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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

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37:47

Oscar Contenders: The Shortlists

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/23

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.

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54:15

‘One Night in Miami...’ and ‘Judas and the Black...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/18

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

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45:14

Oscar Rewind: Movies for Valentine’s Day

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/11

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

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46:29

Reactions to the 2021 Golden Globe & SAG Film...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/08

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!

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64:26

'The Silence of the Lambs' at 30

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/04

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

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53:07

2021 Golden Globes & SAG Film Nominations Predictions

Oscar Wild ·

2021/02/01

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

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43:46

Interview with 'Wolfwalkers' Directors, Tomm Moore &...

Oscar Wild ·

2021/01/29

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.”

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43:58

Oscar Contenders: Best Animated Feature

Oscar Wild ·

2021/01/28

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

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71:22

Oscar Rewind: The 1987 Oscars

Oscar Wild ·

2021/01/21

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

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55:06

The 2021 Movie Preview Special

Oscar Wild ·

2021/01/14

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).

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50:02

Our Top Five Movies of 2020

Oscar Wild ·

2021/01/07

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).

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69:41

'News of the World' and 'Promising Young Woman'...

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/31

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

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64:06

‘Hillbilly Elegy’, ‘The Prom’, and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black...

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/24

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

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88:57

Oscar Rewind: The 2010 Oscars (ft. Kevin Jacobsen)

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/17

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.

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76:47

Mank

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/10

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,

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16:36

Mini Episode: RIP Movie Theaters? What the HBO Max...

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/07

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.”

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59:36

The Holiday Movie Fantasy Draft

Oscar Wild ·

2020/12/03

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.

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53:18

Thanksgiving Mailbag Special

Oscar Wild ·

2020/11/26

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!

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64:10

A ‘Home Alone’ 30th Anniversary Watch Party

Oscar Wild ·

2020/11/19

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!

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66:16

Oscar Rewind: The 1994 Oscars

Oscar Wild ·

2020/11/12

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).

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