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Oscars Preview! Timmy Trouble, a ‘Sinners’ Surge, and a Big Lead for ‘One Battle.’

Oscars Preview! Timmy Trouble, a ‘Sinners’ Surge, and a Big Lead for ‘One Battle.’

Oscars Preview! Timmy Trouble, a ‘Sinners’ Surge, and 'One Battle.'

Oscars Preview: ‘Sinners’ vs. 'One Battle'

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About the episode

Matt is joined by Mosaic talent manager and Oscars insider Michael Lasker to preview the 2026 Academy Awards. They parse the biggest narratives Hollywood will be watching closely, like Timothée Chalamet’s latest slide in the Best Actor category, whether the late-season surge for Sinners should be taken seriously, whether the big lead for One Battle After Another is shrinking, and other races that could surprise you on Sunday night (00:00). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Paramount president Jeff Shell (30:09).

Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Michael Lasker
Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jon Jones
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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