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- Today47 min
Forgotten Island: Dreamworks + Philippines = Representation Done Right
On this episode of Academy Watch enjoy a discussion about FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a film that is deceptively sophisticated and excellent, with hosts Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes. HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Sam Stokes Den of Ten One Rules Them All Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchandpiemedia/Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- 4 days ago58 min
Wildwood: LAIKA's Masterpiece?
On this episode of Academy Watch we are discussing critically acclaimed LAIKA film Wildwood, which is surely targeting the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Join hosts Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes (& Oscar The Genie) to assess its chances.HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonSam StokesDen of TenOne Rules Them AllInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchandpiemedia/Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- 1 weeks ago51 min
The Invite: Small-Scale Comedy Par Excellence
On this episode of Academy Watch we are talking about THE INVITE, Olivia Wilde's new film sure to be an Oscars contender in multiple categories! So join hosts Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes (& Oscar The Genie) to pull it all apart. HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Sam Stokes Den of Ten One Rules Them All Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchandpiemedia/Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Obsession: The 'Inde' darling that could go all the way!
On this episode of Academy Watch we discuss the wildly popular and successful horror movie Obsession. What does it say about our society, and how many Oscar nominations could it get? Hosted by Bo Nicholson & Sam StokesHostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonSam StokesDen of TenOne Rules Them AllJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- 4 weeks ago1h 4m
Digger: Can Tom Cruise save its Oscars Campaign?
On this episode of Academy Watch we discuss the massive Box Office Bomb that is DIGGER to see if Tom Cruise’s star power in the lead role can save its fledgling Oscars campaign. Hosted by Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Sam Stokes Den of Ten One Rules Them All Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- Oct 6, 20261h 1m
The Odyssey: A Second Oscars Juggernaut for Nolan?
On this episode of Academy Watch, we analyse THE ODYSSEY and its considerable Oscars chances. Join hosts Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes as they discuss their differing opinions and just how many nominations and wins Christopher Nolan and co may be looking at this time.HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonSam StokesDen of TenOne Rules Them AllJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- Oct 3, 202656 min
October Oscars State of Play
On this episode of Academy Watch; deep dive into all the movies that should be relevant for this year's Oscars with hosts Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes. HostsBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Sam Stokes Den of Ten One Rules Them All Join our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.punchandpiemedia.com/ Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
- May 25, 202648 min
A Man For All Seasons: The 1966 Best Picture Winner
On this episode of Academy Watch we travel back in time to 1966 to review the Best Picture-winning A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS with host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams HostBo NicholsonHis other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson GuestAndy WilliamsCheck out his work.Frame To FrameJoin our Discord! Punch & Pie MediaEmail: punchandpiemedia@gmail.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com
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