Oscar Wild

In the latest installment of the Oscar Contenders series, Sophia and Nick discuss nominees for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Along with their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will win, they’ll be sharing a scene from the film they think will be shown during the Oscars telecast. Is Daniel Kaluuya the biggest lock in any of the acting categories? We discuss his excellent performance and awards run, LaKeith Stanfield’s surprise nomination, category fraud, and more, as we dive into all five performances nominated for Best Supporting Actor (3:15), Next, they take a break with a special edition of Nom or Bomb: Category Fraud (27:56), where they go through some iconic Academy nominated performances and decide if the actor or actress was placed in the right category. Then, they discuss what was once the most unpredictable category of the season, Best Supporting Actress (35:36). They discuss whether or not Yuh-Jung Youn is in the best position to win the Oscar after her SAG and BAFTA wins, Maria Bakalova’s awards season Cinderella story, and the performances of all five nominees in the category. Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Beau Borders and David Wyman join Nick and Sophia for an in-depth conversation about their meticulous sound mixing work on "Greyhound." They each share where their love for sound work originated and how they became involved in cinema. Dive deeper into all of the period-correct planning and equipment modifications that make this feature of the 1942 Battle of the Atlantic so authentic. With 2021 being the first year of the Oscars’ combined Best Sound category, they explain what the unification of the Sound Editing and Sound Mixing categories means to them as a team.Stream "Greyhound" on Apple TV+.Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

After an intro filled with plenty of tea (“Godzilla vs Kong” reactions, Letterboxd ratings, and the winners of the Set Decorators and Make-Up and Hair Stylists ceremonies), Sophia and Nick discuss all of the International Feature nominees (5:02). Can first-time nominees Romania or Tunisia beat out Denmark’s 13th nominated entry? Next up is Best Documentary (25:26) with five contenders that all tug at your heart strings.Lastly, they go through all of the short film categories: live action (39:23), animated (44:26), and documentary (46:25). For all the categories, find out who they think got snubbed, should win, and will win!Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

In the latest installment in the Oscars Contenders Series, Sophia and Nick dive into four more technical categories, Production Design (1:44), Visual Effects (20:05), Cinematography (31:22), and Film Editing (51:49). Like their other Contenders episodes, they include a write-in vote and share who they think should and will win.Can Nolan’s “Tenet” win an Oscar after its infamous release this summer? Will the Editing winner align with the Best Picture winner for the first time since Argo? Listen to find out what they think about these questions and more!Link: Anne Thompson’s “Why Didn’t Warner Bros. Support a ‘Tenet’ Oscar Campaign?” https://www.indiewire.com/2021/03/tenet-oscar-campaign-christopher-nolan-judas-and-the-black-messiah-1234625731/Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Sophia and Nick are excited to dive deeper into some Below-The-Line categories in the latest installment of the Oscar Contenders series. In each of the five categories, they share a write-in vote, who they think should win, and who they think will ultimately take home the Oscar.They dive into the brand new merged category, Best Sound (1:23), Best Original Song (15:54), and Best Score (23:25). Then they talk about their favorite styles nominated for Best Costume Design (34:07) - with a nod to their previous Disney+ episode and their thoughts on “Mulan’s chances getting nominated. Finally, they share their thoughts on the nominees for Makeup and Hairstyling (42:52).“Pinocchio” Hair and Makeup Previewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCNqaxnNh28&ab_channel=RoadsideFlixMusic:“The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich“Flashback/transition” by Minecast https://freesound.org/people/Minecast/sounds/167683/

Sophia and Nick react to all of the Oscar nominations from Monday’s announcement along with guest Bennett Prosser! After some general reactions and wondering if the extended awards season and eligibility window actually came into play, they break down The Good (8:39), The Bad (19:40), and The Chaotic (27:54). Listen in on all of the snubs and surprise noms that could change the course of some races leading up to The Academy Awards. They wrap up by discussing how they feel about the 8 films up for Best Picture (42:47) and share how they did predicting these nominees (48:55).

Sophia and Nick are celebrating their 50th episode(!) with their predictions for the upcoming Oscar nominations. They go category by category sharing their theories for who will make the final lineup based on precursors, campaigns, and gut feelings. What’s going on with Best Supporting Actress? Did Nolan kill Tenet’s chances for a major nomination haul? Who will be our surprise nominees? They try to answer all of these questions and more, while getting even more excited for the nominations announcement on Monday at 8:19am ET. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more awards season fun!

This week, Nick and Sophia discuss two Golden Globe and numerous critics award-winning films, Nomadland and Minari. First up, they talk about Chloe Zhao’s beautiful road movie and Best Picture frontrunner(?), Nomadland (0:58). They discuss Frances McDormand’s excellent turn as Fern, Zhao’s impeccable direction, and some of their favorite moments in the film before discussing the slightly spoiler-filled ending and where they think Fern may be headed down the road (17:43). Next, they discuss Lee Isaac Chung’s beautiful portrait of a Korean-American family, Minari (26:40). They share the moments that made them cry, their love for the cast, and why this film is such a successful tale of the triumphs and hardships that come with pursuing the American Dream. Don’t worry, they also talk about Alan Kim and his love for Maroon 5 and Sonic the Hedgehog.Frances’ hilarious speech at the 2018 Spirit Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8WeXgUsgc&ab_channel=IFCVariety’s interview between Chloe Zhao and Barry Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuVEiDwSZco&ab_channel=Variety

And the Golden Globe goes to...SAL! Glamorous gowns, hilarious jokes, shots on Zoom, and some shocking wins: hear all of Sophia and Nick’s immediate reactions to the Golden Globe ceremony last night. Are you just as upset that “Promising Young Woman, “Mank,” “One Night in Miami,” and “The Father” all left empty-handed? Listen for their take on what this means for the remainder of this awards season in this late night special edition episode.

Nick and Sophia are so excited that the 78th Golden Globe Awards, the most mysterious and chaotic awards show of the season, are finally here! Will “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” take home more awards than “Mank” or “Nomadland”? Will “Hamilton” reign supreme at its final ‘shot’ at awards? They share their predictions in all of the film categories, stump for their favorites, and talk about some out-of-left-field scenarios that could change the conversation for the rest of this very long awards season. How do you feel about their predictions? Tune in before the Golden Globes air this Sunday at 5pm PT/8pm ET.

Sophia and Nick continue their Oscar Contenders series by discussing some of the nine shortlist categories that were announced on February 9th. From these 10 or 15 contenders, which will make those coveted final five spots? Which do they think are locks and which are they mostly scared by? Here are the possible nominees for: Original Song, Original Score, Documentary Feature, Visual Effects, Makeup and Hairstyling, and International Feature Film.

In this episode honoring Black History Month, Nick and Sophia highlight two awards contenders, Regina King’s “One Night In Miami…” (0:41) and Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” (19:09). While discussing the films, they praise leading performances and rousing scenes, contemplate category nominations at The Oscars, and recommend other films to watch if you’re interested in the characters or histories that are explored. Afterwards, they each share five of their favorite films made by Black filmmakers (40:51).

Sophia and Nick take a look at Hollywood’s romantic side on this week’s Rewind episode by highlighting three of Oscar’s Valentines. First up is Nick’s pick, “My Beautiful Laundrette” (0:47), a queer love story set in Thatcher’s England. Next with Sophia’s pick, “When Harry Met Sally” (10:43), they talk about Nora Ephron and the iconic romcom that started them all. Then they take a break and share a brand new segment, Smash or Pass (20:48), where they, well…you’ll see. Next up they discuss the Listeners’ Choice pick, Baz Luhrmann’s spectacular “Romeo + Juliet” (27:05). If you’re looking for other Valentine’s Day movies in different genres, they also list some of their favorites that are worth checking out (38:03).Music:Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more awards season fun!

Nick and Sophia are joined by returning guest, Bennett Prosser, to discuss the Golden Globe and SAG film nominations. Could Jared Leto get nominated for an Oscar? What is "Music"? They answer these questions, chat about the snubs and surprises, and share their thoughts on what all of this means for the state of the Oscar race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more awards season updates!

Grab some fava beans and a nice Chianti to help Sophia and Nick celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Silence of the Lambs”. First, they travel back to the 64th Academy Awards to share their thoughts on how the film accomplished what only two other films have in history, winning The Big 5 at The Oscars (11:23). Next, they dive into the film and discuss some of their favorite chilling scenes (25:28). They also get very close to doing character impressions when they share their favorite quotes (44:07).It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster in the film, but it turns out other actors came very close to being in these iconic roles (46:09). Finally, they share some of their favorite fun facts from the movie (52:58) and discuss the complicated legacy of Buffalo Bill (57:59).

Our first predictions special is here! Join Nick and Sophia as they predict the Golden Globe and SAG nominations in all film categories. Will Hamilton be nominated? How many people will receive multiple nominations? Could Ben Affleck's campaign pay off? They discuss these things and share some of their theories for the wildest things the HFPA could do. Golden Globe nominations will be announced Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, at 5 AM PT, while the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be announced by Lily Collins and Daveed Diggs on Thursday, February 4th at 8am PT.You can also check out the video on YouTube! Follow Oscar Wild on Twitter and Instagram for more Awards Season fun.

On this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, the directors of one of our favorite films of 2020, "Wolfwalkers". Tomm and Ross have been childhood friends since growing up in Kilkenny, Ireland and have both created illustrious careers in art direction and filmmaking. After co-founding his animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Tomm has directed, written, produced, and designed multiple film and television projects including “Puffin Rock”, “The Prophet” and “The Breadwinner.” Ross is a conceptual artist and Art director, and has worked on multiple shorts and films, including “Paranoman”, and has collaborated with Tomm on “The Secret of Kells” and “Song of the Sea”.We discuss behind the scenes stories from production, the inspiration behind this beautiful story, and what it's like to co-direct a film as childhood friends. Check out "Wolfwalkers" now on Apple TV+. Discover the"Wolfwalkers" concept trailer here on YouTube. Let us know what you think of the interview on Twitter and Instagram!

On this first episode in a series of 2021 Oscars Category Predictions, Nick and Sophia discuss the biggest contenders for Best Animated Feature. With Soul (1:57) and Wolfwalkers (14:46) as the frontrunners, are they already able to crown a clear winner? Will they also be nominated in other categories, like Best Original Screenplay or Best Picture?Next, they share their thoughts on hot animated dads and the last film they saw in theaters before lockdown, Onward. Will it take the third slot and lead Pixar to its first double nomination (21:45)? Finally, they run through a number of wacky and creative animated films—from Netflix’s Over the Moon to the early VOD hit, Trolls: World Tour to decide who has the best potential to fill the two remaining slots (27:18).Which films will be nominated for Best Animated Feature? Let us know on Twitter and Instagram!

Sophia and Nick travel back to the ‘80s for the 60th Academy Awards! First, they discuss how ‘‘The Last Emperor’ swept The Oscars with nine wins, including Best Picture (2:11). Then, they dive into one of Sophia’s favorites, James L. Brooks’ classic portrait of the media, ‘Broadcast News’ (10:34). Before discussing the other Best Picture nominees, they take a quick break to dive into the telecast, other nominees, snubs, and their first-time watches from the year (30:41). Next up, they talk about Glenn Close’s striking, memorable performance in Adrian Lyne’s erotic thriller, “Fatal Attraction” (40:52). Have you heard of “Hope and Glory”? Don’t worry, they hadn’t either. They talk about why it was a hit with critics and nominated for Best Picture (48:50). Finally, they highlight Cher’s Best Actress win and celebrate the hilarious and heartwarming gem, “Moonstruck” (53:42). Did The Academy make the right choice? Listen to find out how they rank these Best Picture nominees (1:07:19). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!Music by Benjamin Alexander

With production companies looking to entice audiences more than ever with star-studded slates, Nick and Sophia are here to share some of their most anticipated films to come in 2021. Stay tuned to hear why it’s shaping up to be a “frisky” year, with delayed movies from 2020 that will still be eligible for the 2021 Academy Awards (1:41), other delayed 2020 films due to COVID-19 (6:20), and all-new releases (28:04). They end the episode with another segment of On This Day in Oscar History (51:40).

On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick recap an exciting year in film (0:14) as they discuss their favorite movies of 2020, spoiler-free (3:32)! Stay tuned for some fun, quirky, and steamy categories to follow (37:59).

For the final episode of 2020, Bennett Prosser joins Sophia and Nick to share updates on the awards season fantasy draft, highlights from the NYFCC and other critics awards (1:00), and what the latest category changes mean for the Golden Globes (13:10).Then, they discuss whether Tom Hanks’ latest collaboration with Paul Greengrass, News of the World, is a successful western with awards potential (23:04). Finally, they do a spoiler-filled deep dive on Promising Young Woman, the provocative, must-see directorial debut from Emerald Fennell (34:32).

Nick and Sophia start out this new episode by discussing Disney’s biggest announcements at their recent Investor Day with returning guest, Ryan Lamb, and how this relates to other recent film distribution news (0:43). Then, they dive into two of Netflix’s newest- and controversial?- award hopefuls: “Hillbilly Elegy” (15:58) and “The Prom” (28:07). After playing a fun game of “Nom Or Bomb” with Netflix Originals (38:50), they sing the praises of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and break down its historic awards potential (45:21).

This week, Sophia and Nick are joined by Kevin Jacobsen, host of the And The Runner Up Is podcast and writer at Gold Derby and AwardsWatch, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Oscars.They discuss Anne Hathaway and James Franco’s infamous hosting gig, The King’s Speech winning Best Picture, and more, as they count down and reveal their five favorite Best Picture nominees of the year.

The long-awaited “Mank” has finally arrived and Sophia and Nick are here to break down the film into bite-size pieces. They discuss the history of Old Hollywood during the studio era (2:33) and introduce the key players of and story behind “Citizen Kane” (17:46). Next, they explain why Pauline Kael’s “Raising Kane'' (21:13) critique played such a large part in the film’s development. Finally, find out all about “Mank'' (29:23), including: notable performances, the screenplay and its many drafts, different elements including cinematography and editing, how it portrays Orson Welles, and how this compares to Fincher’s other films.

Nick and Sophia are back for a quick update on some changes in the film industry (psst Warner Bros. and HBO Max) and how they think this could affect the future of moviegoing. They also bring back the Wild For It! segment to (spoiler-free) rave about two films they’ve loved recently: “Sound of Metal” and “Promising Young Woman.”

Nick and Sophia are back with another draft to kick off the holiday season and are joined by special guest: Isabel Ciminello, our Queen of Christmas! Stay tuned as they discuss all of their favorite holiday films and select their own teams in a variety of classic and fun categories, from Favorite Movie Santa to Teen Star-Turned-Christmas Movie Staple and Holiday Heartthrob.

This week, Sophia and Nick answer all of your burning film questions in their first ever mailbag episode. Stay tuned for some fun Oscar category swaps, their desert island directors, and more!

Join Sophia and Nick as they kick off the holiday season with a watch party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Christmas classic, “Home Alone.” They provide live commentary, share their favorite quotes, and discuss their favorite stories from the set. Enjoy the episode, ya filthy animals!

This week, Nick and Sophia are transported back to honor the 1994 Best Picture nominees. Does its winner, Forrest Gump (3:35), stand the test of time? Next up is Four Weddings and a Funeral (15:45) and a Conjugal Edition of Nom or Bomb (22:09). After discussing the other nominees, Pulp Fiction (26:40), Quiz Show (40:01), and The Shawshank Redemption (48:45), they review the top categories and award their own, rightful winners (59:46).

Sophia and Nick duke it out this week in a mock debate to decide whether The Academy awarded the right winner in certain categories in the 2010s. After highlighting the career of the late Sean Connery (0:18), they switch between taking the side of The Academy and the most competitive nominee for that year: Actor in 2012 (3:00), Actress in 2018 (10:45), Director in 2013 (28:00), and Picture in 2015 (35:01). Also, they introduce a new rapid-fire game to see if they can agree on who they think should have won the Best Actor award for each year in the 2010s (21:13).

In the last Halloween-themed episode (for now), Nick and Sophia pay tribute to Robert Zemeckis to highlight his latest HBO Max release, “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, and Stanley Tucci. After an initial mini-retrospective and a return of Nom or Bomb (4:47), they partake in another movie trade discussion of “Death Becomes Her” (11:21) and “What Lies Beneath” (32:33), accompanied by a comparison of Nicolas Roeg’s original and Bob’s adaptation of “The Witches” (16:45).

Sophia and Nick are back to break down Netflix’s newest release, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” and discuss all of its awards potential. In a new segment, “Wild For It,” they briefly discuss two unique films that have intrigued them recently: “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and “Wolfwalkers” (26:23). Next up, they celebrate the 80th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” (32:49) with production fun facts and by examining why it went 0 for 5 at the Oscars.

Spooky Season is well underway, so on this week's episode, Sophia and Nick have a horror movie draft to discuss some of their favorites in this scary genre. While forming their own teams in different iconic horror subgenres, like paranormal, slasher, monster, and occult, they mention 90 films that will send chills down your spine.

This week, Nick and Sophia rave about some of their all-time favorite movies in conjunction with their favorite app, Letterboxd, a community for film lovers to rate and discuss movies. After some major entertainment news updates, they explain why these four films mean so much to them (16:27): Cinema Paradiso (21:47), Network (27:31), Tree of Life (41:04), and Phantom Thread (46:26). Stay tuned for some of their moviegoing red flags and dealbreakers (52:20). Do you agree?

As far back as they can remember, Sophia and Nick always wanted to talk about “Goodfellas”. On this episode, they don their fedoras to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s mafia classic, breaking down the Oscar race against Dances With Wolves, Joe Pesci’s win, fun trivia from the set, and more.

The moment and 2020 film we’ve all been waiting for: Nick and Sophia have seen TENET and are here to dissect Nolan’s most ambitious film yet. First, they recap The Emmys (3:17) and their general reactions to the film (6:16), before playing nom or bomb with some of Robert Pattinson's best and worst movies (21:02).Then, they break down the timeline (24:16) and share some exciting theories (52:47) in hopes of understanding inversion a little better.

On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick are joined by their friend and Disney superfan, Ryan Lamb to review Mulan (2:21), the latest live-action remake to hit Disney+. They delve into the controversy surrounding its production and release and share how they think it stacks up to the ‘98 animated classic.Next, they talk about Disney’s quest to make billions by creating live-action remakes (24:07). Finally, they share their favorite movies available on Disney+ (35:21), including their picks from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and 20th Century (Fox).

This week, Sophia and Nick react to I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufman’s latest release. What did they think of the twist? Does it have Oscar potential? Listen to all of their initial thoughts as they try to decode this cryptic film.

For this exciting MEGA episode, Sophia and Nick tackle David Fincher’s entire filmography to celebrate a few of his films’ anniversaries: Se7en turning 25, The Game turning 23, and The Social Network turning 10. After discussing his early career in music videos, they chronologically discuss Alien 3 (11:42), Se7en (13:18), The Game (32:14), Fight Club (36:20), Panic Room (40:11), Zodiac (47:14), Curious Case of Benjamin Button (52:55), The Social Network (56:50), The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (1:01:16), and Gone Girl (1:05:03). Finally, they play a few superlative games (1:13:27), and each rank his films (1:20:38).

This week, Bennett is back to join Sophia and Nick in their Awards Season Fantasy Draft! They each draft a team based on films that they believe will, during this unpredictable year for entertainment, be up for the upcoming Awards Season.

This episode is all about the horror genre as Nick and Sophia discuss four recent VOD releases that are sure to haunt your quarantine. First off is Sophia’s favorite of the bunch, She Dies Tomorrow (3:45), an unconventional and funny contagion pic. Next is Nick’s favorite, Relic (11:36), where three generations are haunted by dementia’s supernatural hold over them. Get ready for some laughs as they Nom or Bomb some horror movies from the 2010’s (19:41). Then, it’s Dave Franco’s directorial debut, The Rental (28:58), about a sinister Airbnb getaway. Lastly, don’t expect to find either of them partaking in a Zoom seance as six friends do in Host (37:21).

Sophia and Nick are back to discuss their favorite movie of the year so far, 'Boys State.' First, they check-in and share some film-related news including, 'Mulan' on VOD, Bradley Cooper in the new Paul Thomas Anderson project, and Ben Affleck directing a film about the '70s classic, 'Chinatown.'Then, they break down key scenes, memorable quotes, and their reactions from the newest collaboration between Apple and A24, 'Boys State' (10:36). After discussing the film, they talk about the film's awards potential and whether or not it can land a Best Picture nomination (35:41).

Sophia and Nick traded movies and are back to share what they think of each other's recommendations. First, they discuss what exactly is going on with 'Tenet' and the new deal between AMC and Universal.Then, Nick shares what how he feels about Daniel Day-Lewis, New York society, and Scorsese's filmography as they dive into Sophia's pick, 'The Age of Innocence' (9:27). Finally, Sophia discusses Nolan's twists, Christian Bale, and fan theories as they get swept up in the magic of Nick's pick, 'The Prestige' (27:40)

Sophia and Nick welcome you as their honorary guests to the 1975 Oscars telecast (3:15) in discussing all five of the Best Picture nominees: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (8:29), Barry Lyndon (19:09), Dog Day Afternoon (25:30), Jaws (32:35), and Nashville (45:03). Stick around for their own rankings of the five nominees (53:14) and debate if The Academy made the right choice awarding Best Picture and Best Director.

Sophia and Nick are back to reminisce on the 2010's and discuss The Academy's failed attempt to be popular with their announcement for the Achievement in Popular Film Oscar. They stump for their favorite popular films as they unveil their nominations for the Best Popular Film Oscar for each year of the 2010's and try to agree on a winner (7:22). After announcing their nominees and winners, they reveal their top 5 winners (46:17).

Nick and Sophia are back to talk about the status of summer movies and discuss four new movies that hit streaming services and VOD. First up, they discuss Tom Hanks' new World War II story, 'Greyhound' on Apple TV+ (3:38). Then, they dive into Charlize Theron's action thriller and the number one movie on Netflix, 'The Old Guard' (15:27).After that, they rave about Nick's favorite movie of the year and the perfect quarantine movie of 2020, 'Palm Springs' (24:57). Finally, they discuss clafoutis, cows, and Kelly Reichardt in their discussion of A24's latest release, 'First Cow' (37:07). They finish up the episode by bringing back one of their favorite segments, "On This Day in Oscar History" and inevitably discuss Christopher Nolan (47:05).

In this mini-episode, Nick and Sophia discuss Hamilton on Disney+. First, they pay tribute to the late, great composer, Ennio Morricone (0:34). Next, they dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2:16). What are the standout scenes and songs? Is it a film? Nick and Sophia discuss why this version will be on, non-stop. Finally, the Academy has decided that Hamilton isn't eligible for the Oscars, but we discuss some loopholes and sing Renee Elise Goldsberry's praises (23:39).

Join Nick and Sophia as they celebrate the 28th anniversary of one of their favorite sports movies, A League of Their Own. But first, they discuss another Oscar change and the Academy Class of 2020 (2:26). Next, they head to board the train from Oregon to Chicago to talk about the importance of A League of Their Own (10:05), sharing the scenes and quotes that they love (16:54). Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? Find out what they think as they discuss that famous ending (31:33). Then, they talk Geena Davis, Madonna, Tom Hanks, and more in their casting breakdown (39:35). Why did Madonna hate Chicago so much? They discuss that and more trivia too (44:00). Finally, they end the episode by talking about Kevin Costner as they discuss more baseball movies, rapid-fire style (54:48).

In this episode, Nick and Sophia share reviews of four new VOD releases. But first, they celebrate Father's Day by counting down their top five fathers in film (1:37). Then they discuss the new Netflix release, Wasp Network and Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (13:56). After that, they share their new segment, "On this Day in Oscar History" and give a birthday shoutout to one of their favorite directors (24:29). Stay tuned to find out what they think of Australian indie, Babyteeth and Judd Apatow's latest release The King of Staten Island (27:37). And because they couldn't stick to four, they finish up by going through some other VOD picks, rapid fire style (43:18)