Academy Watch
Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars.Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media
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.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
One Rules Them All
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<...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.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
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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 Stokes
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Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
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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 Cruiseâs star power in the lead role can save its fledgling Oscars campaign. Hosted by Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
One Rules Them All
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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.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
One Rules Them All
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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.
Hosts
Bo Nicholson
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Sam Stokes
Den of Ten
One Rules Them All
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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
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Bo Nicholson
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Guest
Andy Williams
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Frame To Frame
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<...Project Hail Mary: Review and Oscar Chances
On this episode of Academy Watch we are talking PROJECT HAIL MARY. A brief review, some personal awards and then some far too early Oscar predictions abound, so join host Bo Nicholson and guest Andy Williams (MovieVersaries & Frame To Frame).
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Bo Nicholson
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Guest
Andy Williams
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MovieVersaries
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One Battle After Another Wins!
One Battle After Another has won Best Picture, predictably! It claimed 6 Oscars while Sinners claimed 4. This isn't to say there weren't some surprises and talking points, though. Join Bo Nicholson to hear the news straight after the ceremony has concluded.
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Bo Nicholson
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Nomination Strength Checkup!
Time for one last Nomination Strength Checkup before the 98th Academy Awards!
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Bo Nicholson
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Final Oscars Predictions (Featuring Ian Buckley and Sam Stokes)
The Oscars are nearly here, so join Bo Nicholson, Ian Buckley (MovieVersaries) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) to hear all the best tips for who will win the Oscar in each category!
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Bo Nicholson
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Ian Buckley
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MovieVersaries
We Are Starfleet
Illumination Above All
The Collectors Commentary
Sam Stokes
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Reel Talk
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Best Original Score Analysis (Featuring Sean Wilson)
On this special episode of Academy Watch we are diving into the deep end with the Best Original Score nominees. To do that, host Bo Nicholson is joined by the man who literally wrote the book on the History of Film Scores (Sean Wilson, Frame to Frame).
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Bo Nicholson
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Sean Wilson
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BAFTAS Takeaways
On this episode of Academy Watch we give an update of the Oscars race after the BAFTAS, as well as a position on the incident that occurred at the ceremony.
Host
Bo Nicholson
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Oscar Nominations Analysis
Oscar Nominations have dropped and we've had time to absorb the news of Sinners breaking records and providing a genuine challenge to One Battle After Another's throne. Dissect the Oscar Nominations with host Bo Nicholson
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Golden Globes Results
The Golden Globes have JUST happened, so let's analyse the results with host Bo Nicholson to work out what it means for the Oscars in March!
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Bo Nicholson
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Critics Choice Awards Analysis
On this episode of Academy Watch we analyse the Critics Choice Results as One Battle After Another firms as the Best Picture favourite! Hosted by Bo Nicholson.
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Bo Nicholson
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Oscars Shortlists Named
On this episode of Academy Watch we analyse the Oscars Shortlists that have been named by the Academy with host Bo Nicholson.
Link to the Oscars Article
https://press.oscars.org/news/98th-oscarsr-shortlists-12-award-categories-announced
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Bo Nicholson
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Golden Globes Nominations
The Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations have dropped and it's business as usual for One Battle After Another in its favouritism and a surprise snub for Wicked: For Good at the Globes! Listen to the analysis and what this means for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson.
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Bo Nicholson
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Way, Way Too Early Oscar Predictions - 2025
On this episode of Academy Watch we make some way too early Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards with host Bo Nicholson.
Host
Bo Nicholson
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(Belated) Cannes Recap 2025
Academy Watch and Reel Talk present this special crossover episode, where the hosts Bo Nicholson (Academy Watch) and Sam Stokes (Reel Talk) discuss the outcome of the Cannes Film Festival, and what that means for the upcoming film release calendar and awards season. Hosts Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: â https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonâ Sam Stokes Check out his other work â Reel Talkâ â Den of Tenâ â One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcastâ â Letterboxdâ â Blueskyâ Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: â https://www.patreon.com/simonbrewâ Join our Discord! â https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvGâ Twitter: â @filmstoriesâ Facebook...
Presenting MovieVersaries: Out of Africa @ 40 Years Old
On this episode of Academy Watch, we're highlighting a MovieVersaries episode covering the 1985 Best Picture winning film, Out of Africa, on its 40th anniversary. Featuring Bo Nicholson and Andy Williams. Hosts Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Andy Williams Check out his work. FrameTo Frame Follow MovieVersaries on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movieversaries.pod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/movieversaries.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovieVersariesPod Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG; Frame to Framers Twitter: @filmstories Facebook...
Anora Wins!
Anora won 5 Oscars on its way to winning Best Picture! Listen to Bo's breakdown of the Oscars. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Oscar Predictions
Per Academy Watch tradition, Bo and Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All) get together to give their final Oscar Predictions. How many can they get right? Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Ian Buckley Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above All Or his Letterboxd Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about...
Wicked: Oscar Predictions and Analysis
Wicked has earned 10 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and also to talk smack about Act 2 of the stage musical, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories ...
Nickel Boys: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
Nickel Boys has been nominated for 2 Oscars, including Best Picture. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 2 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emilia Perez: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
Emilia Perez has been nominated for 13 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 13 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
A Complete Unknown: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
A Complete Unknown has been nominated for 8 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Actor for Timothee Chalamat. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 8 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
I'm Still Here: Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
I'm Still Here has been nominated for 3 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best International Feature. Join Bo as he predicts how many of those 3 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
The Wild Robot: Oscar Predictions and Analysis
The Wild Robot has been nominated for 3 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Animated Feature. Join Bo and his guest Craig McKenzie (Kneel Before Pod, We Are Starfleet) to see how many of those 3 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Craig McKenzie Check out his other work Kneel Before Blog Kneel Before Pod We Are Starfleet Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram...
The Brutalist: Oscar Predictions and Analysis
The Brutalist has been nominated for 10 Oscars and is a great chance to take home Best Picture. Join Bo and his guest Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All, We Are Starfleet) to see how many of those 10 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Ian Buckley Check out his work. We Are Starfleet Illumination Above All Or his Letterboxd Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories ...
Dune: Part Two - Oscar Predictions and Analysis
Dune: Part Two has been nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture. Join Bo and his guest Sam Stokes (Reel Talk, Den of Ten, One Rules Them All) to see how many of those 5 it can win on the big night! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sam Stokes Check out his other work Reel Talk Den of Ten One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast Letterboxd Bluesky Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter...
Critics' Choice Awards Results
The winners of this year's Critics' Choice Awards have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conclave - Oscar Predictions and Analysis
CONCLAVE has earned 8 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how as Bo is joined by Podcaster Andy Williams (Frame to Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Andy Williams Bluesky Frame to Frame Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
The Substance - Oscar Predictions and Analysis
The Substance has earned 5 nominations and is in a position to win a couple of Oscars. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Podcaster Violet Hammond (Three Circles). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Violet Hammond Find her other work by clicking on her linktree. https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website...
Anora - Oscar Predictions and Analysis
Anora has earned 6 nominations and is in a position to win Best Picture. Listen on to find out how, and to explore the rich themes of the film, as Bo is joined by Author, Podcaster and Film Critic Sean Wilson (Frame To Frame). Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Guest Sean Wilson (@seanfilmwriter) Listen to Frame to Frame Buy his book 'The Sound of Cinema' Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories ...
Oscar Nomination Predictions 2025
The Oscar Nominations are dropping imminently, so make sure you join our Discord by clicking HERE and follow along with Bo's predictions for the nominations. Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Golden Globes 2024: Winners and Losers
The winners of this year's Golden Globes have been announced, but what does it mean for the Oscars? Tune into this mini-episode to find out! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Way Too Early Oscar Predictions 2024
In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to give his way, way, way too early Oscar Predictions Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here âź https://nordvpn.com/fspn Itâs risk-free with Nordâs 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about...
OPPENHEIMER wins Best Picture + Other Oscars Thoughts
OPPENHEIMER WINS! In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson goes through each category to discuss the wins, the losses and the big surprises! Host / Editor Bo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer) Listen to his other shows: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Executive Producer Tony Black (@ajblackwriter) Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis We Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watch wemadethisnetwork.com Title music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com Other Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.com Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here âź https://nordvpn.com/fspn It...
American Fiction - Quick Oscar Predictions (Mini Episode)
AMERICAN FICTIONThe utterly brilliant script with a tremendous central performance, American Fiction is a wonderful directorial debut for Cord Jefferson.With 5 Oscar nominations, how many can it win!?  In this mini episode, host Bo Nicholson examines its chances in each nominated category.Host / EditorBo Nicholson (@Bo_Pioneer)Listen to his other shows:https://linktr.ee/BoNicholsonExecutive ProducerTony Black (@ajblackwriter)Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_network & @academy_watchwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Lieutenant Baker (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.comOther Music: Big Announcement (c) Out To The World via epidemicsound.co...
