In this ridiculous episode, Austin tries to convince Raymond that actually, Lyle Crocodile is the best animated feature this year. Besides that, they discuss the 7 different five point categories in the bracket challenge, and who they think will win them. 

Make sure your ballot is in before the Oscars start NEXT SUNDAY! Get your $10 in to get the access code, and good luck! 

It's just about time to turn in the 2023 Oscar bracket challenge ballots, so Austin James is BACK to discuss this year's nominees with Raymond as the duo talk about the three big stories they're going to be following this year. 

If you haven't already, be sure to pay your $10 entrance fee to the contest so you can access the ballot and submit it before the 2023 Oscars start! 

Well we almost missed it, but after a lot of delays we're getting it done right before the deadline! Raymond breaks down the 3 things he's looking forward to this Sunday, 3 places that might bring some upsets, and a quick rundown of the rest of the categories, all in the name of helping you fill out the bracket! 

Make sure you get your $10 in to access the bracket and get it sent in BEFORE the ceremony this Sunday so you can win some cold hard cash BABY! 

Variety article: https://variety.com/lists/2022-oscars-predictions-the-collective-top-contenders/best-director-2022/

Indiewire article: https://www.indiewire.com/feature/oscars-2022-best-picture-predictions-1234654168/

Timecodes: 

0:00-2:48 -> Introduction.

2:48-17:42 -> 3 things to look for on Sunday. 

17:42-26:08 -> 3 potential dark horses.

26:08-41:16 -> Category rundown.

41:16-41:53 -> End credits.

Austin and Raymond face their picks: the good, the bad, and the ugly ones. 

Be sure to tune in all year round as the pod switches to a bi-weekly format, keeping you informed on the latest for the Oscars 2022, as well as fun retrospectives on the winners from 5, 10, 15+ years ago to see how well the Academy did with their picks! 

In the final pre-Oscars 2021 episode, Austin and Raymond run down the front runners to the "best picture" categories. From shorts to documentaries, a big rant about animated features and finally Best Picture, this episode is sure to make you laugh or roll your eyes. Either way, it'll help you fill out that Oscars bracket. 

Today Austin and Raymond dissect the "below the line" nominees for the 2021 Oscars, including many dark horse candidates for what will likely be the most unknown and unpredictable section of the ceremony.

Austin James (self proclaimed "normal movie guy") joins Raymond to begin their march through the nominees for the 2021 Oscars by looking at the nominees for Adapted/Original Screenplay, Director, Supporting Actress/Actor, and Leading Actress/Actor. 

Their front runners are... 

Original Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin

Adapted Screenplay: Chloe Zhao or Sacha Baron Cohen

Director: Chloe Zhao

Supporting Actress: Youn Yuh-jung or Glenn Close

Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya

Leading Actress: Carey Mulligan or Viola Davis

Leading Actor: Chadwick Boseman

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In this first episode, Raymond takes a deep dive through the unique history of the Academy and Oscar himself. The end result is a story of dirty politics, coverups, and weirdly lots of food? 

Original sketch of Oscar: https://digitalcollections.oscars.org/digital/collection/p15759coll4/id/93

Sources for this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHdzzAFvvB4Xm0veU3IQnEtLiSABt-FcrOi4FIFHmQo/edit?usp=sharing

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With the Oscars just around the corner, we want to give you a preview of the upcoming limited 4 part series helping you stay in the know with the front runners for this year's Academy Awards, as well as dip into the strange history that has shaped the ceremony throughout the years. Join Raymond and Austin as you prepare to fill out your 2021 Oscars Movie Madness bracket!