The Academy Awards are the most important night in Hollywood, but who goes home with the most important 2026 Oscars & who goes home alone?
The case for Sinners (+150) to win Best Picture is strong, with a record-breaking 16 nominations, but can it overcome the favorite, One Battle After Another (-300), or Hamnet (+1500), hot off their Golden Globes win? Does three-time Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet (-500) finally get the golden statuette? Plus, more actor & actress awards, Best Director & Best Cinematography!
Entertainment analysts Steve Lawson & Jake Parry make their picks & predictions for the 98th Academy Awards on “Popcorn & Root Beer (S1 E37).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:33 IBT Entertainment Family Promo
05:25 Whatcha Watching?
06:19 Breaking Entertainment News
07:15 Remembering Catherine O’Hara (1954-2026)
11:18 The Forecast: 2026 Oscars Betting Picks
14:12 Oscar for Best Cinematography
21:04 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
25:32 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
28:30 Oscar for Best Actress
31:37 Oscar for Best Actor
38:53 Oscar for Best Director
40:07 Oscar for Best Picture
46:48 Plugs + Outro
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