Academy Watch

The winners of this year's Critics' Choice Awards have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! 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/...

CONCLAVE has earned 8 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how as Bo is joined by Podcaster Andy Williams (Frame to Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Andy Williams Bluesky Frame to Frame Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https...

The Substance has earned 5 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h....

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 C...

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 F...

The winners of this year's Golden Globes have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! 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...

In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to give his way, way, way too early Oscar Predictions 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 Stori...

OPPENHEIMER WINS! In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to discuss the wins, the losses and the big surprises! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer) Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Executive Producer Tony Black (@ajblackwriter) Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis We Made This on Twitter: @wmt_netwo...

AMERICAN FICTIONThe utterly brilliant script with a tremendous central performance, American Fiction is a wonderful directorial debut for Cord Jefferson. With 5 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category. Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive Prod...

MAESTROThe much-maligned biopic about legendary American Composer and Conductor Leondard Bernstein has been embraced by critics lukewarmly, but fairly hated online. With 7 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category. Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExe...

ANATOMY OF A FALLWhen her husband is found dead outside their house, apparently from falling, Sandra is the main suspect and is subjected to an investigation which leads to her being charged with her husband's murder.  Is she guilty? With 5 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  And how will the breaking allegations of plagiarism against The Holdovers affect its chances? In this mini episode, h...

THE OSCARS ARE ALMOST HERE, AND IT'S TIME TO MAKE PREDICTIONS!Join Bo Nicholson and his guest, podcaster Ian Buckley, as they pick apart each category and try to predict who will win each one. Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan Buckley (Letterboxd account)Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above AllExecutive Produce...

THE HOLDOVERS - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsDon't call it a Christmas movie, The Holdovers, has been nominated for 5 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 Buckley (Letterboxd ac...

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:ht...

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:http...

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://li...

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 spo...

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 sho...

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://l...

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, a...

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 Ma...

The Oscar Nominations for the best films of 2023 are about to drop, and you know what that means!?Academy Watch is back! Listen to this mini episode introducing the season and stay tuned for all future episodes! 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 Patre...

IT DID IT! EEAAO swept through the major awards to become one of the most dominant movies at the Oscars ever! Join Bo Nicholson to dissect each award, including a couple of little surprises along the way! 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....

FINAL OSCAR PREDICTIONS!It's that time of year and Bo is like a kid at Christmas! Is Everything Everywhere All At Once going to complete the sweep, or will another film cause the biggest upset in Oscars history to claim Best Picture? Ian Buckley joins Bo to give the final predictions before the big night! Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholso...

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT:Set in World War 1, it follows Paul who, along with his young friends, are tricked into enlisting in the military before they’re old enough to do so after they fall victim to propaganda. It details the hellish nature of war and the desperate battle between your instinct to preserve your humanity and the evil forces in power challenging you to abandon it. With 9 Oscar...