The Town with Matthew Belloni Inside Tips to Predict the 2025 Oscar Winners
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Feb 27, 2025 Michael Lasker, a talent manager at Mosaic and an Oscar enthusiast, shares his insights on the excitement surrounding the 2025 Oscars. He dives into the hotly contested Best Picture race and discusses how recent controversies, particularly around 'Emilia Perez,' might influence outcomes. Lasker compares Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet's chances, while also analyzing potential surprises from Fernanda Torres and Jeremy Strong. The conversation uncovers trends in Oscar voting patterns, making predictions for Best Actor and Best International Film even more intriguing.
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Box Office Decline for Best Picture
- Best Picture winners used to consistently gross over $100 million domestically.
- Now, only a few achieve this, reflecting the Academy's shift towards smaller films.
Crash vs. Brokeback Mountain
- The Academy's choice of Crash over Brokeback Mountain in 2006 likely reflects the demographics of the time.
- The Academy was predominantly older, white, and male, potentially influencing their preference.
Best Picture Prediction
- Consider Anora for Best Picture due to its numerous wins at precursor awards.
- However, its lack of a SAG Award win makes it vulnerable to an upset.