Academy Watch

On this episode of Academy Watch we are talking PROJECT HAIL MARY. A brief review, some personal awards and then some far too early Oscar predictions abound, so join host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams (MovieVersaries & Frame To Frame). HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson GuestAndy WilliamsHis other work:Frame To FrameMovieVersariesJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

One Battle After Another has won Best Picture, predictably! It claimed 6 Oscars while Sinners claimed 4. This isn't to say there weren't some surprises and talking points, though. Join Bo Nicholson to hear the news straight after the ceremony has concluded. HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

Time for one last Nomination Strength Checkup before the 98th Academy Awards! HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

The Oscars are nearly here, so join Bo Nicholson, Ian Buckley (MovieVersaries) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) to hear all the best tips for who will win the Oscar in each category! HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson GuestsIan BuckleyHis other work: MovieVersaries We Are StarfleetIllumination Above AllThe Collectors CommentarySam StokesHis other work: Reel TalkDen of TenOne Rules Them AllLast TakeOscars WebsiteJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this special episode of Academy Watch we are diving into the deep end with the Best Original Score nominees. To do that, host Bo Nicholson is joined by the man who literally wrote the book on the History of Film Scores (Sean Wilson, Frame to Frame). HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sean WilsonBuy his book The Sound of Cinema here.And listen to Frame to Frame here.Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this episode of Academy Watch we give an update of the Oscars race after the BAFTAS, as well as a position on the incident that occurred at the ceremony. HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

Oscar Nominations have dropped and we've had time to absorb the news of Sinners breaking records and providing a genuine challenge to One Battle After Another's throne. Dissect the Oscar Nominations with host Bo Nicholson HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

The Golden Globes have JUST happened, so let's analyse the results with host Bo Nicholson to work out what it means for the Oscars in March! HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this episode of Academy Watch we analyse the Critics Choice Results as One Battle After Another firms as the Best Picture favourite! Hosted by Bo Nicholson. HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this episode of Academy Watch we analyse the Oscars Shortlists that have been named by the Academy with host Bo Nicholson.Link to the Oscars Articlehttps://press.oscars.org/news/98th-oscarsr-shortlists-12-award-categories-announced HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

The Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations have dropped and it's business as usual for One Battle After Another in its favouritism and a surprise snub for Wicked: For Good at the Globes! Listen to the analysis and what this means for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson.HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: [email protected] music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this episode of Academy Watch we make some way too early Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson. HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Email: [email protected] Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

Academy Watch and Reel Talk present this special crossover episode, where the hosts Bo Nicholson (Academy Watch) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) discuss the outcome of the Cannes Film Festival, and what that means for the upcoming film release calendar and awards season. Hosts Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: ⁠https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson⁠ Sam Stokes Check out his other work ⁠Reel Talk⁠ ⁠Den of Ten⁠ ⁠One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast⁠ ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠ Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠ Join our Discord! ⁠https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG⁠ Twitter: ⁠@filmstories⁠ Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: ⁠www.filmstories.co.uk⁠ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Academy Watch, we're highlighting a MovieVersaries episode covering the 1985 Best Picture winning film, Out of Africa, on its 40th anniversary. Featuring Bo Nicholson and Andy Williams. Hosts Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Andy Williams Check out his work. FrameTo Frame Follow MovieVersaries on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieversaries.pod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/movieversaries.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovieVersariesPod Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG; Frame to Framers Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Bulls (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anora won 5 Oscars on its way to winning Best Picture! Listen to Bo's breakdown of the Oscars. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per Academy Watch tradition, Bo and Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All) get together to give their final Oscar Predictions. How many can they get right? Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Ian Buckley Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above All Or his Letterboxd Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wicked has earned 10 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and also to talk smack about Act 2 of the stage musical, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nickel Boys has been nominated for 2 Oscars, including Best Picture. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 2 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emilia Perez has been nominated for 13 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 13 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Complete Unknown has been nominated for 8 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Actor for Timothee Chalamat. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 8 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Still Here has been nominated for 3 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best International Feature. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 3 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wild Robot has been nominated for 3 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Animated Feature. Join Bo and his guest Craig McKenzie (Kneel Before Pod, We Are Starfleet) to see how many of those 3 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Craig McKenzie Check out his other work Kneel Before Blog Kneel Before Pod We Are Starfleet Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brutalist has been nominated for 10 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Picture. Join Bo and his guest Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All, We Are Starfleet) to see how many of those 10 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Ian Buckley Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above All Or his Letterboxd Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dune: Part Two has been nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture. Join Bo and his guest Sam Stokes (Reel Talk, Den of Ten, One Rules Them All) to see how many of those 5 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sam Stokes Check out his other work Reel Talk Den of Ten One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast Letterboxd Bluesky Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winners of this year's Critics' Choice Awards have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONCLAVE has earned 8 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how as Bo is joined by Podcaster Andy Williams (Frame to Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Andy Williams Bluesky Frame to Frame Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Substance has earned 5 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anora has earned 6 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Author, Podcaster and Film Critic Sean Wilson (Frame To Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sean Wilson (@seanfilmwriter) Listen to Frame to Frame Buy his book 'The Sound of Cinema' Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Nominations are dropping imminently, so make sure you join our Discord by clicking HERE and follow along with Bo's predictions for the nominations. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winners of this year's Golden Globes have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to give his way, way, way too early Oscar Predictions Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OPPENHEIMER WINS! In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to discuss the wins, the losses and the big surprises! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer) Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Executive Producer Tony Black (@ajblackwriter) Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis We Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watch wemadethisnetwork.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Other Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMERICAN FICTIONThe utterly brilliant script with a tremendous central performance, American Fiction is a wonderful directorial debut for Cord Jefferson.With 5 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAESTROThe much-maligned biopic about legendary American Composer and Conductor Leondard Bernstein has been embraced by critics lukewarmly, but fairly hated online.With 7 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANATOMY OF A FALLWhen her husband is found dead outside their house, apparently from falling, Sandra is the main suspect and is subjected to an investigation which leads to her being charged with her husband's murder.  Is she guilty?With 5 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  And how will the breaking allegations of plagiarism against The Holdovers affect its chances?In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE OSCARS ARE ALMOST HERE, AND IT'S TIME TO MAKE PREDICTIONS!Join Bo Nicholson and his guest, podcaster Ian Buckley, as they pick apart each category and try to predict who will win each one.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan Buckley (Letterboxd account)Check out his work.We Are Starfleet Illumination Above AllExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE HOLDOVERS - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsDon't call it a Christmas movie, The Holdovers, has been nominated for 5 Oscars. Join host Bo Nicholson and Podcaster Ian Buckley to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan Buckley (Letterboxd account)Check out his work.We Are Starfleet Illumination Above AllExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ZONE OF INTEREST is a masterwork that may well be remembered as 2023's best film. But it's not an easy watch, by any stretch!With 5 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Check out his other show:Frame to FrameExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is 2023's follow-up to the wonderful Into The Spider-Verse of 2018.With 1 Oscar Nomination as Best Animated Feature, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Craig McKenzie give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestCraig McKenzie (@Nemesis4909)Check out his other workKneel Before BlogKneel Before PodWe Are StarfleetExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BARBIE is 2023's biggest hit, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world and directed by the brilliant Greta GerwigWith 8 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Violet Hammond give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestViolet Hammond (@violeth310)Check out her other workhttps://linktr.ee/violet.h.310Executive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PAST LIVES is 2023's Sundance darling from first time Director Celine Song. It's a moving story about Nora, born in Korea but now living in North America, navigating her identity as an American and as a Korean.With 2 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams give out their personal awards to the film and assess its chances at the Oscars, while delving into its themes in the spoiler section.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Check out his other show:Frame to FrameExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Killers of the Flower Moon - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsBased on the true events of the murders of many Osage Nation People, Killers of the Flower Moon, has been nominated for 10 Oscars. Join host Bo Nicholson and Podcaster Ian Buckley to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan BuckleyCheck out his work.We Are Starfleet The WayIllumination Above AllExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @we_madethis & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oppenheimer - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsThe Biopic about one of the most significant figures of the 20th Century, Oppenheimer, has been nominated for 13 Oscars. Join host Bo Nicholson and Podcaster and Author Baz Greenland to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestBaz Greenland (@BazGreenland)Check out his Amazon Page for all of his booksOr his podcasts:A Dream Given Form: A Babylon 5 PodcastThe TARDIS Crew: A Doctor Who PodcastMake It So: A Star Trek Legacy PodcastExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poor Things - Analysis and Oscar PredictionsBella Baxter was born in unusual circumstances, and in Yorgos Lanthimos' latest effort, she goes on a literal journey of self-discovery, learning about herself and the world at an incredible rate. Join host Bo Nicholson and Film Critic, Podcaster and Author Sean Wilson (Frame to Frame) to pick apart the themes of the film, give out the personal awards, and analyse its Oscar chances.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestSean Wilson (@seano22)Check out his show - Frame to FrameOr buy his book - The Sound of CinemaExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Nominations for the best films of 2023 have dropped. Hear some reactions and analysis to each category from the host Bo Nicholson immediately after their announcement.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscar Nominations for the best films of 2023 are about to drop, and you know what that means!?Academy Watch is back! Listen to this mini episode introducing the season and stay tuned for all future episodes!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT DID IT! EEAAO swept through the major awards to become one of the most dominant movies at the Oscars ever! Join Bo Nicholson to dissect each award, including a couple of little surprises along the way!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINAL OSCAR PREDICTIONS!It's that time of year and Bo is like a kid at Christmas! Is Everything Everywhere All At Once going to complete the sweep, or will another film cause the biggest upset in Oscars history to claim Best Picture? Ian Buckley joins Bo to give the final predictions before the big night!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan BuckleyCheck out his other shows:We Are StarfleetThe WayIllumination Above AllExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT:Set in World War 1, it follows Paul who, along with his young friends, are tricked into enlisting in the military before they’re old enough to do so after they fall victim to propaganda. It details the hellish nature of war and the desperate battle between your instinct to preserve your humanity and the evil forces in power challenging you to abandon it.With 9 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIANGLE OF SADNESS is the story of a bunch of wealthy or privileged people on a luxury cruise ship, with a drunken, socialist captain. When a storm hits, this group goes from riches to rags and are ill-equipped for the challenge ahead of them.With 3 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices