The 2026 Mid-Year Oscars

With the release of Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, right around the corner, Nick and Sophia take stock in the first half of the year before the summer box office takes off. In this new game, Nick and Sophia nominate their favorite films, actors, writers, and directors who've released movies in the first half of 2026 for their Mid-Year Oscars. They discuss films like Blue Heron, Send Help, Miroirs No. 3, Voicemails for Isabelle, The Sheep Detectives, The Invite, and more throughout this fun episode. Who would you nominate for Oscars if the only movies eligible were those released between January and July? Check out the episode and let us know!

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Music: "The Greatest Adventure" by Jonathan Adamich