Oscar Wild

Ever wonder how directors, like this year’s Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet, work with their teams to orchestrate such thought-provoking, beautiful films? Sophia and Nick are back with their favorite yearly series to explain that and much, much more. After listing all the nominees in Original Song, Original Score (21:15), Sound (46:49), Film Editing (1:10:20), and Visual Effects...

With voter participation at an all-time high from 93 countries, the nominees of the 96th Academy Awards are here! After the announcement on Tuesday, Nick and Sophia took time to celebrate, mourn, and analyze what went down to see how this awards season has shaped up. Listen for their full breakdown and a preview of what's to come before the Oscar winners are announced on March 10th! Follow us on T...

The time has come for overwhelming excitement, disappointment, and debate with the imminent announcement of the 2024 Oscar Nominations. On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick share all of their predictions and likely surprises in the 20 feature categories. The BAFTA announcement has definitely shaken things up, but where will The Academy land? Listen for their biggest snubs and hopedictions and t...

New Year, New Slate! Nick and Sophia start off 2024 with a bang by sharing over 100 films coming out this year, and there really is something for everyone. Want to channel your inner Gru with the latest Despicable Me sequel? Did you love Poor Things so much that you can’t wait to see Lanthimos’ next project? Or are you dying to see Anne Hathaway mothering once again?! They start with movies delaye...

While it’s time to start counting down to THIS year’s Oscars, Sophia and Nick look back on an incredible year in moviegoing. They share why this year was extra special for them before recapping some of their fun Letterboxd Wrapped stats, including Total Watches and Most Watched Actor, Director, and Nanogenre. Instead of listing their top 10 favorites, they dole out multiple superlatives (15:48), f...

We’re another step closer to the 96th Academy Awards! In their annual tradition, Nick and Sophia are joined by Bennett Prosser to decode the recently released Oscar Shortlists and how certain branches may be feeling about a year of outstanding movies. Listen as they share which movies got a huge boost by appearing here and which may be in danger. Follow Bennett on Twitter and Letterboxd @BennettPr...

First came Maria, then Oprah. Now, Sophia and Nick are here to share some of their 'favorite things' to celebrate an exciting milestone: 200 episodes! They've created 20 lists to capture everything from the best of the Best Picture winners, memorable Golden Age actors, most egregious snubs, movies they'd be excited to introduce future children to, and, of course, their favorite OW episodes. Thank...

Awards and Nominations and Reviews, oh my! Nick and Sophia are back for their last (but not least) Awards Season Check-In with plenty of updates. First, they go over the LA Film Critics (LAFCA) award winners and how those differentiate from New York. Also, they see how the nominations from the HFPA-less Golden Globes stack up? Who’s in and who’s out with their reformed six nominee categories? Then...

It’s a big week for hot dogs and birds! Sophia and Nick start off another awards season chat by listing the New York critics prizes (NYFCC) and debate how these winners may shape other awards in the coming months. Then, they break down the year’s best melodrama and a career-defining acting showcase, May December (8:07). Todd Haynes tells his version of a real-life may december romance in a movie c...

As a treat heading into December, Nick and Sophia preview their Patreon After Dark episode on two holiday gems— could they one day be considered classics? First, they chat about How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Ron Howard’s Oscar-winning, live-action remake with Jim Carrey playing Whoville’s #1 Scrooge, The Grinch. They list the many Oscar connections associated with the cast and crew, force each...

It’s Music To My Eyes…because the mega A Star Is Born anniversary episode with DRAMA podcast hosts Connor and Dylan MacDowell has finally arrived! In the first hour, they focus on the first three versions from 1937, 1954, and 1976, including discussions on the iconic stars, how the stories highlight their talents, the memorable (or not so memorable) show-stopping numbers, and how the films offer s...

Sophia and Nick are back to discuss more awards contenders with strong performances that will haunt and inspire you. In Rustin , Colman Domingo plays the titular activist who was instrumental in leading the 1963 March on Washington. Listen to hear what they liked about the film, including George C. Wolfe’s direction and a poignant script, before watching the film on Netflix. Next, dive into the tw...

Happy Studios Paying Actors What They Deserve Day! Hopefully this is the beginning of a robust season of actors campaigning for their films, starting with a few that Nick and Sophia are here to discuss today. Firstly, Priscilla , Sofia Coppola’s latest stylized film that details the complicated relationship between Elvis and his only spouse, Priscilla, and was adapted from her biography. Then, Ale...

Happy Halloween! For this spooky episode, join Sophia, Nick, and returning guest and horror aficionado Cody Dericks as they evade being possessed by Pazuzu. The first Exorcist film they dive into is David Gordon Green’s most recent sequel, The Exorcist: Believer . Find out what they think about Ellen Burstyn’s return and the film’s confused feelings about religion and spirituality. If you would li...

Martin Scorsese's latest moving epic, Killers of the Flower Moon , is now playing in theaters and Sophia and Nick are here to uncover the many layers showcasing this horrific yet resilient true story. An adaptation of David Grann's book, the movie defends its 206 minute length with career-best performances, pristine visuals, and a captivating retelling that will make your blood boil. In their anal...

Follow along as Nick, Sophia, and returning guest Bennett Prosser recap everything they saw at #NYFF61! Bennett initially shares his experience as a first-time festivalgoer and what it's like traveling to New York to see 9 movies in just a few days. Then, they briefly recap the films by sharing reactions and how they think they'll fare during awards season. Note that many of these will feature ext...

This year’s Palme d’Or winner has been perplexing and astonishing audiences ever since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and now everyone worldwide gets to experience the genius and tragedy of this thrilling murder mystery-courtroom drama hybrid. Listen as Nick and Sophia break down their favorite moments from the film, including Sandra Hüller’s towering performance and Justine Trie...

Over 100 years ago, one of the most famous monsters that would wreak endless havoc on the mortal world first graced the silver screen. The first *unofficial* adaptation of Stoker's novel featured Count Orlok in Nosferatu , and Sophia and Nick start by discussing why this silent classic is not only an important early portrayal, but also created so much drama. After 50 other films showcasing Dracula...

In preparation for the New York Film Festival, Nick and Sophia revisit some classic Oscar under-nominated films that wouldn't have been the same if they hadn't featured that iconic New York skyline. Check out their first Big Apple episode which featured some fall favorites here ! This time, they start with a deep analysis of one of their favorite horror films of all time, Rosemary’s Baby . Find ou...

Multiple fall film festivals have wrapped, so it’s time to look at the buzziest titles as we head deeper into awards season. While Sophia and Nick will be covering the hits in the coming months as they’re widely released, on this episode, they review festival winners. Sophia shares her wonderful Telluride experience, and they briefly hypothesize what the road ahead looks like…counting down to next...

With fall approaching, Sophia and Nick decided it’s the perfect time to explore the career one of their favorite stars, Barbara Stanwyck, in a spin on their “They Won for That?” series. She may be coined "The Best Actress Who Never Won an Oscar” since she only received an Honorary, but this makes her four nominations all the more necessary to celebrate. They first discuss Barbara’s early rise to f...

Looking back at a year in which three of the five highest grossing films were also Best Picture nominees feels like a rare feat today. However, 1953 has it all, from the first CinemaScope film to an historical romance drama set during WWII, and Audrey Hepburn’s big Hollywood break including her first Oscar nomination and win! Stay tuned as Nick and Sophia discuss the most nominated films of 1953,...

To continue their discussion on the nominees and winners at the 1993 Oscars, Sophia and Nick turn to two childhood staples. First comes the immediately recognizable- and when they're all together, ooky- Addams Family in Addams Family Values . Find out why they think expanding the cast, especially with Joan Cusack, was the right move in creating an even more memorable sequel. Then listen to the ful...

It's back to basics for Oscar Wild's 4th Awards Season Fantasy Draft with Bennett Prosser returning to compete with Sophia and Nick in anticipation of this upcoming awards season. They craft teams of movies, directors, actors, additional creatives, and some fun wild card picks that will hopefully align with wins with critics, technical guilds, and major award ceremonies. This year, they hope liste...

“Good mornin’ ladies and gentlemen. This is a robbery.” On this two-part special of “They Won for That?”, Nick and Sophia discuss the Oscar wins for both Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, including a timeless classic they both starred in. For Geena, her win came packaged in a quirky whirlwind of a character that revitalizes a dog owner’s life in The Accidental Tourist . For Susan, a biopic adaptatio...