The Oscars are finally here! If you haven’t had time to watch all the films, but find yourself looking to predict some winners, we at The Long Take Review have got you covered. In an epic, record-breaking episode, we discuss who will win and who should win in every. single. category. So this is your one stop shop for help with your Oscar pool. We’ve tiered the episode so you can opt in depending on your level of mania: first, all four of us talk the major “above the line” categories, then three of us stick around to talk animation, docs, and Greg’s wisdom on the shorts, and, finally, P.T. and I, left unchecked, go off the rails with the technical, “below the line” categories. Below you’ll find time stamps to guide your listening.

Part One (0:00:00 - 1:32:46) Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay, International Feature, Director, Best Picture

Part Two (1:32:47 - 2:15:53) Original Score, Original Song, Documentary Feature, Animated Feature, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Documentary Short Film

Part Three (2:15:54 - 3:35:40) Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, Production Design, Visual Effects, Sound, Film Editing, Cinematography, a discussion of broader narratives, and some wild unlikely to happen predictions.

The 97th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025, starting at 4:00PM PT or 7:00PM ET. You can watch live on ABC or ABC.com or stream live on Hulu.

And if you need a ballot to keep track of your predictions (or hope-dictions), download our template below!

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