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

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 and Joey Magidson. 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 are joined by our guest Jenelle Riley (@jenelleriley), Deputy Awards Editor of Variety and two-time Emmy winner. Spoiler alert: She’s the best!

* We’re talking about the first wave of prizes from the critics including the National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Circle and Critics’ Choice Nominations. (This podcast was recorded before the LAFCA announcement)

* The team and Jenelle are going on record on who we think will win the Oscar in the major categories.

* Cinephile Showdowns with YOUR questions.

* Announcement regarding Academy Idol Season 9.

* Finally, we announce the reader that won a signed poster of “Elle” by Isabelle Huppert (future Oscar nominee?) and director Paul Verhoeven.

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“Fences” – Opens in theaters on Christmas Day

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 are joined by Editor and Co-Founder of Awards Watch, Erik Anderson, to talk about the impending results of the National Board of Review, Critics Choice and New York Film Critics Circle.

* We also dive into the nominations of the Independent Spirit Awards that were announced last week.

* We have a few questions and Cinephile Showdowns from the readers.

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“Fences” – Opens in theaters on Christmas Day

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 saw the premieres of “Patriots Day” and “Fences,” both leaping in the Oscar race in a big way.

* Screener and movie catch-up. What are we watching as we get to the end of the year?

* Talking about the acting races and where they can go at the moment.

* We sit down for an in-depth and candid interview with Molly Shannon, Oscar hopeful for Chris Kelly’s “Other People” from Vertical Entertainment.

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 looking at the top grossing films of the year so far and how Oscar may not have much to choose from in that regard.  Does this bode well for “The Jungle Book” and “Sully?”

* AFI Fest brought the premieres of “Miss Sloane,” “Rules Don’t Apply,” and “The Comedian.”  What are their Oscar chances?

* Taking questions and #Cinephile Showdowns

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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:

* With the United States presidential election on Tuesday, we’re talking about our favorite political films.

* Denzel Washington’s “Fences” screened for SAG voters on Saturday night and we talk about the reactions that poured in, declaring winners in several categories including Supporting Actress for Viola Davis.

* We get deep into the Golden Globes and discuss some of the possibilities for Lead Actor (Drama and Comedy/Musical) and Lead Actress (Drama and Comedy/Musical). Also diving into Best Picture (Comedy or Musical) and how many films have a shot at coming in behind “La La Land.”

* Box office has been kind to films like “Moonlight” and “Hacksaw Ridge” this weekend.

* We have a screener update and what films are getting the pushes from their respective studios.

* #ACCircuitBreaker Poll this week asked what actor or actress you want to see come out of retirement. We share YOUR thoughts!

* We have questions and #CinephileShowdowns sent in and answer them!

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #ChoosetheGold and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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:

* How can Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea“) lose Best Actor?

* How can Annette Bening (“20th Century Women“) win Best Actress against Emma Stone (“La La Land“) and Natalie Portman (“Jackie“)?

* There’s no frontrunner in Supporting Actor.  Is Hugh Grant (“Florence Foster Jenkins“) a real thing or are we overestimating?

* Is Viola Davis (“Fences“) the surest winner this year?

* 145 Documentary Features have been submitted for Oscar. What’s in the hunt?

* AFI Film Fest is gearing up to kick off. What can emerge from the Los Angeles festival for the Oscar race?

* Questions from our readers and #CinephileShowdowns

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns, #ChoosetheGold and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 podcast agenda:

* Breaking news about Viola Davis being campaigned in Supporting Actress for “Fences.”  What does this mean for both female acting races?

* Attending Middleburg Film Festival, we got looks at “La La Land,” “Lion,” “Loving,” and more.

* We’re taking questions, Cinephile Showdowns, and more from the readers.

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns,#ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 podcast agenda:

* The New York Film Festival has officially ended and we got our looks at Ang Lee’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” and Pablo Larrain’s “Jackie.”  Where do we stand in the Oscar race?

* Best Picture is firing up.  Is “La La Land” looking like a sure-fire bet?

* The acting races are tighter than ever.  Let’s talk about some scenarios that can shake out.

* News of the week, along with new trailers for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

* Questions from the readers.

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns,#ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 podcast agenda:

* Questions from our readers regarding performances and films from the year thus far and what’s to come.

* This weekend opened with “The Birth of a Nation” from Nate Parker and we talk about the pros and cons.

* NYFF premiered “20th Century Women” from Mike Mills.  Is it an Oscar player?  What about other NYFF films like “Toni Erdmann?” We share our thoughts.

* We also got screenings of Tom Ford’s “Nocturnal Animals” and Denis Villenueve’s “Arrival.” We talk about those films, as well as the possibility of Amy Adams nominated in Best Actress.

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns,#ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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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 and Joey Magidson. 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 podcast agenda:

* Lots of questions from our readership including the results of our hashtag #greatperformancesnooneknows

* Talking about the narratives for certain performers on the circuit.

* New release dates set for “Silence” and “La La Land” – are we getting a December winner?

* Halloween Madness begins!  We announce the 60 films selected!  Vote on the four 12-seeds!

Comment and send in #CinephileShowdowns,#ChoosetheGold, and #ACCircuitBreaker questions in the comment section below!

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