The 2024 Oscars Mailbag and a Way-Too-Early Look at 2025 Best Picture
Mar 12, 2024
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An early look at potential 2025 Oscars contenders like 'Dune: Part Two'. The hosts tackle audience questions about 'Oppenheimer,' Emma Stone, 'Rango,' Bradley Cooper, and more. Insights into the resurgence of movie stars in Hollywood and a discussion on the impact of actors on the industry.
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Emerging young stars signal a Hollywood resurgence with Florence Pugh and Sydney Sweeney making their mark.
Potential awards season dominance looms for audacious directors like Tarantino and Anderson, despite industry recognition challenges.
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Margot Robbie and the Generation of Movie Stars
The emergence of new movie stars like Florence Pugh, Sydney Sweeney, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and more under 40 is reinvigorating the Hollywood landscape. It signals a return to prominence for young, talented actors who are making their mark on the big screen. Additionally, established stars in their late 30s and early 40s like Margot Robbie, Michael B. Jordan, and Ryan Gosling are creating a bridge for the next generation of movie stars to rise and flourish.
Analyzing Upcoming Directors for Award Season Sweep
Potential upcoming directors like Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Jordan Peele may have shots at an award season sweep. With Tarantino's last film approaching and Anderson's cinematic magnetism, the future seems promising. However, audacious filmmakers like them often don't receive the same recognition as industry players.
McDonald's Flag and Egg McMuffin Delight
A humorous take on a McDonald's flag flying at half-mast for months sparks curiosity. The banter delves into Bradley Cooper's potential accolades and an amusing anecdote about an Egg McMuffin at a local bakery. The conversation evolves to food pod dreams and the McGriddle's praise.
Presenting Best Picture at the Academy Awards
Envisioning a duo like Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway but without reading glasses, the aspiration to present Best Picture at the Oscars shines through. The charming banter shifts to hilarious recollections of past award show mishaps, culminating in a comedic yet endearing portrayal of a show-stopping presentation.
Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to briefly discuss ‘Dune: Part Two’ and other way-too-early contenders for the 2025 Oscars (1:00). Then, they open the mailbag to answer your questions about ‘Oppenheimer,’ Emma Stone, Lily Gladstone, ‘Rango,’ Bradley Cooper, ‘The Holdovers,’ and more (37:00).