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 histo...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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.
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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,...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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.”
Dec 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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.
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
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!
Nov 26, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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!
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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).
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Sophia and Nick duke it out this week in a mock debate to decide whether The Academy awarded the right winner in certain categories in the 2010s. After highlighting the career of the late Sean Connery (0:18), they switch between taking the side of The Academy and the most competitive nominee for that year: Actor in 2012 (3:00), Actress in 2018 (10:45), Director in 2013 (28:00), and Picture in 2015 (35:01). Also, they introduce a new rapid-fire game to see if they can agree on who they think shou...
Nov 05, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In the last Halloween-themed episode (for now), Nick and Sophia pay tribute to Robert Zemeckis to highlight his latest HBO Max release, “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, and Stanley Tucci. After an initial mini-retrospective and a return of Nom or Bomb (4:47), they partake in another movie trade discussion of “Death Becomes Her” (11:21) and “What Lies Beneath” (32:33), accompanied by a comparison of Nicolas Roeg’s original and Bob’s adaptation of “The Witches” (16:45)....
Oct 29, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Sophia and Nick are back to break down Netflix’s newest release, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” and discuss all of its awards potential. In a new segment, “Wild For It,” they briefly discuss two unique films that have intrigued them recently: “David Byrne’s American Utopia” and “Wolfwalkers” (26:23). Next up, they celebrate the 80th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” (32:49) with production fun facts and by examining why it went 0 for 5 at the Oscars.
Oct 22, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Spooky Season is well underway, so on this week's episode, Sophia and Nick have a horror movie draft to discuss some of their favorites in this scary genre. While forming their own teams in different iconic horror subgenres, like paranormal, slasher, monster, and occult, they mention 90 films that will send chills down your spine.
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week, Nick and Sophia rave about some of their all-time favorite movies in conjunction with their favorite app, Letterboxd, a community for film lovers to rate and discuss movies. After some major entertainment news updates, they explain why these four films mean so much to them (16:27): Cinema Paradiso (21:47), Network (27:31), Tree of Life (41:04), and Phantom Thread (46:26). Stay tuned for some of their moviegoing red flags and dealbreakers (52:20). Do you agree?
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
As far back as they can remember, Sophia and Nick always wanted to talk about “Goodfellas”. On this episode, they don their fedoras to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s mafia classic, breaking down the Oscar race against Dances With Wolves, Joe Pesci’s win, fun trivia from the set, and more.
Oct 01, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The moment and 2020 film we’ve all been waiting for: Nick and Sophia have seen TENET and are here to dissect Nolan’s most ambitious film yet. First, they recap The Emmys (3:17) and their general reactions to the film (6:16), before playing nom or bomb with some of Robert Pattinson's best and worst movies (21:02). Then, they break down the timeline (24:16) and share some exciting theories (52:47) in hopes of understanding inversion a little better.
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this week’s episode, Sophia and Nick are joined by their friend and Disney superfan, Ryan Lamb to review Mulan (2:21), the latest live-action remake to hit Disney+. They delve into the controversy surrounding its production and release and share how they think it stacks up to the ‘98 animated classic. Next, they talk about Disney’s quest to make billions by creating live-action remakes (24:07). Finally, they share their favorite movies available on Disney+ (35:21), including their picks from ...
Sep 17, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week, Sophia and Nick react to I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufman’s latest release. What did they think of the twist? Does it have Oscar potential? Listen to all of their initial thoughts as they try to decode this cryptic film.
Sep 10, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
For this exciting MEGA episode, Sophia and Nick tackle David Fincher’s entire filmography to celebrate a few of his films’ anniversaries: Se7en turning 25, The Game turning 23, and The Social Network turning 10. After discussing his early career in music videos, they chronologically discuss Alien 3 (11:42), Se7en (13:18), The Game (32:14), Fight Club (36:20), Panic Room (40:11), Zodiac (47:14), Curious Case of Benjamin Button (52:55), The Social Network (56:50), The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week, Bennett is back to join Sophia and Nick in their Awards Season Fantasy Draft! They each draft a team based on films that they believe will, during this unpredictable year for entertainment, be up for the upcoming Awards Season.
Aug 27, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode is all about the horror genre as Nick and Sophia discuss four recent VOD releases that are sure to haunt your quarantine. First off is Sophia’s favorite of the bunch, She Dies Tomorrow (3:45), an unconventional and funny contagion pic. Next is Nick’s favorite, Relic (11:36), where three generations are haunted by dementia’s supernatural hold over them. Get ready for some laughs as they Nom or Bomb some horror movies from the 2010’s (19:41). Then, it’s Dave Franco’s directorial debut...
Aug 20, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Sophia and Nick are back to discuss their favorite movie of the year so far, 'Boys State.' First, they check-in and share some film-related news including, 'Mulan' on VOD, Bradley Cooper in the new Paul Thomas Anderson project, and Ben Affleck directing a film about the '70s classic, 'Chinatown.' Then, they break down key scenes, memorable quotes, and their reactions from the newest collaboration between Apple and A24, 'Boys State' (10:36). After discussing the film, they talk about the film's a...
Aug 13, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Sophia and Nick traded movies and are back to share what they think of each other's recommendations. First, they discuss what exactly is going on with 'Tenet' and the new deal between AMC and Universal. Then, Nick shares what how he feels about Daniel Day-Lewis, New York society, and Scorsese's filmography as they dive into Sophia's pick, 'The Age of Innocence' (9:27). Finally, Sophia discusses Nolan's twists, Christian Bale, and fan theories as they get swept up in the magic of Nick's pick, 'Th...
Aug 06, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Sophia and Nick welcome you as their honorary guests to the 1975 Oscars telecast (3:15) in discussing all five of the Best Picture nominees: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (8:29), Barry Lyndon (19:09), Dog Day Afternoon (25:30), Jaws (32:35), and Nashville (45:03). Stick around for their own rankings of the five nominees (53:14) and debate if The Academy made the right choice awarding Best Picture and Best Director.
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sophia and Nick are back to reminisce on the 2010's and discuss The Academy's failed attempt to be popular with their announcement for the Achievement in Popular Film Oscar. They stump for their favorite popular films as they unveil their nominations for the Best Popular Film Oscar for each year of the 2010's and try to agree on a winner (7:22). After announcing their nominees and winners, they reveal their top 5 winners (46:17).
Jul 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Nick and Sophia are back to talk about the status of summer movies and discuss four new movies that hit streaming services and VOD. First up, they discuss Tom Hanks' new World War II story, 'Greyhound' on Apple TV+ (3:38). Then, they dive into Charlize Theron's action thriller and the number one movie on Netflix, 'The Old Guard' (15:27). After that, they rave about Nick's favorite movie of the year and the perfect quarantine movie of 2020, 'Palm Springs' (24:57). Finally, they discuss clafoutis,...
Jul 16, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this mini-episode, Nick and Sophia discuss Hamilton on Disney+. First, they pay tribute to the late, great composer, Ennio Morricone (0:34). Next, they dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2:16). What are the standout scenes and songs? Is it a film? Nick and Sophia discuss why this version will be on, non-stop. Finally, the Academy has decided that Hamilton isn't eligible for the Oscars, but we discuss some loopholes and sing Renee Elise Goldsberry's praise...
Jul 09, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join Nick and Sophia as they celebrate the 28th anniversary of one of their favorite sports movies, A League of Their Own. But first, they discuss another Oscar change and the Academy Class of 2020 (2:26). Next, they head to board the train from Oregon to Chicago to talk about the importance of A League of Their Own (10:05), sharing the scenes and quotes that they love (16:54). Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? Find out what they think as they discuss that famous ending (31:33). Then, they ta...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Nick and Sophia share reviews of four new VOD releases. But first, they celebrate Father's Day by counting down their top five fathers in film (1:37). Then they discuss the new Netflix release, Wasp Network and Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (13:56). After that, they share their new segment, "On this Day in Oscar History" and give a birthday shoutout to one of their favorite directors (24:29). Stay tuned to find out what they think of Australian indie, Babyteeth and Judd Apatow's lat...
Jun 25, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Oscars have been postponed to April and Nick and Sophia are ready to share their thoughts on the ever-changing Academy Awards and of course, Tenet (1:14). Then, they dive into the latest Spike Lee joint, Da 5 Bloods (11:39) and share some of their favorite scenes, including SPOILERS (33:13). Finally, they talk about some of Spike's Oscar snubs and nominations while sharing a few streaming recommendations from his filmography (40:42).
Jun 18, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Sophia and Nick talk about all of the recent rule changes that The Academy has made, including the new Best Sound Category (9:09). Will we get a Gary Oldman and Timothee Chalamet rematch? Will Glenn Close and Amy Adams win Oscars in the same year? They discuss both of those questions and more in their way too early 2021 Best Picture predictions (25:27). Then, stay tuned as they share how they feel about Jacob Elordi and Ben Affleck being in an erotic thriller and more as they ge...
Jun 11, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
