The Oscars are almost here!! And we’re celebrating one of the best parts of the night: the speeches.

In this episode of What the Film, Vishaal and I each pick some of our favorite Academy Awards speeches of all time. The emotional ones. The chaotic ones. The hilarious ones. And the moments that reminded us why the Oscars can still feel magical.

We talk about:

• The speeches that gave us chills

• The ones that made the entire room laugh

• What makes a great Oscar speech actually memorable

• Why these moments stick with movie lovers long after the ceremony ends

Whether it’s heartfelt gratitude, unexpected honesty, or a perfectly timed joke, these speeches are part of what makes Oscar night unforgettable.

With the Academy Awards this Sunday, consider this your pre-show warmup.

Listen now and let us know your favorite Oscar speech ever.