🎬 Ready for the Oscar nominations next week? 🤔 As we dive into awards season, predictions are heating up! This week on Flickering Dreams, we try to predict the Oscar nominations that will be announced on January 22nd, based on the winners and nominees from the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards.

What 10 films do you think will make up the Best Picture Oscar nomination list this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Summary

In this episode of Flickering Dreams, hosts Bob Mann, Rev. Andy Godfrey, Emma Sewell, and Scott Forbes dive into the excitement of the awards season, focusing on the upcoming nominations for the Oscars. They discuss the results from the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, analyzing the potential nominees for major categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. The conversation is lively, with each host sharing their insights and predictions, while also reflecting on the films that have made an impact this year. They highlight standout performances and films, including 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet,' and 'Sinners,' while also debating the merits of various contenders and the intricacies of the awards voting process.

Takeaways:

• 'One Battle After Another' is a strong contender for Best Picture.
• Jessie Buckley's performance in 'Hamnet' is likely to win her an Oscar.
• The awards voting process often favors established names over newcomers.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Awards Season Predictions

03:09 - Analyzing Best Picture Nominees

16:28 - Best Director Predictions

21:07 - Best Actress Insights

28:50 - Best Actor Contenders

34:33 - Supporting Actor Predictions

37:02 - Supporting Actress Predictions

42:17 - Screenplay Categories: Adapted and Original

47:48 - Animated Feature Discussion

50:01 - International Feature Discussion

52:25 - Final thoughts

53:50 - Flickering Dreams Outro