The 15 nominees Sophia and Nick discuss in this week’s episode may range from only 7 to 39 minutes, but they exude an endless amount of imagination with ideas that are larger than life and worthy of being seen on the big screen. Listen along as they share their reactions and break down the three short films categories, including: Animated, Live Action (10:45), and Documentary (21:15).

Check out the short films in theaters here: https://shorts.tv/theoscarshorts/

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Less than one month remains until the Oscars so Nick and Sophia are back to discuss three more exciting categories. Like always, they share their write-in votes and which film they think should win for: International Feature, Documentary Feature (19:40), and Animated Feature (31:02).

Check out a selection of the nominated short films available online (listed here including our predictions by category) or wait to see them in a theater near you starting this weekend!

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You heard Sophia and Nick talk about him and his nomination on the first Contenders episode, but now hear from Frank Petzold himself, the Visual Effects Supervisor from “All Quiet on the Western Front”! He elaborates on how collaborative and rewarding the shoot was, which elements helped contribute to the naturalism of the film while still showcasing the actors, and even shares one of his biggest VFX inspirations and dream projects.

“All Quiet on the Western Front” is available to watch on Netflix and is nominated for 9 Oscars.

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Nick and Sophia are back with another Oscar Contenders episode, this time wrapping up the technical categories. From turning a Soviet era airfield into a WWI war zone in ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ to the many lenses, wigs, and costumes that styled the King of Rock and Roll in ‘Elvis,’ they discuss all of the fascinating details that bring these nominated films to life. Also listen to find out which movies they would write-in and who they think should win for: Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design (23:42), Production Design (45:03), and Cinematography (1:05:51).

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Now that the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced, it's time to kick off the Oscar Contenders series! Sophia and Nick go through each category, discussing every nominee including their previous wins, facts from production, and fascinating details that showcase the craftwork. They also share their write-in votes and who they think should win for the following categories: Original Song, Original Score (18:30), Sound (36:33), Film Editing (56:05), and Visual Effects (1:16:09).

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The official countdown of 44 days until the Oscars begins after Girls’ co-stars Allison Williams and Academy Award winner Riz Ahmed recently announced this year’s nominees! Bennett Prosser joins Nick and Sophia to break down the big winners, surprises, and misses from the announcement. 16 first-time acting nominees! Two Best Picture nominees for which their entire top cast are nominated! Find out what they’re wild for and how they think this season may shake out before they answer some fun listener questions.

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It’s that time again for Sophia and Nick to announce their 2023 Oscar Nomination Predictions! First, they recap the Golden Globes ceremony, the highs and lows, heartwarming speeches, and surprising wins as awards season tumbles forward.

Then, listen as they share their ever-changing nomination predictions (10:34). Since recording, the Critics Choice Awards surprised audiences, multiple guilds have released their nominations, and the BAFTA Film Awards narrowed their longlists to final nominees. The last eight categories discussed include those above-the-line: Screenplay, Acting, Director, and Picture (47:18).

What are you predicting to surprise come nomination morning? Watch along on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:30am ET on ABC, Disney+, the Oscars websites, or the Academy social media pages, including YouTube. Stay tuned for nomination reactions and the long-awaited Oscar Wild Contenders series coming soon!

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Nick and Sophia are back with one of the biggest episodes of the year, where they list nearly 65 films slated for release in 2023! They start with some fun movies coming out soon, like ‘80 For Brady,’ ‘Cocaine Bear,’ and ‘65.’ Then, onto other major studio movies with potential blockbuster status, like ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance,’ ‘Fast X,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and ‘The Marvels.’ You know they love horror flicks so they make sure not to leave anything out (even David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist’ trilogy sequel).

With Sundance right around the corner, they talk about past and upcoming festival releases including multiple A24 films that are sure to excite audiences (38:07). Last but not least, find multiple contenders with Oscar potential including a few delayed from last year (45:42).

Will ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ be released this year? Will Lin-Manuel Miranda EGOT with new music in ’The Little Mermaid’? Tune in as they debate all of this and more!

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It’s time for Sophia and Nick to celebrate the past year in film and share their top 5 films from 2022! From international films to summer blockbusters and every genre in between, follow along as they recap what they loved about moviegoing this year and also give superlatives like Favorite Non-2022 First-Time Watch and Movie You Wish You Could Push into the Oscar Race.

Then, in commemoration of the new Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time poll last month, they each share their Top 10 lists, gushing about how these filmmakers and movies have impacted their passion for cinema (50:50).

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The shortlists for 10 of the 24 categories recognized at the Oscars have arrived and Nick and Sophia are here to break them down with returning guest, Bennett Prosser! They answer listener questions, explain how the shortlists work and who selects the 10-15 films, and share why the bake-off is one of the most exciting insider events that determines some of the final nominees.

After a brief chat on the short film categories, they begin by dissecting Documentary Feature, International Feature, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Then, onto Original Score, Original Song, Sound, and Visual Effects (30:23). Stay tuned for a Contenders episode on the three short film categories. Listen in to find out which films they're most excited for, which had a great showing, which were snubbed, and how all of this may play into their performance in other categories. Mark your calendars for the morning of January 24th when all nominees will be announced!

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Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich