Best Podcast Episodes About The Oscars
Everything podcasters are saying about The Oscars — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 – 37 episodes
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“The Oscars are moving from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to LA Live and the Peacock Theater. Yeah. This is happening in 2029. The Dolby Theater is relatively small. 3,300 seats. The Peacock Theater has about 7,000 seats. I don really know if this is interesting news or not because you and i don go to the academy awards right we probably won go this makes it so much more convenient for my plan next year okay i hear what you're saying but the traffic at la …”
“The Oscars are moving from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to LA Live and the Peacock Theater. Yeah. This is happening in 2029. The Dolby Theater is relatively small. 3,300 seats. The Peacock Theater has about 7,000 seats. I don really know if this is interesting news or not because you and i don go to the academy awards right we probably won go this makes it so much more convenient for my plan next year okay i hear what you're saying but the traffic at la live is so much worse so much i'm gonna wear you guys down this is a year-long project i'm planting the seeds but this is 2029 so it's at least three years away three years away yeah three years away i've already been put on the glacier after the nancy myers and the murder she wrote the beatles too so yeah and after the beatles that's right i have …”
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The Oscars are set to leave their long-time home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and move to the larger Peacock Theater at LA Live in 2029. This shift aims to accommodate more attendees and potentially increase revenue, but it raises questions about the event's prestige and connection to Hollywood's glamour. Will the Oscars lose their special allure by relocating to a more corporate environment?
“… I know. And I know the smell of your piss. Okay. I knew it was you. Well, truth or dare? Truth. Okay. Is it true that last year when you were at the Oscars you threw a huge fit backstage when you realized you weren't nominated after you already got there. And you hit the head producer, you grabbed their headset off, and then your team had to rush in, Paul had to rush in, and make them all sign NDAs and give them a bunch of money. And it never got out until right now. Is that true? Yes. Okay. And I would like to say, you know, give me a chance to just say I felt it was unfair for my publicist to …”
“… you want to play truth or dare right now yeah okay go ahead you ask me first i dare you no i it's like truth or dare truth or dare Truth. Okay. Is it true that you got into my car, pissed on the floor, jumped out, ran off? I was really upset with you. I know. And I know the smell of your piss. Okay. I knew it was you. Well, truth or dare? Truth. Okay. Is it true that last year when you were at the Oscars you threw a huge fit backstage when you realized you weren't nominated after you already got there. And you hit the head producer, you grabbed their headset off, and then your team had to rush in, Paul had to rush in, and make them all sign NDAs and give them a bunch of money. And it never got out until right now. Is that true? Yes. Okay. And I would like to say, you know, give me a chance to just say I felt it was unfair for my publicist to tell me I was nominated. And I guess he was kidding. But I was very upset. And it was for a movie called Marley and We. It was a Marley and Me sequel that we did. It was a direct remake of the first. And, yeah, it was really upsetting. I mean, I even messaged the dog's mom. And said what? We're winning. so so when i pulled that person's hair and …”
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In a hilarious twist, Meg Stalter recounts a backstage meltdown at the Oscars when she thought she was nominated. The absurdity peaks when she admits to yanking the producer's headset off in frustration, all for a dog movie sequel! This segment is packed with outrageous anecdotes and playful banter that keep listeners laughing.
“… to recreate that what works pretty well in a cinematic context for a live audience experience So, right. I think the onstage performance live at the Oscars with not good sound certainly did not to me show you what was so great about the scene in the movie, but it maybe would remind you of what was so great about the scene in the movie. Maybe that's all I needed. Maybe I just wanted to go back to that scene. And be like, you know, oh, yeah, I remember that. I saw the stage thing as like an homage to the scene in the movie rather than really being similar. Kind of the Cirque du Soleil version. …”
“… and i thought the camera movement wasn't really my issue because i actually thought it was kind of cool to see those things happening i just think maybe have one or two really famous people and then because again they felt underserved but yeah it's hard to recreate that what works pretty well in a cinematic context for a live audience experience So, right. I think the onstage performance live at the Oscars with not good sound certainly did not to me show you what was so great about the scene in the movie, but it maybe would remind you of what was so great about the scene in the movie. Maybe that's all I needed. Maybe I just wanted to go back to that scene. And be like, you know, oh, yeah, I remember that. I saw the stage thing as like an homage to the scene in the movie rather than really being similar. Kind of the Cirque du Soleil version. Exactly. I was all for it. Well, speaking of things we are all for, Best Supporting Actress went to Amy Madigan for her unforgettable role in the movie Weapons, a role that was so memorable, Conan O'Brien referenced it in the very opening skit of the telecast. That's true. Yes, he did. But yeah, I'm excited for Amy Madigan. And, you know, I really …”
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The 2026 Oscars featured a historic win for Arkhamaw in cinematography, highlighted by an exceptional acceptance speech that resonated deeply. The winner invited all women in the audience to stand, acknowledging their collective contributions while balancing the significance of her achievement with a sense of celebration. This moment not only marked a milestone in Oscar history but also emphasized the importance of unity and recognition in the industry.
“… it felt like they were actually celebrating the movie. It wasn't like a tribute to a movie featuring dancers who are not related to the movie. Like the Oscars has been guilty of that many times in the past. And this was like, no, these people who made this are remaking this before your eyes. Like it is live theater. Yeah. And that is really cool. Again, something that a lot of really good decisions like this throughout the show that were impressive. The golden performance I thought was a little stiff. I didn't think it was as impressive either visually or sonically. First of all, we had to wait too …”
“… I thought it was not just, you know, first of all, Miles Caden, his voice is just unbelievable. And live, he crushed it. But incorporating Jamie Lawson and Lee Jun Lee and actors and Jack O'Connell and Lola Kirk having a, you know, like the fact that it felt like they were actually celebrating the movie. It wasn't like a tribute to a movie featuring dancers who are not related to the movie. Like the Oscars has been guilty of that many times in the past. And this was like, no, these people who made this are remaking this before your eyes. Like it is live theater. Yeah. And that is really cool. Again, something that a lot of really good decisions like this throughout the show that were impressive. The golden performance I thought was a little stiff. I didn't think it was as impressive either visually or sonically. First of all, we had to wait too long for it. It was curtailed. They didn't sing the whole song. Here's what I'll say. EJ hit the note live. And I was nervous. And it's probably because I've seen K-pop Demon Hunter so many times. So I have the, ah, from the plot in my head. But she can hit it live. But they had adjusted the mix just in case she couldn So you could barely hear it …”
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Michael B. Jordan's win for Best Actor is a testament to his growth from a beloved TV actor to a generational film star, making him easy to root for.
The Oscars celebrated both 'One Battle After Another' and 'Momentum is for Sinners,' highlighting the camaraderie among filmmakers and actors despite intense competition.
“… party. Oh, no. Yeah. Do you remember coming to my house for the... I loved your house. But tell that story. So Nancy and I had a dinner party for the Oscars one year. That was so fun. And I had a few couples over. And it was really fun. It was fun to have everybody over. but that's that's very unlike us like we don't i don't know we're not i think we're more social now i've that we're getting older i guess time's running out to solidify some of these friendships but um so the oscars and we had a very nice dinner and we taped it we put it you know we were taping the oscars and yeah we ate first like …”
“… to become friends. Because it is true. I'm very, I think closed off is the word you're looking for. I'm not shy. I'm just impenetrable. But are you? I'm pretty shy, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I guess I bet people think like you're going to be the life of the party. Oh, no. Yeah. Do you remember coming to my house for the... I loved your house. But tell that story. So Nancy and I had a dinner party for the Oscars one year. That was so fun. And I had a few couples over. And it was really fun. It was fun to have everybody over. but that's that's very unlike us like we don't i don't know we're not i think we're more social now i've that we're getting older i guess time's running out to solidify some of these friendships but um so the oscars and we had a very nice dinner and we taped it we put it you know we were taping the oscars and yeah we ate first like civilized and then we were going to be like let's And then we're going to sit down and then we're going to go in and we'll watch and we can fast forward through the awards that we like. And we looked at the tape and we hadn added the extension and Oscars always go long So like the big awards we missed we completely missed Yeah. And we were …”
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Imagine hosting an Oscar dinner party only to realize you forgot to record the show! Amy and Stephen hilariously recount their frantic attempts to recreate the awards after missing the big moments, turning a potential disaster into a night of laughter. Their banter highlights the relatable chaos of trying to enjoy a fancy event while managing the unexpected.
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In a hilarious twist, Timothée Chalamet's offhand comment about opera and ballet nearly derails his Oscar hopes, leading to a comedic backlash. The segment features jokes about cabinet members wearing ill-fitting shoes and a playful jab at Chalamet's name sounding like a ballet move, making for a laugh-out-loud exploration of celebrity faux pas.
“… we got to start creating them. She must have run marathons or something at some point. But anyway. All right. The other thing that I noticed about the Oscars is what's with dudes and broaches? A lot of broaches. What is going on? May I broach? This subject. What? I know dudes are trying to be chicks. And I guess this is the broach a upright standing mobile version of the deep leg cross. Because I think you're basically saying I'm team deep leg cross with the broach. That's like prom level. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's more than a boutonniere. Yeah, well, they're not wheeling them out on a chair where …”
“… west of Madison. Oh. Oh, okay. All right. Man, she's going all Cruella de Vil. Yeah. Making some beagle loafers out of them things. Yeah, I think she's doing what attractive women do once they turn 60, which is stuff like this. Yeah, no problems. So we got to start creating them. She must have run marathons or something at some point. But anyway. All right. The other thing that I noticed about the Oscars is what's with dudes and broaches? A lot of broaches. What is going on? May I broach? This subject. What? I know dudes are trying to be chicks. And I guess this is the broach a upright standing mobile version of the deep leg cross. Because I think you're basically saying I'm team deep leg cross with the broach. That's like prom level. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That's more than a boutonniere. Yeah, well, they're not wheeling them out on a chair where they can cross their legs to signal to everybody that they are on one side or the other. So they have to wear the brooch. Right, but when did the brooch – when did this hit? And then how does this memo work? Hey, bro, you got a brooch up for the Oscars. Everyone's doing brooches. Lionel's doing a brooch, bro. Got your brooch, bro? And also, I don't …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dissect the absurdity of Oscar fashion, comparing Adrian Brody's lapel to a 'diamond butthole' and questioning the meaning behind celebrity statements. The comedic climax comes when they hilariously illustrate the impracticality of freeing people like they're animals, leading to a laugh-out-loud moment about the consequences of such actions.
“… insane. It's a good way of putting it. It's a great idea. I think that... Should we do the Jubilee debate-style thing with Gen Z kids, but do it for Oscars history? This one isn't a debate. Julia Moore, her job is 30 times harder in that movie. Yes. I just think that movie had a little bit of a stigma. It's porn, 90s. It was on the edge. It had a lot of acclaim for how... But it was a young director. But Lynn Bracken is also a prostitute. It's not as though it's like... I know. But is there can you look at this Sean and like see the gamesmanship involved Because voters like do you think Gloria …”
“… in Boogie Nights. What the fuck are we doing? So fucked up. What are we doing? So fucked up. We should just put a thousand people in a movie theater, show Boogie Nights, and LA Confidential, and be like, guess who won Supporting Actor? It's just insane. It's a good way of putting it. It's a great idea. I think that... Should we do the Jubilee debate-style thing with Gen Z kids, but do it for Oscars history? This one isn't a debate. Julia Moore, her job is 30 times harder in that movie. Yes. I just think that movie had a little bit of a stigma. It's porn, 90s. It was on the edge. It had a lot of acclaim for how... But it was a young director. But Lynn Bracken is also a prostitute. It's not as though it's like... I know. But is there can you look at this Sean and like see the gamesmanship involved Because voters like do you think Gloria Stewart came in second So Gloria Stewart was the fifth one from Titanic the old lady who still talking about Jack who she spent a weekend with. Meanwhile, she has this whole fucking family. She's in like 80 seconds of the movie. I'd be so mad at my wife. Van and I talked about this on our watch. I'd be so mad. We lived together for 60 years. We've had …”
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The discussion reveals the absurdity of Kim Basinger winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'L.A. Confidential' over Julianne Moore's performance in 'Boogie Nights.' The hosts argue that Moore's role was significantly more challenging, raising questions about Academy voters' biases and perceptions. They suggest a debate format to explore these Oscar decisions with younger audiences, highlighting the complexities of awards season politics.
“… is just habit. People have moved on to their spring and summer pursuits and have been hearing about this for a long time. And there's a real wait. The Oscars haven't happened yet. Especially when Sinners, which was one of the two main competitors, had been out for almost a year. There were some other components, too. I think, one, obviously, the show is not on an upward trajectory long term. I'm very well aware of that. I think the world baseball semifinal, which featured the United States against the Dominican, was not something that the show anticipated could happen. But this is the risk you run …”
“… and now a surprisingly good movie in, you know, March or April that you aren't. We have trained people to expect awards shows around the awards show season, which is January and February. And it was March 15th. So I do honestly think some of it is just habit. People have moved on to their spring and summer pursuits and have been hearing about this for a long time. And there's a real wait. The Oscars haven't happened yet. Especially when Sinners, which was one of the two main competitors, had been out for almost a year. There were some other components, too. I think, one, obviously, the show is not on an upward trajectory long term. I'm very well aware of that. I think the world baseball semifinal, which featured the United States against the Dominican, was not something that the show anticipated could happen. But this is the risk you run when you start getting really close to baseball season. You start getting in the way of potential sporting events cutting into your audience.”
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Project Hail Mary might surpass The Martian in complexity and appeal, potentially becoming a major Oscars contender.
Project Hail Mary could be a major hit, potentially surpassing The Martian in complexity and appeal, with its unique blend of humor and a cute alien.
“… on stage. And I was like, great, good. You know, when I did the 20 years ago recaps, I became obsessed with how good Sharon Stone was at being at the Oscars. Just the most enthusiastic clapper, a great presenter who really took it seriously. She would do fun fashion things. And I'm like, Tiana Taylor, if you want to come back to these Oscars every year, you can do it. She's a great audience member. Yeah. I did call out, speaking of political speeches, I did call out when Amy Madigan won. If she had real backbone, her and Ed Harris would stay in their seats refusing to clap for her own win. Yeah. …”
“… I don't know. I love Tiana. I think Tiana's amazing. I love her during the ceremony when PTA won, just giving him the... She was also standing one person away from her directly next to DiCaprio, who had just lost best actor, vocally cheering on Jordan on stage. And I was like, great, good. You know, when I did the 20 years ago recaps, I became obsessed with how good Sharon Stone was at being at the Oscars. Just the most enthusiastic clapper, a great presenter who really took it seriously. She would do fun fashion things. And I'm like, Tiana Taylor, if you want to come back to these Oscars every year, you can do it. She's a great audience member. Yeah. I did call out, speaking of political speeches, I did call out when Amy Madigan won. If she had real backbone, her and Ed Harris would stay in their seats refusing to clap for her own win. Yeah. Just arms crossed. I do wonder, you did okay in your belt? I think I missed five or six. I swung Sinners for Best Picture at the last second on a vibe. I went Stella and I thought they were going to give him the Lifetime Achievement Award. I got the other three acting categories. I got director, both screenplays. I think I missed animated short. I …”
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The Oscars are driven more by ego and pride than financial gain, with 'One Battle After Another' benefiting from populist momentum despite the exhausting scrutiny of social media.
“I thought sinners would win the ringer versus foot. I thought that golden would win the, can I just tell you, I'm a little worried about golden at the Oscars. What do you think is going to win instead? I lied to you. Like, well, I would be so excited has been ahead for so long. Yeah. And then I feel like people kind of, And like what's happening with sinners right now is people are just getting kind of excited about something different happening. There's momentum. And so I could see it. It would be surprising. Everyone has expected it would be golden since K-pop demon hunters came out. But I don't …”
“I thought sinners would win the ringer versus foot. I thought that golden would win the, can I just tell you, I'm a little worried about golden at the Oscars. What do you think is going to win instead? I lied to you. Like, well, I would be so excited has been ahead for so long. Yeah. And then I feel like people kind of, And like what's happening with sinners right now is people are just getting kind of excited about something different happening. There's momentum. And so I could see it. It would be surprising. Everyone has expected it would be golden since K-pop demon hunters came out. But I don't know. How many do you think sinners is taken home? Um, I don't know. Like, I mean, do you think do you think Michael's taking best actor? Yes. I think it'll probably win. I think it's weird. the timmy thing broke and it's the dumbest thing ever but i do think it broke at the worst i'm like well it didn't happen after voting but it kind of went viral …”
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Michael's win at the SAG Awards has everyone buzzing about the Oscars, with predictions swirling around who will take home the Best Actor award. While many expected Golden to dominate, there's a surprising momentum building for Sinners, making this year's race particularly interesting. With recent memories of unexpected wins like Anthony Hopkins over Chadwick Boseman, anything could happen this time.
“… fucking work. So with that in my mind, I was like, I'm ready to do this because the nature of this carpet is like it's people arriving from after the Oscars. So like the Oscars and people go home and change, do whatever, and then they come to this after party. And so I'm like, okay, Vanity Fair is obviously an iconic legacy publication. It's very legitimate. This party was at LACMA this year. Very fun, right? And it was a star-studded event. And I was like, you know what? Hell yeah, I can do that. I can do that. And so I co-hosted with Jake and Quinn. Yes, but they were together at one end of the …”
“… my tonsils as such a hyperactive fan of so many things. it has been strange to be like, let me lock the fuck in. Right. Like the Harry of it all is, I think, number one example of that of like, OK, but when it's time to do the work, let me do the fucking work. So with that in my mind, I was like, I'm ready to do this because the nature of this carpet is like it's people arriving from after the Oscars. So like the Oscars and people go home and change, do whatever, and then they come to this after party. And so I'm like, okay, Vanity Fair is obviously an iconic legacy publication. It's very legitimate. This party was at LACMA this year. Very fun, right? And it was a star-studded event. And I was like, you know what? Hell yeah, I can do that. I can do that. And so I co-hosted with Jake and Quinn. Yes, but they were together at one end of the carpet and I had my own little section right at the entrance. So people would literally turn the corner and someone from Vanity Fair would go up to them and be like, do you want to do an interview with Vanity Fair? And then, you know, it was either yes or no. And we got a great selection of people to talk to. So I had my little station. I talked to …”
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Brittany recounts her wild experience co-hosting the Vanity Fair Oscar Party carpet, where she interviewed Oscar nominees and felt like a celebrity herself. The funniest moment? Her struggle with a 'mucinex monster' that interrupted her flow, adding a hilarious twist to her star-studded night!
“… by commercials of a bunch of high school graduates lecturing us on geopolitics. It's just, what a shocker. That's not exciting. At the Vanity Fair Oscars party, I tracked down the, you know, I'm good at running other people's businesses. I'm even better at running other people's lives. I can't help but give advice to people. I tracked them down. I'm like, dude, let's be honest. The magazine business was dead 10 years ago. You just didn't realize it. What you should be doing. That party, that experience, they should be running live Oscar viewing parties all over the world with an aspirational …”
“… after the other, which is a good film, but it's sort of like $350 million artistic masturbation. It won everything. Okay, I'd be shocked if that movie gets its money back. And what a shocker. People don't want to watch a three-hour show interrupted by commercials of a bunch of high school graduates lecturing us on geopolitics. It's just, what a shocker. That's not exciting. At the Vanity Fair Oscars party, I tracked down the, you know, I'm good at running other people's businesses. I'm even better at running other people's lives. I can't help but give advice to people. I tracked them down. I'm like, dude, let's be honest. The magazine business was dead 10 years ago. You just didn't realize it. What you should be doing. That party, that experience, they should be running live Oscar viewing parties all over the world with an aspirational guest list where they get influence. Sponsors and brands to party similar to what Bustle does. Charge them a shit ton of money. Hey, you're Patron and you want to sponsor Russell Crowe, who's in Sydney. He can be in L whatever or up Australian actors whoever they are And we just going to print money They could make so Fair could have maybe they did …”
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The future of the Oscars is shifting away from traditional broadcasts towards experiential events that engage audiences in new ways. With declining movie attendance and changing viewer preferences, there's a lucrative opportunity for brands to host viewing parties that create memorable experiences. Disney could capitalize on this trend by organizing high-profile events, attracting influencers, and charging premium prices for exclusive experiences.
“… camp or was in the military or played some triple A baseball in some town you never heard of. Like, I want some discipline. But what I'm saying is Oscars, they do the best picture every year and nobody cares because they destroyed their brand. Nobody watches, you know, and all these institutions that were Tiffany institutions, you know, Harvard, that meant something. The Oscars, you won a Grammy. That was a big deal. Now it's like it's all politics and who cares. And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame did that to themselves. You know, I believe the reason sports grows while everything else retracts, …”
“… back then. That was back then. If I see that now, I'm like, I don't want this pussy anywhere near this production. This guy's probably his brain has probably been scrambled over there. I don't want any of that. I want a guy worked at a logging camp or was in the military or played some triple A baseball in some town you never heard of. Like, I want some discipline. But what I'm saying is Oscars, they do the best picture every year and nobody cares because they destroyed their brand. Nobody watches, you know, and all these institutions that were Tiffany institutions, you know, Harvard, that meant something. The Oscars, you won a Grammy. That was a big deal. Now it's like it's all politics and who cares. And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame did that to themselves. You know, I believe the reason sports grows while everything else retracts, you know, if you look at the numbers for the Super Bowl versus the numbers for the Oscars, in 1975, they're probably about the same audience. Now you get $100 million for the Super Bowl and nothing for the Oscars. We want a meritocracy. You know, we watch the U.S. hockey team win a gold medal, and it was 25 white guys. And I didn hear one person …”
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In this segment, the host hilariously critiques the decline of prestigious institutions like the Oscars, contrasting them with the meritocracy of sports. The punchline hits when he declares he’d rather hire someone from a logging camp than a Harvard grad, showcasing his disdain for elitism in a light-hearted way.
“you can't honor a hundred percent years of film in one television broadcast, but you could focus it on the Oscars. And I think this is one place where it's okay to be a little navel-gazy. You got to walk a fine line. But use the history of the ceremony itself. Use all the great tape that you have. So interesting. I don't know a single one of our quote-unquote guys or gals who are going to be making movies for 2027 and the 2028 oscars go down the list of all of our faves okay i can't think of a single one who's gonna have a movie out that's gonna be …”
“you can't honor a hundred percent years of film in one television broadcast, but you could focus it on the Oscars. And I think this is one place where it's okay to be a little navel-gazy. You got to walk a fine line. But use the history of the ceremony itself. Use all the great tape that you have. So interesting. I don't know a single one of our quote-unquote guys or gals who are going to be making movies for 2027 and the 2028 oscars go down the list of all of our faves okay i can't think of a single one who's gonna have a movie out that's gonna be competing maybe jordan peele maybe sofia you never know you never know but it might be there's nothing yeah yeah yeah but you know it's still a little bit of time it's early 2026 not all movies need a yeah but tarantino fincher soderberg pta spike nancy myers yeah but i know it's not i know that's that's a total commercial play that movie yeah i agree …”
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For the 100th Oscars, a focus on the ceremony's rich history could provide a fresh take. Drawing inspiration from SNL's 50th celebration, the Oscars could feature a televised event the night before, showcasing iconic moments and figures from Oscar history, along with a film festival leading up to the awards. This approach could blend nostalgia with contemporary relevance, creating a memorable celebration.
“… but they announced the wrong thing that was a bad one yeah which was incredible right but But nobody was really paying that much attention to the Oscars except for me. And then I was in Slack and I was like, okay, I'm just going to write a really funny story. And all the story was was basically the headline. It was like Suicide Squad is now an Academy Award winning film. And that was just it, right? But that's the thing. It's like now Apple can be like Academy Award winning F1. For me it is, and it's also sound. For me it's the Academy Award winning U-571. Yes. the submarine movie starring …”
“… of that hey so congratulations Apple of course immediately says our Oscar winning movie yep as you should I am I was working at Gizmodo at the time when I'm Suicide Squad won an Oscar yeah and and and this was the year that that Moonlight won Best Picture but they announced the wrong thing that was a bad one yeah which was incredible right but But nobody was really paying that much attention to the Oscars except for me. And then I was in Slack and I was like, okay, I'm just going to write a really funny story. And all the story was was basically the headline. It was like Suicide Squad is now an Academy Award winning film. And that was just it, right? But that's the thing. It's like now Apple can be like Academy Award winning F1. For me it is, and it's also sound. For me it's the Academy Award winning U-571. Yes. the submarine movie starring Matthew McConaughey, which is not a bad movie. It's not a good movie. It's surprising that it is an Oscar winner, but again, best sound. That also had a lot of sound. People forget that Sylvester Stallone is an Oscar winner in a creative category as the screenwriter of Rocky. Yeah. No, I mean, look. Great movie. Great movie. That's the thing, right? We …”
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Apple won an Oscar for sound editing, and it was a thrilling moment for the community, especially for my neighbor Juan, who worked on the winning film, F1. As we celebrated his success, my wife and I reflected on the Oscars being a national holiday in our home, even if she fell asleep before the big announcement. This personal connection to the Oscars made the night unforgettable.
“… in a small print fine print fine print and then one dollar or nine nine nine nine giving you a total of 11 points yeah baby mark you got points for oscars art i was not expecting an artsy episode so i gave you a point early on for doing some art for the oscars thank you you got a sniper point all right actual patoos newts is that something we said at one point because i don't know what he was trying to write but that's something he wrote at one point actual patoos noots yeah actual pictures i think i was saying oh pictures you got poto people poto people yep poto people point thank you uh zordon …”
“… time So let me go through the points Bob you got points for poop relatable pets pink feet art You got three asterisk points. Cool, cool. You won the shoe round. One big burner. Thick oven. Not one. Nine. Plus dick oven. Red. Better. One dollar down. in a small print fine print fine print and then one dollar or nine nine nine nine giving you a total of 11 points yeah baby mark you got points for oscars art i was not expecting an artsy episode so i gave you a point early on for doing some art for the oscars thank you you got a sniper point all right actual patoos newts is that something we said at one point because i don't know what he was trying to write but that's something he wrote at one point actual patoos noots yeah actual pictures i think i was saying oh pictures you got poto people poto people yep poto people point thank you uh zordon for making me remember the power rangers guy you were nice to me so you got a nice to me point i was nice to you yeah but it was right after you insulted me that he said something nice so i had to give him the point at that point fuck because you were mean right before the now the dust as above so below point thank you not fed day we'll make sure …”
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In a hilarious segment, the hosts dive into a chaotic point-scoring game revolving around Oscars-themed art and absurd phrases like 'actual patoos noots.' The playful banter and unexpected twists, like Bob's 'screwed from the start' moment, make this a comedic gem filled with ridiculousness.
“… you doing it's like uh max verstappen or one of these racers said if you're not going for the fucking pass you're not a race car driver so i think the oscars will be good this year because i think they got a lot of movies that people know yeah f1 centers people have seen them have seen them with tv and the emmys there's just so much it's fragmented it's fragmented and the people at home you're not thinking about that crowd at home that's watching it they want to watch an award show it live it fun you don know who gonna win it sports yeah you have sports yeah at your hands so like make it sports Yeah …”
“… crowd's terrible. You always go like, well let me get up there and then usually you get up there and they are and it ends up bad you have that thing in you yeah you go like you go i bet i can get them yeah if you don't think you can crack it what are you doing it's like uh max verstappen or one of these racers said if you're not going for the fucking pass you're not a race car driver so i think the oscars will be good this year because i think they got a lot of movies that people know yeah f1 centers people have seen them have seen them with tv and the emmys there's just so much it's fragmented it's fragmented and the people at home you're not thinking about that crowd at home that's watching it they want to watch an award show it live it fun you don know who gonna win it sports yeah you have sports yeah at your hands so like make it sports Yeah Make it exciting And then you don have to come up with a gimmick You're kind of just purely like, what is going to happen? Oscar parties were always these giant parties and all this kind of stuff. Nothing to say that the movies, I know they're all beautiful movies. That's period. They don't. Yeah. We're not pulling from the same. In the middle. …”
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Nate Bargatze hilariously reflects on his experience at the Oscars, wishing he had warmed up the audience before his big moment. He shares the absurdity of trying to save a show while realizing that even the best comedians can bomb, and compares it to race car driving—if you're not going for the pass, what are you even doing?
“As always, the comedies always get swept under the rug at the Oscars, which I know is a big passion point of yours. It is. Were there any big comedies in 25? Happy Gilmore 2? None that I can remember. Okay. Yeah. Kind of an issue. I thought it was a good movie here, though. It was, I think, like an A-. a lot of big directors some good arguments good for content it was we had a nice time my favorite movie was was probably sinners but i know that's minority opinion but it was the one i saw the most times i think …”
“As always, the comedies always get swept under the rug at the Oscars, which I know is a big passion point of yours. It is. Were there any big comedies in 25? Happy Gilmore 2? None that I can remember. Okay. Yeah. Kind of an issue. I thought it was a good movie here, though. It was, I think, like an A-. a lot of big directors some good arguments good for content it was we had a nice time my favorite movie was was probably sinners but i know that's minority opinion but it was the one i saw the most times i think it's only minority in the academy at this point i feel like most people are pretty how high up would f1 be for you i've seen it three times i loved in the theater uh i understand why it didn't win the oscar i wasn't expecting it um were you when some when that movie gets nominated for Best Picture. Are you excited? Are you like, hell yeah? This is …”
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The Oscars often overlook comedies, and in the 1988 movie landscape, this trend continues to frustrate film enthusiasts. The hosts discuss their favorite films from that year, highlighting a mix of popular and lesser-known titles, while pondering the future of cinema as new generations of filmmakers emerge. They reflect on how the pandemic has impacted movie production and the changing dynamics in the industry.
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Michael B. Jordan's performance in 'One Battle After Another' is his best yet, and he deserves the Oscar not just for this role but because he may not get another chance like this.
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