It’s our NONspoiler review of Nomadland, Searchlight’s roving new Best Picture contender. Can Frances McDormand win her 3rd Oscar? Will this adaptation wow the writer’s branch? And does Chloe Zhao become a household name for a film about house-less people?

What Is This Show? - Top of Show

Chromecast vs Apple Air Play - 1:48

NOMADLAND NONSPOILER REVIEW:

Critics’ Scores/Premise/FF Awards - 3:26

Relatability - 6:40

SCRIPT THOUGHTS/STRUCTURE - 11:00

Excitement for Zhao in the MCU/Use of Non-Actors - 12:40

Destination Unknown - 15:47

Failing to Dislike - 18:47

PRODUCTION VALUES:

Cinematography/Editing - 22:34

Score/Costumes/Production - 24:15

Performances:

“Nonactors” - 26:05

Frances McDormand - 27:43

OSCARS LENS:

Best Picture - 29:47

How Many Noms? - 35:43

FINAL GRADES - 41:14

Socials/Your Homework - 42:12

What’s Next From MMO/Words of Wisdom - 43:01

In another early OSP after our screenings at the New York Film Festival, we offer you this non-spoiler movie review. This time, we’re talking about the movie of the moment, Nomadland. Hell, some people are already calling it the movie that best represents 2020. So do we see it that way? Or are we calling this a case of some way too early hype? We break it down from all angles and from the perspectives of multiple voting branches as we head into awards season.

We tell you why the narratives surrounding this film might be irresistible to the Academy. But we also can’t help but compare this fall festival season to seasons past. What other films and Oscar noms does Nomadland remind us of? Or will this be a critical hit that doesn’t connect with larger audiences? In any event, Chloe Zhao and Frances McDormand are talents we love to support on this show, and there’s a lot to discuss with their new film.

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