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

Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “Circuit Breaker! The Awards, Film, & TV Podcast,” a weekly breakdown from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

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On the agenda:

* It’s that time!  The annual “FINAL” Oscar Predictions podcast.  The entire team is on discussing all the categories with an emphasis on some of the most wide open races.

* How many Best Picture nominees will there be?  Is there a “Phantom Thread” in the works?

* How diverse will our Best Director lineup be, and is there room for a Ben Affleck-level type snub?

* Did SAG get most of the acting races correct?  Can the vulnerable John David Washington (“BlacKkKlansman”), Emily Blunt (“Mary Poppins Returns”), Timothee Chalamet (“Beautiful Boy”), or Melissa McCarthy hold on?

* Supporting Actress is in flux, and we just don’t know who is on the table anymore of the nine contenders.  Is there room for Thomasin McKenzie (“Leave No Trace”) to surprise?

* The screenplay races seem to both have six contenders vying for five spots.  Usually, that means, two big ones missing in each.

* The tech races are always a question mark, but with the bakeoffs announcing, we have a bit more guidance.  Film Editing remains the most challenging race to predict, and we may be foreseeing a 2 or 3 film overlap in the sound categories.

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Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz has made a strong mark on the industry in just a small amount of time. Only four scores into his career, he’s considered one of the best in the business. That he’s done it while only working with filmmaker Damien Chazelle is a unique factor that helps set him apart from the pack.

Hurwitz won Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for his work on “La La Land.” Prior to that, he had contributed original scores for Chazelle works “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench” as well as “Whiplash.”

Now, he sees himself on the Oscar circuit yet again for the Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man,” Chazelle’s latest technical marvel. Hurwitz’s unique sounds and ability to work flawlessly with Chazelle are once again in evidence here. In fact, just a few days ago, the score received a Golden Globe.

“First Man” stars Ryan Gosling as Armstrong, the stoic astronaut who would be the first man ever to walk on the surface of the moon. As he prepares for that dangerous mission, he deals with a complicated family situation at home. Tragedy touches his life and makes Armstrong even more determined not to fail in space, even if he’s failing here on Earth.

The film also stars Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, and many more.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Hurwitz about his work on “First Man,” as well as his unique collaboration with Chazelle. We also got into how he first got interested in music, how he approaches composing scores, and much more.

We hope you’ll enjoy this conversation with Justin Hurwitz.

“First Man” is distributed by Universal Pictures and is in theaters now. It hits Blu-Ray and DVD on January 22nd.

Be sure to check out our Official Oscar Predictions Page to see where “First Man” ranks among the contenders!

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has served on the US Supreme Court since 1993. And 25 years later, two films would be released the woman some consider something of a superhero. Earlier in the year, the documentary “RBG” gave audiences a portrait of the woman who has spent her life in the service of others.

The second is a narrative feature from director Mimi Leder. Written by the nephew of Ruth and Martin Ginsburg, the film tells the story of the only case the two renowned attorneys ever argued together, Moretz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. “On the Basis of Sex” stars Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Cailee Spaeny, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Stephen Root, and Kathy Bates.

We recently had the chance to talk with two members of the film’s production crew: Costume Designer Isis Mussenden and Production Designer Nelson Coates.

Mussenden’s credits include an eclectic list of titles from “Albino Alligator” to “The Wolverine.” She follows up “On the Basis of Sex” with a highly anticipated Netflix acquisition, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” the latest from Dan Gilroy.

Coates also worked with Mussenden on “Albino Alligator” in 1996. Two years earlier, he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on the infamous television miniseries “The Stand” in 1994. Following “On the Basis of Sex,” he will be working on a television series with John M. Chu. He is also signed on for the highly anticipated adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights.”

Please enjoy these conversations with Isis Mussenden and Nelson Coates.

Awards Circuit would like to thank Isis Mussenden and Nelson Coates for discussing their work.

“On the Basis of Sex” is distributed by Focus Features and is now playing in theaters nationwide.

Be sure to visit our Official Oscar Predictions Page to see where “ON THE BASIS OF SEX” ranks among the contenders.

The life and work of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg come to life in “On the Basis of Sex.”

Written by Ginsburg’s nephew, Daniel Stiepleman, it tells the story of the only case the Justice ever argued alongside her husband Martin. The narrative focuses on Ginsburg’s years at Harvard Law School, the constant roadblocks trying to find a job after graduation, and the central case, Moretz v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. But the story is really about the Ginsburgs as a progressive couple, who fought publicly for the equality they shared at home.

Mimi Leder has directed films and television for years. In 1998, she directed “Deep Impact,” which became the highest grossing film directed by a woman. She earned Emmy nominations for “China Beach” and “The West Wing,” and won two for her work on “ER.” She also produced and directed the critically acclaimed series “The Leftovers” for HBO.

Felicity Jones stars as Ruth Ginsburg. She previously earned an Oscar nomination for “The Theory of Everything” before launching into superstardom as Jyn Erso in “Rogue One.”

Armie Hammer is the gregarious Martin Ginsburg. His breakthrough role came when he starred as both Winklevoss in “The Social Network” in 2010. Last year, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in “Call Me By Your Name.”

Justin Theroux reunites with his “The Leftovers” boss. He has also starred in both film and television, with roles in “American Psycho,” “The Girl on the Train,” and “The Spy Who Dumped Me.”

Cailee Spaeny made her feature film debut early in 2018 with a leading role in “Pacific Rim: Uprising.” She also starred in “Bad Times at the El Royale” in the fall. After “On the Basis of Sex,” she is working on Alex Garland’s new original TV series.

Please enjoy this collection of interviews with the writer, director, and cast of “On the Basis of Sex.”

“On the Basis of Sex” is distributed by Focus Features and is now in theaters nationwide.

Be sure to visit our Official Oscar Predictions Page to see where “ON THE BASIS OF SEX” ranks among the contenders.

Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “Circuit Breaker! The Awards, Film, & TV Podcast,” a weekly breakdown from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* An evening at the Golden Globes resulted in plenty of surprises: “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Green Book” took the top prizes while Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Glenn Close (“The Wife”), Christian Bale (“Vice”), Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”), Mahershala Ali (“Green Book”), and Regina King (“If Beale Street Could Talk”) took the acting awards.  What does all this mean to the Oscar race?

* Editing is going to be an indicator of support for one of the frontrunners for Best Picture.  We discuss.

* We’re giving you our instant reactions following the show, taking some of your questions, and even have time for a game or two!  We have a few Cinephile Showdowns from the readers and with “category fraud” being a hot topic these days, one of our esteemed readers gives us a few performances to discuss if they are LEAD or SUPPORTING, and some of them are headscratchers?

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Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “Circuit Breaker! The Awards, Film, & TV Podcast,” a weekly breakdown from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* Happy New Year to our entire readership and weekly listeners.

* Announcing the details for ACCA 2018 (Awards Circuit Community Awards) and our search for the 7 jury members that will select the Lifetime Achievement and Johnny Alba Innovation Award.  You must fill out an application by clicking HERE.

* We’re taking a ton of questions with #CinephileShowdowns, Oscar Predictions, and more!

* Clayton watched a movie at the last minute that made him re-work his entire Top 10.  What film has done that to you?

* Taking some time to talk about Adam McKay’s “Vice” and how some critics are on two different sides.

* Our most anticipated films of 2019, and using Joseph Braverman’s Genre Geeks from last week as a template.

* What studio ran the best campaign (and not the most visible)?

* Big debate erupts regarding “Category Fraud,” an annual topic that seems to split critics and what our responsibility is to hold the studios accountable.

* Oscar Predictions are an obvious hot topic and we’re discussing where this race can go.

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Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “Circuit Breaker! The Awards, Film, & TV Podcast,” a weekly breakdown from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.  Wishing all our listeners the most fabulous and joyous holiday, no matter who you are spending it with.

* Going through the Academy Awards shortlists that were announced for Documentary Feature, Original Score, Original Song, Makeup and Hairstyling, Visual Effects, and all of the shorts.  What films were given a boost in the major categories?  What were the big misses and omissions?

* New films opened this weekend including “Welcome to Marwen” from Robert Zemeckis, “Mary Poppins Returns” from Rob Marshall, and “Aquaman” from James Wan.  Sharing some quick thoughts.

* What film are you predicting to be the nomination leader on Oscar morning?  Can “Black Panther” really go as high as 13 Oscar nominations and how many will it be winning if it’s that much?  This generates a discussion if “Black Panther” could go the way of “The Color Purple” and “The Turning Point,” or worse yet, blowing out their record for Oscar’s biggest losers.

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Welcome to the Awards Circuit podcast titled “CIRCUIT BREAKER! – Awards, Movies, & TV Podcast,” a weekly breakdown from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* Taking questions and #CinephileShowdowns tied into the week’s releases of “The Mule” and more.

* Deciphering the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations where Regina King was egregiously snubbed for her performance in “If Beale Street Could Talk.”

* What are the frontrunners right now for the Academy Awards?  Can “A Star is Born” get passed over in favor of “BlacKkKlansman” or “Roma?”

* Did John David Washington just make himself the Daniel Kaluuya of the Best Actor category?  Did SAG name the Best Actress five?  Can Timothee Chalamet go the way of Daniel Bruhl or Michael Shannon?  How many Supporting Actresses are deemed safe?

* Technical categories are up for our analysis including Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Visual Effects, Original Score, and Original Song.  What are your predictions for those categories?  What can lead?

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Welcome to the Awards Circuit movie and awards podcast “CIRCUIT BREAKER!,” a weekly show from AwardsCircuit.com featuring host Clayton Davis along with panelists Sam Coffey, Mark Johnson, Joey Magidson, Chris James, and Karen Peterson. We discuss movies, television and all the awards shows that need predicting. We also host interviews with top celebrities and craftspeople from the industry.  New episodes are released every Monday.  Special episodes released during awards seasons.

Find us on Twitter at @Circuit_Pod, email us at [email protected], and submit your comments and questions at the bottom of the episode.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie sit down with AwardsCircuit.com editor Clayton Davis to talk about their works in Josie Rourke’s “Mary Queen of Scots” (distributed by Focus Features).

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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, Joey Magidson, Chris James, 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.

CHECK OUT THE NEW CIRCUIT HUB FOR ALL YOUR AWARD SHOW PREDICTIONS!

On the agenda:

* A complete breakdown of all the precursors thus far and what it has meant to the Oscar race.  With NBR, NYFCC, LAFCA, Golden Globes, and the upcoming SAG noms – where are we in the race?

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