Oscars, Snubs, Anora, & Film School — A Deep Dive into the State of Cinema with Connor Hernon

In this episode, I sit down with Connor Hernan, a college student, storyteller, and passionate film reviewer, for a deep conversation about the Oscars, Best Picture winners, and whether or not the Academy still gets it right.

We talk about:

• Why “Anora” won Best Picture (and why it deserved it)
• The difference between books and movies as storytelling mediums
• Hot takes on Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Oppenheimer, The Fall Guy, and Twisters
• The evolution of film school, self-taught creators, and filmmaking in the YouTube age
• The most underrated movies of the year and which performances were snubbed

Connor brings a fresh Gen Z take on modern cinema, Oscar politics, and why storytelling matters more than spectacle. If you're a movie nerd, aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about the future of film, this one’s for you.

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