Episode Details

In the final episode of the Lorehounds 2025 Oscars prep series, David joins Elysia to talk about his own Best Picture nominees Death Race. What follows is a rundown of the 10 nominated movies, what they're about, which are recommended, what other nominations they have, and what nominations they are likely to win.

Along the way, they check in with members of the Lorehounds community, Death Racers, and even their own Moms to get a broader picture of the impact of this year's Academy-anointed top 10.

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Links referenced in the ep:

Why (these) architects hate The Brutalist (podcast)

The Guardian on why architects hate The Brutalist (article)

Wicked: how the live singing worked

Inside The Substance's script

Making The Substance

The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 pm (on ABC in the US) – where it's airing around the world

Check how many Oscar nominees you've seen at OscarsDeathRace.com – or with extended stats at DeathRaceTracking.com

Oscars 2025 by category

Oscars 2025 overivew (mini-episode)

Animated Features & Shorts + Oscar campaigning

Original Scores & Songs (Nevermind the Oscars Music)

Documentary Features & Shorts + BAFTAs update

Live-Action Shorts + the Emotion Mixer

International + Adapted & Original Screenplays

Production Design & A/V Tech Awards

Acting & Directing Awards + the stats

Best Picture Nominees Finale (this ep)

Deep dives into 2025 Oscar nominees

The Emilia Pérez controversy

Wicked

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