All This and the Oscars Too Podcast

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen catch up on everything that happened at the Telluride Film Festival and the Best Actor shakeup - John Malkovich drops out of play in Israel, the Digger trailer drops, but will Andrew Scott just win the whole thing anyway? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen talk about Mark Ruffalo and the lies Hollywood tells itself about censorship and freedom of speech. We also talk Telluride! Scott is leaving on a jet plane and will be covering the festival every day. We go through the lineup and talk the Oscars from here. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen, and Scott Kernen discuss the death and impact of the great Dolly Parton. We talk about the “big twist” in Digger (but we don’t give it away). We also answer questions from readers. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss whether or not The Invite will land in the major categories. We also talk about ideal Oscar pairings for presenting awards, wading into the JK Rowling debate, and what happened at the most recent Oscar meeting. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen talk about the Best Picture race and whether this is Tom Cruise's year or Matt Damon's. Does Tom Cruise getting an Honorary Oscar hurt his chances? How do the new voters vote? Also talking Bucking Fastard and the Fall film festivals. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the Oscars and whether Obsession can crack not just Best Picture but the other categories. The Odyssey seems like the film to beat, but do people really like the movie? Will Cancel Culture ever end? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the HFPA’s $150 million lawsuit against Penske Corp. in an attempt to take back the Golden Globes. Can they break up the unethical Penske monopoly on the trades and the Globes? Also Behemoth! Starring Pedro Pascal. We talk Best Actor and Best Actress. We talk The Odyssey. We talk Ryan Gosling and his chances for Project Hail Mary.And we read from Joseph Kahn’s brilliant piece in the Hollywood Reporter: Bring Back the Hollywood A*****e. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

[If you don’t want these drops, you can deselect “Frontrunners and Challengers” in your preferences]Sasha Stone talks with Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen about The Odyssey, how they liked it, and how many Oscars it will win. We also talk about the new Little House and whether it’s “woke” or not. We also talk about the Venice and Toronto announcements of upcoming films. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen, and Scott Kernen talk about the “woke” casting choices in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and how that has turned it into yet another battle in our ongoing culture war. The film is on track to make close a billion worldwide but it is also becoming a target by the Right and a virtue signal by the Left. How will it do in the Oscars? Also, we go through Armie Hammer’s walk-back of his performance in Citizen Vigilante, and the various categories, and where they stand now. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen, and Scott Kernen talk movies and culture, starting with Tom Cruise’s Oscar campaign getting started with a Digger teaser, plus the wonders of AI and a true crime story in Michigan that Jeremy lived through. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen talk about the state of the film industry and the Oscar race. Sean Penn’s January 6th movie, the first AI movie, Disclosure Day’s box office, Uwe Boll’s new movie, and whether Obsession has any Oscar prospects. We also talk about how Hollywood has become so alienating because of its politics, and whether there is any hope that they will stop being so completely partisan in the future.Have a listen. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

After a bit of a break, Sasha, Scott, and Jeremy are back to talk about Obsession and why the horror genre allows people to be more creative. We talk about the current Oscar race and whether Cannes will be a factor this year. We talk about AI and why it is not going away anytime soon. We also go through Scott’s most recent predictions and try to find the “Woke Movie” we know will win Best Picture. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen, and Scott Kernen talk about the very early Oscar race, Tom Cruise in Digger, and why we are getting ahead of ourselves and how that’s not great for the Oscars. Also, can Jafar Jackson get a nomination for Michael or is the film too controversial and the Best Actor race in general. Plus, 9/11 conspiracy theories. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the Paramount/WB merger and why it’s better for Hollywood, the Cannes Lineup that has no American movies, and we talk a bit about the catastrophic year of 2020 and how it broke America. If you’d like to opt out of these emails you can do so in your subscriber preferences. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen ruminate on last year’s Oscar race and what mistakes were made, and how the Oscars can improve. Project Hail Mary and way too early Oscar predictions for Best Picture. Plus, will controversy chase the Michael Jackson movie? How will Greta Gerwig’s Narnia fare?You can stop getting these emails by clicking on your subscriber preferences. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen deconstruct the 98th Academy Awards. Scott was there! How did the ceremony go? Was it fun? We gossip, we chew the scenery like Sean Penn. Actually, we don’t. We have a long conversation with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen hash out their final Oscar predictions before Sunday’s show. Is One Battle After Another set to sweep? Will Sinners upset? Who will be winning Best Actor? Is it better to take risks when predicting or go with the comfortable status quo? All of that and more. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the crazy SAG award wins of Sinners and Michael B. Jordan. What does it mean for the Best Picture race? Best Actor? We dig into that and talk about what drives the preferential ballot vote. You can deselect this in your subscriber preferences if you don’t want to get these podcast drops. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

If you’d like to opt out of these podcasts, you can do so in your subscriber preferences.Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen wade into the BAFTA controversy. What happened? How bad was it? Does it change the Oscar race at all? They also predict the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Producers Guild, not to mention the Editors Guild. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

If you’d like to opt out of these podcasts, you can do so in your subscriber settings. Just deselect “Frontrunners and Challengers.”The British are coming! The British are coming! Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen predict the BAFTA wins, which air this Sunday. We expect it to be a sweep for One Battle After Another, but maybe there will be some surprises. EXTRAS: Did Parasite really deserve to win Best Picture? Where’s Nancy Guthrie? Have a listen. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

We’ve been pondering the question of the hive mind that is film criticism now. Are their tastes too homogenized? Do they think too much alike? Or does Rotten Tomatoes make it seem that way? How has that impacted films, the box office, and the Oscars? We get into it.We also talk frontrunners and the scant few challengers. And we use the second half to talk about the most promising releases of 2026.If you’d like to opt out of the podcasts or anything else you can do so in your subscriber settings. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

We got together to for a podcast to discuss the current Oscar race and whether Timothée Chalamet’s frontrunner status might be hurt by the recent headlines over the Safdie brothers (spoiler alert: no). We talk about various things, what to expect, and whether there will be any surprises or not. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast, Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jerm discuss the Oscar race and whether or not One Battle After Another is about to sweep. We also talk about what it’s like to be hated by Film Twitter and why everyone is so mean. It’s fun. Have a listen if you so choose.You can also opt out of the podcast drops by visiting your subscriber preferences. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen and Scott Kernen deconstruct the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. The snubs, the dominant films, the predictions! Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen spend two hours talking about Oscar nominations in every category for the 98th Academy Awards. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

AwardsDaily.com's Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the fallout from the Golden Globes. Is it possible we have a split year between Picture and Director? What are the vibes for One Battle After Another? Is Sinners getting screwed over? Can Hamnet upset in Best Picture in a last minute shocker?Sponsored by Focus Features - Hamnet, Bugonia, Song Sung Blue Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss all of the upcoming award predictions and try to lock in what could happen at the Directors Guild, Producers Guild, Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes! Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Johnson (The Contending) drops by to discuss the Academy's short lists in various categories. What's it and what's out. With Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

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Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen talk this coming Oscar week with a flurry of wins and nominations. The National Board of Review, the Critics Choice, Golden Globes! Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen talk the Oscar race as Wicked for Good hits and the embargo lifts. What does it mean for Ariana Grande's Oscar prospects? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Special guest Mark Johnson (AwardsWatch, The Contending) joins Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen for a lengthy discussion about the state of the Oscar race. What's ahead, what could upset, what are the themes that drive this race? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen on what wins PGA, DGA and Best Picture. Plus our top twenty favorite Best Actress winners. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the Gotham nominations and the Wicked reactions. In the second half, we name our favorite 20 Best Picture winners. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Heading out of October, the Middleburg fest resulted in two winners for the Audience Award - Hamnet and Rental Family. The AFI Fest is coming to a close and we're still trying to figure out where One Battle After Another will land Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the Best Picture race and why Hamnet might be the one to beat. Does emotion drive the Best Picture race or does Film Twitter? Can One Battle After Another overcome box office failure? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the impact of Marty Supreme on the race and where each category now stands. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Johnson joins Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen to dive into the Best Picture race and the other categories to discuss the frontrunners and whether or not box office hurts One Battle After Another or not. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen and Scott Kernen run through Best Director, the acting categories and Best Picture looking for our frontrunners and challengers. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen talk Oscar predictions plus paying tribute to Robert Redford on his death at the age of 89. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen talk about One Battle After Another and how it landed with the critics. Does that make it an Oscar frontrunner? Is it the Oscar frontrunner? Have a listen. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen have a long conversation about Telluride and Venice Film Festivals. Scott Kernene attended and viewed all the movies, both seen and unseen. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone continues the Oscar Primer series by talking about the tastemakers who head to film festivals everywhere and help shape the Oscar race. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone begins the weekly podcast series leading up to the 2026 Oscars, featuring new guests Jeremy Jentzen and Scott Kernen. From AwardsDaily.com. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Johnson joins Sasha Stone to discuss how important stats are to predicting the Oscars. We also go through our preliminary predictions before Venice and Telluride. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

The film critics dominate the Oscars now in a way they never did in the past. But what defines a critic now? Almost anyone can write reviews and shape the Oscar race. So what are they? How much power do they have? Are they good or bad for the Oscars? Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

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Jeff Wells recounts his trip to Cannes and the films he saw that he liked, and which ones will land in the Oscar race. It's a quick summary of Jeff's thoughts while Sasha mostly listens. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

AwardsDaily's Sasha Stone and Hollywood-Elsewhere's Jeffrey Wells get together for a conversation about what's happening right now. What is Sinners about? What are its Oscar chances? Also talk about David Mamet's Henry Johnson and the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha Stone and Jeff Wells take us back in time to discuss Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider's Last Tango in Paris, plus we discuss how the Oscar game can sometimes kill movies. Get full access to AwardsDaily's Daily at awardsdaily.substack.com/subscribe