The 2026 Academy Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns More Than a Few Small Oscars

The Big Picture

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Tv & Film

4.2 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2026

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Sean and Amanda instantly react to the 98th Academy Awards and share their main takeaways from Hollywood’s biggest night. They make the case for why these Oscars and the Best Picture win for ‘One Battle After Another’ were for “the movie nerds,” break down Michael B. Jordan’s incredible speech for his Best Actor win, and talk through their mixed feelings about the telecast itself. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producers: Jack Sanders, Chris Wohlers, and Kevin Cureghian Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®️. Drivers wanted. Learn more at vw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm Sean Fennacy.
0:16.8	I'm Amanda Dobbin.
0:17.7	And this is the big picture, a conversation show about the 98th Academy Awards.
0:22.6	We are dressed up and almost ready to break down.
0:25.6	Amanda, how are you feeling?
0:26.6	I feel great.
0:27.6	I'm pumped.
0:28.6	I'm pumped too, and I'm reckoning with my generational trauma.
0:31.6	We have just witnessed one battle after another secure best picture and conclude one of the most dominant award season stretches in some time.
0:39.5	We also saw huge wins for sinners, sentimental value, K-pop demon hunters, and more.
0:44.1	Amanda and I will break down the telecast, the winners, the speeches, the bits, the vibes, and so much more right after this.
0:53.1	This episode of The Big Picture is presented by State Farm.
0:56.3	Sure, being an expert and movie trivia is impressive.
0:59.2	You know, it's even more impressive?
1:00.5	Being smart about saving money.
1:02.3	And a great way to do that is by saving when you choose to bundle home and auto with
1:06.0	the State Farm Personal Price Plan.
1:07.8	Bundling.
1:08.5	Just another way to save with the personal price plan.
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1:11.2	based on rating plans that vary by state. Coverage options are selected by the customer. Availability,
1:15.9	amount of discounts and savings, and eligibility vary by state. This episode is brought to you by Volkswagen.
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