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by 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.
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- Today1h 10m
Cannes Film Festival Recap II
Content de te revoir or Welcome back to an extended discussion of the 79th Cannes Film Festival! Nick and Sophia continue chatting about their experiences abroad including awarding many fun listener-submitted superlatives to films they both liked and loathed. They still mention In Competition films like they did on last week’s recap, but they also shout out other unique selections from Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight, and Out of Competition Midnight films. Enjoy as they bid adieu to Cannes…for now! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimBecome a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Cannes Film Festival Recap I
Sophia and Nick have so much to share about their experience at the Cannes Film Festival that, in this first recap episode, they mostly stick to reactions to the award winners, especially the Palme d’Or-winning Fjord by Cristian Mungiu. Some of their favorite films won some of these big prizes, but listen to hear them break down more about why the jury awarded these and how the 2027 award race could shake out. Will NEON, A24, and Netflix be duking it out once again? They share all of this and more! Stay tuned for fun festival superlatives next week!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Become a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWildFind merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- 3 weeks ago47 min
2026 Cannes Film Festival Preview
Bienvenue à la 79e édition du Festival de Cannes! Nick and Sophia are rolling out the red carpet for another glamorous selection of premieres along the French Riviera. Listen as they talk about the jury and list some of their most anticipated films from multiple sections, including In Competition, Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight, and more! Stay tuned during the fest as they’ll be reviewing films they’ve seen, spilling the tea about possible Palme d'Or favorites, and prognosticating what could be big Oscar players in 2027! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimBecome a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- 4 weeks ago1h 55m
Oscar Rewind: 2016 Oscars ('La La Land' and 'Moonlight')
Welcome back to Oscar Wild’s Season 7 premiere where co-hosts Sophia and Nick break down one of the most exciting awards races and Oscar ceremonies in recent memory: the 89th Academy Awards and Moonlight’s Best Picture win! First, they celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the releases of Damien Chazelle’s La La Land and Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight with a detailed summary of each film and a lively discussion about their legacies.Then, they turn to the telecast (and Envelopegate) and answer some fun listener questions . Who did Faye Dunaway vote for? What film was in third place? How do you feel about the Picture/Director split? How have these movies and their Oscar wins aged over time? Tune in to find out all of this and more then be sure to comment on socials!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Become a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWildFind merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- Mar 19, 20261h 22m
“One Oscar After Another”: Our Recap of the 98th Academy Awards (feat. Bennett Prosser)
That’s a wrap on another exciting and satisfying Oscar season! Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson, both now having been nominated in four different categories, have earned their first Oscars! One Battle After Another and Sinners battled head-to-head and both emerged victorious along with 4 of their other Best Picture acquaintances. Listen as Sophia, Nick, and guest Bennett Prosser break down the Oscars telecast, from Conan’s return as host and hilarious opener to the emotional In Memoriam and speeches that left many in tears. Stick around for a little post-episode scene, like with Conan becoming “Host for Life,”to play Oscar Wild’s favorite game, Smash or Pass ! Thank you all for listening during this SIXTH season and check back in April for Oscar Wild’s 300th episode and Season 7 premiere! :) Follow Bennett on Letterboxd and Bluesky @bennettprosserFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- Mar 11, 202658 min
2026 Final Oscar Predictions
If awards season were a video game, it’s now time to face the final boss. You might need three extra lives just to make it through all of the rogue chatter, but Nick and Sophia are here to thoroughly explain their Oscar predictions in every category as simply as possible. You’ll feel confident about that Oscar pool you’ve always had your eyes on.As always, they split all 24 categories into three sections: In The Bag, Toss Up , and Anybody’s Guess . At the end, they provide their Best Picture preferential ballots and see who they want to take home the gold this Sunday! Watch The Oscars on ABC at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Tune in next week for a fun recap episode and their last of the season! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimBecome a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- Mar 6, 20261h 15m
2026 Oscar Contenders VII: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay, Casting, Director, and Picture
5 weeks, 7 episodes, 24 categories, 50 films, 232 nominees! On the final Contenders episode of the season, Sophia and Nick break down the nominees for the final five categories: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay , Casting , Director , and last but not least, Best Picture . And that’s all she wrote…for now. Thank you for following along on this journey through the nominees and stay tuned for final nomination predictions before the telecast on Sunday, March 15th! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Become a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
- Mar 4, 202646 min
2026 Oscar Contenders VI: Actor and Actress
Sophia and Nick follow up their chat about the wonderful Oscar-nominated supporting performances with their leading counterparts, which leave an equally indelible mark on this year’s awards season. The ten nominees in Actor and Actress challenge both the actor and the audience to search the deepest parts within oneself to find what differentiates the body and spirit from the collective hive mind of humanity. Michael B. Jordan tackles being twins AND a vampire while Leo DiCaprio plays a father racing to the ends of the earth to protect his daughter. Also, Rose Byrne, Jessie Buckley, and Kate Hudson shine while bravely channelling the unrelenting trials of motherhood. Comment with your own write-in votes and who you think should win! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Become a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.comMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
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