Oscar Wild

For their season premiere, Nick and Sophia take you back 80 years across the rim of Africa to celebrate the dazzling beauty of Casablanca . Venture with them as they reminisce about Paris, debate the implications of Ilsa and Rick’s undying romance, answer listener questions about the film’s performance at the Oscars and who they’d cast in a modern-day remake, and share their favorite scenes and qu...

The fans have spoken, the Academy has spoken, and everyone is thrilled with the now Academy Award-winning star, Jamie Lee Curtis (well, she IS all of us). In covering some of her previously celebrated works, Nick and Sophia delve into what made the chameleonic and proud nepo baby such a household name before she brought home the gold. First comes 'True Lies,' for which she transforms from content...

Bennett Prosser joins Sophia and Nick for their season finale to discuss everything that went down at the 95th Oscars! From seeing so many gorgeous white and silver looks everywhere on the champagne carpet to half of this year's Best Picture nominees getting blanked all at once and the many heartfelt speeches in between, listen to find out what they thought about this year's telecast. Also, stay t...

We are days away from the 95th Academy Awards and it's finally time for our last episode before the Big Night! Here to share all of her insight with Nick and Sophia is returning guest and Gold Derby Senior Editor, Joyce Eng. They break down the 23 categories into three groups. First is 'In The Bag,' which includes the most predictable winners of the night, from Visual Effects to International Feat...

For the final (!) episode in their Oscar Contenders series, Sophia and Nick are joined by friend of the pod and master pundit of AwardsWatch, Erik Anderson, to break down the last four above-the-line Oscar categories. They navigate the trenches of Adapted Screenplay before traveling the symphonic multiverses in Original Screenplay (23:35), which correlate exactly with the nominees in Best Director...

On today's Contenders episode you'll find some wonderful nominees that range from having fun character names, like Jamie Lee Curtis as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in Everything Everywhere All at Once , to being true supporting scene stealers with less than 10 minutes of screen time, like Judd Hirsch as Uncle Boris in The Fabelmans . Special guest and acting connoisseur Kevin Jacobsen joins Nick and Sophia...

You’ll have to travel from the desolate Cliffs of Inisherin to the hallowed halls of Juilliard to find the magnificent nominees discussed on this week’s Contenders episode. Sophia and Nick are joined by the insightful and charming Cameron Scheetz to break down both lead acting categories. Listen as they navigate the contentious showdowns of the five first-time nominees in Best Actor (6:14) and the...

The 15 nominees Sophia and Nick discuss in this week’s episode may range from only 7 to 39 minutes, but they exude an endless amount of imagination with ideas that are larger than life and worthy of being seen on the big screen. Listen along as they share their reactions and break down the three short films categories, including: Animated, Live Action (10:45), and Documentary (21:15). Check out th...

Less than one month remains until the Oscars so Nick and Sophia are back to discuss three more exciting categories. Like always, they share their write-in votes and which film they think should win for: International Feature, Documentary Feature (19:40), and Animated Feature (31:02). Check out a selection of the nominated short films available online (listed here including our predictions by categ...

You heard Sophia and Nick talk about him and his nomination on the first Contenders episode, but now hear from Frank Petzold himself, the Visual Effects Supervisor from “All Quiet on the Western Front”! He elaborates on how collaborative and rewarding the shoot was, which elements helped contribute to the naturalism of the film while still showcasing the actors, and even shares one of his biggest...

Nick and Sophia are back with another Oscar Contenders episode, this time wrapping up the technical categories. From turning a Soviet era airfield into a WWI war zone in ‘ All Quiet on the Western Front ’ to the many lenses, wigs, and costumes that styled the King of Rock and Roll in ‘Elvis,’ they discuss all of the fascinating details that bring these nominated films to life. Also listen to find...

Now that the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced, it's time to kick off the Oscar Contenders series! Sophia and Nick go through each category, discussing every nominee including their previous wins, facts from production, and fascinating details that showcase the craftwork. They also share their write-in votes and who they think should win for the following categories: Orig...

The official countdown of 44 days until the Oscars begins after Girls’ co-stars Allison Williams and Academy Award winner Riz Ahmed recently announced this year’s nominees! Bennett Prosser joins Nick and Sophia to break down the big winners, surprises, and misses from the announcement. 16 first-time acting nominees! Two Best Picture nominees for which their entire top cast are nominated! Find out...

It’s that time again for Sophia and Nick to announce their 2023 Oscar Nomination Predictions! First, they recap the Golden Globes ceremony, the highs and lows, heartwarming speeches, and surprising wins as awards season tumbles forward. Then, listen as they share their ever-changing nomination predictions (10:34). Since recording, the Critics Choice Awards surprised audiences, multiple guilds have...

Nick and Sophia are back with one of the biggest episodes of the year, where they list nearly 65 films slated for release in 2023! They start with some fun movies coming out soon, like ‘80 For Brady,’ ‘Cocaine Bear,’ and ‘65.’ Then, onto other major studio movies with potential blockbuster status, like ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ ‘Fast X,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and ‘The Marvels.’...

It’s time for Sophia and Nick to celebrate the past year in film and share their top 5 films from 2022! From international films to summer blockbusters and every genre in between, follow along as they recap what they loved about moviegoing this year and also give superlatives like Favorite Non-2022 First-Time Watch and Movie You Wish You Could Push into the Oscar Race. Then, in commemoration of th...

The shortlists for 10 of the 24 categories recognized at the Oscars have arrived and Nick and Sophia are here to break them down with returning guest, Bennett Prosser! They answer listener questions, explain how the shortlists work and who selects the 10-15 films, and share why the bake-off is one of the most exciting insider events that determines some of the final nominees. After a brief chat on...

Never underestimate Nancy Meyers' ability to turn relationship woes and an all-star cast into the most charming holiday romcom, because that's exactly what she's done with 'The Holiday.' On a preview of this festive episode, Nick and Sophia discuss why they love revisiting this movie, including sharing: the cast and crew's many Oscar connections, multiple serendipitous fun facts from filming, why...

Sophia and Nick are back this week with a mega episode to discuss more recent releases with awards potential in another awards season release round-up. First up is Sam Mendes' latest ode to cinema and his nostalgia for the theater-going experience in 1980's Britain in 'Empire of Light.' Then, they dive into Darren Aronofsky's newest polarizing film and Brendan Fraser’s comeback, ‘The Whale’ (18:16...

"There is only the desert for you." Nick and Sophia are back to weather the sweltering heat to admire how David Lean took an extraordinary tale and made one of the most epic films in 'Lawrence of Arabia.' From its stunning cinematography and sprawling panoramas to the iconic editing (the unparalleled matchstick cut) and Peter O'Toole's sensitive yet powerful acting, there is way more to this adapt...

It’s December which means it’s officially time to start watching holiday movies! Sophia and Nick are back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the ultimate Santa film, ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’ With a fun production history and a number of actors, including a very young Natalie Wood, that are sure to have you believing in Kris Kringle, this is a classic you won’t want to miss. They also compare th...

There are only 60 days until Oscar nominations are announced so Sophia and Nick are back to talk about some other recently released and critically-acclaimed films that they love that will be vying for those top awards. First is Luca Guadagnino's latest film, his sensitive and beautiful yet violent coming-of-age fable, ‘Bones and All.' Then, a magical and personal ode to movies, family, and growing...

Sophia and Nick are so excited to welcome back Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the DRAMA podcast to discuss the Best Picture winning musical, Chicago. In breaking down how its shocking real-life history paved the way for multiple shows and movies to come, they showcase the razzle dazzle in both Fosse’s original 1975 production and the record-holding revival. Bravo lovers will enjoy all of the tea sp...

And just like that we’re knee deep in another awards season. With the Gotham Awards nominations recently announced, Sophia and Nick go through the top nominees and some of their favorites before discussing how they feel about the Oscar host news update. Then onto some recently released films that have gotten the attention of critics and audiences alike. First is one of Netflix’s latest, 'All Quiet...

Mariah Carey may already be getting out her stocking but here at Oscar Wild, it’s time for Noir-vember. With so many titles to choose from in this fatalistic genre/style of femme fatales, crime, and sharp lighting, Sophia and Nick decided to cover two of Billy Wilder’s shining noir films: Double Indemnity and Sunset Blvd. In the former, Phyllis and Walter come up with the perfect plan to defraud a...