Matt is joined by New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman to discuss his new book ‘Oscar Wars’ and the ploys and tactics behind Oscar campaigning. They highlight the most devious campaigns in Oscar history and break down this year’s most interesting campaigns, including the gamesmanship involved in Andrea Riseborough’s surprise nomination for Actress in a L ... Show More
Nov 24
Part 2: James Cameron on ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5,’ Movie Biz Fears, 3D, Netflix, and Aliens
In part two, Matt and director James Cameron talk about how much ‘Avatar’ really costs to produce, whether he has plans for a fourth and fifth movie, his relationship with Disney and Bob Iger, what COVID and streaming did to the industry, who should buy Warner Bros. (and why it’s ... Show More
37m 56s
Nov 24
Part 1: James Cameron on Avatar Misconceptions, AI’s Skynet Moment, and His Elon Musk Friendship
Matt and director James Cameron sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on the misconceptions about the filmmaking of the 'Avatar' franchise, how it landed at Fox/Disney, why Jim prefers using performance capture technology, the cost of CGI, the threat of AI in Hollywood, his re ... Show More
39m 19s
Nov 20
Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?
Matt is joined by Tom Freston, former CEO of Viacom and MTV Networks, to discuss why legacy companies missed the boat with YouTube in the early aughts, the similarities YouTube from the aughts shares with the AI boom of today, why MTV died, and whether it can be revived (02:13). ... Show More
31m 59s
Feb 2019
Oscars 2019: Instant Reactions to ‘Green Book’ and the Two Warring Academies | The Oscars Show (Ep. 131)
We react to what we feared might happen all Oscars season—a ‘Green Book’ Best Picture victory—by weighing the power of the old Academy vs. the new Academy. Plus, reactions to Spike Lee's long-awaited Oscar win, Alfonso Cuarón’s coronation, and Olivia Colman's shocking Glenn Close ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2023
“Oscars And Other Things All At Once” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Podcast Episode About A Night! Matt & Bowen join together to discuss the historic Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep, the Jamie Lee Curtis of it all, the Angela Bassett of it all, the concept of a “career Oscar”, Harley Quinn’s obvious manifestation ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2022
Rachel Zegler's Oscar Invite, Ben Affleck's Snails, and Kevin Jonas's New Reality Show
'Tea Time' previews the sure-to-be chaotic Oscars, including Rachel Zegler's invite fiasco and some of the very random presenters (1:00). Ben Affleck was allegedly "very good" with the snails on the set of 'Deep Water' (18:45). This week's Cringe Mode is the second installment of ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2022
"EXPOSED" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
SO. Matt and Bowen blacked out at the Critics Choice Awards and discuss what they remember, which leads into a discussion on how critics shape culture and what gets seen and heard by the masses. Also, how the CCAs are becoming the new Golden Globes, Jane Campion going good viral ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2023
The Oscars Happened, but the Celebrities Didn’t Show Up
Juliet and Amanda discuss the star power (or lack thereof) at the 95th Academy Awards (1:00), including the best and worst preshow carpet moments and the relatively slow feel of the telecast. Then, they catch up on 'Daisy Jones & the Six' and Camila Morrone’s on-screen breakout p ... Show More
43m 41s
Apr 2021
Adele Dazeem and the Oscars Moments We'll Never Get Over
This year’s strange (and mostly virtual) award season wraps up with the Oscars on April 25, and on this week's episode of Not Over It, we're giving you a taste of what's in store. Plus, our predictions for who will be thanking the Academy (via Zoom or otherwise), the movies you n ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2022
“Sense Memory/Stanislavsky/Circle In The Square” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
Matt and Bowen convene to discuss the concept of a Night of a Thousand J. Lo’s, deep dive on Lady Gaga’s actor-forward Oscar campaign, perform Lisa Barlow’s hit mic monologue and debut Provincetown’s new theme song. Also, Viva Las Culturistas and ALSO Viva Las Vegas, as Matt prep ... Show More
1h 10m