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The Town with Matthew Belloni
Burning Questions for the Most Uncertain Oscar Race in Years
Oct 4, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Kyle Buchanan, an acclaimed awards season writer for The New York Times, delves into the unpredictable 2024-25 Oscar race. He highlights the absence of clear frontrunners while exploring emerging contenders and intriguing narratives, including a unique film merging transgender themes with crime and music. The conversation also covers the competitive dynamics among actresses and how strategic releases and star power influence nominations. Prepare for a wild awards season filled with surprises!
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- This year's Oscar race is characterized by a lack of clear frontrunners, creating an excitingly unpredictable landscape with rising smaller films.
- The influence of star power may play a pivotal role in shaping voter preferences, especially as established actors dominate lower-profile films.
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Current Oscar Race Landscape
The podcast discusses the current state of the Oscar race, highlighting that there are no clear frontrunners this year, contrasting with previous seasons where standout films emerged early on. This year features a mix of smaller, quieter contenders rather than big commercial successes. The hosts explore potential frontrunners, including a three-and-a-half-hour film titled 'The Brutalist', which tells the story of a Holocaust survivor and has already garnered significant interest due to its pedigree and festival circuit success. As the awards season unfolds, the unpredictable nature of this year's contenders adds excitement and intrigue to the conversations around potential nominees.
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