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 ...
For their continued discussion of the craft categories, Nick and Sophia look at two of their favorite technical aspects in moviemaking: Cinematography and Film Editing (38:05). Listen as they talk through each nominee and share captivating facts about each production! Lol Crawley & The Brutalist featurette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80zMHi_bxjM&ab_channel=VarietyFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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Oscar Contenders I: Original Song, Original Score, Sound (feat. Bennett Prosser)
With the final countdown to the Oscars underway, it’s time once again for the most thorough series on this year’s nominees! Sophia and Nick begin with the sonic categories to not only hear from their expert song guest, Bennett Prosser, but to also understand how epic studio films and music heavy movies all function to transport audiences alongside stunning visuals. Listen to hear their category breakdowns including production facts, write-in votes, and what they think should win for Original Song, Original Score (34:36), and Sound (1:05:40).Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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2025 Oscar Nominations Reactions
The race to the 97th Academy Awards has officially begun! Nick and Sophia are excited to discuss all of their reactions, ecstatic and mournful, to the Oscar nominees being announced a few days ago. Listen to hear about all of the Best Picture nominees, the most nominated films and what records they’ve set, and of course the many surprises and snubs that will shake up the race! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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2025 (Not So) Final Oscar Nomination Predictions
It’s nearly time to find out the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards! Sophia and Nick have done plenty of deliberating, and even though it may not be over until they hear the nominees, it’s time to share their picks and their complex reasoning. Enjoy predictions in all 20 feature categories, including plenty of alternates that could spoil or surprise. How did the SAG nominees influence their decisions and could BAFTA change that? Will Pamela Anderson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste or Fernanda Torres get into Best Actress? Do horror flicks Nosferatu or The Substance have a chance at multiple noms? Stay tuned and let us know if you agree! We are praying for all of those affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles. Below you can find some resources that are accepting food, clothing, or monetary donations to help those in need: Accepting Clothing Donations: Los Angeles Mission: https://losangelesmission.org/ways-to-give/donate-food-clothing-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.comDowntown Women’s Center: https://downtownwomenscenter.org/donate-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.comGoodwill Southern California: https://www.goodwillsocal.org/donate/donation-center-locator/My Friend’s Place: https://www.myfriendsplace.org/The Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/location-searchFood Donations: LA Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/Restaurants offering support: https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/restaurants-offering-support-for-those-impacted-by-the-la-fires?ifsb=yesMonetary Donations: California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund: http://www.calfund.org/GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wildfire-relief-fund-2025 GoFundMe Individual Wildfire Relief Fund Pages: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/californiaLAFD Foundation Donation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/Pasadena Humane Society: https://give.pasadenahumane.org/California Fire Foundation: http://www.cafirefoundation.org/Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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2025 Movie Preview Special + Golden Globes Reactions
There’s no better way to celebrate a new year than by perusing a fresh slate of movies that is sure to dazzle and shock us. Nick and Sophia are back and excited to share 75 new releases coming throughout the year, and they’re positive there’s something for everyone! First, they recap the Golden Globes from this past weekend where Emilia Perez came out on top with four awards. Who’s the frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars? Why didn’t Anora win anything?! They discuss this and much more, including The Brutalist’s fine showing.Then, they get right into movies that were delayed from 2024 but now have upcoming release dates (27:47). Then, it’s onto a few different categories, including: IP (39:10), Chills, Frills, and Thrills (47:11), and Headed to Oscar and/or Festivals (1:05:44). Which movies are you most looking forward to?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated nomination predictions @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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.