About this episode
Nick and Sophia continue their discussion of the acting categories in their Oscar Contenders series with Best Actor and Best Actress. Along with their write-in votes, who they think should win, and who they think will win, they’ll be sharing a scene for each actor that they think will be shown during the Oscars telecast. Next, they celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s legacy and stunning performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom , Anthony Hopkins’ beguiling BAFTA-winning performance in The Father , Riz Ahmed’s extensive preparation for Sound of Metal , and more as they break down the Best Actor nominees (1:44). During a mini-game break, they go through the Best Actress winners of the 2010’s and pick their own winners. If they choose the same actress, she then becomes the new winner; but how many will they agree on? (29:28) Lastly, they break down the unpredictable Best Actress category to see if there is a frontrunner in this final week before the ceremony. (36:00) Will Viola Davis' SAG win help her make Oscar history by becoming the first Black woman to have won two Oscars for acting? Hot off her BAFTA win, can Frances McDormand win her third Leading Oscar? What about Carey Mulligan's CCA win and committed (spoiler alert) performance as Cassie in Promising Young Woman ? It’s anyone’s game and they can’t wait to find out who takes home the gold! Follow us on Twitter: @oscarwildpod Follow Nick on Twitter: @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia on Twitter: @sophia_cim Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich “Transition Whoosh 4d” https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/167842/ “Flashback/transition” https://freesound.org/people/Minecast_/sounds/167683/