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Oscar Wild

Sophia Ciminello & Nick Ruhrkraut

Oscar Wild is an entertainment podcast where Sophia Ciminello and Nick Ruhrkraut discuss the latest in film from new releases to old favorites, always counting down to next year"s Oscars.

tv & film film history

All Episodes

56:14

Oscar Contenders: International Feature, Animated...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/02/24

Sophia and Nick return with their second Contenders episode, diving into each nominee from three more categories and predicting what may happen at The Oscars. Thankfully, they recorded the episode before The Academy announced eight categories will be cut from the telecast so you won’t hear them scream, but they do discuss the #FanFavorite poll and thoughts on this Sunday’s SAG Awards. Who do they think should and will win in International Feature (8:12), Animated Short Film (31:02), and Animated

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86:01

Oscar Contenders: Visual Effects, Production Design,...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/02/17

Welcome back to the start of another Oscar Contenders series where Nick and Sophia discuss each nominee, category by category, leading up to The 94th Academy Awards. First off, they share production details and admire the craftwork in some technical categories, with Visual Effects, Production Design (26:01), Original Score (47:25), and Original Song (1:08:17). Stay tuned for a fun little mini game to celebrate Diane Warren’s 13th nomination.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick

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42:25

Reactions to the 2022 Oscar Nominations and Our 100th...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/02/10

With only 45 days until this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, the race has finally begun with the recent nominations announcement. Sophia and Nick discuss everything from ‘The Power of the Dog’ leading the pack to what feels like a bad romance between The Academy and Lady Gaga. Listen as they channel Stanton Carlisle in breaking down the snubs and surprises and interpreting what this means for The Oscars.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick

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51:52

2022 Oscar Nomination Predictions and A Guild Week...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/02/02

Nick and Sophia are back with another awards season check-in! They share their Oscar nomination predictions coming out of a wild week of guild nominations. How do the PGA, DGA, and other guild nominations inform their Oscar nominations? Who are some contenders they’re not willing to let go of yet? Listen to find out who we think is in and who is out ahead of the big announcement on February 8th.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music:

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27:40

Interview with ‘Nightmare Alley’ Production Designer,...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/29

On this episode, Sophia and Nick were delighted to be joined by Tamara Deverell, the production designer for Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film, Nightmare Alley. In this interview, Deverell discusses her beautiful nominated work in ‘Nightmare Alley,’ and how she collaborated with visual effects, costumes, and set decoration departments to build an intricate and consuming world from the expansive carnival to the Art Deco interiors in Buffalo. Stay tuned to hear more on Guillermo del Toro's directorial

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71:08

The 2022 Movie Preview Special

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/27

Nick and Sophia are back with their 2022 Movie Preview, counting down a number of new releases that are scheduled to come out this year! First, they share some releases that were delayed from 2021 (1:27) and a couple of Sundance hopefuls that already have release dates (10:30). Then, find out if ‘Scream’ (2022) is one of their favorite scary movies in their first spoiler-free review of the year (16:47). Finally, they reveal which movies they think could be box office hits (21:54), what’s next on

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54:20

Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/20

Something wicked this way comes with Sophia and Nick’s review of Joel Coen’s recently released ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth.’ By going category by category, they break down each of the film’s elements, from Kathryn Hunter’s transformation as a fowl witch to Bruno Delbonnel’s geometric and expressionist cinematography, and discuss its awards potential. Check out the movie on Apple TV+ and in theaters now! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick

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53:25

Awards Season Check-In: Golden Globes, BAFTA...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/14

It has been another busy week full of awards season updates that could very well influence the Oscar nominations being announced in only 25 days. Did the subdued Golden Globes Twitter release capture enough widespread attention? What were some searing snubs and exciting surprises from the BAFTA long lists? (19:27) Which actors and ensemble will prevail among the Screen Actors Guild nominations? (27:23) Follow Bennett Prosser @bennettprosserFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow

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63:58

Our Top Five Paul Thomas Anderson Movies (ft. Ryan...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/12

Nick, Sophia, and Ryan McQuade are back for part two of their discussion on The Master himself, Paul Thomas Anderson, and why they consider him one of the most unique, daring, and necessary directors of all time. Then, they answer some listener-submitted questions (18:13) and each share their five favorite PTA films (31:26).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Ryan McQuade @ryanmcquade77Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan

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101:17

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza' (ft. Ryan...

Oscar Wild ·

2022/01/06

In this first half of a celebration of all things Paul Thomas Anderson, Sophia and Nick are joined by guest Ryan McQuade of InSession Film’s Chasing The Gold to dissect the director’s latest movie, ‘Licorice Pizza.’ Listen for their favorite moments from the film including performances from first-time leads and supporting celebrities alike, dangerous stunts, groovy needle drops, and an endless number of catchy one liners. What do they think about its Oscar potential? Stick around to find out

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56:03

Our Top 5 Movies of 2021

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/30

Join Nick and Sophia for their last episode of 2021 with a year end wrap-up! First, they share their Letterboxd Wrapped stats and a Top 5 movie countdown including some honorable mentions. Then, you won’t want to miss out on superlative awards including our annual Top 5 Hottest Characters list (32:57).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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59:47

'It's A Wonderful Life' at 75

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/24

It’s Christmas Eve and that means it’s time to celebrate George Bailey’s most memorable day— and the 75th anniversary of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Sophia and Nick are joined by The Christmas Queen, Isabel Ciminello, to talk about why this movie is so special to them, their favorite sequences, and production fun facts. Stay tuned for a special mini-game with guessing Hallmark-ified descriptions of Oscar-nominated movies with holiday scenes (55:09). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

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62:29

The Oscars Shortlists and An Awards Season Update...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/23

Nick and Sophia welcome back Bennett Prosser for an update on the state of this awards season with multiple recent exciting announcements. First, they debate how or if The G*lden Gl*bes and Critics Choice nominations may influence or track how other voting bodies feel about movies this year. Then, listen as they break down the recently announced Oscars shortlists, including all of the surprises, snubs, and insight it may give to predicting other categories (21:03).Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

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109:44

60 Years of 'West Side Story' (ft. Connor and Dylan...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/16

Tonight, tonight…we’re joined by Connor and Dylan MacDowell of the DRAMA podcast to chat about all things West Side Story! First, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic movie musical that took home 10 Oscars, including Best Picture.Then, the twins join us for an Oscar Wild classic, Smash or Pass. This time with men from some of our favorite movie musicals! Plenty of shade and tea to spill (41:53).Finally, we review Steven Spielberg’s brand new adaptation. Does it live up to the original

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41:42

Thanksgiving Release Round-Up: 'Encanto,' 'House of...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/09

It's time to ring in the holiday season with plenty of movies for every audience and Nick and Sophia are back to discuss four of them with their reactions and Oscar potential: Encanto (1:31), House of Gucci (11:11), The Humans (26:00), and tick, tick…BOOM! (33:12). Which of this group was your favorite and what film from the last few weeks of 2021 are you looking forward to most? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Nick on Twitter @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia on Twitter

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110:00

Oscar Rewind: The 1971 Oscars (ft. Brian Rowe)

Oscar Wild ·

2021/12/02

For their latest Oscar Rewind, Nick and Sophia are joined by Brian Rowe of the Film at Fifty podcast to celebrate the semicentennial of the 44th Academy Awards. They each choose a film to discuss from among the nominees- ‘The Last Picture Show’ (4:39), ‘Klute’ (34:21), and ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (58:24)- before discussing the year's Best Picture and Best Director winner, ‘The French Connection’ (1:22:31). Listen as they break down highlights, reactions, and fun facts about each

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74:55

Two by Jane Campion: 'The Piano' and 'The Power of...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/11/26

On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick celebrate the work of Jane Campion. First up, they share their thoughts on the beguiling film that brought her Oscar success, The Piano (2:30). Then they discuss one of the best movies of the year so far, The Power of the Dog (16:36). Finally, they go into a spoiler-filled breakdown of the ending (1:01:18). The Power of the Dog is in select theaters now and on Netflix December 1st.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia on Twitter

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70:50

'Belfast' & 'King Richard'

Oscar Wild ·

2021/11/18

Listen in as Nick and Sophia discuss two nomination shoo-ins for Best Picture: "Belfast" (1:56) and "King Richard" (41:45). After sharing general reactions to each film, they break down awards potential by category and provide some exciting Oscar stats.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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78:32

Oscar Rewind: 'Terms of Endearment' & 'Amadeus'

Oscar Wild ·

2021/11/12

Oscar stats are plentiful but the one where 'Terms of Endearment' and 'Amadeus' won back to back Best Picture and Director awards (among many others) and are the last films to have two lead acting nominees with one of them winning, debunking the split vote myth, may be the coolest. After breaking down the times this happened in Oscar history (1:54), Sophia and Nick get emotional with 'Terms of Endearment' (10:16), asking if The Academy got it right choosing Shirley MacLaine over Debra Winger. Then

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57:50

Our Updated Oscar Predictions in Above- and...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/11/04

With 143 days left until next year’s Oscars, it’s never too early to discuss awards potential. Sophia and Nick are here to share all of their Oscar predictions except for the short film categories. Will any movies sweep in technicals? Will acting or screenplay foresee the Best Picture winner? Which 10 films will be named Best Picture nominees? Stay tuned to find out this and much much more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @oscarwildpodMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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