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| 1974 Oscar Rewind: ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’ | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:48:42 | |
Sophia and Nick are looking back on 1974 once more, this time to a wonderful comedy double feature: both Oscar nominees and both made by the same director! Here’s to Mel Brooks’ odd couple, the unforgettable Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein (22:09). Listen as they uncover behind the scenes facts and share their favorite quotes and scenes alike. Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn aren’t the only ones seeing double! Do you think either of these classics deserved to win at least one Oscar? 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 | |||
| The 2025 Awards Season Fantasy Draft: All-Stars Edition | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:44:36 | |
Fall festivals are about to begin which means it’s time for Oscar Wild’s biggest episode of the year! Nick and Sophia are excited to invite back eight extraordinary guests to compete in their fifth Awards Season Fantasy Draft: All-Stars Edition. Part competition, part movie madness, the draft showcases what they believe to be the biggest players throughout the coming awards season, possibly even taking home some Oscar gold come March. Each of their teams select films, cast and crew, and some fun creative picks that could earn them the most points via critics prizes, multiple guilds, and the biggest award ceremonies. Tune in for a lively, hilarious, enlightening, and all together unforgettable insider look at the year’s biggest movies! Which team do you think will take home the win: Team Berger Kings or Team New Rochelle Bi-Coastal Champions? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Follow Erik Anderson @awards_watch Follow Cody Dericks @codymonster91 Follow Chelsea Eichholz @chels725 Follow Joyce Eng @joyceeng61 Follow Kevin Jacobsen @Kevin_Jacobsen & @OscarRunnerUp Follow Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77 Follow Bennett Prosser @BennettProsser Follow Morgan Roberts @msmlroberts & @femalegazethefilmclub Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Too Early 2025 Oscar Predictions | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:51:07 | |
Trailers for fall and winter movies are slowly appearing, which means it’s time for one of our favorite episodes of the year: sharing our Oscar predictions for the ceremony that is over 8 months away. Listen as Sophia and Nick debate who and what they think could take home the gold this coming awards season in all four acting categories, Director (34:00), and Picture (42:22). Comment with your own predictions and if you agree with our hot takes! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| September Release Round-Up: 'The Woman King,' 'Don't Worry Darling,' and More! | 30 Sep 2022 | 01:03:10 | |
Some of the big fall festival premieres look to dazzle audiences as they hit a wide release this month. Reactions on the first movie that Nick and Sophia discuss, ‘The Woman King,’ are overwhelmingly positive and consistent with its A+ CinemaScore. Gina Prince-Bythewood delivers an epic warrior drama with Viola Davis at the helm and one that has already garnered great awards potential (3:37). Next is a movie that, due to a magnetic press release, needs no introduction: ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’ After sharing their general reactions to the film (24:34), they dive into spoilers and try to make sense of that third act surprise (29:42). Stay tuned for reactions to other fun releases, from Netflix’s 80’s high school dramedy with a Gen Z twist, ‘Do Revenge,’ to others that are gearing up for quite a spooky October: ‘Barbarian,’ ‘Pearl,’ ‘Resurrection,’ and ‘Speak No Evil’ (52:26). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Venice, Telluride, and TIFF | 23 Sep 2022 | 01:34:48 | |
With the first big fall festivals wrapped up and more heading our way soon, Nick and Sophia are back to recap all of the good, bad, and the ugly out of Venice, Telluride, and TIFF. Joining them is returning guest, Bennett Prosser, to share his experiences (and hold Nick accountable for all of his post-screening hot takes) from the second week of the 79th Venice Film Festival. Listen for spoiler-free reactions to some of the festival’s buzzier films, including ‘The Whale,’ ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘The Son,’ and ‘Blonde’ (15:39). Afterwards, they discuss if festival chatter can translate into actual awards buzz, especially in Best Actress (1:10:31). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Bennett @BennettProsser Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ at 40 | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:43:21 | |
A kid in a red hoodie, a flying bike, and an alien pointing, repeating, “Phone home.” Forty years later, even just these three images conjure up shots from the instantly recognizable, ‘E.T.’ This week, Sophia and Nick celebrate this successful film’s anniversary and consider why, as one of Steven Spielberg’s most successful films, it deserves to be called an enduring classic. After discussing the history behind production, what makes the movie special to them, and some favorite scenes and performances, they debate if its performance at The Oscars should have gone differently, including any snubs they think it should have received (29:29). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| The 2023 Awards Season Fantasy Draft (ft. Special Guests) | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:19:04 | |
We are knee-deep in fall festival season which means it’s time for the annual Awards Season Fantasy Draft! Sophia and Nick welcome all new teams to draft their own selection of films, directors, actors, production or distribution companies, and other film creatives that they think will take home the most awards throughout the upcoming awards season. Which team do you think will take home the win this year and which picks are you rooting for the most? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Cody Dericks @codymonster91 Follow Chelsea Eichholz @chels725 Follow Erik Anderson @awards_watch Follow Morgan Roberts @msmlroberts Follow Nathaniel Rogers @nathanielr Follow Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' and a George Miller Mini-Retrospective | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:51:01 | |
On this mini retrospective of George Miller, Sophia and Nick talk about his background as a doctor-turned-filmmaker before discussing his grand, new release, Three Thousand Years of Longing, with Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. Then they consider his multiple nominations at the Oscars, starting with ‘Lorenzo’s Oil,’ a docudrama about parents who will stop at nothing to help their son with an acutely debilitating disease (23:08). Then, onto his fascination with talking animals in the 90’s classic, ‘Babe’ (29:12). Last but not least, ‘Happy Feet’ earned Miller his only Oscar (so far). (39:19) Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Movie Trade: ‘The Red Shoes’ and ‘All That Jazz’ | 26 Aug 2022 | 01:07:20 | |
Who’s ready to dance until you can’t dance anymore? This movie trade finds Sophia and Nick examining a perfect double feature of obsessive determination, love, and dance. They start with ‘The Red Shoes,’ a classic tale adapted with cinematic splendor. Spoilers come at (18:24) with an explanation and alternate interpretations of the ending. Then, onto ‘All That Jazz,’ a stellar dancing extravaganza that tests the limits of its Fosse-inspired protagonist (36:58). This technical achievement wouldn’t be complete without talking about the show-stopping finale, so beware for spoilers at (48:31). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| They Won for That? Roger Deakins (Blade Runner 2049 and 1917) | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:46:30 | |
On a new installment of their ‘They Won For That?’ series, Nick and Sophia dive into a new category to talk about one of the best working cinematographers today, Roger Deakins. Before discussing his two Oscar wins, they talk about his style, thirteen other nominations, and notable works they think he should’ve been up for. Then, they wonder why it took him so long to grab that Oscar gold for ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and ‘1917’ (12:12). Lastly, would they swap either of these wins out or give him other deserved accolades? Nicole would surely agree that these other picks truly are dazzling images on a huge silver screen (28:59). Team Deakins podcast: https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Rewind: ‘Argo’ and the 2012 Oscars | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:55:56 | |
Sophia and Nick are back with another Oscar Rewind; this time discussing the 2012 Best Picture winner, ‘Argo.’ First, they review the movie and chat about awards season and how precursor nominations and ceremonies separately affected The Oscars. Then, they talk about the incredibly popular lineup for Best Picture, sharing some of their own honorable mentions and how they would’ve ranked these nominees on a preferential ballot (24:10). Stay tuned for a special announcement about their upcoming Patreon channel filled with exclusive content, including a spin-off, “Oscar Wild: After Dark” (51:41). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Summer Release Round-Up (ft. Ryan Lamb) | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:32:36 | |
Chances are if you saw a movie released this summer, Nick and Sophia discuss it on this week’s episode with returning guest, Ryan Lamb. Box office returns may still not be at pre-pandemic numbers, but quite a few summer releases have been reeling in big audiences. First off, the super sonic blockbuster, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ which is inching its way up the top 10 highest-grossing domestic releases ever. It’s a hit with audiences but how much Oscar potential does it really have? (6:26) Then listen to a range of other features, including: competition for Best Animated Feature (23:26), two of the three final installments in the MCU’s Phase Four (36:24), other box office successes (‘Elvis,’ ‘The Black Phone,’ ‘Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris’) and notable streaming releases (49:04). They finish by debating what they’re most excited for among the lineups announced for the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals (1:21:13). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| 'Nope' & The Films of Jordan Peele | 29 Jul 2022 | 01:18:24 | |
Sophia and Nick are back to rave about one of Hollywood’s most exciting directors who loves scaring- and educating- audiences, Jordan Peele. First up, they discuss his breakout horror hit that earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, 'Get Out' (3:43). Next, they chat about his sophomore, Hitchcockian feature and Lupita Nyong’o’s brilliant performance in Us (13:23). Finally, they share a quick spoiler-free review of Nope, talking about their initial reactions and if they think it has awards potential (18:01) before they dive deeper into some theories, making sense of all of its extraterrestrial elements (37:12). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| ‘Inside Out 2’ feat. Ryan Lamb | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:54:41 | |
“Commonality of experience” brought people back to the cinema in droves to experience Riley’s expanding, pubescent world in Inside Out 2. There’s no one better nor happier to celebrate Pixar’s continued success than returning guest and friend of the pod, Ryan Lamb. He breaks down the film with Nick and Sophia as they all share their various opinions on how well this worked as a sequel, which emotion they connected with most, and what they look forward to in the next installment (hint: Riley goes to therapy). They also discuss its Oscar potential and debate which Disney film may have the upper hand come March 2025. Comment below with your thoughts on Inside Out 2! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Rewind: 'The Hours' at 20 | 22 Jul 2022 | 01:09:22 | |
Nick and Sophia are back to celebrate the dramatic conclusion of Cancer season and the 20th anniversary of Stephen Daldry’s ‘The Hours.’ Firstly, they discuss the adapted film’s rich background and the A-list cast that brings these interconnected characters to life. Then, by navigating the tricky waters of awards season (Do I hear category fraud?), they debate if they agree with Nicole’s sole win for the film (39:10). Lastly, they answer some fun Twitter Questions (52:19). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| They Won for That? Alfonso Cuarón | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:54:10 | |
In another themed episode, Nick and Sophia revisit Alfonso Cuarón’s filmography and his two Best Director wins (among others) at The Oscars. After discussing what they love about the director, his style, and some of his earlier works, they break down his groundbreaking wins for ‘Gravity’ (16:46) and ‘Roma’ (27:49). Would they swap out one of those wins for another of his films? Find out and see if you agree as they rewrite Academy history (37:17). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Movie Trade: ‘Prisoners’ and ‘3 Women’ (Spoilers) | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:56:06 | |
In their latest “Eat Your Vegetables” Movie Trade, Nick and Sophia each chose a movie from one of their favorite directors for the other person to watch. Nick chose Prisoners, Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful 2013 cat and mouse thriller with an all-star cast (2:26). Sophia picked 3 Women, Robert Altman’s dreamy surrealist film about the ambiguity of identity and the horrors of being a woman (18:29). Lastly, they guess some of each other’s highest-rated and most-watched superlatives of movies and actors in a new mini-game, the Letterboxd Match Game (42:15). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim | |||
| Oscar Rewind: Joseph L. Mankiewicz (A Letter to Three Wives and All About Eve) | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:19:50 | |
This week, Sophia and Nick cover Joseph L. Mankiewicz (brother to Herman aka “Mank” who wrote ‘Citizen Kane’) and his unique record at The Oscars: winning Best Director and Best Screenplay in back-to-back years. They start off with a history of the man himself and how he made a name for himself in Hollywood (3:20) before covering A Letter To Three Wives (11:14) and another record-holding all-time classic, All About Eve (34:09). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Our Very Early 2023 Oscar Predictions | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:54:15 | |
Ok, so we haven't even reached the halfway point of 2022 yet, but it's never too early to think about next year's Oscars, right? From Martin Scorsese and Apple's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to other returning Oscar champs like Viola Davis in 'The Woman King' and Olivia Colman in 'Empire of Light,' and other star-studded casts in Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans' and Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking,' this awards season is looking mighty strong. Listen to Nick and Sophia's predicted nominees in the six big categories: Best Supporting Actor (2:55), Best Supporting Actress (12:33), Best Actor (19:46), Best Actress (29:06), Best Director (37:00), and Best Picture (42:08). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| They Won for That? Kate Winslet | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:42:52 | |
t’s all about Kate Winslet in this next installment of ‘They Won For That?’. Sophia and Nick break down her illustrious career, from her rich domestic dramas such as ‘Revolutionary Road’ or ‘Little Children’ and blissfully romantic fare in an Oscar Wild favorite, ‘The Holiday,’ to pinpoint exactly why they love Kate as an actress. Then, they talk about her Oscar win for ‘The Reader’ (14:54) before they each give their own picks for what they think should have won her an Oscar, either instead of or in addition to her deserved statuette (30:18). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Movie Trade: "Pride and Prejudice" and "Fire Island" | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:40:40 | |
On this episode, Nick and Sophia dive into two adaptations of the Jane Austen classic, “Pride and Prejudice”: Joe Wright’s debut film, ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ with Keira Knightley, and its newest adaptation, Andrew Ahn’s ‘Fire Island.’ After discussing why Wright’s classical version may be the best, including capturing the tension and romance between the various relationships with ease (1:42), they turn to the more lighthearted and modern queer adaptation, penned by Joel Kim Booster. Find multiple comparisons between the two versions as they break down key scenes and highlight memorable performances, from that unforgettable confrontation in the rain to Matt Roger’s hilarious portrayal of Lydia as Luke. (14:03) Check out ‘Fire Island’ now available on Hulu! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Our Summer Fantasy Draft (Hot Guy Edition) | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:50:23 | |
After discussing some final buzz from the Cannes Film Festival including the recently announced winners and their most anticipated releases (2:02), Sophia and Nick welcome summer with a fun new episode: The Hot Man Draft. Like previous drafts on the podcast, they’ll make picks from a list of categories to draft the best team possible. This time, of men from Oscar-nominated films or performances, in categories like ‘Movie Dad,’ ‘Nom or Winner in the 1970’s,’ or ‘Multiple Nominee with No Wins.’ Crank up that A/C and get ready for a sweltering episode (5:26). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Best Actress Winners at The Cannes Film Festival | 26 May 2022 | 01:00:06 | |
Nick and Sophia are back to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival! First, they share some current buzz from La Croisette and the 75th Festival (4:25). Next, they take a look at three Best Actress winners at Cannes with varying levels of success with The Academy. First up, they chat about Kirsten Dunst’s vulnerable performance in Melancholia and why she wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for her performance (15:03). Next, they talk about the award-winning ensemble of women in Almodovar’s melodrama, “Volver” and how Penelope Cruz was able to earn her first Oscar nomination (31:43). Finally, they discuss one of five women to win Best Actress at Cannes and at The Oscars, Sally Field in “Norma Rae” (45:54). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Rewind: International Feature (Fanny and Alexander, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Parasite) | 19 May 2022 | 01:03:30 | |
This week, Sophia and Nick talk about the three most winning international films at the Oscars, where each took home four awards: Parasite (2:14), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (14:03), and Fanny and Alexander (28:15). Why (only) these three movies? They also answer listener questions to dole out additional deserved awards and play Nom or Bomb with the International Feature category throughout the 2010s (54:49). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| After Dark Preview: ‘School of Rock’ | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
It’s time to stick it to the man in this high voltage episode all about Richard Linklater’s School of Rock. Sophia and Nick have loved this classic for over 20 years and they’re here to share all of their favorite scenes and quotes including how this special film has transformed through rewatches over the years. Today’s assignment: answering fun listener questions (including Smash or Pass), talking about the history of the film’s production, and finding out which awards bodies enjoyed this movie more than The Academy. If you would like to earn 5 extra gold stars and listen to them continue to rock out for the remainder of the episode, check out www.patreon.com/OscarWild and contribute at the ‘Oscar Wild: After Dark’ tier or higher. We appreciate your support! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Rewind: The 1941 Oscars (How Green Was My Valley) | 12 May 2022 | 01:25:42 | |
Join Nick and Sophia as they travel back 80 years, once again debating whether The Academy got it right at the 14th Academy Awards. This time, they discuss seven of the ten Best Picture nominees, including: Suspicion (5:33), The Maltese Falcon (16:20), Here Comes Mr. Jordan (29:18), The Little Foxes (36:20), Citizen Kane (46:27), Sergeant York (1:01:18), and the winner, How Green Was My Valley (1:08:41). They answer listener questions, ponder the meaning of Rosebud, and share other movies released in 1941 that they think deserve more attention. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| ‘The Northman’ and Other 2022 Movies to Watch | 05 May 2022 | 00:50:47 | |
Sophia and Nick are traveling back to the 10th century to discuss Robert Egger’s epic new release, ‘The Northman.’ They talk about highlights from the movie, including the Amleth anagram, unhinged performances, and if it has any Oscar potential. Then, they share some other recent releases that they recommend, including ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once,’ ‘After Yang,’ ‘The Batman,’ and ‘Petite Maman’ (25:14). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| They Won For That? Al Pacino | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:47:47 | |
Following their celebration of ‘The Godfather,’ Nick and Sophia thought it would be quite fitting to begin their new series by admiring the career of Academy Award winner Al Pacino. Firstly, they look back at some of his performances from his rich 50+ year career before concentrating on his sole Oscar win for ‘Scent of a Woman.’ Was this performance a deserved win? Why don’t some people like this win? Why did Pacino win for this particular role? (13:18) Lastly, find out what each of them would would have chosen him to win for instead (32:22). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| The Godfather at 50 | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:54:26 | |
Join Sophia and Nick for their season premiere as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Godfather. After gushing about how much they adore this movie, they break down key scenes from the film and share fun facts from production. Then, they answer some listener questions and discuss Oscars trivia, including its disqualified score, four acting nominations, and how it almost lost Best Picture (52:53). Finally, their former Mafia Movies professor Dana Renga guest stars! She shares all of her knowledge about film and mafia studies, from why Michael is the perfect antihero to which Italian and Hollywood mafia movies pair well with this classic.(1:24:55). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| The Historic, The Terrible, and The WTF of The 94th Academy Awards | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:53:31 | |
On their season finale, Sophia and Nick break down what happened at The Oscars, talking all about the telecast format, performances, speeches, and shocking moments. There’s only one way to end this special episode, and that’s with Smash or Pass: Red Carpet Edition (42:35). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Our Final Oscar Predictions (ft. Joyce Eng) | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:32:27 | |
Nick and Sophia are excited to share their post-PGA, pre-WGA and ASC Final Oscars Predictions with returning guest Gold Derby senior editor Joyce Eng. Listen as they go through all 23 categories organized into three groups: “In The Bag” (2:24), “Toss Up” (21:31), and “Anybody’s Guess” (51:35). Tune into The Oscars on Sunday at 7pm ET/4pm PT for pre-show red carpet and awards and 8pm ET/5pm PT for the telecast on ABC! Follow Joyce Eng @joyceeng61 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: Live Action and Documentary Short, Documentary Feature, Sound, and Film Editing | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:38:31 | |
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 today Live Action Short, Documentary Short (6:24), Documentary Feature (10:28), Sound (17:15), and Film Editing (27:26). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:00:03 | |
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 @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: Best Actor and Best Actress (ft. Kevin Jacobsen) | 10 Mar 2022 | ||
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 Twitter Follow And the Runner-Up Is @OscarRunnerUp Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, and Cinematography (ft. James Kunovski) | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:39:30 | |
Nick and Sophia are joined by James Kunovski of the Out of Oscar podcast to break down three more technical categories: Makeup and Hairstyling (10:25). Costume Design (44:44) Cinematography (1:13:29) Who do you think will win in these categories? Follow James on Twitter @jimmykunovski & @outofoscarpod Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Carla Farmer reaction video (https://twitter.com/camirinfarmer/status/1491079415551651840?s=20&t=O_3Gyb4EMjxjPaElx3ti-w) Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| 'Hit Man' | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:31:45 | |
Leave it to Richard Linklater, one of our greatest and most meditative filmmakers, to team up with Glen Powell, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also writes!), and create one of the best movies of the summer! Based on a true story, Hit Man embodies as many genres- romcom, thriller, noir- as Powell does personalities as fake hit men: it really needs to be seen to be believed. Listen to Nick and Sophia’s spoiler-free discussion of the film, including a short introduction about their thoughts on Linklater’s Oscar-worthy filmography. Watch Hit Man on Netflix today and let us know what you think! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Interview with Dan Laustsen, ‘Nightmare Alley’ Cinematographer | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:17:21 | |
Both of Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture Oscar nominations have been accompanied by a Best Cinematography nomination for Dan Laustsen, so Sophia and Nick had to find out more about their successful partnership. Check out their interview with Dan where they learn all about the lighting and camerawork in “Nightmare Alley” and how precision blocking by Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper gave those eerie noir effects. Check out what Dan is Wild! for: https://kanopy.com/video/i-am-cuba-0 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Interview with Donald Mowat, “Dune” Makeup Department Head and Makeup, Hair, and Prosthetic Designer | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:23:40 | |
Transport yourself to the world of “Dune” once more through the eyes of Donald Mowat, the film’s Academy Award nominee for Makeup and Hairstyling. He shares some wonderful insight with Nick and Sophia about his long and trusting collaboration with Denis Villeneuve, how he cohesively weaved certain elements between characters and families (i.e. Timothee Chalamet’s luscious locks and Oscar Isaac’s commanding beard), his process in bringing even more terror to the Baron Harkonnen’s presence, and how he planned ahead for “Dune: Part II.” Follow Donald @mowatdonald on Instagram & @donaldmowat on Twitter Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: International Feature, Animated Short Film, and Animated Feature | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:56:14 | |
Sophia and Nick return with their second Contenders episode, diving into each nominee from three more categories and predicting what may happen at The Oscars. Thankfully, they recorded the episode before The Academy announced eight categories will be cut from the telecast so you won’t hear them scream, but they do discuss the #FanFavorite poll and thoughts on this Sunday’s SAG Awards. Who do they think should and will win in International Feature (8:12), Animated Short Film (31:02), and Animated Feature (38:36)? Listen to find out. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Oscar Contenders: Visual Effects, Production Design, Original Score, and Original Song | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:26:01 | |
Welcome back to the start of another Oscar Contenders series where Nick and Sophia discuss each nominee, category by category, leading up to The 94th Academy Awards. First off, they share production details and admire the craftwork in some technical categories, with Visual Effects, Production Design (26:01), Original Score (47:25), and Original Song (1:08:17). Stay tuned for a fun little mini game to celebrate Diane Warren’s 13th nomination. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Reactions to the 2022 Oscar Nominations and Our 100th Episode! | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:42:25 | |
With only 45 days until this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, the race has finally begun with the recent nominations announcement. Sophia and Nick discuss everything from ‘The Power of the Dog’ leading the pack to what feels like a bad romance between The Academy and Lady Gaga. Listen as they channel Stanton Carlisle in breaking down the snubs and surprises and interpreting what this means for The Oscars. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| 2022 Oscar Nomination Predictions and A Guild Week Update | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:51:52 | |
Nick and Sophia are back with another awards season check-in! They share their Oscar nomination predictions coming out of a wild week of guild nominations. How do the PGA, DGA, and other guild nominations inform their Oscar nominations? Who are some contenders they’re not willing to let go of yet? Listen to find out who we think is in and who is out ahead of the big announcement on February 8th. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Interview with ‘Nightmare Alley’ Production Designer, Tamara Deverell | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:27:40 | |
On this episode, Sophia and Nick were delighted to be joined by Tamara Deverell, the production designer for Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film, Nightmare Alley. In this interview, Deverell discusses her beautiful nominated work in ‘Nightmare Alley,’ and how she collaborated with visual effects, costumes, and set decoration departments to build an intricate and consuming world from the expansive carnival to the Art Deco interiors in Buffalo. Stay tuned to hear more on Guillermo del Toro's directorial process and for insights into future collaborations. Follow Tamara on Instagram @tamdev to find some beautiful conceptual art for ‘Nightmare Alley’ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| The 2022 Movie Preview Special | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:11:08 | |
Nick and Sophia are back with their 2022 Movie Preview, counting down a number of new releases that are scheduled to come out this year! First, they share some releases that were delayed from 2021 (1:27) and a couple of Sundance hopefuls that already have release dates (10:30). Then, find out if ‘Scream’ (2022) is one of their favorite scary movies in their first spoiler-free review of the year (16:47). Finally, they reveal which movies they think could be box office hits (21:54), what’s next on A24’s slate (45:25), and which films they think could be potential awards players (50:57). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:54:20 | |
Something wicked this way comes with Sophia and Nick’s review of Joel Coen’s recently released ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth.’ By going category by category, they break down each of the film’s elements, from Kathryn Hunter’s transformation as a fowl witch to Bruno Delbonnel’s geometric and expressionist cinematography, and discuss its awards potential. Check out the movie on Apple TV+ and in theaters now! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich Apple TV+ “Making ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’”: https://youtu.be/qshtrQIpTdI Rolling Stone Interview with Kathryn Hunter: https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/macbeth-kathryn-hunter-interview-1277928/amp/ | |||
| Awards Season Check-In: Golden Globes, BAFTA Longlists, and SAG Nominations (ft. Bennett Prosser) | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:53:25 | |
It has been another busy week full of awards season updates that could very well influence the Oscar nominations being announced in only 25 days. Did the subdued Golden Globes Twitter release capture enough widespread attention? What were some searing snubs and exciting surprises from the BAFTA long lists? (19:27) Which actors and ensemble will prevail among the Screen Actors Guild nominations? (27:23) Follow Bennett Prosser @bennettprosser Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| 'Furiosa' Review and 77th Cannes Film Festival Recap | 31 May 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
First, Sophia and Nick review Furiosa, George Miller’s latest adrenaline-fueled film and prequel to his previous masterwork, Mad Max: Fury Road. They debate if parallels between the two films work or not, including structure, visual effects, and performances, before predicting how it may do at next year’s Oscars. Then, they travel to La Croisette and discuss some of the biggest films out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival (25:25). With the 12 days of movie premieres and distributor deals wrapped up, they chat about all of the winners, from the Palme d’Or to the Palm Dog, and what they’re most excited to see. Is Anora already on its way to winning an Academy Award? Listen in and let us know what you think of all of the festival news! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Our Top Five Paul Thomas Anderson Movies (ft. Ryan McQuade) | 12 Jan 2022 | 01:03:58 | |
Nick, Sophia, and Ryan McQuade are back for part two of their discussion on The Master himself, Paul Thomas Anderson, and why they consider him one of the most unique, daring, and necessary directors of all time. Then, they answer some listener-submitted questions (18:13) and each share their five favorite PTA films (31:26). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77 Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza' (ft. Ryan McQuade) | 06 Jan 2022 | 01:41:17 | |
In this first half of a celebration of all things Paul Thomas Anderson, Sophia and Nick are joined by guest Ryan McQuade of InSession Film’s Chasing The Gold to dissect the director’s latest movie, ‘Licorice Pizza.’ Listen for their favorite moments from the film including performances from first-time leads and supporting celebrities alike, dangerous stunts, groovy needle drops, and an endless number of catchy one liners. What do they think about its Oscar potential? Stick around to find out (1:19:44). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||
| Our Top 5 Movies of 2021 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:56:03 | |
Join Nick and Sophia for their last episode of 2021 with a year end wrap-up! First, they share their Letterboxd Wrapped stats and a Top 5 movie countdown including some honorable mentions. Then, you won’t want to miss out on superlative awards including our annual Top 5 Hottest Characters list (32:57). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich | |||