Guest Joe Reid from The Decider joins Griffin and David to discuss personal Oscar nominations. They debate performances, critiquing Kate Winslet in 'Steve Jobs', analyzing supporting actresses, and dissecting actor dynamics. The hosts delve into technical challenges in film making, admire movie scores in 'It Follows', and playfully discuss remaking movies with babies. The episode concludes with a discussion on Oscars fatigue and an announcement of an upcoming Union Hall event.
Nina Haas and Charlotte Rampling stand out in their respective roles.
Diverse performances from Julia Benning, Nina Haas, Rooney Mara, Kate Blanchett, and Lily Tomlin.
Haas and Blanchett excel in indie films showcasing remarkable acting skills.
Chi-Raq cast shines, praising Nick Cannon, Samuel L. Jackson, Wesley Snipes.
Distinct vocal performances by Tom Noonan in Anomalisa, Sam Elliott in The Good Dinosaur.
Deep dives
Agreement on Key Performances
We all agree on Nina Haas for Phoenix and Charlotte Rampling for 45 Years being outstanding in their roles. The performances of Rinko Kikuchi in Kumiko, Kate Blanchett in Carol, and Rooney Mara in Carol are also recognized for their excellence.
Strong Performances Recognized
Julia Benning in Clouds of Sils Maria, Nina Haas in Phoenix, Rooney Mara in Carol, Kate Blanchett in Carol, and Lily Tomlin in Grandma are highlighted for their strong and memorable performances.
Standout Roles in Independent Films
Nina Haas in Phoenix and Kate Blanchett in Carol are singled out for their captivating roles in independent films that showcase their exceptional acting abilities.
Acknowledgment of Ensembles and Notable Performances
The performances of the entire cast of Chi-Raq, encompassing the talents of Nick Cannon, Samuel L. Jackson, and Wesley Snipes among others, are commended for their collective strength and impact in the film.
Unconventional Vocal Performances
The vocal performances of Tom Noonan in Anomalisa and Sam Elliott in The Good Dinosaur are recognized for their distinctiveness and contribution to their respective films.
Best Location
Spotlight with puppets, The Room with animals, Hatefully with fruit
Films Remade with Babies, Animals or Puppets
Spotlight with puppets, The Room with animals, Hatefully with fruit, The Martian with babies
Best Sexy Movie
Fifty Shades of Grey, Magic Mike XXL, Crimson Peak, Sicario
On this week’s special episode, Griffin and David joined by guest, Joe Reid (The Decider), present their personal nominations for the upcoming 88th Academy Awards. This roundtable discussion looks to all the major categories and offers engaging criticism, as well as, references deep cut cinema from 2015 you may have missed. With the “Blankies”, some winners are picked, Oscar snubs deservingly defended, but as always most of the personal grudges continue. Also, Griffin reads a listener submitted Star Wars/Blank Check crossover fan fiction titled: “Fisto and the Hoz” and Producer Ben offers up some of his own original categories. And fear not, for the twists will continue next week on Pod Night Shyamacast with episode five: The Village! Music selection: “Love Wins” by Lee Rosevere licensed under Creative Commons: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/