Nathan and Kevin try to determine the top 5 Lead Actress performances and top 5 Lead Actor performances of the year - inspired by a discussion on the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia.
Nathan and Kevin discuss some of the most promising fall releases, and check in about the state of the race in the Lead Actor category.
This year's biggest film festivals have come and gone. Nathan and Kevin dive into the buzziest titles coming out of Venice, TIFF, and Telluride. PLUS a rambling list of other movies we can't wait to see. Recorded October 8, 2025.
Materialists, The Phoenician Scheme, Jurassic World Rebirth, and more. Nathan and Kevin go over the latest summer movies, plus Emmy nominations, Academy membership updates, and other Hollywood things. Recorded July 16, 2025.
Nathan and Kevin talk all about the 2025 Cannes film festival - the winners, the losers, the most exciting and... the kinkiest?
Nathan and Kevin take a look back at their 15 favorite Best Picture winners - and rank them best to worst. Jai Ho!
It's time to talk about Sinners! Nathan and Kevin discuss Ryan Coogler's vampire masterpiece, then look back at 2025 so far. Is Sinners the only awards movie from the first half of 2025? Is Sinners the next Best Picture? Recorded May 7, 2025.
For Hollywood, 2025 has been dominated by IP projects. It seems the anxiety level is at an all-time high in the industry. Nathan and Kevin finally have a no-holds-barred discussion about the impact of IP - especially on the awards race. Plus, reactions to some breaking Academy news. Recorded April 23, 2025.
Finally moving on to 2025, Nathan and Kevin each bring a list of their 10 most anticipated films for the year, plus a long list of honorable mentions. Nathan puts A LOT of faith in the A24 machine. Recorded April 9, 2025.
Nathan and Kevin are still talking about the 2025 Oscars. After seeing Maria, Hard Truths, The Last Showgirl, Nightbitch, and The Room Next Door, which actresses should have gotten Oscar nominations? Recorded March 26, 2025.
Nathan and Kevin break down every part of the 2025 Oscars ceremony, including the surprise Best Actress win! They also review their prediction scores. Recorded March 3, 2025. FACT CHECK: The film No Other Land is primarily focused on the West Bank, not the Gaza Strip as described in this episode.
This is it!! Nathan and Kevin make their final, official, set-in-stone, never-gona-change Oscar predictions (in every category) ahead of Sunday's ceremony. It's been a crazy season and it all comes down to this!! Recorded February 26, 2025.
Nathan and Kevin finish off the screenplay nominees with Nickel Boys and September 5. Recorded February 19, 2025.
Kevin is back! Nathan and Kevin have a (VERY SPOILERY) discussion of the Brutalist and break down the state of the Best Picture race. And they still disagree on the ending of Anora. Recorded February 15, 2025.
With Kevin away, Nathan talks about scandals surrounding Emilia Perez and The Brutalist, as well as the Grammys and some questions from listeners. Recorded February 4, 2025.
Nate and Kev review the 2025 Oscar nominations - and reveal the winner of their nominations bet. Recorded January 25, 2025.
The ~official~ 2025 Circuit Gays Oscar Nomination Predictions. Nate and Kev make a serious wager ahead of the Nominations announcement. Recorded January 21, 2025.
Nate and Kev discuss Queer, A Real Pain and Sing Sing ahead of Oscar nominations. Breaking down Jesse Eisenberg's screenplay, Kevin advocates for The Substance (again). Recorded January 16, 2025.
Nate & Kev cover the last releases of 2024. Christmas Day gave us Nosferatu, Babygirl and A Complete Unknown. The boys discuss the awards potential for these three films and Nathan is STILL waiting for the exciting part in Babygirl. Recorded January 9, 2025. Fact check: In this episode, the boys note that the Oscar nominations announcement was delayed to January 19th. Since recording, the announcement has been further delayed to January 23rd.
Nate and Kev review the Golden Globes! Nathan celebrates Sebastian Stan's big win and revisits Emilia Perez, Kevin pitches a theory on why Anora went home empty-handed, and the boys fight about whether Nikki Glaser was actually good. Recorded January 7, 2025.