s development. Finally, find out all about “Mank'' (29:23), including: notable performances, the screenplay and its many dra...
Mini Episode: RIP Movie Theaters? What the HBO Max and Warner Bros. News Means for the Future of Moviegoing
December 07, 2020 15:37 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBNick and Sophia are back for a quick update on some changes in the film industry (psst Warner Bros. and HBO Max) and how they think this could affect the future of moviegoing. They also bring back the Wild For It! segment to (spoiler-free) rave about two films they’ve loved recently: “Sound of Metal” and “Promising Young Woman.”
The Holiday Movie Fantasy Draft
December 03, 2020 05:20 - 59 minutes - 46.5 MBNick and Sophia are back with another draft to kick off the holiday season and are joined by special guest: Isabel Ciminello, our Queen of Christmas! Stay tuned as they discuss all of their favorite holiday films and select their own teams in a variety of classic and fun categories, from Favorite Movie Santa to Teen Star-Turned-Christmas Movie Staple and Holiday Heartthrob.
Thanksgiving Mailbag Special
November 26, 2020 12:17 - 53 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week, Sophia and Nick answer all of your burning film questions in their first ever mailbag episode. Stay tuned for some fun Oscar category swaps, their desert island directors, and more!
A ‘Home Alone’ 30th Anniversary Watch Party
November 19, 2020 12:14 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJoin Sophia and Nick as they kick off the holiday season with a watch party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Christmas classic, “Home Alone.” They provide live commentary, share their favorite quotes, and discuss their favorite stories from the set. Enjoy the episode, ya filthy animals!
Oscar Rewind: The 1994 Oscars
November 12, 2020 05:20 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThis week, Nick and Sophia are transported back to honor the 1994 Best Picture nominees. Does its winner, Forrest Gump (3:35), stand the test of time? Next up is Four Weddings and a Funeral (15:45) and a Conjugal Edition of Nom or Bomb (22:09). After discussing the other nominees, Pulp Fiction (26:40), Quiz Show (40:01), and The Shawshank Redemption (48:45), they review the top categories and award their own, rightful winners (59:46).
Did The Academy Get It Right? Round One: Oscar Debates
November 05, 2020 18:06 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBSophia and Nick duke it out this week in a mock debate to decide whether The Academy awarded the right winner in certain categories in the 2010s. After highlighting the career of the late Sean Connery (0:18), they switch between taking the side of The Academy and the most competitive nominee for that year: Actor in 2012 (3:00), Actress in 2018 (10:45), Director in 2013 (28:00), and Picture in 2015 (35:01). Also, they introduce a new rapid-fire game to see if they can agree on who they th...
‘The Witches’ and Robert Zemeckis
October 29, 2020 08:35 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBIn the last Halloween-themed episode (for now), Nick and Sophia pay tribute to Robert Zemeckis to highlight his latest HBO Max release, “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, and Stanley Tucci. After an initial mini-retrospective and a return of Nom or Bomb (4:47), they partake in another movie trade discussion of “Death Becomes Her” (11:21) and “What Lies Beneath” (32:33), accompanied by a comparison of Nicolas Roeg’s original and Bob’s adaptation of “The Witches” (16:45).
'The Trial of the Chicago 7' Enters the Oscar Race. Plus, 'The Great Dictator' Turns 80.
October 22, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 43.7 MBSophia and Nick are back to break down Netflix’s newest release, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” and discuss all of its awards potential. In a new segment, “Wild For It,” they briefly discuss two unique films that have intrigued them recently: “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and “Wolfwalkers” (26:23). Next up, they celebrate the 80th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” (32:49) with production fun facts and by examining why it went 0 for 5 at the Oscars.
The Horror Movie Fantasy Draft
October 15, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBSpooky Season is well underway, so on this week's episode, Sophia and Nick have a horror movie draft to discuss some of their favorites in this scary genre. While forming their own teams in different iconic horror subgenres, like paranormal, slasher, monster, and occult, they mention 90 films that will send chills down your spine.