The 2026 Academy Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns More Than a Few Small Oscars

Sean and Amanda instantly react to the 98th Academy Awards and share their main takeaways from Hollywood’s biggest night. They make the case for why these Oscars and the Best Picture win for ‘One Battle After Another’ were for “the movie nerds,” break down Michael B. Jordan’s incredible speech for his Best Actor win, and talk through their mixed feelings about the telecast itself.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producers: Jack Sanders, Chris Wohlers, and Kevin Cureghian

Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh

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