Oscar Wild is an entertainment podcast where Sophia Ciminello and Nick Ruhrkraut discuss the latest in film from new releases to old favorites, always counting down to next year's Oscars. 

For their continued discussion of the craft categories, Nick and Sophia look at two of their favorite technical aspects in moviemaking: Cinematography and Film Editing (38:05). Listen as they talk through each nominee and share captivating facts about each production! Lol Crawley & The Brutalist featurette: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80zMHi_bxjM&ab_channel=Variety">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80zMHi_bxjM&ab_channel=Variety</a>Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://oscarwild.squarespace.com">oscarwild.squarespace.com</a>Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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Contenders II: Cinematography and Film Editing

With the final countdown to the Oscars underway, it’s time once again for the most thorough series on this year’s nominees! Sophia and Nick begin with the sonic categories to not only hear from their expert song guest, Bennett Prosser, but to also understand how epic studio films and music heavy movies all function to transport audiences alongside stunning visuals. Listen to hear their category breakdowns including production facts, write-in votes, and what they think should win for Original Song, Original Score (34:36), and Score (1:05:40). Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Sophia @sophia_cimFollow Nick @sauerkraut27More content including updated predictions @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://oscarwild.squarespace.com">oscarwild.squarespace.com</a>Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Oscar Contenders I: Original Song, Original Score, Sound

The race to the 97th Academy Awards has officially begun! Nick and Sophia are excited to discuss all of their reactions, ecstatic and mournful, to the Oscar nominees being announced a few days ago. Listen to hear about all of the Best Picture nominees, the most nominated films and what records they’ve set, and of course the many surprises and snubs that will shake up the race! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMore content including updated predictions @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://oscarwild.squarespace.com">oscarwild.squarespace.com</a>Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

2025 Oscar Nominations Reactions

It’s nearly time to find out the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards! Sophia and Nick have done plenty of deliberating, and even though it may not be over until they hear the nominees, it’s time to share their picks and their complex reasoning. Enjoy predictions in all 20 feature categories, including plenty of alternates that could spoil or surprise. How did the SAG nominees influence their decisions and could BAFTA change that? Will Pamela Anderson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste or Fernanda Torres get into Best Actress? Do horror flicks Nosferatu or The Substance have a chance at multiple noms? Stay tuned and let us know if you agree! We are praying for all of those affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles. Below you can find some resources that are accepting food, clothing, or monetary donations to help those in need: Accepting Clothing Donations: <ul><li>Los Angeles Mission: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://losangelesmission.org/ways-to-give/donate-food-clothing-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://losangelesmission.org/ways-to-give/donate-food-clothing-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a></li><li>Downtown Women’s Center: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://downtownwomenscenter.org/donate-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://downtownwomenscenter.org/donate-goods/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a></li><li>Goodwill Southern California: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodwillsocal.org/donate/donation-center-locator/">https://www.goodwillsocal.org/donate/donation-center-locator/</a></li><li>My Friend’s Place: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.myfriendsplace.org/">https://www.myfriendsplace.org/</a></li><li>The Salvation Army: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/location-search">https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/location-search</a></li></ul>Food Donations: <ul><li>LA Regional Food Bank: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/">https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/</a></li><li>Restaurants offering support: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/restaurants-offering-support-for-those-impacted-by-the-la-fires?ifsb=yes">https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/restaurants-offering-support-for-those-impacted-by-the-la-fires?ifsb=yes</a></li></ul>Monetary Donations: <ul><li>California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.calfund.org/">http://www.calfund.org/</a></li><li>GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/wildfire-relief-fund-2025">https://www.gofundme.com/f/wildfire-relief-fund-2025</a> </li><li>GoFundMe Individual Wildfire Relief Fund Pages: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california">https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california</a></li><li>LAFD Foundation Donation: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://supportlafd.kindful.com/">https://supportlafd.kindful.com/</a></li><li>Pasadena Humane Society: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://give.pasadenahumane.org/">https://give.pasadenahumane.org/</a></li><li>California Fire Foundation: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cafirefoundation.org/">http://www.cafirefoundation.org/</a></li></ul>Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpodMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

Sophia Ciminello & Nick Ruhrkraut

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