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Jan 2023
1h 45m

The 2023 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surpr...

The Ringer
About this episode

The Oscar nominations are here! Sean and Amanda break 'em all down, including the big surprises and the final tally for the Best Picture race (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Belgian writer-director and newly minted Oscar nominee Lukas Dhont to discuss his new film, ‘Close’ (59:00).


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Lukas Dhont

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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