Original broadcast date February 22, 2016. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2016/02/academy-awards-2016-spotlight/

Elizabeth and I watched Spotlight, which is nominated in six different categories: Best Picture, Directing, Writing (Original Screenplay) and Film Editing. Mark Ruffalo is nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Rachel McAdams is nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Listen to our thoughts on this magnificent movie.

Edited to add: and it's official, Spotlight wins for Best Picture AND Best Original Screenplay!

The opening and closing music was a clip from the complete score of Spotlight, written by Howard Shore, available to purchase here.

Watch the trailer for Spotlight here.