Oscars 2026

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This Groundhog Day, journalist and critic Albert Lanier joined The Mind of Sai Marie for a chat with Sai on the 2026 Academy Award nominations.They broke down a record-shattering year for cinema, including:* Ryan Coogler’s Sinners: Making history with a massive 16 nominations.* Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: The 9-nominee masterpiece.* The Weapons Factor: Analyzing the haunting success of Zach Cregger’s latest.Follow Albert Lanier Online:* The Final Cut * Retro Review* The Write Off This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saimarie.substack.com