The Oscars Aren't A Competition

The Oscar Nominations celebrating the movies released in 2023 are finally here. The guys are in London for a junket (interview coming next week) and call in to discuss some of the major storylines following the announcement. Oppenheimer earned the most nominations, Poor Things, another film we’ve championed, surprised with the second most, and somehow both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were left off the ballot for their respective categories. All this chat raised an interesting question of whether or not the Oscars are a “competition,” and what’s the best way for us to view and consider the movies being honored. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form.Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 04:50 - Oppenheimer Leads Nominations 15:53 - How The Best Director Category Stacked Up 23:03 - Should We Look At The Oscars As A Competition?30:11 - ‘Barbie’ Gets Best Picture, Greta and Margot Snubbed39:37 - The Best Actor Category Is Done?46:17 - Martin Scorsese Is The Most Nominated Director Ever49:00 - How The “Oscar Film” Has Changed52:46 - Daniel Pemberton & ‘Across The Spider-Verse’s’ Score Snubbed! 58:12 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy