Oscars 2025: Best Picture Breakdown & Who Will Win, Ep. 254

Diana and Rene (welcome to the pod, Rene!) dive into the 2025 Oscar nominations, breaking down key categories like Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Actor. They discuss standout performances, share predictions, and explore potential snubs and surprises. The episode features reviews and insights on nominated films like Anora, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, and A Complete Unknown. Plus, they reveal their top movie recommendations and discuss favorite 2024 films that didn't receive nominations. Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to the Oscar Nominations 🎬 01:05 – Discussion on Anora 🎭 07:16 – Review of The Brutalist 📖 15:45 – Thoughts on Conclave 🎵 19:31 – Exploring Emilia Perez 🔮 26:58 – Analysis of The Substance ✨ 33:46 – Impressions of Wicked 🚀 39:22 – Diving into Dune: Part Two 🎤 43:53 – Discussing Timothée Chalamet's Role in A Complete Unknown 🎶 44:16 – Reviewing the Bob Dylan Biopic 📜 50:02 – Exploring I'm Still Here 🔍 51:12 – Reviewing The Nickel Boy 🎥 52:26 – Top Movie Recommendations 🏆 56:39 – Best Actress Nominees 🎭 01:01:11 – Best Actor Nominees 🔮 01:11:07 – Predictions for Best Actress, Best Actor & Best Picture 📅 01:16:16 – Favorite 2024 Films That Weren't Nominated (QOTD) 🎤 01:20:05 – Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts 'The Substance' Director Coralie Fargeat Breaks Down Key Scenes | Vanity Fair Nickel Boys" (streaming Friday, Feb. 28 on MGM+) Follow and subscribe to Screens in Focus. Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: [email protected]  Follow and subscribe to Screens in Focus. Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: [email protected]  X https://x.com/screensinfocus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensinfocuspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensinfocus  Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations:    Google voice (669) 223-8542‬  Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com