Academy Anonymous
An invaluable, unparalleled and only partly-delusional resource for any cinephiles and Oscar-addicts forever obsessing about whether their favorite films, performances and artists will survive another grueling Oscar season. Join us on our noble (futile! compulsive!) mission to track the contenders, mourn the flop-aroonis, cut-down the winners, champion the over-looked and generally forecast the state of the race with “100% accuracy" (results may vary). Need your daily Oscar fix? We got you covered. (But seriously, consider getting some real help when all this is over… this ain’t healthy.)
Episodes
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- A few words of remembrance for Rob Reiner, Michelle Reiner and James Ransone.
- Can AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH pull a GODFATHER/LORD OF THE RIGNS and get all 3 installments nominated for Best Picture? Our Oscar take after watching the latest chapter.
- THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is undeniably compelling, and ...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and Rose Byrne build momentum at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
- The Critics Choice Awards snub IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, THE SECRET AGENT and NO OTHER CHOICE in favor of Hollywood misfires JAY KELLY and WICKED: FOR GOOD
- The Golden Globes nominate five internation...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Gotham Film Awards shut out Rose Byrne and IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, champion IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
- ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER rolling to one Best Picture prize after another with NYFCC and NBR
- Early Supporting Actress winners splintered - WEAPONS, SINNERS, SENTIMENTAL VALUE
- Wunmi Mosak...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- WICKED FOR GOOD is gold at the box-office, but misfires with critics
- Did Universal's "studio greed" blow up the chances for a WICKED Best Picture Oscar win?
- Why the Oscars fate of WICKED FOR GOOD is in the hands of AVATAR: FIRE...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Governors Awards - contenders show up in force to gain an edge in the Oscar race
- Honorary Oscars vs. Competitive Oscars - is there really any substitute for the real thing?
- Gotham Award nominees back the big guys and leave the small films in the shadows, polarize indie film community
- FRANKENSTEIN...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE awards contention very vulnerable after it disappoints with domestic premiere
- The secret Oscars math behind why Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN is actually Netflix’s strongest contender
- Jacob Elordi vs. Paul Mescal for Best Supporting Actor?
- Luca Guadagnino misfire AFTER THE HUNT lea...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Warner Bros. unveils instant American classic with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
- The legacy of Paul Thomas Anderson to reign over this year’s Oscars
- Is SINNERS vs. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER the new BARBIE vs. OPPENHEIMER?
- Will U.S. box-office receipts be the Achilles heel for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER’s Best Picture cha...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Icon of Cinema Robert Redford passes away
- Recapping results from the Toronto International Film Festival
- Will TIFF's new dual People's Choice Award categories create more crossover with Best Picture at the Oscars? Or sow more chaos?
- HAMNET a solid frontrunner following People's Choice Award
- Can ...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- A Frontrunner is Born with Chloé Zhao's HAMNET premiere at the Telluride Film Festival
- Jessie Buckley becomes the Best Actress favorite, can Paul Mescal join her in Best Actor?
- Can Jeremy Allen White win for SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE?
- A brief look at the importance of TIFF’S People’s Choic...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Can an unlikeable George Clooney still squeeze into a very competitive Best Actor race with mixed JAY KELLY
- Who's the real scene-stealer of Netflix's JAY KELLY - Adam Sandler vs. Billy Crudup
- Can Emma Stone really get into Best Actress AGAIN for newest collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos?
- Is BUGONIA Jesse Plemons' ticket to lead Actor recognition?
- Luca Guadagnino and Julia Roberts...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Unlocking the connection between the Venice Film Festival and the Oscars
- Alexander Payne brings his unique sensibility to the Venice Jury
- Yorgos Lanthimos ditches Searchlight for Focus Features with BUGONIA
- Netflix Triple Threat - JAY KELLY vs A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE vs FRANKENSTEIN
- Can A24 afford a poor showing at Venice after disastrous Cannes? They're betting it all on THE SMASHING MACHINE
- Pr...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- We recap our first ever Cannes experience!
- We've seen big Oscar players: SENTIMENTAL VALUE; IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT; DIE MY LOVE; THE SECRET AGENT; NOUVELLE VAGUE; and more (THE MASTERMIND; THE PLAGUE; CHRONOLOGY OF WATER; SOUND OF FALLING; PILLION; YES!; THE HISTORY OF SOUND....); our thoughts!
- We also went to the Tribeca Film Festival; our quick recap.
- We have something brewing... A NEW ...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
We take a deep dive into which titles we foresee in tomorrow's major Cannes announcement!!
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN reunites Bill Condon and Lionsgate Films, reaffirms Roadside Attractions as a committed Oscar flix distributor
- JLo and Tonatiuh enter the awards conversation with lucrative distribution deal and THEATRICAL release!
- Gywneth Paltrow turns heads in the Chalamet-verse with sex-charged MARTY SUPREME talk. One to watch for this year?
- Warner Bros. rethinks release slate - dou...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- An uncertain future for Utah and the Sundance Film Festival
- Sundance 2025 again key to unlocking the early favorites for Best Documentary Oscar
- A24 teams with Pastel again on Eva Victor’s “Sorry, Baby” - screenwriting winner, early critics darling and standout debut among US Dramatic Competition
- Race for Best International Feature starts with selection of co-production titles among World Dramat...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- Oscar Sunday post-mortum
- Conan O'Brian takes his Oscar swing
- Musical performances - well executed, but arbitrary and favoritist?
- Supporting favorites stay perfect - category fraud a major advantage?
- Latvia’s FLOW surprises! And the telling connection between Animated Feature and Animated Short winners!
- WICKED makes Oscar History in Costume Design! But did it fall short of its potential wins?
- ...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- CONCLAVE an easy call for Adapted Screenplay. Can any other film catch up?
- ANORA loses ground in Original Screenplay, but can A REAL PAIN really capitalize on a BAFTA win after its Best Picture snub?
- Kieran Culkin undefeated in Supporting Actor Race
- Why Zoe Saldaña will cruise to a win in Supporting Actress; Isabella Rossellini too far behind
- Can Adrien Brody stop the late-breaking surge for Ti...
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- BAFTA awards stall FLOW’s momentum, Latvia likely to fall short of historic win in Animated Feature
- Dreamworks Animation to ride studio-best 3 Oscar nominations into first Animated Feature win in nearly two decades
- Brazil to make OSCAR HISTORY - surging I'M STILL HERE poised to upset EMILIA PEREZ and capture first International Film title for the country
- Netflix’s EMILIA PEREZ wrestles to ...
On this episode of Academy Anonymous:
- Taking a look at the surprise wins at the Bafta/SAG awards, and what they mean for the race
- Why Demi Moore’s BAFTA loss is a huge RED FLAG
- Can Timothée Chalamet really beat Adrien Brody for that Oscar?
- Discussing the momentum shift towards CONCLAVE, and why it may derail ANORA
On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:
- The state of the race after ANORA’s weekend DGA-PGA-Critics-Choice-wins
- Recapping some curious and possibly telling Critics Choice winners
- Why CONCLAVE is likely the only film that can give ANORA some competition
- Predicting the winners of the BAFTA 2025 awards
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