We’ve been pondering the question of the hive mind that is film criticism now. Are their tastes too homogenized? Do they think too much alike? Or does Rotten Tomatoes make it seem that way? How has that impacted films, the box office, and the Oscars? We get into it.

We also talk frontrunners and the scant few challengers. And we use the second half to talk about the most promising releases of 2026.

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We got together to for a podcast to discuss the current Oscar race and whether Timothée Chalamet’s frontrunner status might be hurt by the recent headlines over the Safdie brothers (spoiler alert: no). We talk about various things, what to expect, and whether there will be any surprises or not.

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In this podcast, Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jerm discuss the Oscar race and whether or not One Battle After Another is about to sweep. We also talk about what it’s like to be hated by Film Twitter and why everyone is so mean. It’s fun. Have a listen if you so choose.

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Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen, and Jeremy Jentzen talk about the Oscars after the BAFTA nominations, and the Writers Guild and Editors Guild announce. Is One Battle After Another unstoppable?

Sasha Stone, Jeremy Jentzen and Scott Kernen deconstruct the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. The snubs, the dominant films, the predictions!

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Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen spend two hours talking about Oscar nominations in every category for the 98th Academy Awards.

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AwardsDaily.com's Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss the fallout from the Golden Globes. Is it possible we have a split year between Picture and Director? What are the vibes for One Battle After Another? Is Sinners getting screwed over? Can Hamnet upset in Best Picture in a last minute shocker?
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Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen discuss all of the upcoming award predictions and try to lock in what could happen at the Directors Guild, Producers Guild, Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes!

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Mark Johnson (The Contending) drops by to discuss the Academy's short lists in various categories. What's it and what's out. With Sasha Stone, Scott Kernen and Jeremy Jentzen.

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