Mike, Mike, and Oscar

What Is This Episode - Top of Show Oscars 2027, ’28 Have Their Dates - 1:10 Movies We Missed Last Ep - 3:40 . YEAR IN PREVIEW PART 3: THE PICTURES, P.2 . Greenwich Entertainment - 8:15 IFC - 9:40 (Forbidden Fruits, Faces of Death, Britanick News, more) Ketchup Entertainment (aka Coyote vs Acme) - 14:13 Kino Lorber/Laika - 15:15 . Lionsgate - 20:00 (The “Michael” Issues, Hunger Games Prequel, Depp’...

Filmmakers Alex Mallis and Travis Wood discuss their film, The Travel Companion, opening in select cities this weekend on April 10th. The film has a high 92% RT score after strong showings at festivals like Tribeca, and it has certainly struck a chord with MMO as Dramedy set in NYC and the airports thereof. Scroll down for showtimes https://thetravelcompanionfilm.com/ Check out a Q&A this weekend...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . YEAR IN PREVIEW PART 2: THE PICTURES, P.1 . 1-2 Special Studio - 2:21 A24 - 4:48 (incl The Drama, The Invite, Misty Green, Tony, The Entertainment System is Down, more) . Angel Studios - 32:55 Amazon/MGM - 34:48 (PHM’s Oscar Outlook, Balls Up, He-Man, I Play Rocky, etc) AMC Theaters - 44:34 . Apple - 45:03 (Keanu, Everest Movie, Crip Camp Based Feature, a Jason...

Kolby Mac returns to discuss our most anticipated films for the rest of the 2026 film year, including a lot of potential Oscars contenders. Make sure to subscribe & listen to both of Kolby’s podcasts… The Kolby Told Me Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FodYSr3yWaIySSAjYrAtc Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kolby-told-me-podcast/id1449736187 TIMESTAMPS FOR T...

Once more unto the breach, dear friends. Before our post-oscars week break, we need to review Project Hail Mary. A.) because we both loved it. And B.) it’s also probably gonna nab at least a few Oscar nominations next year, maybe more. NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF PROJECT HAIL MARY: Production Backstories, the Book’s Profile & Early Reception / Box Office - 4:20 General Story Thoughts + Interstellar Take...

It’s our Post-Oscars Wrap-Up episode featuring Variety’s Awards Editor, Clayton Davis! Make sure to read all of his work at Variety’s Awards Circuit: https://variety.com/e/contenders/ And enjoy Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast: https://variety.com/t/awards-circuit-podcast/ ***This Track has been re-uploaded, correcting a previous audio issue that we discovered during the first hours of our Wednesd...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . THE 2025/26 OSCARS RECAP + REACTIONS SHOW: . A Damn Fine TV Presentation - 1:18 . Please, GOD, SOMEONE Save the Red Carpet PreShow - 4:12 . Conan’s Vignette/Monologue - 11:35 Amy Madigan’s Historic Moment - 17:06 AlsoMike Dislikes the Animated Short Winner - 22:36 I Lied to You was a MOMENT - 24:35 Conan’s Bits and The Ending Pretape Meaning - 26:55 . Sinners v...

Sign Up on Kalshi with Promo Code MMO and you’ll receive a free $10 with a $10 trade https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=mmo Then check out Kalshi’s Oscars Dashboard to dive into all their markets. https://kalshi.com/hub/oscars-2026 And on today’s episode, we do just that. We are looking at the Oscar Markets to see where the late movement is happening and where the money is going. This typically t...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . THE FEINBERG FINAL W/ THR’S SCOTT FEINBERG! . The Annual “Who’s Winning Best Picture?” Start - 3:14 (And How Big of an Upset Would a Sinners Win Be?) WB’s Sinners/OBAA FYCs + The Mike/Pam Paramount Future - 8:20 . The Evolution of Awards Chatter and Professor Scott - 12:53 . Academy Voters “MUST” Watch Before Voting - 22:47 What IS an Average Academy Voter? - 2...

David Long returns to predict and bet the 98th Academy Awards as we break down the gambling lines / betting odds for each of the 24 categories at the Oscars. MAKE AN ACCOUNT ON KALSHI USING https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=mmo OR SIGNUP CODE "MMO" FOR A FREE $10 WAGER! Mike 1 explains betting to AlsoMom - 6:18 CATEGORIES WITH HEAVY FAVORITES: Lead Actress - 11:31 Original Score - 15:36 Director...

Amanda of Swell Entertainment returns to review Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! We discuss Lead Actress favorite, Jessie Buckley and whether she will Norbit her Oscar chances, and we also dive into the Frankenstein lore and what this film adds to the legacy. NON-SPOILER REVIEW OF THE BRIDE! Our Frankenstein Fandom & Expectations - 2:37 Our Thoughts on Maggie Gyllenhaal & Her Influences - 10:30 Revi...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . THE ACTOR/SAG AWARDS HAPPENED: The Netflix Broadcast/Highlights/Stunts Disrespected - 1:17 . Penn Leads Supporting Actor, But Is Lindo Alive? - 10:25 Madigan Makes Supporting Actress is a 3-Way MESS - 16:46 Buckley is the Only Acting Certainty - 22:34 What the Hell Just Happened to Lead Actor?! - 24:25 Sinners Wins Ensemble, OBAA PGA…So…Who Wins Best Picture? -...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . SCREAM 7 REVIEW . Spoiler-Free Review: . A Timeline Recap of Getting to Scream 7 - 2:07 Dismal Critical Reception - 7:04 . The Paramount/WB/Melissa/Neve of it All - 10:11 Plot/Viewing Experience/Popcorn Pass Rage - 15:26 . Critics’ Complaint 1: “Not Cinematic Enough.” - 21:48 Neve’s Performance - 27:57 Critics’ Complaint 2: “These Characters Only Exist to be Of...

The 79th BAFTA’s have been hit with controversy after the Avatar: Fire & Ash Special VFX presentation. We discuss all the fallout and clear mishandings at this awards show. Plus, and on a happier note, we do dive into the various race shifts after the BAFTA & Independent Spirit Awards winners of the past two weekends. BAFTA WINNERS 2026: One BAFTA After Another - 1:13 Another solid Sinners’ showin...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . THE 2025/26 MIKE, MIKE, AND OSCARS! . RANDOM STUFF SECTION - 4:06 (Misleading Title, Title One Mike Says to Another, Movie Meme of the Year, etc) . THE ANIMAL SECTION - 25:20 (Pet of the Year, Movie Where Horses Were Men, Most Horse, etc) . THE PERFORMANCE SECTION - 29:11 (Most Acting in 2025, Best Child Acting, Best Comeback, etc) . PRODUCTION VALUES SECTION -...

Scott Yager of Challenge Mania returns to discuss the Acting Categories at SAG’s The Actor Awards. Plus, we also discuss potential scenarios involving the upcoming BAFTA’s and Oscars as well in the acting and Best Picture categories. Introducing Scott Yager and our fast paced PTI-themed format - Top of the Show INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT YAGER: HEADLINES: The SAG Ensemble Category of Sinners vs One Batt...

**DEAR LISTENER** There was an issue with one of our mics this episode. It created a rubbing sound that is heard on and off throughout the episode which we weren’t able to figure out until very late in the recording process. Our apologies. Episode is still chock full of great info though, as Jazz always is! What Is This Episode - Top of Show . JAZZ TANGCAY, VARIETY ARTISANS EXPERT! . Who Stunned a...

We analyze the Sinners surge vs the One Battle After Another sweeps and how the DGA, BSC and SCL might change the races. Then we discuss Super Sunday including our many thoughts on the Bad Bunny Halftime Show, commercials and the many new movie trailers including Project Hail Mary, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Scream 7, Minions & Monsters, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, etc. Awards News: No more Post-...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . CHRISTOPHER ROSEN AND KATEY RICH OF THE ANKLER! . How They Reunited at The Ankler - 3:05 How Campaigning Has Changed From Then To Now - 4:36 Does The Academy ACTUALLY Watch The Movies? - 8:38 “The $$ ISSSSS The Award” - 13:05 . The Pulse of the Best Picture Two - 14:22 Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Deal + Academy Impact - 17:10 The “Brazilian Block” - 19:25 . Timmy’s...

Andrew Morgan of What’s On Netflix & Recent Activity returns to review Sundance 2026 including big name films like Josephine starring Channing Tatum, Sony Pictures Classics acquisition Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, Hanging By a Wire from Universal, Iliza Schlesinger’s Chasing Summer and a bunch of other notable upcoming 2026 films. US DRAMATIC SECTION: Josephine, starring Channing Tatum & Gemma Chan...

It’s a deep dive into the Best Picture Race with One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme leading the BAFTA nomination field. Plus, we discuss the rest of the snubs & surprises from both across the pond at BAFTA and the latest Hollywood guilds like the WGA and ACE Eddies. Plus, we review new Film & TV like Send Help +++ His & Hers, and discuss what one Mike has been watching in...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . OSCAR NOM DAY 2026: . ALL HAIL KING MIKE1 - :50 . Overall Tallies: Sinners Makes History - 4:41 Best Picture: Mike1 is Insufferable - 11:22 Director: No, Seriously, Insufferable - 13:25 Actor: We’re Almost Over - 15:50 Actress: The King is Dead - 18:34 . Supporting Actress: The Wicked Blanking - 21:15 Supporting Actor: Delroy! - 23:04 Original Screenplay - 26:1...

A Box Office Report ends the episode with reviews of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple & Song Sung Blue. Otherwise, we each have 3 sneaking suspicions about the incoming Oscars Nominations, plus a few potential surprises and spoilers to our predictions that might happen. . LAST CALL FOR OSCAR NOM TAKES: Prediction Changes and Almost Changes + EFA Results - 1:50 Our Outlandishly Reasonable Picks : A...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . OSCAR NOM PREDICTIONS 2026: . Best Picture: Six Are Safe, Right? Seven? Eight? None? HELP! - 3:24 Director: A Guillermo Emergency - 14:08 Lead Actor: MBJ Better Be S-A-F-E - 18:44 Lead Actress: The Mikes Find the Same Five - 21:42 Supp Actress: In a World in Which Amy Madigan May Not Be Nominated - 24:52 Supp Actor: Mike1 Your Thoughts?! - 28:02 . Original Scre...

What Is This Episode - Top of Show . GOLDEN GLOBES/BAFTA LONG LISTS/GUILD NOMS ANALYSIS: . The Globes Red Carpet + TV Show Presentation - 1:50 Nikki’s Hosting Job - 6:45 . Best Picture Brings Questions About Cinematic/BO Achievement - 10:37 Best Director is PTA’s To Keep - 24:45 (And What This Year’s Oscars Ratings Will Tell the Academy - 27:20) . Lead Actor: AlsoMike Has Ruined Chalamet (Even Tho...