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The Second Annual Alternative Academy Awards (a.k.a. The Big Picks!)

Sean and Amanda are joined by New York Times film critic Wesley Morris to pick their favorite performances, cameos, endings. and more

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Amazon Studios


Let’s run back a new tradition: our Alternative Academy Awards with The New York Times’ Wesley Morris. Sean, Amanda, and Wesley pick their favorite performances, first features, cameos, endings, and more as a counterbalance to this week’s Oscars ceremony.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Wesley Morris

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