About this episode
Follow along as Nick, Sophia, and returning guest Bennett Prosser recap everything they saw at #NYFF61! Bennett initially shares his experience as a first-time festivalgoer and what it's like traveling to New York to see 9 movies in just a few days. Then, they briefly recap the films by sharing reactions and how they think they'll fare during awards season. Note that many of these will feature extended discussions in the coming months during Awards Season Check-In episodes and their Oscar Contenders series after nominations are announced! In the first half, catch the following: May December, Priscilla, Ferrari, All Dirt, Roads Taste of Salt, All of Us Strangers, The Beast, Aggro Dr1ft, Evil Does Not Exist, Fallen Leaves, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell , and Janet Planet . After (38:10), check out: Orlando, My Political Biography, Poor Things, Maestro, The Zone of Interest, The Boy and the Heron, Foe, Menus Plaisirs-Les Troisgros, The Taste of Things, Hit Man, The Pigeon Tunnel , and The Killer .Which festival film are you most excited to see?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich