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'Sinners' star and Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo, BAFTA nominations analysis Jan 29, 2026

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'Sinners' start and first-time Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the movie's history-making 16 Oscar nominations, the audience passion around the film, building his character's backstory, the scene he improvised and made into one of the movie's most memorable, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the BAFTA nominations, where 'One Battle After Another' earned 14, followed by 'Sinners' with 13, and what it means for the Oscar race.

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2026 Oscar nominations analysis: Sinners' history-making day, plus snubs & surprises Jan 22, 2026

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The 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced, and 'Sinners' dominated the day, earning a historic 16 nominations, breaking the previous record of 14 held by 'La La Land,' 'Titanic' and 'All About Eve.' Along the way, the movie scored a surprise nod for supporting actor Delroy Lindo, but star Chase Infiniti was snubbed in the lead actress category. Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the snubs and surprises (also including 'Wicked: For Good' and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who were completely shut out), as well as analysis on what the 16 nominations could mean for Sinners' chance to win Best Picture.

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Our Golden Globes reactions, final Oscar nom predictions Jan 15, 2026

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It's all been building up to this. Who will land 2026 Oscar nominations? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi, Sr. Editor Joyce Eng, and Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez debate the big 6 categories — Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress — and give their (almost) final picks. Some actors are a sure thing, but a couple others still aren't a lock; hear EW's awards experts make the case for this year's contenders.

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SAG's Actor Award nominations reaction, 'Song Sung Blue' star Kate Hudson Jan 08, 2026

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Golden Globe and Actor Award (formerly called SAG Award) nominee Kate Hudson chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her performance in 'Song Sung Blue,' the true story of Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder — including why she thought she wouldn't get the role, the lines she was excited to deliver, working through her character's grief, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the Actor Award nominations (that surprise nomination for 'Sinners' star Miles Caton!) and Critics Choice Awards wins.

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'Marty Supreme' star Gwyneth Paltrow, thoughts on Oscars moving to YouTube Dec 23, 2025

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Gwyneth Paltrow hasn't made a movie in seven years, but she's back on the big screen in 'Marty Supreme' — she tells Awardist host Gerrad Hall about how 'petrified' she was, about building her character's backstory, what she loved about working with Timothée Chalamet, and more. Plus, we look back on her Oscar win for 'Shakespeare in Love' and why it took her 25 years to come to terms with it, as well as 'Glee,' and what she thinks Pepper Potts has been up to. And Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng share their thoughts on the Academy's decision to move the Oscars from broadcast TV to YouTube starting in 2029, as well as Harrison Ford being announced as SAG-AFTRA's next Life Achievement Honoree.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ star Cynthia Erivo, Oscar shortlists, remembering Rob Reiner Dec 18, 2025

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Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about her ‘Wicked: For Good’ journey, whether she was really prepared for everything required of her physically for the role, filming the number ‘For Good’ last-minute with Ariana Grande, the ‘sex cardigan,’ and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng analyze some of the Oscar shortlists, and we remember filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, who died tragically over the weekend.

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'One Battle After Another' stars Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall, Golden Globes snubs and surprises Dec 11, 2025

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Golden Globes voters have spoken — and now, so are we, breaking down the top film nominations, and especially the biggest snubs and surprises, from 'Wicked: For Good' to Jacob Elordi. Plus, 'One Battle After Another' star Chase Infiniti joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss her long audition process and having to shave Leonardo DiCaprio to help win the role, that scene with Sean Penn, and more, and then Gerrad chats with her costar Regina Hall about her incredible career and role in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest movie.

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'Sinners' star Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, first reaction to 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Dec 04, 2025

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It was the first Oscar hopeful to debut in 2025 — 'Sinners' is still a favorite and a strong contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actor nominations. Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about their fifth movie together, how Jordan playing twins complicated their process, what Coogler discovered about the movie by filming the end-credits scene on day one, and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down all of the latest awards action, from the Gothams and National Board of Review winners to the Spirit Award nominations. Plus, they reveal their thoughts on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and Miley Cyrus shares insight into how she wrote her original song for the movie.

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'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons and director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Wicked: For Good' dominates box office Nov 25, 2025

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'Bugonia' star Jesse Plemons does a deep dive on his conspiracy-theorist character and going toe-to-toe with Emma Stone, and director Yorgos Lanthimos explains what made this movie more complicated than his other recent projects. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng break down the huge opening weekend for 'Wicked: For Good' and discuss the career of Eddie Murphy, who will be AFI's latest Life Achievement Award winner.

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'The Smashing Machine' stars Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt, inside the Governors Awards Nov 20, 2025

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt do a deep dive with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on their new drama, 'The Smashing Machine,' from his transformation into UFC pioneer Mark Kerr and his concerns about still being seen as the Rock to his character realizing he needed to go to rehab for his drug addiction and the personal place Johnson went for that scene, and Blunt's character Dawn trying to escape torment and their toxic relationship. The lively conversation also includes a look back at their first movie together, 'Jungle Cruise,' Johnson revealing who he wanted to play in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Writer Joey Nolfi and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng discuss the new name for the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards, and Gerrad debriefs on the Governors Awards.

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