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Mar 2024
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SHORT REEL: 2024 Oscar Picks

Madison Zimmerman & Emily Steidl
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Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they think WILL win and what SHOULD win in this year's top categories *whispers* and why they don't care about 'Oppenheimer'. HAPPY VOTING, REEL FRIENDS!

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