Oscar Season 2024-2025; Final Predictions; New Faces & A “Succession” Rematch in Supporting Actor; Colman Tries A Rare Repeat; Craig’s Queer Role Turns Off Brits; Sebastian Stan Doubles Down But May Fall Victim To Himself in Best Actor

On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:Kieran Culkin way ahead of his competitionScreen Actors Guild snub kills Guy Pearce momentum for Best Picture contender “The Brutalist”The surprising (and heartwarming) rise of scene -stealer Yura Borisov - from Cannes staple to knocking at Oscar’s door for “Anora”Is Stanley Tucci getting lost among his cast mates in “Conclave”?Edward Norton flexing his vocals may just be enough for the upsetClarence Maclin’s chances for a double nomination still alive after unexpected BAFTA supportJeremy Strong able to survive “The Apprentice” controversy & dislike - with or without Sebastian StanDenzel Washington, ZERO British Academy nods…. stillA24 vs. A24 vs. A24 vs. A24 - Too many actor contenders may prove a problem A24 has no solution forSAG snub shows the Sebastian Stan vote-split effect is real“A Different Man” too small? “The Apprentice” to unlikeable?Dual makeup shortlists may be Sebastian Stan’s “ace in the hole”Daniel Craig’s OVERDUE status carries him to surprise first SAG mentionHugh Grant’s devilish “Heretic” turn capitalizing on polarizing “Queer” Too early to go back-to-back for Colman DomingoSupport the show