Our Oscars Run continues this week on We Drink & We Watch Things with the most over-caffeinated and divisive contender in the race: Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme. This isn't just a sports movie; it’s a chaotic, 1950s-set "ping-pong nightmare" that plays like a heist film where the only thing being stolen is glory. Pour yourself our cocktail of the week - The Hydrator - because this movie doesn't let you breathe for its entire 149-minute runtime.

This week, we talk through Timothée Chalamet’s electric, polarizing performance as Marty Mauser, a spindly, obsessive table tennis hustler who treats every match like a life-or-death battle for his own soul. We examine the film’s unique, frantic energy - reminiscent of Uncut Gems - and analyze Gwyneth Paltrow’s stylish return to the screen as the glamorous, world-weary Kay Stone. We also highlight the incredible supporting work of Odessa A’zion, who brings some much-needed humanity to the chaos as the woman Marty leaves in his wake. It’s a discussion about the toxic drive for the American Dream, the absurdity of professional ping-pong, and whether Chalamet’s "anti-hero" swagger is enough to finally nab him that Best Actor statue.

If you’re tracking the Oscar race with Mackenzie or just want to hear us debate whether a movie about a "sociopathic screwball" can actually win Best Picture, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our awe for the film's kinetic style with our usual casual banter, making this a high-speed highlight of our Oscars Month journey. Don’t look away - you might miss the serve!

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