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Oscar Bait
by Oscar Bait
Join four twenty-something girls who say they're Lady Birds but are really Julies as we journey through yet another historic Oscars season. Each week, we'll break down a movie that has the potential to get some nominations - we'll let you know what we thought of it and whether or not you can expect to see it on your Oscars ballot. Follow us on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, and @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok!
Episodes
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Episode Seventeen: Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom)
In May of 2021 we tweeted at Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom) asking him to be on the podcast. By some stupid dumb luck, he said yes. But, by even more stupid dumb luck, our lives quickly fell apart and this episode was never edited. ...Until today. Thank you for bearing with us for the past year...
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Episode Sixteen: 2022 Oscars Preview
Surprise, Benson. I bet you thought you saw the last of me. BUT YOU HAVEN'T! When one of the four idiot hosts is a communications major who takes a class dedicated to podcasting, it reignites something. This Oscars season is already shaping up to be something special, so we have a little preview…
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Episode Fifteen: Oscars Reactions
Hey Bensons. So the Oscars... happened... and we're here to break everything down for you from the big winners to Glenn Close backing it up on Lil Rel (yes, that actually happened). Just because the Oscars are over doesn't mean there's not Oscar Bait circling around, so don't fret - we're not…
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Episode Fourteen: Our Predictions
Bensons - the day is finally (almost) here! Today, we proffer our predictions for the 93rd Academy Awards. We've spent the last few weeks breaking down potential contenders in all different categories, and now it's time to officially decide who we think will bring home those Oscar statues come...
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Episode Thirteen: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
CHENQUIEH BENSONS - this week, we are ~very excite~ to be covering "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." The Very Nice Sacha Baron Cohen reprises the role of journalist Borat Sagdiyev as he attempts to get...
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Episode Twelve: Sound of Metal
Hey little Bennies! This week, we’re breaking down Darius Marder’s “Sound of Metal.” The film follows Ruben, a heavy metal drummer and former addict, as he copes with losing his hearing. With the guidance of Paul Raci’s Joe, he has to choose between accepting his situation or returning to the…
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Episode Eleven: The Father
Bensons - this week, our hearts got torn out and stepped on by Florian Zeller’s “The Father.” It detailed the story of an aging man, played by Sir Anthony Hopkins, and how dementia takes a toll not only on him, but on the people that he loves, namely, his last surviving daughter, played by Olivia...
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BONUS EPISODE: GODZILLA V.S. KING KONG
Hey Bensons! If you're a true fan of Oscar Bait, you've been asking us to talk about this piece of a very long time - and we're finally delivering! We hope you enjoy this super special very real episode. Thank you so so much for 600 listeners! :-) Be sure to check us out on social media -...
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Episode Ten: Mank
Double digits, baby! With just a few weeks until the Oscars, we're checking out the most nominated piece in this year's pool of nominees - David Fincher's "Mank." 24 year old Orson Welles is setting out to make what he doesn’t know will be acclaimed as the greatest movie ever made. His choice of...
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Episode Nine: Nomadland
Hi little Bennies! This is most definitely one of our most anticipated films of the year - the UNREAL Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland.” This movie has been on our radar since like summer 2020 and has tons of critical acclaim - it’s based on Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland: Surviving America which...
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Episode Eight: Minari
*Lizzo voice* "I been waiting for this one, turn it up!" This week we're diving into arguably our most-anticipated film of the year - Isaac Lee Chung's beautiful "Minari." The semi-autobiographical piece follows a Korean American family as they create a new life for themselves in Arkansas. The...
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Episode Seven: Promising Young Woman
This week’s film is Emerald Fennell’s feature directorial debut, “Promising Young Woman. Carey Mulligan gives a stellar performance as Cassie, a cunning woman on a mission to avenge her best friend who was a victim of sexual assault. Cassie spends her nights pretending to be belligerently drunk…
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BONUS EPISODE: GOLDEN GLOBES SPECIAL!
Hey Bensons! We know we're called OSCAR Bait, but we just couldn't resist a recap of what went down at the Golden Globes this past weekend. Here's a quick breakdown of the snubs, surprises, and big winners! Connect with us on social media - we're @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and…
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Episode Six: Judas and the Black Messiah
Hi Bensons! This week, we’re talking "Judas and the Black Messiah," co-written and directed by Shaka King. The film chronicles the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the murder of Illinois Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton and the acts of William "Bill" O'Neal that parallel the…
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Episode Five: One Night in Miami...
On this episode of Oscar Bait, we tackled Regina King’s “One Night in Miami...” - based on a play by Kemp Powers, we join icons Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Muhammad Ali in a hotel room in Miami Beach celebrating the win of Ali’s world championship boxing match for a hypothetical vision...
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Episode Four: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
This week, we break down the film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." The inimitable Viola Davis and late great Chadwick Boseman are the subject of tons of awards show buzz for their commanding performances in the piece, which focuses on a turbulent recording session...
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Episode Three: Da 5 Bloods
On this episode of Oscar Bait, we analyze the latest Spike Lee joint, "Da 5 Bloods," which follows the epic journey of four Black Vietnam vets as they travel back to Vietnam to recover the remains of their fallen brother and wrap up some unfinished business. They have to battle both forces of man...
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Episode Two: The Trial of the Chicago 7
This week, we take a look at Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7," which chronicles the infamous court proceedings which accused seven activists of inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. With a star-studded cast, incredible source material, and the legendary Sorkin...
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Episode One: Hillbilly Elegy
Four incredibly unqualified girls (except for the one with the screenwriting degree) break down potential contenders at the 2021 Oscars. This week, we tackle Ron Howard's Hillbilly Elegy, a "love-letter to Appalachia" based on a memoir that has stirred up some controversy in the film community....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join four twenty-something girls who say they're Lady Birds but are really Julies as we journey through yet another historic Oscars season. Each week, we'll break down a movie that has the potential to get some nominations - we'll let you know what we thought of it and whether or not you can expect to see it on your Oscars ballot. Follow us on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram, @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter, and @oscarbaitpodcast on TikTok!
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Join four twenty-something girls who say they're Lady Birds but are really Julies as we journey through yet another historic Oscars season. Each week, we'll break down a movie that has the potential to get some nominations - we'll let you know what we thought of it and whether or not you can expect...
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