AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 261: The Oscar Race Election Connection; Conan O’Brien as Oscar Host
On episode 261 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Mark Johnson and Karen Peterson discuss where we are at in the 2024 Oscar race, giving an updated temperature check on the current award season.
A lot has changed in the world since the last time the AW podcast talked about the Oscars and which films and performances will go home with the gold. A post-election shift could be coming, with audiences and voters seeing the contenders in the race differently than before the political results from two weeks ago. Ryan, Sophia, Mark, and Karen break down how they think the election will connect and effect the award season, where the Best Picture, Best Director, and Acting categories are right now, as well as give their reaction to the news that the Oscars have selected a host, former late-night talk show host, comedian Conan O’Brien. This discussion also includes who the team has at the front runners in all of these categories, as well as the other contenders that could come in overtake the films, performances in the lead right now. It was a fun conversation we hope you all enjoy.
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This podcast runs 1h55m. We will be back next week to do discuss the latest film release, Gladiator II, and talk about our Top 5 Denzel Washington performances.
Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
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