In this episode of the Film Focus Online podcast, host Elliot Lines and writer Alex Gilston dive deep into the recent Oscar nominations. They discuss the excitement and frustration that comes with award season, highlighting major nominees, overperformers, and underperformers.

Awards season has officially shifted into top gear with the announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations. Unveiled today, the list lays out the films, performances, and creative voices that defined cinema over the past year.