The Influence of International Voters on Oscar Nominations

Matt is joined by Steven Zeitchik, senior editor at The Hollywood Reporter, to break down some industry angles from the 2025 Oscar nominations, including Netflix's 13 nominations for 'Emilia Pérez' and the movie's chances to win Best Picture in this year's wide-open race, the constituencies among the voters, the growing globalization of the Academy, studio politics, and who they think will win Best Picture (01:59).

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Steven Zeitchik

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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