Oscar Wild

“I’ve gotta go Julia, we’ve got cows.” Well, there might not be flying cows in this unconventional sequel to the original 1996 disaster movie, but there's enough daredevil tornado wrangling to last a lifetime. Give your best "Yee Haw" and saddle up as Sophia and Nick entertainingly review Twisters side-by-side with Twister. They marvel at Glen Powell's instant charm and Lee Isaac Chung's direction, are intrigued by the 4DX experience, debate if this film will also earn Oscar nominations, and much more!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Greta Gerwig was right: maybe going back to the beginning after some time really does put everything into perspective. Whether it’s the dawn of time in Barbie or a star-defining role that solidified Ryan Gosling’s fame in The Notebook, there’s no denying that that early spark set Hollywood on fire. And for Rachel McAdams, too, who so effortlessly makes Allie the endearing heart to this romantic tale of love lost yet never forgotten. Nick and Sophia discuss the film’s legacy, the tight grip Nicholas Sparks had on teenagers in the early 2000’s, all of the actors and their convincing performances, and some of their favorite moments and quotes that may or may not have aged well.To hear the extended version of this episode, subscribe at www.patreon.com/OscarWild at the After Dark tier or higher! We appreciate your support!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

There’s no drought of horror movies this year, and we’re only getting started! Great news for ghoulish fans of the genre, like Sophia and Nick, who discuss three recent releases that are sure to give you nightmares for weeks…or will they? Listen as they talk through- spoiler-free of course- the prequel A Quiet Place: Day One, Ti West’s trilogy closer, MaXXXine (20:49), and Osgood Perkins’ latest (yes, Anthony Perkins’ son), Longlegs (36:40). From monster to slasher to sci-fi and occult, there’s a little bit of everything for all horror fans! Let us know your thoughts and which you like most! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan AdamichThe Boo Crew podcast with Oz Perkins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-423-oz-perkins-longlegs/id1318465262?i=1000659620414

This episode serves as a perfect example of this season’s theme, They Didn’t Win For That?! Or even better (however you look at it), how ludicrous it was that Donald Sutherland was never nominated, let alone for his challenging performance in Ordinary People. So Nick and Sophia are here to break down the film and get to the bottom of why the Academy never went for his adaptable, understated craftsmanship. At the top, they honor his filmography and list some of his best roles and partnerships. Then, in discussing the movie, they share some of their favorite scenes, detailing all of the masterful performances— however uncomfortable or infuriating they may be. Lastly, they answer creative listener questions to pinpoint their favorite Sutherland scene in the film, debate if category confusion led to his nomination snub, and restructure the categories to account for blatant category fraud (38:00). Watch Ordinary People on Max now and let us know what you think! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Trailers for fall and winter movies are slowly appearing, which means it’s time for one of our favorite episodes of the year: sharing our Oscar predictions for the ceremony that is over 8 months away. Listen as Sophia and Nick debate who and what they think could take home the gold this coming awards season in all four acting categories, Director (34:00), and Picture (42:22). Comment with your own predictions and if you agree with our hot takes! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

“Commonality of experience” brought people back to the cinema in droves to experience Riley’s expanding, pubescent world in Inside Out 2. There’s no one better nor happier to celebrate Pixar’s continued success than returning guest and friend of the pod, Ryan Lamb. He breaks down the film with Nick and Sophia as they all share their various opinions on how well this worked as a sequel, which emotion they connected with most, and what they look forward to in the next installment (hint: Riley goes to therapy). They also discuss its Oscar potential and debate which Disney film may have the upper hand come March 2025. Comment below with your thoughts on Inside Out 2!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

It’s time to stick it to the man in this high voltage episode all about Richard Linklater’s School of Rock. Sophia and Nick have loved this classic for over 20 years and they’re here to share all of their favorite scenes and quotes including how this special film has transformed through rewatches over the years. Today’s assignment: answering fun listener questions (including Smash or Pass), talking about the history of the film’s production, and finding out which awards bodies enjoyed this movie more than The Academy.If you would like to earn 5 extra gold stars and listen to them continue to rock out for the remainder of the episode, check out www.patreon.com/OscarWild and contribute at the ‘Oscar Wild: After Dark’ tier or higher. We appreciate your support! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Leave it to Richard Linklater, one of our greatest and most meditative filmmakers, to team up with Glen Powell, one of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also writes!), and create one of the best movies of the summer! Based on a true story, Hit Man embodies as many genres- romcom, thriller, noir- as Powell does personalities as fake hit men: it really needs to be seen to be believed. Listen to Nick and Sophia’s spoiler-free discussion of the film, including a short introduction about their thoughts on Linklater’s Oscar-worthy filmography. Watch Hit Man on Netflix today and let us know what you think! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

First, Sophia and Nick review Furiosa, George Miller’s latest adrenaline-fueled film and prequel to his previous masterwork, Mad Max: Fury Road. They debate if parallels between the two films work or not, including structure, visual effects, and performances, before predicting how it may do at next year’s Oscars. Then, they travel to La Croisette and discuss some of the biggest films out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival (25:25). With the 12 days of movie premieres and distributor deals wrapped up, they chat about all of the winners, from the Palme d’Or to the Palm Dog, and what they’re most excited to see. Is Anora already on its way to winning an Academy Award? Listen in and let us know what you think of all of the festival news! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Nick and Sophia are excited to share this MEGA episode discussing nearly 50 movies released so far this year. They include everything from pre-Oscars releases like Madame Web and Mean Girls to biopics like Back to Black, and horror flicks like Immaculate and Late Night with the Devil. Then, they recap festival releases (32:44), including those from Sundance, like I Saw the TV Glow and Love Lies Bleeding, SXSW with Babes and The Idea of You, and even last year’s Cannes Film Festival with Robot Dreams and La Chimera. Stay tuned for some of their most anticipated films coming this summer! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich