Oct 22, 202650 minS6
On this episode of Academy Watch we discuss the wildly popular and successful horror movie Obsession. What does it say about our society, and how many Oscar nominations could it get? Hosted by Bo Nicholson & Sam Stokes...
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Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars. Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media
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What is Academy Watch about?
Join your host, film fan and podcaster Bo Nicholson, for ACADEMY WATCH - a prestige film podcast all about awards seasons, awards contenders and the lead up to Oscars. Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media
What has Academy Watch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Obsession: The 'Inde' darling that could go all the way!" (22 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Digger: Can Tom Cruise save its Oscars Campaign?" (17 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "The Odyssey: A Second Oscars Juggernaut for Nolan?" (6 October 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does Academy Watch publish?
Academy Watch publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 83 episodes.
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Episode #77
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Episode #72
Oscar Nominations Analysis
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Episode #71
Golden Globes Results
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Episode #70
Critics Choice Awards Analysis
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Episode #69
Oscars Shortlists Named
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Episode #68
Golden Globes Nominations
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Episode #67
Way, Way Too Early Oscar Predictions - 2025
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Episode #66
(Belated) Cannes Recap 2025
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Anora Wins!
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Episode #63
Final Oscar Predictions
Mar 1, 20251h 33mS4Per Academy Watch tradition, Bo and Ian Buckley (Illumination Above All) get together to give their final Oscar Predictions. How many can they get right? Host / Editor Bo Nicholson Listen to his other shows...
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