Circuit Breaker! - The Awards, Film, & TV Podcast

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  • Circuit Breaker Episode 61: Best Actor’s Age Bias, NYFF Premieres, and “Locks” In the Race
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.comfeaturing host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday.
    Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * Announcing the category placements and campaigns for Algee Smith (“Detroit”), Cynthia Nixon (“A Quiet Passion”), Claire Foy (“Breathe”), and Melissa Leo (“Novitiate”).
    * We talk about the first reviews for Richard Linklater’s “Last Flag Flying” and where it stands in the Oscar race.  Also, does Steve Carell stand a chance in either category he’s campaigned in?
    * We talk about the news of the week including the next installment of “It” and it should play the adults.
    * We talk about the curse word “lock” and using it in the months of September and October.
    * We’re talking about Best Actor and the chances for Timothee Chalamet and who needs to fall in order for him to make the lineup for “Call Me By Your Name.”

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor,

    #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | 
    1 hr 26 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 60: ‘Get Out’s’ Chances, Animated Weakness, and ‘Dunkirk’ Fading?
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday.
    Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * A recap of the Emmy winners.  The highlights of the evening’s surprises and predictions.
    * We talk about some Oscar campaign announcements including Allison Williams going LEAD for her work in “Get Out.”  Speaking of Jordan Peele’s film, how much of a chance does it have garnering a Best Picture nomination?  Does it have a better chance than “The Big Sick” in terms of big comedies making a play?
    * Animated Feature is looking weaker by the day.  Is it predestined that “Coco” will be our winner?
    * There were lots of trailers this past week including Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs,” National Geographic’s “Jane,” Kenneth Branagh’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” 20th Century Fox’s “Ferdinand,” Noah Baumbach’s “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected),” Todd Haynes’ “Wonderstruck,” and Roar Uthaug’s “Tomb Raider.”
    * Are Christopher Nolan and “Dunkirk” REALLY set up well for the Oscars?
    * We run through some of the acting categories and how they are shaping up?

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor,

    #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | <...
    1 hr 20 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 59: ‘mother!’ In-Depth Discussion, Late Oscar Entries, and ‘Halloween 3?’
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday.
    Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * The release of Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!” has divided the cinematic world.  We do an in-depth talk about the film’s messaging, highs, and lows.  Is it an Oscar player?
    * A new trailer dropped for Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World,” which made of some of us begin to consider Kevin Spacey and Michelle Williams in a few categories.
    * Jamie Lee Curtis is returning to the “Halloween” franchise and we discuss this “final installment.”
    * Questions coming from the readers as always.

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor, #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | ADAPTED SCREENPLAY | ANIMATED FEATURE |

    | PRODUCTION DESIGN | CINEMATOGRAPHY ...
    1 hr 25 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 58: ‘It’ Talk, TIFF Talk, and Just Talk
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.comfeaturing host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday.
    Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * An in-depth talk about the new horror film “It” with Bill Skarsgard.  What did we think of the film?  What could it mean for the horror franchise?  Is it making studio executives consider a 3-part series, instead of 2?
    * The embargo lifts for “Battle of the Sexes” with Emma Stone and Steve Carell.  Is it a potential Best Picture winner?
    * The Toronto International Film Festival is underway and we weigh in with our thoughts on the Oscar chances on the following films: “I, Tonya” with Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, “mother!” with Jennifer Lawrence, “Call Me By Your Name” with Armie Hammer, “The Shape of Water” with Sally Hawkins, “The Florida Project” with Willem Dafoe, “Molly’s Game” with Jessica Chastain, “On Chesil Beach” with Saoirse Ronan, and the animated “Loving Vincent.”

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor,

    #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE | 
    1 hr 6 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 57: Telluride Report, Venice Premieres, and Unpredictable Oscars
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday.
    Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * LIVE from the Telluride Film Festival, we’re talking about all the films that have screened including Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour,” Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water,” Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird,” Alexander Payne’s “Downsizing,” Todd Haynes’ “Wonderstruck,” Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris’ “Battle of the Sexes,” Angelina Jolie’s “First They Killed My Father,” and Scott Cooper’s “Hostiles.”  Where do they all rank on the Oscar Predictions?  Do we have another winner at Telluride?
    * “Tulip Fever” from the Weinstein Company finally opened in theaters.  Karen has seen it and it exists.
    * The preview ahead!  What films are opening in September and October that can shake up the race?

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor, #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE | DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | 
    1 hr 19 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 56: Telluride Preview, Questions, and ACCA 1992 Winners
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.comfeaturing host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday. Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * We’re announcing your 1992 Awards Circuit Community Award Winners.  With Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning “Unforgiven” leading the nominations, did it walk away victorious or did it lose out to something “unexpected?”
    * The Telluride Film Festival is gearing up this weekend.  We’re previewing the expected showings in the Colorado mountains and if the Best Picture winner is there.
    * We’re also taking your questions!

    THIS EPISODE IS EDITED BY DREW GRIFFIN.
    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor, #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | ADAPTED SCREENPLAY | ANIMATED FEATURE |

    | PRODUCTION DESIGN | 
    1 hr 2 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 55: ‘Molly’s Game’, ‘Star Wars’ Origins, and 2017 ACCA TV Winners
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday. Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * First trailers dropped for Netflix’s “The Punisher” with Jon Bernthal and Aaron Sorkin’s “Molly’s Game” with Jessica Chastain.
    * Rumors are going around that Ben Affleck will NOT reprise Batman in future films.
    * Could there be a Death Star in the Han Solo prequel?  We also guess how the movie ends to connect to “A New Hope.”
    * We are also getting a prequel to Obi-Wan Kenobi and his origins.  Do we need this?
    * We have your 2017 ACCA TV Winners where we (and by “we” – we mean Clayton) pull a La La Land/Moonlight-type mistake.  Sorry!
    * We play a game called “DELETE THE ACTOR” and it’s getting harder by the choices.
    * We have lots of questions from the readers including some that go around the “worst” acting winners ever, and much more!

    THIS EPISODE IS EDITED BY DREW GRIFFIN.
    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #DeleteTheActor, #ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | ADAPTED SCREENPLAY | 
    1 hr 2 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 54: ‘mother!’ Trailer, Woody Harrelson, and the Summer Oscars
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday. Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * Talking about what our favorite summer movies are and what’s our one Oscar wish for one of the summer movies that include “Wonder Woman,” “The Big Sick,” Dunkirk,” and “Detroit.”
    * Do you want to see an Honorary Oscar for Andy Serkis in “War for the Planet of the Apes?”
    * The new trailer dropped for Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!” and we discuss its Oscar chances.  Can Jennifer Lawrence move her way to her fifth Oscar nomination and can Michelle Pfeiffer finally capture her due?
    * Going over the ACCA results once again to see what led the nomination tally.
    * Lionsgate’s “The Glass Castle” opened in theaters and didn’t perform too well with critics.  Does it still have a shot for Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson?
    * Caught up with “Kong: Skull Island” and discuss all its flaws.
    * We have a new Academy President and we discuss what could be in his and the organization’s future.
    * There’s a NYFF lineup and we discuss the films we’re looking forward to and what can make some noise.  This includes “Call Me By Your Name,” “Mudbound,” and “Ismael’s Ghosts.”
    * Thanks to questions we get into discussions about leading men in supporting categories and who can challenge Meryl Streep’s Oscar record.

    THIS EPISODE IS EDITED BY DREW GRIFFIN.
    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #ChoosetheGold and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 53: ‘Detroit’ Opens, Twitter Games, and ACCA 1992 Nominations
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday. Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * We’re going over the trailers that dropped over the past week including Eli Roth’s “Death Wish,” Simon Curtis’ “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” Angelina Jolie’s “First They Killed My Father,” Netflix’s “American Vandal,” and Margaret Betts’ “Novitiate.”
    * Kathryn Bigelow’s “Detroit” didn’t perform too well at the box office.  What does it do for its Oscar chances?  We also review the film, talking its highs and lows.
    * We put two actors against each other, giving one an Oscar and the other NEVER having their time in the sun.  Hear our controversial choices.
    * Has there been a Comedy/Musical lineup at the Golden Globes that has outshined the Drama race?
    * We bring one of the Twitter games to the podcast: 4 actors.  You keep 3 and the one left off is eliminated from history along with ALL their films.
    * Should there be a committee within AMPAS that decides LEAD or SUPPORTING?
    * What’s the best movie TITLE of all-time?
    * Announcing the 1992 Awards Circuit Community Award Nominations.  How much did the readership line up with the Academy from 25 years ago?  Are you still in the mood for “Scent of a Woman,” “Unforgiven,” or “My Cousin Vinny?”

    THIS EPISODE IS EDITED BY DREW GRIFFIN.
    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #ChoosetheGold and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | 
    1 hr 7 min
  • Circuit Breaker Episode 52: ‘Suburbicon’ Trailer, Telluride Speculation, and the Acting Oscar Winner Shot
    Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly podcast from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. New episodes are released every Monday. Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.
    On the agenda:

    * Talking some of the weirdest Oscar snubs in modern time, in both acting and tech categories.
    * Talking the weekend box office and movies regarding “The Emoji Movie” and “Atomic Blonde.”
    * From a question, we discuss the year’s in which there was not a split in Best Picture and Director, and how it “could” have split.
    * Speculating the Telluride Film Festival: What films will play there?
    * Who is overdue for an Oscar win, with just one or two Oscar nominations?
    * What are the best trailers that turned out to be terrible and vice versa?
    * New trailers have dropped for “It” and George Clooney’s “Suburbicon.”  Is the latter an Oscar player?
    * Are we due for a Marisa Tomei-type Oscar win in the near future?
    * Speculating the “Oscar winner” shot at the end of the season.  What four people would you want to see?

    Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #ChoosetheGold and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!
    LIKE Us on Facebook: The Awards Circuit Facebook Page

    Follow Us on Twitter: @Circuit_Pod & @AwardsCircuit

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    Rate and Download Us on iTunes

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    CLICK THE CATEGORY TO SEE THE OSCAR PREDICTIONS:
    | MOTION PICTURE |DIRECTOR |

    | LEAD ACTOR | LEAD ACTRESS | SUPPORTING ACTOR | SUPPORTING ACTRESS | 

    | ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY | ADAPTED SCREENPLAY | 
    1 hr 10 min

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