Awards Season, How the Oscars Shape the Film Industry, and Ranking the 2026 Best Picture Nominees

This episode we consider the Oscars, discussing how they shape the kind of films that get made, as well as the actors, directors, and studios who get to make them. We share our mixed feelings on the awards show, as both an out of touch relic and an event that still influences the film industry.

We also rank this year's Best Picture nominees from worst to best, sharing our feelings on each film, as well as picking the film we would like to see win the top prize.