Academy Watch – Details, episodes & analysis

Anora has earned 6 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Author, Podcaster and Film Critic Sean Wilson (Frame To Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sean Wilson (@seanfilmwriter) Listen to Frame to Frame Buy his book 'The Sound of Cinema' Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Nominations are dropping imminently, so make sure you join our Discord by clicking HERE and follow along with Bo's predictions for the nominations. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ZONE OF INTEREST is a masterwork that may well be remembered as 2023's best film. But it's not an easy watch, by any stretch!With 5 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Check out his other show:Frame to FrameExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is 2023's follow-up to the wonderful Into The Spider-Verse of 2018.With 1 Oscar Nomination as Best Animated Feature, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Craig McKenzie give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestCraig McKenzie (@Nemesis4909)Check out his other workKneel Before BlogKneel Before PodWe Are StarfleetExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BARBIE is 2023's biggest hit, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world and directed by the brilliant Greta GerwigWith 8 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Violet Hammond give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestViolet Hammond (@violeth310)Check out her other workhttps://linktr.ee/violet.h.310Executive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PAST LIVES is 2023's Sundance darling from first time Director Celine Song. It's a moving story about Nora, born in Korea but now living in North America, navigating her identity as an American and as a Korean.With 2 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Check out his other show:Frame to FrameExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killers of the Flower Moon - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsBased on the true events of the murders of many Osage Nation People, Killers of the Flower Moon, has been nominated for 10 Oscars. Join host Bo Nicholson and Podcaster Ian Buckley to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan BuckleyCheck out his work.We Are Starfleet The WayIllumination Above AllExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oppenheimer - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsThe Biopic about one of the most significant figures of the 20th Century, Oppenheimer, has been nominated for 13 Oscars. Join host Bo Nicholson and Podcaster and Author Baz Greenland to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestBaz Greenland (@BazGreenland)Check out his Amazon Page for all of his booksOr his podcasts:A Dream Given Form: A Babylon 5 PodcastThe TARDIS Crew: A Doctor Who PodcastMake It So: A Star Trek Legacy PodcastExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poor Things - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsBella Baxter was born in unusual circumstances, and in Yorgos Lanthimos' latest effort, she goes on a literal journey of self-discovery, learning about herself and the world at an incredible rate. Join host Bo Nicholson and Film Critic, Podcaster and Author Sean Wilson (Frame to Frame) to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestSean Wilson (@seano22)Check out his show - Frame to FrameOr buy his book - The Sound of CinemaExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Nominations for the best films of 2023 have dropped. Hear some reactions and analysis to each category from the host Bo Nicholson immediately after their announcement.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices