Oscar Wild

This week, Sophia and Nick react to I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufman’s latest release. What did they think of the twist? Does it have Oscar potential? Listen to all of their initial thoughts as they try to decode this cryptic film.

For this exciting MEGA episode, Sophia and Nick tackle David Fincher’s entire filmography to celebrate a few of his films’ anniversaries: Se7en turning 25, The Game turning 23, and The Social Network turning 10. After discussing his early career in music videos, they chronologically discuss Alien 3 (11:42), Se7en (13:18), The Game (32:14), Fight Club (36:20), Panic Room (40:11), Zodiac (47:14), Cu...

This week, Bennett is back to join Sophia and Nick in their Awards Season Fantasy Draft! They each draft a team based on films that they believe will, during this unpredictable year for entertainment, be up for the upcoming Awards Season.

This episode is all about the horror genre as Nick and Sophia discuss four recent VOD releases that are sure to haunt your quarantine. First off is Sophia’s favorite of the bunch, She Dies Tomorrow (3:45), an unconventional and funny contagion pic. Next is Nick’s favorite, Relic (11:36), where three generations are haunted by dementia’s supernatural hold over them. Get ready for some laughs as the...

Sophia and Nick are back to discuss their favorite movie of the year so far, 'Boys State.' First, they check-in and share some film-related news including, 'Mulan' on VOD, Bradley Cooper in the new Paul Thomas Anderson project, and Ben Affleck directing a film about the '70s classic, 'Chinatown.' Then, they break down key scenes, memorable quotes, and their reactions from the newest collaboration...

Sophia and Nick traded movies and are back to share what they think of each other's recommendations. First, they discuss what exactly is going on with 'Tenet' and the new deal between AMC and Universal. Then, Nick shares what how he feels about Daniel Day-Lewis, New York society, and Scorsese's filmography as they dive into Sophia's pick, 'The Age of Innocence' (9:27). Finally, Sophia discusses No...

Sophia and Nick welcome you as their honorary guests to the 1975 Oscars telecast (3:15) in discussing all five of the Best Picture nominees: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (8:29), Barry Lyndon (19:09), Dog Day Afternoon (25:30), Jaws (32:35), and Nashville (45:03). Stick around for their own rankings of the five nominees (53:14) and debate if The Academy made the right choice awarding Best Pictur...

Sophia and Nick are back to reminisce on the 2010's and discuss The Academy's failed attempt to be popular with their announcement for the Achievement in Popular Film Oscar. They stump for their favorite popular films as they unveil their nominations for the Best Popular Film Oscar for each year of the 2010's and try to agree on a winner (7:22). After announcing their nominees and winners, they re...

Nick and Sophia are back to talk about the status of summer movies and discuss four new movies that hit streaming services and VOD. First up, they discuss Tom Hanks' new World War II story, 'Greyhound' on Apple TV+ (3:38). Then, they dive into Charlize Theron's action thriller and the number one movie on Netflix, 'The Old Guard' (15:27). After that, they rave about Nick's favorite movie of the yea...

In this mini-episode, Nick and Sophia discuss Hamilton on Disney+. First, they pay tribute to the late, great composer, Ennio Morricone (0:34). Next, they dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2:16). What are the standout scenes and songs? Is it a film? Nick and Sophia discuss why this version will be on, non-stop. Finally, the Academy has decided that Hamilton i...

Join Nick and Sophia as they celebrate the 28th anniversary of one of their favorite sports movies, A League of Their Own. But first, they discuss another Oscar change and the Academy Class of 2020 (2:26). Next, they head to board the train from Oregon to Chicago to talk about the importance of A League of Their Own (10:05), sharing the scenes and quotes that they love (16:54). Did Dottie drop the...

In this episode, Nick and Sophia share reviews of four new VOD releases. But first, they celebrate Father's Day by counting down their top five fathers in film (1:37). Then they discuss the new Netflix release, Wasp Network and Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (13:56). After that, they share their new segment, "On this Day in Oscar History" and give a birthday shoutout to one of their favorite directors...

The Oscars have been postponed to April and Nick and Sophia are ready to share their thoughts on the ever-changing Academy Awards and of course, Tenet (1:14). Then, they dive into the latest Spike Lee joint, Da 5 Bloods (11:39) and share some of their favorite scenes, including SPOILERS (33:13). Finally, they talk about some of Spike's Oscar snubs and nominations while sharing a few streaming reco...

In this episode, Sophia and Nick talk about all of the recent rule changes that The Academy has made, including the new Best Sound Category (9:09). Will we get a Gary Oldman and Timothee Chalamet rematch? Will Glenn Close and Amy Adams win Oscars in the same year? They discuss both of those questions and more in their way too early 2021 Best Picture predictions (25:27). Then, stay tuned as they sh...