Oscar Nominations 2024: Discussing Snubs, Predictions, and Unexpected Surprises

In this lively episode, the hosts discuss the much-anticipated 2024 Oscar nominations. They delve deep into the surprising snubs, particularly the absence of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie from 'Barbie' in the nominations list. The hosts express their disagreement with these oversights, and theorize that political factors and lack of popularity might have put their chances on the backfoot. They also speculate about the potential winners in various categories. In a surprising twist, the hosts end the episode with a heartfelt conversation about their favorite sports team - the Detroit Lions. The episode is a mixed bag of film, culture, and sports commentary with a dash of humor.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:00 Discussion on Oscar Nominations 2024

00:23 Preparation for the Show

00:35 Family Visits and Personal Stories

00:56 The Barbie Drink and Oscar Predictions

02:07 Oscar Nominations: The Process and History

04:54 The Barbie Movie: Nominations and Controversies

05:21 The Academy's Love for Ryan Gosling

10:07 The Snubbing of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie

21:14 The Best Actor Race and the Absence of Leonardo DiCaprio

24:48 The Importance of the Writing Categories

26:31 Discussing Oscar Nominations and Predictions

26:49 Deep Dive into Spotlight's Oscar Win

28:04 A Light-hearted Interlude: Drinks and Banter

28:23 Analyzing the Politics of Oscar Wins

29:32 Debating the Merits of Barbie Movie

30:46 Planning Future Movie Reviews

31:02 Discussing Potential Movie Pairings for Reviews

41:31 A Tangent into Sports: Detroit Lions Discussion

48:32 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

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