What's the Buzz with Oscar?
Join me, Eric McKeever, an emerging screenwriter and audio fiction podcast producer, as I break down "Awards Season," the period from November to March, where the precursor awards and pundits help determine which films, directors, actors, and writers generate buzz, all leading up to the annual Academy Awards.
Episodes
10 episodes
What's the Buzz in the New Year?
On today's episode, I share the winners of the Critics' Choice Awards, who won what from the National Society of Film Critics, who did... and DID NOT get nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.Loving the commentary? Have an opinion on...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
13:45
Episode 108 - What's the Buzz with the Critics' Awards, Part II?
On today's episode, I recount the recent slate of critics' awards in the Best Picture, Director, as well as the Acting Categories. Who is standing out and winning big? Next week, I'll continue to look at the regional critics' ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
8:35
Episode 107 - What's the Buzz with the Golden Globes?
On today's episode, I discuss the Golden Globe nominees for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress. Who was left off the list? Who made it on? What were shocking and pleasant surprises? Also, I make som...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
15:58
Episode 106 - What's the Buzz with the Critics' Awards and Best Animated Film?
On today's episode, I break down who's been winning the major critics' awards and how that is shaping the race for Best Picture, Actor, Actress, and the Supporting Categories. I also touch on which animated features are looking like they'll get...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
10:53
Episode 105 - What's the Buzz with Best Original and Adapted Screenplay?
On today's episode, I talk about the original and adapted screenplays making the most waves and share some of the surprises from the recent critics' awards nominations.Next week, I'll showcase the Animated Films getting buzz as well as d...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
7:54
Episode 104 - What's the Buzz with Best Supporting Actress and Actor?
On today's episode, I look at all the folks creating buzz in the supporting categories. These might be the most unpredictable races so it's really fun to dig into who is sitting where and getting what! I also recount who has won recognition fro...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
15:18
Episode 103 - What's the Buzz with Best Actress and Best Actor?
On today's episode, we look at the race for Best Actress and Best Actor. While there are certainly a few actors who are already locks, there are others who will emerge more clearly as the critics' awards announce their nominees and winners. Who...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
12:47
Episode 102 - What's the Buzz with Best Director?
On today's episode, I talk about which Directors seem to be "sure things," which Directors are making waves, and which ones are towards the back of the pack, but after next month's critics' awards start rolling in, could ascend to a higher plac...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 102
•
13:37
Episode 101 - What's the Buzz with Best Picture?
On today's episode, I break down the films that are getting the most for buzz for Best Picture. There are at least three which seem like locks, then a whole list on the "most likely" list, then a few that are just waiting for their shot... and ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
13:12