We take a brief pause on our category-by-category prediction series to assess the current state of the race as a checkpoint after a major first-wave of precursors. We discuss at large the impacts of AFI, NBR, LAFCA, NYFCC, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Association to assess trends we are seeing from the rise of The Substance to the Best Actress bloodbath.

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The final chapter of the Sony Spider-Man Universe has been written with J.C. Chandor’s Kraven the Hunter. Following in the footsteps of the Venom series, Morbius, and Madame Web, the sixth and supposedly final SSU movie Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana Debose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, and Christopher Abbott.

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• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:15:52 Initial Thoughts
• 0:39:39 Spoiler Review
• 1:46:09 Oscars Assessment
• 1:46:14 Final Ratings

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As we continue our category-by-category prediction series through all 21 feature awards for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, we take our first trek below the line covering Best Cinematography, Editing, and Visual Effects.

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We react live to the 82nd Golden Globes Nominations for the 2025 ceremony. After our live reaction, we come back to debrief and recap our takeaways for the nominations for the rest of the awards season.

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Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut distributed by A24 brings us back to the night before the world was supposed to end. Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight. The film stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, and Julian Dennison.

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• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:09:03 Initial Thoughts
• 0:18:05 Spoiler Review
• 1:06:45 Oscars Assessment
• 1:06:52 Final Ratings

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Landon Defever speaks with Gints Zilbalodis, the co-writer/director of this year's independent animated sensation Flow. The film centers around a pack of various animals, navigating the challenges of a changing world, caused by a great flood that's displaced them. Zilbalodis discusses his creative choices, being self-taught as an animator, and the collaborative process on his latest feature film.

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Landon Defever speaks with Adam Elliot, writer/director of Memoir of a Snail, an animated tragicomedy for the ages sweeping attention at this year's festival circuit. Memoir of a Snail is the fictional life story of Grace Pudel, who's haunted by misfortune and loss, yet continues to push forward in search of a brighter future. Elliot discusses the eight year-long journey of crafting the film, how the film changed shape over the years, and finding joy in life's smallest details.

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In continuing forward on our category-by-category prediction series through all 21 feature awards for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, we move into the elusive and contentious performance categories. The acting quartet of Lead and Supporting Actors and Actresses are always exciting races to follow, and this year is no different.

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Premiering all the way back at Sundance earlier this year, Jesse Eisenberg’s sophomore feature A Real Pain is now in wide release with Searchlight Pictures. Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, and Will Sharpe. 

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Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:18:02 Initial Thoughts
• 0:33:53 Spoiler Review
• 1:46:05 Oscars Assessment
• 1:56:18 Final Ratings

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Last week we kicked off our category-by-category series through all 21 feature awards for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. After our Best Picture conversation last week, with continue today with Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Adam Patla on Letterboxd, Instagram, Bluesky,  X, TikTok
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