The long-awaited second installment of Dune is finally here and Nick and Sophia are ready to don their stillsuits back on Arrakis. In reviewing the film, they list some of their favorite shots and scenes, debate whether Denis Villeneuve’s altered world lives up to the book, and tease what’s to come with Dune: Messiah. Of course, the episode isn’t complete without Smash or Pass with some of the Dune Universe’s finest men (49:56). Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich ..read more

The latest Oscars telecast not only attracted the most viewers since 2020, they brought back the fanfare the biggest night in movies deserves! Sophia and Nick recap the many memorable moments from the night, including emotional speeches, the showstopping “I’m Just Ken” performance and Jonathan Glazer’s compelling acceptance speech. Don’t worry, they break down all the shocking and awkward moments, too, like Al Pacino’s rousing finale: “My eyes see Oppenheimer.” Last but not least, they end the episode and season with a special Oscars Edition of Smash or Pass (1:00:20). Let us know what your fa ..read more

It’s almost time to hear “And the Oscar goes to…” which means Nick and Sophia will finally be sharing their Oscar predictions. Will they change before the ceremony? Only time will tell. (Yes.) Even with the beginning of the end of this awards season in sight, they start the episode by sharing their initial reactions to a film that could dominate the 97th Academy Awards: Dune: Part Two. A more in-depth episode on that is coming soon, but first they use their Mentat skills to share their Final Oscar Predictions.  As in previous years, they divide all 23 categories into groupings based on de ..read more

With only a few more guild ceremonies remaining and Oscar voting over, we’ve officially entered the final stretch before the 96th Academy Awards! On today’s episode, Sophia and Nick cover the final four categories in their 2024 Contenders series, including: Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay (23:35), Director (37:18), and Picture (55:40). Who do you think should win in each category? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 More content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Music: “The Grea ..read more

With a new Contenders episode comes great responsibility. Err— Madame Web is on the brain as Nick and Sophia discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and many more in a jam-packed penultimate episode in this series. First, they break down the three feature film categories with International Feature, Documentary Feature (19:03), and Animated Feature (29:20), before diving into the Short Film categories with Live Action (39:45), Animated (46:24), and Documentary (51:31). Many of these nominees are playing in theaters or streaming, so check them out before the Oscars in less than three weeks a ..read more

What comes to mind when you think of your favorite performance? Is it Meryl Streep, who leads the way with the most acting nominations of all time? Or is it the scene in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, when Trudi whispers into Rick’s ear, “That was the best acting I’ve ever seen in my whole life”? Or Tammie Brown’s iconic ruveal, “I’m acting”? Whichever it is, consider adding some of the performances discussed on this week’s Contenders episode to your roster. With half of the 20 nominees earning their first Oscar nomination, Sophia and Nick break down Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress (38:0 ..read more

In the next batch of categories covered in their Oscar Contenders series, Nick and Sophia celebrate the sleek, eye-popping, and masterful artistry in the remaining below-the-line categories. Tune in to hear about each of the nominees in the following categories including their own write-in votes they wish would have made it in, too: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design (29:52), Production Design (53:38), and Cinematography (1:15:19). What do you think should win for these awards? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Mus ..read more

Ever wonder how directors, like this year’s Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet, work with their teams to orchestrate such thought-provoking, beautiful films? Sophia and Nick are back with their favorite yearly series to explain that and much, much more. After listing all the nominees in Original Song, Original Score (21:15), Sound (46:49), Film Editing (1:10:20), and Visual Effects (1:33:03), they list fun facts from production, what their write-in votes would be, and who they think should win. Listen along to see what makes this extraordinary crop of nominees shine! Follow us o ..read more

With voter participation at an all-time high from 93 countries, the nominees of the 96th Academy Awards are here! After the announcement on Tuesday, Nick and Sophia took time to celebrate, mourn, and analyze what went down to see how this awards season has shaped up. Listen for their full breakdown and a preview of what's to come before the Oscar winners are announced on March 10th! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich More content including updated nomination prediction ..read more

The time has come for overwhelming excitement, disappointment, and debate with the imminent announcement of the 2024 Oscar Nominations. On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick share all of their predictions and likely surprises in the 20 feature categories. The BAFTA announcement has definitely shaken things up, but where will The Academy land? Listen for their biggest snubs and hopedictions and then let us know what you think! Find up-to-date nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Follow Nick @saue ..read more