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INTRO: AlsoMike welcomes back Ryan McQuade to talk through his experience at Telluride. We discuss how Ryan’s 10th guest hosting gig should be commemorated, Texas weather, and somehow, Glenn Close in The Deliverance.

NON-SPOILER REVIEWS & OSCAR INFO:

4:55 - Conclave: the audacity of Pope, if it’s a Dad movie, stellar performances & intrusive audio

15:27 - Telluride Festival Info Part I: the layout of the town and the theaters.

18:47 - Nickel Boys: it’s innovative style, important POV, & breakthrough cinematographer

26:09 - The Piano Lesson: if it’s Samuel L. Jackson time, + great Deadwyler & Hawkins turns.

32:26 - The End: Michael Shannon’s singing voice & why it’s a surprise McQuade favorite.

38:14 - Saturday Night: a pitch perfect comedy & return to form for Jason Reitman.

43:37 - Telluride Festival Info Part II: The Food

48:55 - Anora: the undeniable Mikey Madison and Best Picture vibes.

54:08 - Emilia Perez: the likelihood of an original song and several acting contenders

58:05 - Maria: Jolie’s best, Ryan’s Larrain rankings & how EP is the Netflix BP play

1:02:50 - Telluride Festival Info Part II: Tips for having the best experience.

1:05:34 - A Real Pain and a sleeper contender in some MAJOR categories for Ryan

1:09:10 - OUTRO: where to follow Ryan and his upcoming work, a call for support, and what’s coming next from MMO.