Academy Watch: A Prestige Film Podcast (Film Stories)

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

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

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

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

Welcome to ACADEMY WATCH, a prestige film podcast. Your host, Bo Nicholson, briefly introduces the concept of the show and tells you what's in store... Host / Editor Bo Nicholson. Executive Producer Tony Black. Follow us on Twitter:@academy_watch Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis We Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network wemadethisnetwork.com.Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Craig McKenzie (from Kneel Before Blog) to take a deep dive into Tick, Tick...Boom! The boys dive deep into their personal experiences to give honest and vulnerable accounts of why this movie means so much to them. Bo will also cover all of the early Awards Season favourites to get you prepared for an exciting Oscars in a few months time!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestCraig McKenzie (@Nemesis4909)Listen to his other shows:Kneel Before Pod (https://pod.link/1131740872)Rarely Going (https://pod.link/1522486570)Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Ashley Thomas (The Nerdy Blogger) to take a deep dive into The Power of the Dog! They will expertly weave their way through the nuances of the script to find the true meaning of the film, as well as giving out THE AWARD to the most worthy recipients. Bo will also cover the Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations to get you prepared for an exciting Oscars in a few months time!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestAshley Thomas (@TheNerdyBlogger)Listen to her other shows:Dearly Debated (https://pod.link/1517213655)Sci Fi 5 (https://pod.link/1547051743)Check out her writing:https://nerdyblogging.wordpress.com/https://fangirlish.com/And connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thenerdybloggerExecutive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Wynter Tyson to take a deep dive into DON'T LOOK UP! Does the Netflix sensation hold up to the blow-torch our hosts will apply? Listen on to find out! Bo will also cover the Golden Globes winners that surprised us the most, and what that tells us about the upcoming Oscars!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestWynter TysonClameur Du Cinema (https://cdcgsy.com/)Executive 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 have dropped and Host Bo Nicholson is EXCITED! What do the nominations mean? Tune in to find out!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)Executive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmadethis & @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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams to take a deep dive into DUNE! Does this latest adaptation live up to the hype? How will it go at the Oscars? Listen on to find out! Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Frame to Frame (@frametoframepod) - https://pod.link/1510296283Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams to take a deep dive into LICORICE PIZZA! Can we see past the problematic subject matter? How will it go at the Oscars? Listen on to find out! Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Frame to Frame (@frametoframepod) - https://pod.link/1510296283Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams to take a deep dive into KING RICHARD! Is it any good? Can Will Smith finally get his Oscar? Listen on to find out! + The Top 5 Will Smith movies!Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:Pretty Fly (https://pod.link/1522212632)MovieVersaries (https://pod.link/1583380230)GuestAndy Williams (@andywilliams250)Frame to Frame (@frametoframepod) - https://pod.link/1510296283Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Sean Wilson to take a deep dive into BELFAST! Is the early-season frontrunner starting to lose steam? Listen on to find out! Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestSean Wilson (@seano22)Pre-order his book 'The Sound of Cinema' now (https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-sound-of-cinema/)Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Ian Buckley to take a deep dive into CODA! It's won the SAG ensemble. It's won the PGA. Can it win Best Picture? Listen on to find out! Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan Buckley Check out Ian's other shows:We Are Starfleet (https://pod.link/1519281725)The Way (https://pod.link/1602511095)Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson in analysing the Oscar chances of WEST SIDE STORY! We're pretty sure Ariana has it in the bag, but can it win anything else? Listen on to find out! 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson in analysing the Oscar chances of NIGHTMARE ALLEY! It was a surprise Best Picture nominee, but which category is it a red-hot chance in? Listen on to find out! 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson in analysing the Oscar chances of DRIVE MY CAR! It looks a shoe-in for Best International Feature, but can it win anything else? Listen on to find out! 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson and guest Ian Buckley as they predict the Feature Film categories of the Oscars for this weekend, as well as ranking the Best Picture nominees in order of personal preference.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestIan Buckley Check out Ian's other shows:We Are Starfleet (https://pod.link/1519281725)The Way (https://pod.link/1602511095)Executive 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson to discuss the CHAOS of the 94th Academy Awards.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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson, who foolishly makes a few WAY TOO EARLY predictions for the upcoming OscarsHost / 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

Join Academy Watch Host Bo Nicholson to go over the Oscar Nominations as they've just dropped!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

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE is not only one of the films of the year, but also a unique look into the future of filmmaking, should anyone be so bold to follow in its footsteps.With 11 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Ian Buckley 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/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

ELVIS is a biopic on the King of Rock, charting his meteoric rise to stardom and the tragedy of his later years under the sinister influence of Tom Parker.With 8 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: @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

ELVIS is a biopic on the King of Rock, charting his meteoric rise to stardom and the tragedy of his later years under the sinister influence of Tom Parker.On this bonus episode, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams reveal their Top 5 Elvis Songs, as a special gift between episodes for the listeners! Enjoy!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: @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 BANSHEES OF INISHERIN is a wonderful tragi-comedy centred on the friendship, or lackthereof, between Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, which has been nominated for 9 Oscars.On this bonus episode, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Dani Vilu dissect the film to find out why it is truly one of the best films of the yearHost / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestDani Vilu (@KinoJoan)Check out her other show:Kinotomic PodcastKinoJoan Blog- The Banshees of Inisherin BlogpostExecutive 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

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is the sequel to Avatar (2009), both Directed by James Cameron.With 4 Oscar Nominations, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Ian Buckley 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/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

GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO is a surprisingly welcome update of the classic story, which has been nominated for Best Animated Feature.Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Dani Vilu dissect the film to find out why it is truly one of the best films of the yearHost / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestDani Vilu (@KinoJoan)Check out her other show:Kinotomic PodcastKinoJoan BlogExecutive 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 FABELMANS is directed by Steven Spielberg and is the semi-autobiographical tale of his early years of loving films, becoming a filmmaker and enduring hardships in his family life. With 7 Oscar Nominations, what are its chances of securing some wins, or will it go home empty-handed?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: @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 FABELMANS is up for 7 Oscars this year, which has prompted us to think of our favourite Steven Spielberg movies!On this bonus episode, Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Andy Williams reveal their Top 5 Spielberg flicks, as a special gift between episodes for the listeners! Enjoy!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: @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

TOP GUN: MAVERICK is the action blockbuster of the year, pleasing audiences, critics and awards bodies alike!With 6 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

WOMEN TALKING is a blistering indictment of the patriarchy and organised religion, with a systemically abused community of women negotiating the best way to address a terrible wrong that has been forced upon them.Host Bo Nicholson and Guest Dani Vilu dissect the film to find out why it is truly one of the best films of the year.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonGuestDani Vilu (@KinoJoan)Check out her other show:Kinotomic PodcastKinoJoan BlogExecutive 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

TAR is the fictional story of Lydia Tar, an EGOT recipient and world-famous conductor and composer. Her desire to be in control extends beyond just controlling orchestras and seeps into her relationships, where her ego spirals out of control.With 6 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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