Episodes
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Wild Release Round-Up: 'Wildwood' and 'Wild Horse Nine'
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week on the pod, Nick and Sophia are back to break down two "wild" releases, Wildwood and Wild Horse Nine. First, they look at LAIKA's latest stop-motion creation, Travis Knight's…
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You Can See Everything
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! “Are you watching closely?” Yes, this is a quote from The Prestige, which just announced a surprise theatrical release in IMAX and 70mm formats in January 2027 to celebrate its 20th…
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New York Film Festival Dispatch #2 (Tender Loving Care, Behemoth!, Club Kid, A Statement)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Enjoy another discussion of selected films that were being screened at the 64th New York Film Festival including some special superlatives to wrap up another incredible staycation at Lincoln...
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New York Film Festival Dispatch #1 (Rose, Godzilla Minus Zero, The Devils, and Once Upon a Time in Harlem)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It's the most wonderful time of the year in New York! Nick and Sophia are back to recap their experience at the 64th edition of the New York Film Festival so far. They chat about Sandra…
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Fall Film Festival Recap (Venice, Telluride, TIFF) and a New York Film Festival Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After a short break, Nick and Sophia are back with a recap of the fall film festival buzz and award winners. First, they share their thoughts on the Venice jury's decisions, including the…
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Moulin Rouge! at 25 (ft. Connor and Dylan MacDowell)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love Moulin Rouge! On this week's spectacular spectacular episode, Nick and Sophia are joined by their friends and the hosts of Drama with Connor and...
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Awards Season Check-in: Film Festival Announcement Round-Up
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this week's episode, Nick and Sophia run through the recent marathon of film festival announcements. First, they dig into the Venice International Film Festival lineup, where films like…
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The Odyssey
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In a time of apparent movie magic, Christopher Nolan has released his latest critical and box office sensation, The Odyssey. Nick and Sophia do a deep dive into Nolan's new adaptation of…
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The 2026 Mid-Year Oscars
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! With the release of Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, right around the corner, Nick and Sophia take stock in the first half of the year before the summer box office takes off. In...
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Our Very Early 2027 Oscar Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! With March's Oscar ceremony in Bob Ferguson's rearview, it's time for Nick and Sophia to begin predicting the nominees for next year's Oscars! In their annual summer tradition, they share…
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Early 2026 Release Round-Up
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The May box office is thriving ahead of a summer filled with exciting blockbusters, having surpassed $1 billion for the first time since 2019. Sophia and Nick will definitely be reviewing…
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Cannes Film Festival Recap II
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Content de te revoir or Welcome back to an extended discussion of the 79th Cannes Film Festival! Nick and Sophia continue chatting about their experiences abroad including awarding many fun...
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Cannes Film Festival Recap I
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick have so much to share about their experience at the Cannes Film Festival that, in this first recap episode, they mostly stick to reactions to the award winners, especially the...
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2026 Cannes Film Festival Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Bienvenue à la 79e édition du Festival de Cannes! Nick and Sophia are rolling out the red carpet for another glamorous selection of premieres along the French Riviera. Listen as they talk…
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Oscar Rewind: 2016 Oscars ('La La Land' and 'Moonlight')
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome back to Oscar Wild’s Season 7 premiere where co-hosts Sophia and Nick break down one of the most exciting awards races and Oscar ceremonies in recent memory: the 89th Academy Awards…
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“One Oscar After Another”: Our Recap of the 98th Academy Awards (feat. Bennett Prosser)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! That’s a wrap on another exciting and satisfying Oscar season! Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson, both now having been nominated in four different categories, have earned their first…
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2026 Final Oscar Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If awards season were a video game, it’s now time to face the final boss. You might need three extra lives just to make it through all of the rogue chatter, but Nick and Sophia are here to...
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2026 Oscar Contenders VII: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Director, and Picture
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 5 weeks, 7 episodes, 24 categories, 50 films, 232 nominees! On the final Contenders episode of the season, Sophia and Nick break down the nominees for the final five categories: Original...
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2026 Oscar Contenders VI: Actor and Actress
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick follow up their chat about the wonderful Oscar-nominated supporting performances with their leading counterparts, which leave an equally indelible mark on this year’s awards...
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2026 Oscar Contenders V: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You know the Oscars are near when it’s time for the above the line categories! Nick and Sophia continue their Contenders series with Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress (34:39), getting to...
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2026 Oscar Contenders IV: International Feature, Documentary Feature, Animated Feature, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Film
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A mega episode covering 15 feature films and 15 short films calls for plenty of homework and a whole lot of fun. The big nominee getters are just as exciting of watches as this group of films...
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2026 Oscar Contenders III: Film Editing, Cinematography, and Visual Effects
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dive deeper into this year’s Oscar nominees as Nick and Sophia break down three more technical categories: Film Editing, Cinematography (23:03), and Visual Effects (41:14). Whether you gush…
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2026 Oscar Contenders II: Original Song, Original Score, and Sound (feat. Bennett Prosser)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The second part of the Contenders Series dives into the audio component of the cinematic experience and features frequent guest and Original Song aficionado, Bennett Prosser. Sophia and Nick…
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2026 Oscar Contenders I: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, and Production Design
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Now that this year’s crop of Oscar nominees has been announced, follow along as Nick and Sophia embark on their extensive Contenders series leading up to the 98th Academy Awards in March. They...
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2026 Oscar Nominations Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! We’re just days away from one of the most exciting announcements that will surely change many lives forever. Sophia and Nick lock in as they announce and defend their final Oscar nomination...
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2026 Golden Globes Recap & Guild Updates
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Only one more week until Oscar nominations! And to prepare with some last minute prediction changes, Nick and Sophia are back to recap the Golden Globes and share the many guild updates that...
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2026 Movie Preview Special
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Flipping the first few pages on that crisp calendar symbolizes the start of something new (no toxic mom group drama here!), including a fresh start, a much needed detox, and another exciting...
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Our Favorite Movies of 2025
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! As the countdown changes to this year’s Oscars, Nick and Sophia look back on another wonderful year of film with plenty of ups and downs. Check out all of their episodes out for a deeper dive...
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2026 Oscar Shortlists Recap (ft. Bennett Prosser)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Between critics groups and different awards bodies, we can finally glean some much needed information about the Academy’s true love love from this year’s diverse slate of films. How…
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Awards Season Check-In: Critics Prizes, The Gotham Awards & Golden Globe Nominations
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The first set of big critics prizes, including NYFCC, LAFCA, NBR, and AFI, have arrived along with the Gotham Awards winners and nominations at the Film Independent Spirit Awards and Golden...
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review (feat. Connor and Dylan MacDowell)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s been a clock tick since DRAMA.’s Connor and Dylan MacDowell have joined Sophia and Nick on the pod, so what better way to rejoicify than by discussing the movie adaptation of Act II of…
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Fall Release Round-Up: ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and ‘Jay Kelly’
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick are excited to chat about some buzzy films that have delighted festival audiences throughout the year and now have had wider releases for more to enjoy. But first, they mention...
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Frequent Cinematic Collaborators (& Lovers): Lauren Bacall & Humphrey Bogart
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Old Hollywood is full of hot gossip and today, Nick and Sophia are here to spill all of the piping hot tea between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart. Their romance began as a Warner Bros....
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Updated 2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to the first purgatory of awards season: the period after fall festivals have ended and before the first set of major nominations and awards have been announced (except for the Gotham...
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Frequent Cinematic Collaborators: Alfred Hitchcock & Edith Head
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! As another Halloween approaches, Sophia and Nick are excited to celebrate Hitchcock-tober once again! This time, they marvel at the outstanding collaboration between the famed director and the...
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The 63rd New York Film Festival Week Two Recap
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This year’s NYFF may have concluded but Nick and Sophia are back to chat about many of the other films that made up this year’s incredible slate! From documentaries such as Cover-Up, another...
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The 63rd New York Film Festival Week One Recap
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The return of pumpkin spice lattes on every corner might be the biggest sign that fall has returned, but for Sophia and Nick, the crisp air and earlier sunsets can only mean one thing: the New...
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‘One Battle After Another’ Review
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The most anticipated release of the year for many has finally arrived! Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest work, One Battle After Another, kept mostly under wraps until recently, is a feat of a true...
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Fall Festival Recap 2025: Venice, Telluride, and Toronto
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Happy TIFFty! With festival season in full swing, Sophia and Nick are back to share updates about big award winners and plenty of first-hand insights from multiple festivals. Bennett Prosser...
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2025 Fall Festival Movie Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The best time of year is quickly approaching and you know what Sophia and Nick are counting down to… Fall festival slates have been (mostly) revealed and with trailers and release dates also...
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Oscar Rewind: The 1965 Oscars (‘The Sound of Music’)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sixty years later and the hills are still very much alive with the sound of music! In fact, Maria helped the Trapp Family (yes, based on a real singing family) live on through her memoir which...
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Summer 2025 Release Round-Up
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! From Pedro Pascal stretching his limbs to blue cartoon creatures wreaking havoc in their worlds, movies this summer have provided audiences some much needed relief from the intense heat and…
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'Mad Max: Fury Road' at 10 (feat. Kyle Buchanan)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you’re an action, adventure, or adrenaline junkie, then surely you’ve heard of or seen the insanity that is Mad Max: Fury Road. George Miller ratchets the dial well past its maximum setting...
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Oscars of the Decade So Far
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Sophia and Nick celebrate five years of the podcast and being halfway through the 2020s by awarding the Oscar Wild Oscars of the Decade So Far! Play along in traditional categories like...
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The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (So Far)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Even though the midway point of this decade passed when the ball dropped on New Year’s Day (yeah, a chill went down my spine, too), Nick and Sophia spend today’s new episode honoring some of…
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Oscar Rewind: ‘Brokeback Mountain’ at 20
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! After 20 years, the shock of Brokeback Mountain losing Best Picture still stings just as much. Ang Lee’s beautiful and affecting western about finding love in a hopeless place is grounded by...
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‘Materialists’ Review + Very Early 2026 Oscar Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Is it true that “Love don’t cost a thing” or could J.Lo just have been jaded by a materialistic lover? Nick and Sophia ponder this question as they review and react to Celine Song’s latest...
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Steven Spielberg and John Williams: ‘Jaws’ at 50
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This cinematic collaboration may be one of the most beloved, well-known pairings in all of Hollywood history. From the instantly recognizable two- actually three!- notes Sophia and Nick…
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After Dark Preview: ’Suspiria’
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! “I love limes. They’re so great, I love them so much.” [insert your favorite Dakota Johnson quote here] This week’s new episode began as a celebration of Dakota Johnson’s career in preparation...
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78th Cannes Film Festival Recap
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Another awards season has begun in the most elegant of fashions with some of cinema’s finest (no small thanks to Jury President Juliette Binoche). Sophia and Nick are excited to recap this…
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