Awards Circuit Podcast: In this mega roundtable edition, Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tankay and Michael Schneider say goodbye to the 96th Oscars.
This concludes the 2024 Oscar season. But first, Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable dives in one last time to take a final look at the likes, dislikes, and head-scratchers from Sunday night's awards show. “Oppenheimer” was a great success, but it did not become completely popular. “Poor Things” is too poorly formed. (Sorry, this is a roundtable, so dad jokes and bad puns are a must!) We're still not sure what Al Pacino was doing before handing out the Academy Award for Best Picture.
award. But overall, this year's Oscars featured great speeches, a fun segment (led by “I'm Just Ken,” of course), some solid sarcasm from host Jimmy Kimmel, and, perhaps most importantly, an early ending. It has received high praise for doing so.
Listen to this week's episode and hear Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tankay, and Michael Schneider say their goodbyes in another roundtable mega edition below.
Here are the must-reads for Oscar night 2024.
How to improve the Oscars: Add new categories, postpone the show until February, and more
DaVine Joy Randolph's Oscar win is just the beginning: “I'm sure the roles will get better and I'll earn more.''
2024 Oscar ratings: Academy Awards viewership increases slightly to 19.5 million
How Ryan Gosling planned every detail of his 'I'm Just Ken' performance, from Marilyn Monroe inspiration to the cameraman's kiss
The Oscar team talks: John Cena's nudity, Jimmy Kimmel's Trump jokes, and why Al Pacino missed out on a Best Picture nomination (Exclusive)
Oscar season analysis: Lily Gladstone should have had a support campaign, and movie studios are back on top
Christopher Nolan wins for “Zone of Interest'' and “Poor Things,'' giving Brits sweep of Oscars in non-acting categories
'Oppenheimer' Oscar reminded that movies can still be a great popular art form
Oscar: 5 things you didn't see on TV — late start, preparation for Simu Liu's 'I'm Just Ken' and more
9 Actors, Awards Circuit Podcasts, and Variety Cover Stars Win Oscars
The 96th Oscars was more than enough to celebrate a glorious year in filmmaking: TV Review
Oscar contempt and surprise: Emma Stone shocked by win, 'Maestro' shutout – and Al Pacino's embarrassing Best Picture win revealed
How Godzilla Minus One topped the VFX Oscar competition
Jimmy Kimmel hits back at Donald Trump, who canceled the Academy Awards and criticized the show as “boring”: “Isn't his jail time already over?”
Oscar tribute: Angus Cloud, Lance Reddick, Norman Lear omitted from main segment
Emma Stone battles tears and torn dress to win Best Actress Oscar for 'Poor Things': “Thank you Vera Baxter for the gift of a lifetime''
Oscars 2024: Netflix wins just one award, Apple closes out after streamers combined for 32 nominations
Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor Oscar: “I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.''
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell became the youngest ever to win two Oscars, winning best song for “What Was I Made for?”
Ludwig Göransson wins second Oscar for his music to Oppenheimer
Ryan Gosling impresses the Oscars with “I'm Just Ken,” and Margot Robbie, Emma Stone and others sing passionately.Slash also plays an active role on stage.
“20 Days in Mariupol'' director gives powerful speech at Oscar Awards: “Russia will never attack Ukraine'' and wants to exchange awards
Robert Downey Jr. wins first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer': 'I want to thank the Academy and my terrible childhood'
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rivalry in 'Babenheimer' roast at Oscars.Blunt jokingly slams Gosling for spray-painting Ken's abs
John Cena goes nude on Oscar stage in tribute to infamous Oscar streaker, quips: 'Men's bodies are no joke!'
DaVine Joy Randolph breaks down in tears during emotional Oscar acceptance speech: “Thank you for watching''
Jimmy Kimmel skewers Greta Gerwig's disparaging comments about director 'Madame Web' and Robert Downey Jr.'s drug addiction history in Academy Awards monologue
'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscars with 7 wins including Best Picture and Best Director: Full list of winners
Protesters overcrowd Oscars red carpet, threatening show to start with many empty seats
Jimmy Kimmel isn't convinced he's made permanent Oscar host: 'You think I was asked'
We're taking a few weeks off to prepare for the busy Emmy season, but be sure to tune in to the Awards Circuit Podcast when it returns next month. Until then, see you at the circuit.
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