Academy Anonymous

Academy Anonymous

An invaluable, unparalleled and only partly-delusional resource for any cinephiles and Oscar-addicts forever obsessing about whether their favorite films, performances and artists will survive another grueling Oscar season. Join us on our noble (futile! compulsive!) mission to track the contenders, mourn the flop-aroonis, cut-down the winners, champion the over-looked and generally forecast the state of the race with “100% accuracy" (results may vary). Need your daily Oscar fix? We got you covered. (But seriously, consider getting some real help when all this is over… this ain’t healthy.)

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June 3, 2026 159 mins

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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Early Oscar contenders from the 79th Cannes Film Festival
  • Neon dominates Cannes (once again) with FJORD, ALL OF A SUDDEN, HOPE and PAPER TIGER
  • A24 snatches CLUB KID, the hottest premiere at Cannes - but will Oscars take it seriously?
  • Netflix throws its muscle behind Spain's lavish LA BOLA NEGRA, aims to mold Internationa...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

We break down all the biggest moments, surprises, and controversies from this year’s Oscars ceremony — from PTA’s big night to the most shocking upsets.

  • Thoughts on the ceremony: Conan O’Brien, questionable decisions, and an ambitious In Memoriam
  • The biggest surprises of the night
  • Autumn Durald Arkapaw m...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Final predictions for the winners of the 98th Academy Awards
  • A swan song for Warner Bros. as shadow of Paramount merger looms over the film industry
  • SINNERS big SAG Actors Awa...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Final Oscar voting begins!
  • A24, Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet are box-office gold with MARTY SUPREME
  • Paul Thomas Anderson wins first career Directors Guild of America award for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER bests box-office behemoth SINNERS at the Producers Guild of America awards
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • The Academy announces the nominees for the 98th Oscars!
  • How ACADEMY ANONYMOUS fared in the Oscar pool 
  • Warner Bros. in a league all their own this year - racks up 30 nominations between SINNERS, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and WEAPONS
  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is PTA's biggest Oscar success with 13 nomi...
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Final Oscar Predictions — Shorts, Documentary, Sound, VFX & Makeup | ACADEMY ANONYMOUS

In this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS, we continue our FINAL OSCAR PREDICTIONS (Part 2), breaking down some of the Academy Awards’ most volatile categories — where surprises, snubs, and late-breaking momentum define the race.

We analyze the 20...

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Final Oscar Predictions (Part 3) — Acting, Directing, Writing & Best Picture | ACADEMY ANONYMOUS

In this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS, we conclude our FINAL OSCAR PREDICTIONS (Part 3), breaking down the Academy Awards’ most talked-about races — Directing, Screenwriting, Acting, and Best Picture.

Pundits insist these categories are “locked,” but history says otherwise. We’re tracking the hidden vulnerabilities, surprise snubs, and...

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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • The DGA reveals the top five favorites for the Oscars Best Picture race
  • SENTIMENTAL VALUE gets shutout at the Screen Actors Guild Actors Awards
  • Cinematographers prefer MARTY SUPREME over HAMNET
  • WEAPONS, F1 fly at the Producers Guild Awards while AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH and WICKED: FOR GOOD flop
  • BUGONIA stagi...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • MARTY SUPREME is a runaway Christmas hit for A24, Timothée Chalamet is King of the Box-Office
  • Spain's SIRĀT to explode onto Oscar scene with surprise nominations, but can it really crash Best Picture?
  • Will SINNERS, TRAIN DREAMS and ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER land first time nominations for...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • A few words of remembrance for Rob Reiner, Michelle Reiner and James Ransone.
  • Can AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH pull a GODFATHER/LORD OF THE RIGNS and get all 3 installments nominated for Best Picture? Our Oscar take after watching the latest chapter.
  • THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is undeniably compelling, and ...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and Rose Byrne build momentum at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association
  • The Critics Choice Awards snub IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, THE SECRET AGENT and NO OTHER CHOICE in favor of Hollywood misfires JAY KELLY and WICKED: FOR GOOD
  • The Golden Globes nominate five internation...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Gotham Film Awards shut out Rose Byrne and IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, champion IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER rolling to one Best Picture prize after another with NYFCC and NBR
  • Early Supporting Actress winners splintered - WEAPONS, SINNERS, SENTIMENTAL VALUE
  • Wunmi Mosak...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • WICKED FOR GOOD is gold at the box-office, but misfires with critics
  • Did Universal's "studio greed" blow up the chances for a WICKED Best Picture Oscar win?
  • Why the Oscars fate of WICKED FOR GOOD is in the hands of AVATAR: FIRE...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Governors Awards - contenders show up in force to gain an edge in the Oscar race
  • Honorary Oscars vs. Competitive Oscars - is there really any substitute for the real thing?
  • Gotham Award nominees back the big guys and leave the small films in the shadows, polarize indie film community
  • FRANKENSTEIN...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE awards contention very vulnerable after it disappoints with domestic premiere
  • The secret Oscars math behind why Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN is actually Netflix’s strongest contender
  • Jacob Elordi vs. Paul Mescal for Best Supporting Actor?
  • Luca Guadagnino misfire AFTER THE HUNT lea...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Warner Bros. unveils instant American classic with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
  • The legacy of Paul Thomas Anderson to reign over this year’s Oscars
  • Is SINNERS vs. ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER the new BARBIE vs. OPPENHEIMER?
  • Will U.S. box-office receipts be the Achilles heel for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER’s Best Picture cha...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Icon of Cinema Robert Redford passes away
  • Recapping results from the Toronto International Film Festival
  • Will TIFF's new dual People's Choice Award categories create more crossover with Best Picture at the Oscars? Or sow more chaos? 
  • HAMNET a solid frontrunner following People's Choice Award
  • Can ...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • A Frontrunner is Born with Chloé Zhao's HAMNET premiere at the Telluride Film Festival
  • Jessie Buckley becomes the Best Actress favorite, can Paul Mescal join her in Best Actor?
  • Can Jeremy Allen White win for SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE?
  • A brief look at the importance of TIFF’S People’s Choic...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Can an unlikeable George Clooney still squeeze into a very competitive Best Actor race with mixed JAY KELLY
  • Who's the real scene-stealer of Netflix's JAY KELLY - Adam Sandler vs. Billy Crudup
  • Can Emma Stone really get into Best Actress AGAIN for newest collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos?
  • Is BUGONIA Jesse Plemons' ticket to lead Actor recognition?
  • Luca Guadagnino and Julia Roberts...
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On this episode of ACADEMY ANONYMOUS:

  • Unlocking the connection between the Venice Film Festival and the Oscars
  • Alexander Payne brings his unique sensibility to the Venice Jury
  • Yorgos Lanthimos ditches Searchlight for Focus Features with BUGONIA
  • Netflix Triple Threat - JAY KELLY vs A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE vs FRANKENSTEIN
  • Can A24 afford a poor showing at Venice after disastrous Cannes? They're betting it all on THE SMASHING MACHINE
  • Pr...
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