Erika Washington and birthday guest Derek Washington lighten the season with a wide-ranging Oscars 2026 (98th Academy Awards) prediction chat ahead of the ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien. They discuss the historic nomination haul for the Black film “Sinners,” connect it to the legacy of #OscarsSoWhite and the Will Smith–Chris Rock incident, and debate whether the Academy will reward a film with “no white savior.” They share opinions on Best Picture contenders (including “One Battle After Another,” which Erika critiques for length and its portrayal of Teyana Taylor), acting races featuring Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, and others, plus directing, screenplay, and documentary nominees like “The Perfect Neighbor” and “The Alabama Solution.” They end with plans to recap results and red-carpet fashion online.

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