Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars' Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.
Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:11] Misinformation Corner
[00:05:36] VFX Oscars Nomination Process
[00:18:32] Nominee Highlights
[00:53:27] The Martini
[01:00:05] Outro
Episode Links
- Ralph McQuarrie - IMDb
- Alien: Romulus (2024) - IMDb
- Better Man (2024) - IMDb
- Dune: Part Two (2024) - IMDb
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) - IMDb
- Wicked (2024) - IMDb
The Martini
Todd - Trade Coffee
Jenny - Nurtured By Nature
International Otter Survival Fund
Rob - French Cleat Hanger
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Transcript
https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/011-vfx-oscar-nominations/
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