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
Yesterday
'Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons on Bursting into Hollywood, Internet Fandom, and Old IP
Matt is joined by Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of ‘Backrooms,’ to discuss becoming the youngest filmmaker to open a movie no. 1 at the box office, his experience transitioning from YouTube to the big screen, what he wants to do with his newfound success, how he uses the ... Show More
37m 23s
Jun 3
Is This Hollywood’s First Practical Solution to Control AI?
Matt is joined by RSL Media Founder Nikki Hexum to discuss her non-profit founded with actress Cate Blanchett that aims to protect artists against AI by requiring a consent framework for name, image, and likeness. Nikki outlines the infrastructure of her company, why this is nece ... Show More
35m 11s
Jun 2
The Right and Wrong Lessons From ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what movie studios should learn from the remarkable weekend at the box office, whether this is really like the '70s all over again in Hollywood, the unique timing as 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' struggles at the box office, and m ... Show More
33m 31s
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