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2nd 2026 Awards Season Update - Reactions and Predictions
Hello again Watchers! We're through the first wave of Awards Season, with many surprises and snubs already, to go along with some well-deserved recognition for the great art that was made last year.
Recorded a few days prior to today's Academy Awards Nominations, Brandon welcomes back Colorado-based filmmaker Luke Antonio to review the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards' winners, as well as make their final predictions for what was nominated today.
What performances deserve to be recognized? What films are more craft-heavy? Are there any films that are being overlooked or overhyped? Brandon and Luke continue to examine the films in the best position for an Academy Award nomination, and make their picks for the 10 Best Picture nominees.
What films do you think should be in consideration? What are your reactions to the nominations? What are some of the snubs or surprises that most stood out for you?
Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!
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30 Dec 2025
Critics Choice and Golden Globes Nominations Recap
Hello again Watchers! With the Critics Choice Awards just around the corner (January 4th, 2026) and the Golden Globes shortly after (January 11th, 2026), Brandon sits down with Colorado-based filmmaker Luke Antonio to discuss the nominees for both the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Netflix/Warner Bros. merger.
What films overlapped on both early-season ballots? What surprises, snubs, and surges came from the nominations? Brandon and Luke examine the films in the best position for an Academy Award nomination, as well as debate whether or not the Golden Globe Awards finally have relevancy for Awards considerations.
What films do you think should be in consideration?
This episode was recorded in early December 2025, just days after the nominations and merger was announced, and since then the 2026 Oscar Shortlists were announced.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and wish you a Happy New Year in 2026!
Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!
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16 Dec 2025
2026 Awards Season Kickoff - 36 Potential Oscar Contenders
Happy Awards Season!!
Hello again Watchers! Brandon sits down to kick off the 2026 Season by reviewing an episode from the Little Gold Men podcast from Vanity Fair, in which they discuss 36 films that could have Oscar chances in 6 categories: Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Lead Actress, Lead Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture.
How close did they get with their March predictions? Brandon takes a look at all 36 and gives his top 10 of the year (through November).
This episode was recorded at the beginning of December, and since then the nominations for the Critics Choice and Golden Globes have been revealed, as well as the Oscar Shortlists have been announced.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!
Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair, 3/6/25 on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vtDIP8Gc6FLXNKorHBRfP?si=B5GVyOJGQIaxYqHUvPfajg&context=spotify%253Ashow%253A57Afgi8DMuwtVspMnYFfDH) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-movies-we-predict-will-get-oscar-nominations-next-year/id1042433465?i=1000698105246)
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