Paul Thompson

Join Eric Newman, editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books, and senior editor Paul Thompson as they dissect the buzzing Academy Awards landscape. Expect lively predictions on Best Actor contenders, including Timothée Chalamet and Adrien Brody. They tackle the film industry's future amid AI and recent guild strikes, explore the controversial rise of 'Wicked', and reflect on compelling films like 'Nickel Boys' and 'Anora'. Their discussions offer keen insights into the ever-evolving world of awards and cinematic excellence.