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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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- 5 days ago57 min
Wild Release Round-Up: 'Wildwood' and 'Wild Horse Nine'
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This week on the pod, Nick and Sophia are back to break down two "wild" releases, Wildwood and Wild Horse Nine. First, they look at LAIKA's latest stop-motion creation, Travis Knight's Wildwood. Nick and Sophia break down the stunning animation, the movie's dark themes, and the stacked cast of voice actors. Then, they play an Oscar-related game, going through all of LAIKA's Animated Feature nominations. Then, they break down Martin McDonagh's latest film, Wild Horse Nine. They chat about John Malkovich's incredible performance, the movie's complex themes, and its Oscar potential.Follow the pod @OscarWildPodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
You Can See Everything
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!“Are you watching closely?” Yes, this is a quote from The Prestige, which just announced a surprise theatrical release in IMAX and 70mm formats in January 2027 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. And yes, the release date is suspiciously soon after Oscar nominations are announced. But what would be even more exciting is if You Can See Everything were to be one of those nominees announced in competition for one or more Academy Awards next year alongside Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. This eye-opening documentary by Lance Oppenheimer and Nathan Fielder is more than just a portrait of Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes before she went to prison in 2023. Sophia and Nick dive deep into the film’s many layers after being riveted for nearly three hours on this journey of identity, relationships, truth, and human psychology. If you haven’t seen the film yet, run to your local theater quickly and experience this groundbreaking film with a large audience. If you’d like to avoid SPOILERS, listen to this episode up to then return when you’re ready to discuss the barrels of tea being spilt. 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
- 3 weeks ago59 min
New York Film Festival Dispatch #2 (Tender Loving Care, Behemoth!, Club Kid, A Statement)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Enjoy another discussion of selected films that were being screened at the 64th New York Film Festival including some special superlatives to wrap up another incredible staycation at Lincoln Center! Nick and Sophia share spoiler-free takes on Tender Loving Care, Club Kid, and the world premieres of Behemoth! and A Statement. Find out how these movies could shake up the awards race with under 150 days left until the 99th Academy Awards! Comment with some of your favorite films shown at the festival and what you can’t wait to see.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
- Oct 9, 202637 min
New York Film Festival Dispatch #1 (Rose, Godzilla Minus Zero, The Devils, and Once Upon a Time in Harlem)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!It's the most wonderful time of the year in New York! Nick and Sophia are back to recap their experience at the 64th edition of the New York Film Festival so far. They chat about Sandra Hüller's Silver Bear-winning performance in Markus Schleinzer's Rose, the chaos Godzilla causes in Godzilla Minus Zero, the new restoration of Ken Russell's The Devils, and the groundbreaking new documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem. Next week, they'll return to review four more titles that screened at the festival and hand out NYFF-related superlatives.Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow the pod @oscarwildpodMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
- Sep 25, 202654 min
Fall Film Festival Recap (Venice, Telluride, TIFF) and a New York Film Festival Preview
After a short break, Nick and Sophia are back with a recap of the fall film festival buzz and award winners. First, they share their thoughts on the Venice jury's decisions, including the Golden Lion winner "Woman Unknown," John Malkovich's Volpi Cup win, and more. Then, Sophia recaps her annual journey to the Telluride Film Festival, where she saw "The Debut," "Elsinore," "Wild Horse Nine," "Tender Loving Care," and the surprise screening of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's "You Can See Everything." Finally, they talk about "La Bola Negra" winning the People's Choice Award at TIFF and what it means for the rest of awards season, then share the titles they're most excited to catch at the 64th edition of the New York Film Festival. They'll be back soon with dispatches and mini reviews from their time at NYFF.Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow the pod @oscarwildpodMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
- Aug 28, 20261h 19m
Moulin Rouge! at 25 (ft. Connor and Dylan MacDowell)
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love Moulin Rouge! On this week's spectacular spectacular episode, Nick and Sophia are joined by their friends and the hosts of Drama with Connor and Dylan MacDowell to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Baz Luhrmann's maximalist musical masterpiece, Moulin Rouge! The group talks about their relationship to the film, their obsession with Nicole Kidman as Satine, Ewan McGregor's singing voice, the Broadway musical, and more. Like all of Nick and Sophia's collaborations with Connor and Dylan, it's a fun episode you won't want to miss.Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow the pod @oscarwildpodFollow Connor @connormacdowellFollow Dylan @dylanmacdowellFollow Drama @thedramapodcastMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
- Aug 7, 202647 min
Awards Season Check-in: Film Festival Announcement Round-Up
On this week's episode, Nick and Sophia run through the recent marathon of film festival announcements. First, they dig into the Venice International Film Festival lineup, where films like Danny Boyle's Ink, Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine, and Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love will have their world premieres. Next, they discuss the plethora of films headed to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), including world premieres of Sian Heder's Being Heumann and Peter Farrelly's I Play Rocky. They also chat about the films debuting in the Platform section and what the "Canadian Premiere" designation can tell us about Telluride's secret lineup. Finally, they chat about their hometown fest, the New York Film Festival, where Behemoth! and Godzilla: Minus Zero will premiere at Lincoln Center. Listen along and let us know which festival films you think will make a splash in this year's Oscar race.Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow the pod @oscarwildpodMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
- Jul 24, 20261h 27m
The Odyssey
In a time of apparent movie magic, Christopher Nolan has released his latest critical and box office sensation, The Odyssey. Nick and Sophia do a deep dive into Nolan's new adaptation of Homer's epic poem, detailing their favorite moments from the film, like Odysseus' journey to Hades, battle against the Cyclops, and run-in with Circe. They rave about Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway's performances as Odysseus and Penelope, discuss their own familiarity with the story, and share what makes Nolan's adaptation unique. It's safe to say they'll be talking about the film for the entirety of awards season. Finally, as is tradition with big summer blockbusters, Nick and Sophia play a round of Smash or Pass with characters from the film.Follow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow the pod @OscarWildPodMusic: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich
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