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2026 Oscar Contenders III: Film Editing, Cinematography, and Visual Effects

Dive deeper into this year’s Oscar nominees as Nick and Sophia break down three more technical categories: Film Editing, Cinematography (23:03), and Visual Effects (41:14). Whether you gush over aspect ratios or have no idea how digital effects like in Avatar: Fire and Ash exist (guilty!), they excitedly share fun facts and BTS tidbits that really make these movies come alive. As always, they also include a write-in vote and share who they think should win. Listen and comment on socials which nominees you would vote for! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok @oscarwildpod Follow Nick @sauerkraut27 Follow Sophia @sophia_cim Become a patron and listen to more content at patreon.com/OscarWild Find updated predictions and merch @ oscarwild.squarespace.com Music: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich

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