Oscar Season 2025-2026: Our Oscar take on new screenings AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH and THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB; Predicting the winners of the Critics Choice Awards and the National Society of Film Critics cover art

Oscar Season 2025-2026: Our Oscar take on new screenings AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH and THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB; Predicting the winners of the Critics Choice Awards and the National Society of Film Critics

Oscar Season 2025-2026: Our Oscar take on new screenings AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH and THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB; Predicting the winners of the Critics Choice Awards and the National Society of Film Critics

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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 could absolutely sneak into the final Best Picture Ten; our Oscar take after screening the film.
  • Going over the snubs and surprises from the 98th Oscars shortlists: who’s making an impression (SIRAT!) and who’s falling behind (THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE!).
  • Previewing the Critics Choice Awards: predicting the winners in every category.
  • Predicting the National Society of Film Critics winners and runner-ups.

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